Weston History Dept.

The history and social studies department of the Weston, Massachusetts Public Schools

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Refueling before the second round of 2022 Academic WorldQuest.

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Contemporary World Issues students met with Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) David Accetta to discuss his experiences while serving in Afghanistan. The kids were able to ask questions…and also loved the therapy dog that he brought to class.

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

A successful WHS Halloween assembly to end a spirited week. Have a spooky weekend!

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Dr. Warby, WHS Chemistry and Forensics teacher, spoke to our Econ kids about growing up in S. Africa and how Apartheid made the economy inefficient. Lucky to be able to connect our students with the content they study. Thank you Dr. Warby!

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Even on a beautiful Friday afternoon at 3pm, students are working hard. World history and psychology students getting it done! Happy weekend WHS.

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Mrs. Lee’s “traders” are taking advantage of the beautiful weather. Indian Ocean trade is on the agenda for our AP World students today.

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Mr. Smith’s class was privileged to meet Natalie Friel, mom of 9th grader Gabriela, today at our outdoor classroom. Ms. Friel was an Army intelligence officer in Iraq from 2004-2005 and was part of the Battle of Fallujah. Amazing stories and new questions for class tomorrow!

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Zombie apocalypse in 9th grade world history class. Students asking questions and collaborating to find the answers. A perfect Friday!

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

The team is back together again! The Weston history department met today to discuss plans for this year. Bring on the 2021-22 school year!

[Weston Athletics @WestonAthletic]

Congratulations to Weston’s Charlotte Martinkus on being selected as an All-American for Diving. This is Charlotte’s 3rd All-American selection. Way to go Charlotte!

https://t.co/Euja50ZnqB

[Weston Athletics @WestonAthletic]

Weston Jr. Julie Hohenberg runs a 4:56.31 mile, sets a new school record and finishes 2nd at All-States today.

[Weston Athletics @WestonAthletic]

Another school record!!! This time in the 4 x 800 relay. Sloan, Julie, Emilia and Phoebe run 9:35.76 good for 4th place at All-States.

[Weston Athletics @WestonAthletic]

CONGRATULATIONS - Weston Boys Tennis - D3 State Champions after 5-0 win over Hopedale. 4th straight championship!

[Weston Media Center @westonmediainc]

Celebrate Independence Day💥🇺🇸 (and The Liberty Bell) with Archie from the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History #stamps #philately #PostalWorkers ✉️https://t.co/r2WFckuB9h

[Christopher Martell @chriscmartell]

Happy Juneteenth! Every year I post about this important holiday celebrating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned of their freedom. Something makes me think more people will know about it this year (excited this is finally a federal holiday)! https://t.co/Y9c0u1c0cT

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

If you'd like to stay in touch, you can follow my personal account @dunneteach, where I mainly tweet history, politics, sports, food, gardening, and local Massachusetts life-related content.

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

Today was my last day after 5 years as the 6 -12 history department head & teacher at Weston High. Thank you to my wonderful students & colleagues for making this fish out of water feel at home! Sue Bairstow will be the new history dept head and will take over this account (1)

[Weston History Dept. @WestonHist]

@WestonAthletic Congratulations to our Wildcat baseball team! Amazing!

[Weston Athletics @WestonAthletic]

Weston Baseball completes their run through the DCL with 3-1 win today over Bedford for the DCL Championship. Team beat the #4 seed, #1 seed and today the #2 seed along the way. Way to go Cats!

[Scott Abbott @scotteabbott]

🧵Thread: New guidance out this week from @CCSSO highlights the importance of addressing disrupted instruction in social studies. State, district, and school leaders should check out this policy brief for more context and recommendations. 🧵1/9 https://t.co/hxN771863I