Connections Digital Newsletter

Dear Wayne-Westland Families,

As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our schools. This time of year is a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community — a community that consistently comes together to support our students, staff, and one another.

Our schools are special places because of the people within them — our dedicated staff, our hardworking students, and our families who encourage and partner with us every day. Together, we’ve created a caring, connected district that puts students first and celebrates learning and growth.

I hope this holiday season brings you time to rest, reflect, and enjoy moments with family and friends. On behalf of all of us, thank you for making our schools such a proud part of this community.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy new year!

Sincerely,

Catherine Cost, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent

Did You Know Wayne-Westland Community Schools offers Free Elementary Athletics to our K-5 grade students? In the last 5 years, more than 5000 of our student athletes have participated in NFL Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball and Soccer. This spring we will pilot T-Ball for kindergarten and first grade students.

Preschool students from the Sunshine and Rainbows program through the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center had a special delivery to make this month. They wrote and mailed letters to be delivered to a very jolly fella at the North Pole.

If you would like more information about the preschool program offered at William D. Ford Career-Technical Center or the Future Educator program, for high school students who work with the preschoolers, please visit https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/high-schools/william-d-ford-career-technical-center/.

During this season of goodwill and gratitude, we visited students and staff at Adams and Franklin Middle Schools to ask them to share something good that happened to them today or recently. Their thoughtful and uplifting responses are featured in the videos below—take a moment to enjoy their positivity!

Wayne-Westland students can earn up to 60 college credits — even an associate degree — through the Wayne-Westland Early Middle College in partnership with Madonna University.

Open to current 9th and 10th-graders. Applications are open from Oct. 31, 2025 – Feb. 14, 2026.

Attend an info session:

• Thursday, Jan.15th - 6:30-7:00 pm in person at WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne
• Thursday, Jan. 22nd - 6:30-7:00 pm - via Zoom- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89711892224

The Wayne-Westland Community Schools “Great Futures Continue” Scholarship is now open! We are awarding twelve $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who are ready to take the next step in their education or tuition-based career training.

If you are a WWCS senior in the Class of 2026, you are eligible to apply.

Deadline to apply: January 5, 2026.

Your future is waiting—don’t miss this opportunity!

Apply NOW: https://forms.gle/1W2enFjriKFmc5yA8

Do you know a Wayne-Westland Community Schools staff member who consistently goes above and beyond to make a difference for our students, families, or community? Maybe it’s a teacher who inspires a love of learning, a bus driver who greets every child with a smile, or a custodian who takes extra care to keep our schools welcoming and safe.

Help us recognize these outstanding individuals by submitting a nomination for the GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award!

The GEM Award honors staff members who demonstrate dedication, kindness, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do. It’s one way we can celebrate the people who make Wayne-Westland such a special place to learn and grow.

Submit your nomination today!