Deborah Romeo, Principal

Courtney Rowley, Assistant Principal

Rebecca Speicher, Assistant Principal of Student Services

Greetings Wayland Middle School Caregivers, 

This week’s message honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work that we are doing at WMS to create a community where all belong, are seen, and are free from acts of harm. 

Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate. 

Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice. 

Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice, not people. 

Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform. 

Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. 

Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding. 

Many thanks to Ms. Dirmeikis for creating the WMS Pop-Up Exhibit: The Idea of a Beloved Community. Please stop by the exhibit to read one of the many texts related to the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King’s leadership, to match provided visuals to Dr. King’s principles of non-violence, and to take a moment for peaceful reflection. The exhibit is located in the hallway adjacent to the library and opposite the courtyard. 

At the Wayland METCO Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19th, our middle school students demonstrated their commitment to Dr. King’s message through their speeches, instruction, and music. We celebrate eighth graders Caleb Hammond, Whitney Zylich, Georgette Isahagian, Jayani Norris, Manal Siidi, Penelope Fishburn, and Selin Yardibi for their inspiring speeches about Embrace heroes Embrace Boston Heroes. Thanks to eighth graders Kaleb Nigus and King Graham who presented “MLK by the Numbers”, we were reminded of Dr. King’s sacrifices and timeless impact. We are grateful for the collaborative musical performance of seventh graders Abigail Ahodokpo, Kinverlie Boval, Annaelle Charles, and staff member Marnie Hall. This Friday, at WMS, our students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will have an opportunity to celebrate 8th grade house mentor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in our annual school-based celebration.  

In the words of Dr. King, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that”. At WMS, our doors are always open. Whether you have questions, concerns, or simply want to share in the excitement of the school year or talk about where our school needs to go, we encourage you to reach out.  

Deborah, Courtney, and Rebecca 

Please see the following message and opportunities for parents and caregivers shared by Superintendent David Fleishman in his January Update.  

“As we ponder the future of education in Wayland, AI and future technological advances that we are not yet aware of will likely have a major impact on the futures of our students. As a result, we think it is an opportune time to engage in a district and community-wide Portrait(s) of a Learner exercise to determine the most important skills, knowledge, and experiences students need for learning and success beyond school. We hope that it will help us sharpen our focus around what students most need and provide a blueprint for our strategy to prepare them for the changing realities of the world.”

Stay up to date on school news, events and helpful reminders. 

Look for “Wayland MS PTO” and request to join.