District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: April 9, 2026
Upcoming Events 📅
- April 9: Board of Education regular meeting; 7 p.m. at the Educational Services Center
- April 18: Walled Lake Community Blanket Making Event; 10 a.m. at WL Central High School
- April 20: PTSA Council meeting; 7 p.m. at MH Guest Elementary
- April 20-23: WLN Art Show
- April 23-26: WLC presents: "Cinderella" - Tickets on sale NOW at www.wlcstickets.com
Walled Lake Northern senior Delayna Jade saw firsthand how important food pantries were to her local community and made it her mission to make a difference. Jade created a Food for Faith garden to help grow fresh fruits and vegetables at the Central United Methodist Church Food Pantry and earned her Gold Award, which is the Girls Scouts highest honor.
“Earning my Gold Award means making a beneficial impact on our community and inspiring younger girls to believe they can achieve what they put their minds to,” said Jade.
“Seeing the impacts of my garden on the community is extremely rewarding,” said Jade. “I put years of time, effort and energy into this project, and to see it impact the lives around me reminds me of why I put in all the hard work.”
Tigers get cozy with books 🐯
Who doesn't love cozy vibes on a Friday?!
Walled Lake Elementary students were snug as a bug and ready to dive into some great stories during their Pajama Read-In Day the Friday before Spring Break.
Celebrating big time reading with big time fun! 🏀
Spinning balls, winning prizes and learning big lessons!
What a fun-filled visit from Jim “Basketball” Jones on Tuesday at Wixom Elementary as the Wolves celebrated 300,000 minutes of reading during March!
Whether you enjoyed a stay-cation or vacation, this year's Spring Break was one to remember!
Thank you to everyone who shared their Spring Break photos with us!
Congratulations to Walled Lake Northern graduate Hailey Mellec (‘23) on setting a new Hope College program record with a 19 strikeout performance on Friday against Gustavus Adolphus!
Mellec is just the fourth NCAA pitcher to record 19 K’s in a game this season and the first in Division III.
(Photo: Hope College Athletics)
Christine Ahern receives Betty Campion Award
Walled Lake Elementary principal’s secretary, Christine Ahern, has been selected as Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award winner for the 2025-26 school year.
Ahern was nominated by Walled Lake Elementary principal, Julie Amann, for creating a culture of belonging within the building and welcoming everyone with a kind word and open heart.
“Whether she is comforting a sick child, providing a calm space for a dysregulated student or offering a listening ear to a worried parent, Christine handles every interaction with grace and compassion,” said Amann. “She treats every student as she would treat one of her own.”
Website Updates to Improve Accessibility and Menu Access
As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we are making updates to our District and school websites to align with new required ADA compliance standards. These changes are designed to ensure that all members of our community can access important information in a clear, user-friendly manner.
This work is important because it helps remove barriers and ensures equal access to resources for every student, family, and community member.
As updates continue, some content may be reorganized or presented differently. If you are unable to find a resource you need or require information in an alternative format, please contact us at info@wlcsd.org
We are happy to assist and appreciate your patience and support as we make these improvements.
Walled Lake Athletes Committing to Play at the College Level
Year-end presents a great opportunity to celebrate our top senior student athletes and their opportunity to continue their athletic careers in college.
Please provide the following information on SENIOR athletes that have either:
- received a scholarship to play college athletics
- have a spot guaranteed to them on a college roster as a "preferred walk-on."
The information will be used by each school to plan their signing days and will also be printed in the LEARNING newsletter (if approved.)
Do you know a WLCSD staff member who deserves the chance for an extra $500?
Nominate them for an FFE "Super Star Staff" award! Each award costs $10 and includes a personalized certificate for the staff member (or members) of your choice and enters them into a drawing for one of two $500 prizes from the Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union. Two winners will be drawn on May 1st and will be surprised with their check during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week.
Awardees can be teachers, parapros, administrators, bus drivers, custodians, etc.
Proceeds from this fundraiser support the Foundation For Excellence's mission to provide funds for classrooms for additional resources and tools.
Find out more here: https://www.wlcsd.org/community/foundation-for-excellence/superstarstaff
Warriors for Warriors t-shirt design contest
CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS for the 2026 PINK OUT T-Shirt Design Contest!
T-Shirt Design Rules:
- Use only the following colors in the design: Royal Blue, White and Pink.
- Design must fit on the front center chest area of the t-shirt and can only occupy a space 11” wide by 10” tall.
- Design must include:
- “Warriors for Warriors” or “W4W”
- “No One Fights Alone”
- W4W original logo
- Any design submitted is subject to adjustment from the W4W committee or t-shirt company without consent of the artist.
- All designs submitted become the sole property of W4W and may be used anytime without prior consent of the artist.
DEADLINE: Submit art by May 9, 2026 on our website: www.warriorsforwarriors.net
The winning designer will receive a $50 Visa gift card!
Do you know a Shining Star? Nominate them today!
The Shining Stars Award recognizes outstanding individuals and students who have supported the special-needs community within Walled Lake Schools.
Love your child's bus driver? Nominate them.
Love your child's Unified coach or buddy? Nominate them!
Nominees can be anyone associated with the special needs community: teacher (including case manager or resource teacher), paraeducator, social worker, physical therapist, speech and language pathologist, bus driver, aide, buddy, parent, coach, volunteer, etc.
Some of the nominee's qualities may include a positive attitude, dedication, dependability, self-motivation, helpfulness, and more.
A panel of anonymous judges will select two top entries, so please be as specific as possible in your nomination.
All nominees will receive their nomination form and be recognized at the awards ceremony at Walled Lake Western High School on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A top winner (one staff member and one student) will also be selected from all the nominations and receive special recognition.
All nominations must be received on or before April 24, 2026.
Only electronic nominations will be accepted via the Google form you can access using the button below.
Questions? Contact us at: WalledLakePAC@gmail.com
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.
Don't start the day with a growling stomach
Come to School Breakfast. Everone is welcome.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools serve breakfast to all students! Free to all enrolled students ages 3-26 for 2025-2026 school year! School breakfast will give you MORE energy, keep your body healthy and
help improve your grades!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
WLW Art Show - April 7-10 🎨
It's art show season! We are writing to announce our upcoming annual Student Art Show at WL Western High School. Please join us for our Opening Reception on Tuesday, April 7th between 6-8pm, located in and around Western's beautiful new Art Gallery. Our show is open to students and staff during school hours and to the public Tuesday-Thursday from 6-8pm. Please enter through the doors next to our auditorium.
Walled Lake Performance Ensemble Friends and Family Show - April 10
Join the Walled Lake Performance Ensemble on Friday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Walled Lake Central main gym for their annual Friends and Family Show.
2026 Walled Lake Community Blanket Making Event - April 18
Help us make 1,000 fleece blankets for kiddos in hospitals! Registration is FREE with an optional fundraising component. Hope to see you with us!
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Walled Lake Central High School, 1600 Oakley Park Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Hospitality House Food Pantry Open House - April 18
Saturday, April 18 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Hospitality House Food Pantry (2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-204, Commerce Twp., MI 48390)
Contact mike@hhfp.org or call (248) 960-9975 for more information
Celebrating 25 years of feeding hope!
WLN Art Show - April 20-23 🎨
Walled Lake Northern’s Annual Student Art Show will be on display Monday, April 20th through Thursday, April 23rd.
Opening Night is Monday, April 20th from 5:30 – 7pm, in the Media Center. Please join us to view the art, listen to our student jazz band, and enjoy some light refreshments. If you can’t make it to opening night, we hope you can drop in during the week to check it out! The show will feature 400+ works of art completed in a variety of media, showcasing the skill and creativity of our student artists.
Learning Newsletter
Spring 2026 Program Guide
Staff Shout Out Nomination Form
Complete the free/reduced meal form on Skyward
During the 2025-26 school year, all Michigan public school students in grades Pre-K through 12 will have access to free breakfast and free lunch every day through the "Healthy School Meals for All" program. This includes a meat/meat alternative, grain, fruit/vegetable and milk. A la carte items will be available for purchase.
Families are still encouraged to complete the free/reduced meal form on Skyward Family Access help secure additional funding for the District including Title I funding. By completing the form, eligible families may also receive access to other free and reduced programs within the District including SAT testing, pay to participate and more.
Spring Used Book Sale, Friends of the Wixom Library
April 22 - 25, 2026
Wixom Public Library
49015 Pontiac Trail
- Wednesday, April 22: 5 - 7:30 pm. Advance sale for Friends Members only (memberships available at door)
- Thursday, April 23: 10 am - 8 pm
- Friday, April 24: 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday, April 25: 10 am - 2 pm Bag Day (fill a bag for $5)
Thousands of books and multimedia items for all ages. Priced between 25 cents and $2, plus specially priced items. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wixom Library. All proceeds benefit the Wixom Public Library.
wixomlibrary.org/friends
Hospitality House Food Pantry 🛒
The Hospitality House Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help:
- Shopping with clients in the pantry
- Sorting goods
- Providing warehouse support
Learn more by visiting www.hhfp.org/volunteer.
Free Kindergarten Dental Screenings 🦷
Call (248) 858-1306 to schedule your appointment.
Making Spirits Bright ✨
Help make a difference by volunteering at the Making Spirits Bright community book bank!
We're located at 28580 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 210, Farmington Hills, MI 483414.
Learn more by visiting www.MakingSpiritsBright.org.
Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union
Need a place you can trust to do your banking? Give Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union a try!
We serve students and staff of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, as well as their families.
Learn more at www.wlsfcu.com.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 📳
No matter where you live in the United States, you can easily access 24/7 emotional support.
Call or text 988 or visit www.988lifeline.org/chat to chat with a caring counselor. We are here for you!
FFE News and Notes
Lakes Area Youth Assistance
WLCSD Stormwater Management
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