MIdweek UPdate
February 18, 2025
With the new year, came new BOE members. WLPS introduced Kelly Henning and Lindsey Collins to the BOE last month. Officers were also voted in for the 2025 calendar year:
President: Shelli Kritzman
Vice President: Frank Zolenski
Secretary: Lisa McCully
Treasurer: John Meadows
Trustees: Lee Cole, Kelly Henning, Lindsey Collins
At our last meeting, the BOE heard a special presentation from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District on Career Technical Education and its growth in the county. WLHS currently participates in Livingston County career programming but expansion of programming in Washtenaw is being developed. This is good news for our students. More opportunities for our students in aviation, engineering, building trades, and business/entrepreneurship are being developed.
I'll continue to share updates on how these programs will open new career pathways for our students.
We are quickly entering enrollment season for the 2025-26 school year at all levels. Important deadlines and links for School of Choice; New Student Enrollment; Kindergarten Round-Up; Go Like the Wind Montessori School preschool, K-6 magnet program, and Summer Camps; and Early Childhood Center preschool programs are below for those who need that information.
For everyone else, we invite you to support this momentum by spreading the word about the education your child receives at WLPS. One easy, tangible way to do that is if you have benefited from our childcare or preschool programs, leave us a Google review at the links below. New parents are discerning and shopping around, and we want to make sure we make a good impression right from the first internet search.
Kindergarten Round Up 🍎🚌😍📚
On March 13, incoming kindergarteners have a chance to explore Whitmore Lake Elementary School, meet our incredible staff, and learn about the culture that drives the education at WLES from our Principal, Heid Roy-Borland, and district strategies from me. We fill the gym with community groups so incoming families can see what Whitmore Lake has to offer them. They can explore a bus and even have a chance at winning the Future Trojan scholarship annually awarded to an incoming WLPS kindergartener thanks to the support of our friends at the Whitmore Lake Community Scholarship Fund. Reservations are required. You can learn more and reserve your spot HERE.
If you know a family who is undecided about their kindergarten plans, encourage them to attend this event, and/or download our 12 Tips for Finding the Right Kindergarten Program guide available at wlps.net/kindergarten. It even includes a Report Card to help families evaluate their options.
Go Like the Wind Montessori School 🌱
Did you know WLPS offers Montessori infant and toddler childcare, year-round Primary/Preschool, a K-6 magnet program, and weekly Summer Camps at our Main Street Campus?
WLPS acquired Go Like the Wind Montessori School three years ago, and the program continues to grow and thrive. They have the following Community Education Sessions coming up over the next few weeks where you can learn more about their Montessori approach to education. If you would like to attend, email amanda.warner@wlps.net to RSVP. You can also head to golikethewind.com to learn more about these programs, to enroll, and to schedule a tour.
- March 5, 4:30 p.m. Language, Discipline, and Montessori in the Home with Mary Ling, Infant Lead Teacher
- March 19, 4:30 p.m. Spiral Curriculum and Finding the Cosmic Task with Erica Szotek, Elementary Montessori Lead Teacher
WL Early Childhood Center 🖍️
Registration for our Early Childhood Center preschool programs (GSRP, Head Start, and Enrichment Preschool) opens March 1. Our ECC is really top-notch. Our staff are not only highly qualified, but they give their absolute best to make sure our youngest students start their education with the academic skills and confidence to continue to learn and grow.
Enrollment details are still being finalized and will be updated on our website soon. We are expanding our GSRP program as part of the State of Michigan initiative PreK for All, with the goal of offering FREE preschool to more families with 4-year-olds. Please contact charlie.basham@wlps.net to see if you qualify and/or schedule a tour.
