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All Schools News 7Jan26

Posted Date: 01/07/26 (05:00 AM)


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January 7, 2026

submissions to All_SchoolsNews@WaylandPS.Org no later than end of day Friday for distribution the following Wednesday.

School Committee

Important Dates

January 19 - MLK Jr Day, No School
Febraury 16 - 20 - February Break, No School
April 3 - Good Friday, No School
April 20-24 - Spring Break, No School

Super Early Release days

February 25 - Staff development
April 29 - Staff development
June 17 - OR last day of school
Elementary Schools at 11:30 am, High School at 12:15 pm, Middle School at 12:20 pm. The Children's Way is released every Wednesday at 11:00 am

School Committee Meeting

January 7, 14, 21
February 4, 25
Public welcome! The agendas will be posted here. (Please note this information may change. Please check the website before attending)
See The School Year Calendar
 

FROM OUR SCHOOL AFFILIATES

Wayland Schools Community Programs

After School Enrichment Opportunities

We invite families to explore our high-quality after-school enrichment programs, offered through Wayland School Community Programs (WSCP) in partnership with trusted community organizations.

All programs take place directly after school at your child’s school. No transportation is needed, providing students with engaging opportunities to learn, explore, and grow in a familiar and supportive environment.

Explore Your School’s Enrichment Offerings:
For questions, please contact wscp-office@waylandps.org.
WSCP Website -see links on right
 
Poster for the Wayland METCO Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon 2026.
 

The Children's Way Preschool

TCW is now accepting applications for the next school year.
Children's Way 26/27 Application
 
Wayland Student Press Network
 

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Wayland Dads

Dad & Kid Saturday Morning Drop-In of the 2025-26 season is this Saturday, January 10! 9-11am. Loker School. 

Volunteer dads open the Loker School gym for play and social time for preschoolers through 3rd graders. We roll out mats, open the big room, and bring out toys for the younger ones — while dads enjoy coffee and bagels (free of charge), thanks to the Wayland Dads Golf Tournament and our generous sponsors.
Remaining 2026 Drop-In Dates after January 10 are:
  • February 7
  • March 7
We’re always looking for more dad volunteers to help open and close the gym. Email wayland.dads@gmail.com to join the volunteer organizers list.
Wayland Dads Website

Wayland Health Department

Respiratory Illness Season is Here – Take Action to Help Slow the Spread of Germs
Everyday preventative actions can help slow the spread of many different illnesses.
  • If you are sick, stay home. Go here for respiratory illness guidelines and return to school guidance.
  • Wash your hands before eating or touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Note, hand sanitizer is not effective against norovirus.
  • It’s not too late to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19.
  • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
Click To Schedule Vaccination
Info On How To Protect Yourself

Wayland Historic Commission

Celebrate 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence!
Exciting one‑hour play about Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in the American military.
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Vokes Theatre
 
 
Wayland Public Library Programs
Park and Rec Classes
Arts Wayland Programming
WaylandPost Website
 

REMINDERS

 

Everything You Want To Know About Parent Square

What is PowerSchool?
It’s the new “Student Information System” for the Wayland Public Schools. It replaces Home Access Center (HAC).

What can I view in PowerSchool?
  • Class schedules
  • Grades
  • Attendance
  • Class assignments, due date and missing assignments
  • Report cards (Only the High School can view historical grades.)
  • Teachers names and email addresses

How do I access it?
Once you have an account set up, you can login via the web interface or the mobile app.

How do I set up an account?
Around August 15th, the primary account holder for your student (listed as “mother) should have received an email from WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The subject line said “PowerSchool Account Change.”

Where do I login on the web:


Where can I find the mobile app?



What is the school code for the mobile app?

  • ZPLD

What do I do if I can’t find this email or I have trouble logging in?
It may be that the information the school has in the system is incorrect. You can submit a support ticket using the Google Form at: https://forms.gle/592Fqm8e1kePE7Pb8

Here is a PowerSchool FAQParent Portal FAQs for Families




What is it?
ParentSquare is a communication hub for staff, families, and students. You can find the weekly Principal’s message and Friday eNews all in one place. The FAQ below has a lot of information about how to personalize your experience.

I’m not sure if I signed up for ParentSquare. Have I missed important information?
No, the school still sends all communication by email.

How do I sign up?
You should have received an email from the district inviting you to sign up. Regardless, you can go to parentsquare.com and register for an account with your email address.

I needed a school code for PowerSchool. Do I need one for ParentSquare?
No.

Where can I find the mobile app?


What if I can’t login?
If you have difficulty with the login and/or registration process, reach out to your building’s Instructional Technology Support specialist and they can help you get set up.

Here is a ParentSquare FAQ:


 
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