District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: October 23, 2025
Upcoming Events 📅
- October 23: Board of Education special meeting; 5:30 p.m. at ESC
- October 24-26: WLN presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" - Tickets available at www.wlcstickets.com.
- October 31: Half Day for Students | Professional Development for Staff
- November 4: No School for Students or Staff
- November 6: Board of Education regular meeting; 7 p.m. at ESC
- November 18: Half Day for Students | Professional Development for Staff
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
Clifford H. Smart Middle School’s Tyler Medrano claimed the kids’ marathon title in the 48th annual Detroit Free Press Marathon.
Medrano, who finished runner-up last year, crossed the finished line first after clocking an impressive 5:29 mile. The kid’s marathon is completed in two phases: 25 miles beforehand and then they run the final mile downtown to finish the race.
“It felt great to win this year,” said Medrano. “I have been motivated all year to finish first since I was runner up at last year’s race. I’ve stayed focused on working hard and improving my time.”
Student-athletes and coaches from across from all three high schools came together on Tuesday at the Outdoor Education Center for a day focused on fostering a mutual understanding by identifying and appreciating each other’s wants and needs, with a focus on:
- Team Cohesion – Building trust, communication, and unity.
- Player–Coach Relationships – Strengthening respect, trust, and open dialogue.
Our student-athletes and coaches participated in team building activities, as well as talked openly about the player–coach relationship, how to build trust, and what it takes to create strong team unity. Everyone left with a deeper understanding of what it means to lead, to listen and to grow together as a team.
You can hear from our student-athletes about the experience on our Facebook and Instagram.
Behind the Scenes: Tech Saturday
Walled Lake Northern senior Myla Guerra took over our Instagram story for Tech Saturday to give you a behind the scenes look at the preparations for the Knights' play, The Diary of Anne Frank, ahead of opening night tomorrow.
If you missed it, you can check out all the fun by clicking on the 'Diary of Anne Frank' highlight on our Instagram!
Show Times
- Friday, October 24 - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 25 - 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 26 - 2:00 p.m.
Glengary Elementary students had a blast at their annual Color Run! A wave of color took over the track behind the school as the entire building ran together as one.
The Gators also enjoying a special treat before hitting the track thanks to their incredible fundraising. They enjoyed the ultimate race between staff and PTA parents suited up in inflatable costumes.
You can watch who crossed the finish line first on our Facebook and Instagram.
In an effort to find additional ways to celebrate our staff, the WLCSD Community Relations department requests that families fill out the information below for staff who are rock stars in their classrooms and school communities.
A sample of what these shout outs will look like on social media and in our district newsletters is on the right.
Graduate Spotlight Nomination
Please complete the following form in order to be considered for the Graduate Spotlight section of the WLCSD quarterly Learning newsletter. The nominated student needs to be a 2016 graduate or before.
Please contact pamelacole@wlcsd.org with any questions.
Interested in Walled Lake Wild Women's Hockey? 🏒
If you’re interested in joining the Walled Lake Wild, or just have some questions, contact our Head Coach, Kyle Soncrainte at kpsoncra@svsu.edu or 248-821-3349.
First practice is Wednesday, October 29 from 4:30 to 6pm at Lakeland Arena.
Facts about the Walled Lake Wild Girls’ Hockey Team:
- Players come from WLC, WLN and WLW
- The team consists of every grade. We are a Varsity Team, so players can earn a Varsity Letter.
- The season runs from November to March and we compete in about 25 games.
- The home games and practices are held at Lakeland Ice Arena in Waterford.
- The coaches truly care about the players development and team development.
- If you’re interested in playing hockey at college, our coaches can help you with the contacts and information you’ll need.
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Connect with Us!
Our mission, in partnership with parents and the community, is to become the best educational system in America so all students demonstrate they are caring, responsible, and knowledgeable citizens.
Email: danieldurkin@wlcsd.org
Website: www.wlcsd.org
Location: 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 956-2000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wlcsd/
Twitter: @WalledLkSchools