WMHS Weekly Information
August 31 - September 4
From the Principal's Desk
Zebra Nation,
We had an amazing 1st Week! It was so good to see our staff and students back in the building. We are off and running....
Thank you to our parents/guardians that came to our Open House on Thursday. We appreciate you coming, as our partnership in education will make us stronger for your scholar!
As we get into routines, please make sure to check this 'Weekly Communication' as I send it out most every Sunday evening around 6pm, unless we have a Holiday weekend, where I will send this out Monday evening around 6pm. It will always provide you valuable information for what's happening and/or coming at WMHS.
EMU Bright Futures After School Program:
EMU Bright Futures After School Program is a FREE program serving students in grades 2nd - 12th. Bright Futures meets after school at WMHS for 2.5 hours, Mondays through Thursdays, tentatively starting on September 21st. Each day consists of academic enrichment, dinner and clubs, with specific focuses on social-emotional learning and community building.
Have a great week!
#WaynePride
Cory J. Gildersleeve
WMHS
Principal
'OK to Say'
The safety and well-being of our staff and students is our top priority. Our students can be proactive in helping us in maintaining a safe school environment by reporting anonymous concerns promptly. Please encourage your child to report any potential safety concerns to a staff member or contact the OK2SAY program through the following channels:
Call: 8-555-OK2SAY
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring the safety of our school community.
#ZebraFamily
Mr. Barber
Assistant Principal
Ms. Rawsky
Assistant Principal
Mr. Ross
Assistant Principal
WEEKLY THOUGHTS:
- Progress over perfection
- Consistency over perfection
- Balance over perfection
- #Resilience
WMHS Daily Bell Schedule and Student Success
First Bell: 7:05 a.m.
Tardy Bell: 7:10 a.m.
Class Bells
- 1st Hour: 7:10-8:08
- 2nd Hour: 8:13-9:11
- 3rd Hour: 9:16-10:14
- 4th Hour A lunch: 10:15-10:45 Lunch. 10:49-11:47 Class
- 4th Hour B Lunch: 10:19-10:46 Class. 10:46-11:16 Lunch. 11:16-11:47 Class
- 4th Hour C Lunch: 10:19-11:17 Class. 11:17-11:47 Lunch
- 5th Hour: 11:52-12:50
- 6th Hour: 12:55-2:00 (with our Daily Announcements)
Lunch Periods
- A Lunch: 10:15-10:45
- B Lunch: 10:46-11:16
- C Lunch: 11:17 - 11:47
- Student drop-off, pick-up in lot off of the WMHS Main Entrance
- Doors open at 6:40am, students must be out of the building unless with an adult by 2:20
Student Habits for Success!!
- Get Organized - use folders, eliminate clutter
- Make Lists - list what needs to be done
- Plan - break down list by how much time each item will take
- Develop Routines - set aside time each day to review the day and to study
- Use your time wisely
- Ask for help
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Students!!
- Attendance is the #1 factor in your academic performance!
- Come to school everyday!
- Get to class on time!
- Stay in class, as nothing good is happening in the halls during class time!
- Make good choices!
- Develop good habits!
Weekly Information: August 31 - September 4
Mon
- Full day of school
- 9th Grade Chromebook Handout Day (for the 9th Graders that did not receive their Chromebook at our Zebra's On The Rise Day)
Tues
- Full day of school
- Class Meetings with Admin Team
Wed
- Full day of school
Thurs
- Full day of school
Fri
- Labor Day Weekend
- No school for staff and students
Mon
- Labor Day
- No school for staff and students
Tues
- Back to school!
- Full day of school
Important 1st Quarter Dates
August
31st - 9th Grade Chromebook Distribution
September
1st - Class Meetings with the WMHS Admin Team
4th - Labor Day Weekend. No School
7th - Labor Day Weekend. No School
10th and 11th - WMHS Picture Days
23rd - District PD Day
25th - WMHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
October
5th - Wayne Memorial Homecoming Week
7th - COUNT DAY!
7th and 8th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
9th - Homecoming Pep Rally and Game
10th - Homecoming Dance
13th - Picture Re-take Day
30th - End of the traditional 1st Quarter
Student Activities
Bright Futures
Counseling, College, & Career Readiness News
zebracounseling.net is full of really great information. Get familiar with using it!
Zebra HOPE
*Names are kept confidential.
WMHS Athletics
Athletic Director / Assistant Principal, Mr. Mark Woodson
Assistant Athletic Director, Mr. David Daigneau
Attention Athletes! Get your sports physical done now and it will be good for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Beat the crowd and avoid any delays. The Corewell Clinic at Adams Middle School is available for you. The Corewell Clinic accepts all insurances and will never deny services if you have no insurance. The clinic can also help families apply for medicaid if you are uninsured. Please call 734-728-2423 to schedule your appointment.
Come out and support our teams!
Go to https://waynememorialathletics.org/main/calendar for updated schedule of events. Please use this link for our most up-to-date upcoming games this week.
Student passes are available through Go Fan. You must have your student ID to purchase, Students will still need to show ID at the gate when redeeming tickets. The link is below. https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10119
- No Backpacks or School Bags allowed at home events.
- All Elementary and Middle School Students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
- Students must show ID at gate when redeeming ticket.
- No Re-Entry
Local Businesses that Support WMHS
Please support these local businesses that support WMHS.
AKA Sports 34932 W. Michigan Ave Wayne
Dairy Queen 3007 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI
Flowers in the Mitten 34852 W. Michigan Ave Wayne, MI
Snazzy Treats and Eats 35139 E. Michigan Ave Wayne, MI
Join Kroger Community Reward. This is a super easy way to help Wayne Memorial earn money for different extra things we want to do for students. This doesn't affect your fuel points at all. Search for community rewards and link your shopper's card to Wayne Memorial High School.
Habits for Success!!!!
Get Organized - use folders, eliminate clutter
Make Lists - list what needs to be done
Plan - break down list by how much time each item will take
Develop routines - set aside time each day to review the day and to study
Use your time wisely
Ask for help
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Attendance is the #1 factor in your academic performance!
- Come to school everyday!
- Get to class on time!
- Stay in class, as nothing good is happening in the halls during class time!
- Make good choices!
- Develop good habits!
Media Center News
Week of 8/31:
Students without chromebooks will come down to the Media Center at scheduled times and receive them.
English classes will visit for a Wayne Memorial Media Center Orientation and to check out books.
The Media Center will be closed during lunch for the next two weeks. Applications for Lunch Passes will be available to fill out starting on August 31st. Applications will be due by September 11th. Space is limited for each lunch. Turn applications into Mr. Cantrell in the Media Center.
- Missing Books: There are many books that were checked out last year that have not been returned. Please return the books as soon as possible to avoid being charged for a replacemet. Book fines will need to be taken care of before students are allowed to graduate.
Reading Challenges!
Read 100 books before graduation challenge - Wayne Library (Prizes!)
Meet your Wayne Memorial Media Center Staff:
Mrs. Zuccaro - Informational Media Center Clerk - zuccaroa@wwcsd.net
Mr. Cantrell - Media Specialist - cantrellg@wwcsd.net
Additional information:
- Need help with your chromebook or charger? Come see Mrs. Zuccaro.
- Wayne Library Fall Newsletter
View information about your local library online.
Wayne Library - https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/
Westland Library - https://westlandlibrary.org/
Inkster Library - https://inkster.lib.mi.us/
Canton Library - https://www.cantonpl.org/
Romulus Library - https://www.romuluslibrary.org/
ABOUT US:
Email: gildersleevec@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/high-schools/wayne-memorial-high-school/
Phone: (734) 419- 2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwcsd
Twitter: @wwcsd