C.H.S CHRONICLES
Week of September 29, 2025
IMPORTANT MEAL INFORMATION
Right now, all students can receive free meals. Starting October 1st, if the State of Michigan does not approve money to continue this program, families will need to pay full price for breakfast and lunch.
You may still fill out an application for the Federal Free/Reduced Meal Program. If your family is approved, your child(ren) will continue to get free or reduced meals, even if the State does not fund the free meal program.
To apply, using a Computer, please log in to Family Access:
https://skyweb.wlcsd.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w. Choose student, click 20025-2026 Back to School Packet. Click on each step and follow the directions then click complete Step to move on. For the step with the meal application, uncheck the box to skip step, then create an application.
- If you have started your application, click "Pending Application" to finish it.
- If you do not want to apply, please delete your application by checking the box at the bottom of Step 6 that says: "I do not qualify for benefits or do not wish to complete an application."
If you have questions, please contact the Food Service Office:
📞 248-956-3081
📧 FoodService@wlcsd.org
SWIM AND DIVE COACH NEEDED
We are excited to announce the opportunity to coach our swim and dive team this season! We are currently looking for interested individuals to coach the team and help guide our student-athletes both in and out of the water. If you or someone you know would be interested in this coaching position, please review the job posting below for details about responsibilities, requirements, and how to apply.
Your involvement can make a huge impact in creating a positive and rewarding experience for our students.
Thank you for your support of CHS Middle School Athletics!
Mr. Jake Hess
CHS Middle School Assistant Principal
FUNDRAISER ENDS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
Dear CHS Middle School Families!
Thank you to everyone participating in our Next Level Program.
Our program will be wrapping up in a few days. Please make sure all cash and check donations are turned in to the office by Friday, October 3rd or before. Checks can be payable to CHS Middle School PTSA.
If you haven't done so already, you can still donate. It will just take a few minutes to click, register, and donate.
https://app.pop4kids.org/reg/code/EKJB8
Thank you to all our families for making this program a huge success!
PICTURE RETAKES
Picture retakes for students who have already had their picture taken will be on Wednesday, November 12th.
PREVIOUS INFORMATION
SIGNING OUT STUDENTS DURING THEIR LUNCH HOURS
We need your help. Please make every effort to avoid picking up your child during their lunch hours. It often takes quite a bit of time to locate a student during lunch/recess and pulls staff from their lunchroom supervisory responsibilities.
Excluding emergencies, please avoid picking up your child at the times below for any prescheduled appointments and plans.
6th Grade Lunch 11:18 a.m.-11:48 a.m.
7th Grade Lunch 12: 25 p.m.-12:55 p.m.
8th Grade Lunch 11:53 a.m.-12:23 p.m.
Thank you for your support and help!
CHS MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATES
SCHOOL BUS DROP OFF TIMES ON 1/2 DAYS OF SCHOOL
Bus stop drop off times are earlier by the following on half days of school:
High School: 3 hours and 28 minutes
Middle School: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Elementary School: 3 hours and 25 minutes
CHS ARCHERY IS STARTING SOON!
We have a parent meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 6:30pm in the CHS Cafeteria. Please plan to attend if you are interested in learning more about our team!
The season will run mid-October through mid-March, and all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Girls and Boys are welcome to join us! No experience needed. We practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays and compete on the weekends.
Please email michellebrandon@wlcsd.org with any questions.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
If your child will be absent, please call the CHS Middle School Attendance Hotline (248) 956-3510 as soon as possible. If you know of a vacation or pre planned days off, you can leave those dates on the hotline as well.
If you have not called your child in by 9:30 a.m., you will be receiving an automated call in the afternoon notifying you that your child was marked absent. Thank you for partnering with us in keeping your children safe and accounted for.
Please note that this notification system will take effect next week.
DISTRICT CHROMEBOOK SUPPORT
Process for requesting service for district issued chromebooks if needed:
- If a student needs support, he/she should fill out a Student Chromebook Support Form linked on all of the Google Classrooms and on the school website under Students. Being logged on to the school google account is required to access the form.
- The information in the form will be sent to Mrs. Stasak, our Middle School Computer Resource Teacher. She will reply to the student at his/her school gmail account. She will offer suggestions to fix the issue or, if it needs service, she will tell the student to take the chromebook to the office and give it to Mrs. Wilseck in the main office.
- The chromebook in the case will be sent through inner office and the student will be allowed to use a loaner chromebook AT SCHOOL. It will be the student’s responsibility to pick it up each morning from the office and return it at the end of the day.
- When the chromebook has been repaired, it will be delivered back to the school for the student to pick up.
- If the family purchased insurance, the first repair is free and all additional repairs carry a deductible. Deductible invoices or repair invoices, for those that did not choose insurance, must be paid before the repaired chromebook is returned.
If a student with a personal chromebook has a network issue, the same form can be used. We are not able to fix physical problems with personal devices and loaner chromebooks will not be provided.
*Reply @LEAVE to the number you are receiving messages from if you'd like to leave the text group at anytime.
Medications are administered at school under the supervision of our office staff. This includes BOTH prescription medications AND over the counter (ibuprofen, pain relievers, etc.) medications. BOTH types of medication require a completed and signed WLCSD medication authorization form by BOTH the parent/ guardian AND the child’s doctor.
For safety and confidentiality reasons, we will not be accepting medications at Smart Start. If you would like to drop off medications and the required documentation prior to the start of the school year, please contact our office secretary, Mrs. Jen Schloegl , directly at 248-956-3512.
As you have questions about this process please contact our main office at 248.956.3500.
Transportation Information
Please remember to please call 248.956.3090 for ALL bussing questions. Please click on the link below to visit our transportation website for more information. A reminder that bus passes are not allowed.
MAIN OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.
Principal's Secretary: MelissaWilseck@wlcsd.org
Building/Attendance Secretary: JenniferSchloegl@wlcsd.org
6th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org
7th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org
8th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org
SCHOOL BELL TIMES
SCHOOL STARTS 8:10 A.M.
DISMISSAL 3:00 P.M.
1/2 DAY DISMISSAL 11:40 A.M.
Smart Administrative Team
Jake Hess, Assistant Principal
Steve Spickard, Dean of Students
Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.
Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart