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How Frances Perkins had a hand in improving Wayland
By Kay Gardner-Westcott On page 8 of the June 29, 1934, Natick Bulletin, tucked toward the bottom of the column, a small article waited quietly for the reader who cared…
Wayland Girl Scouts, troop leader recognized for achievements
Wayland Girl Scouts from Troop 66268 included five high school students from Ambassadors to Adults in a Court of Awards ceremony at Wayland High School on March 5. They celebrated…
Wayland resident brings the Post to Egypt
Lisa Liu visited Abu Simbel in Egypt this month with the Wayland Post. She said Abu Simbel is the site of the famous Ramses Temple that was cut out of…
Eagle Scouts stage successful food drive
Troop 1 Wayland conducted a food drive benefitting A Place to Turn food pantry on the weekend of March 14-15.Wayland High senior Matthew Tan planned and led the campaign. He…
High schoolers perform at state music festival
Eleven high school performers at the MMEA All-State Music Festival, photo submitted by Susan MemoliWayland High School was represented by 11 student musicians at the 2026 MMEA All-State Music Festival.…
Possible changes coming for WHS social media policy
School Committee members Kate Sambuco and Christina Rodrigo met on March 20 to discuss the high school’s social media policy, related to school-sponsored events, and contemplated possible policy changes that…
Regional climate collaboration initiative kicks off
The inaugural meeting to launch a regional climate collaborative for the 36 communities of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River watersheds was held in Concord on March 25 with roughly…
Using their words
The Wayland Public Schools Foundation hosted its annual Spelling Bee on March 29. Students from grades 2-5 participated by forming "swarms" of three spellers — including Henry Stewart, Alex Franiczek,…
Ralph Thompson, 1939–2026
On March 7, 2026, Ralph Charles Thompson, 86, passed away peacefully at home after a heroic battle dealing with illness.Ralph was born on June 25, 1939, to the late Edgar…
Susan Perry, 1943–2026
Susan Williams Perry passed away peacefully at home in Wayland, on Feb. 12, 2026, surrounded by her family, only weeks after the passing of her husband, Jay.Born on Nov. 16, 1943,…
