Wayland Union High School

November

November 6: Wayland Theatriks presents The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, 7pm, FAC

November 7: Wayland Theatriks presents The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, 3pm & 7pm, FAC

November 11: Half Day, 10:35am dismissal, Exam Day

November 12: Half Day, 10:35am dismissal, Exam Day

November 13: Half Day, 10:35am dismissal, Exam Day. End of Tri 1

November 16: Start of Tri 2

November 20: Report Cards Published by 4pm

November 25-27: No school, Thanksgiving Break

December

December 3: Blood Drive, hosted by LOC Club, Aux Gym

December 11: Senior picture submission deadline

December 15: WUHS Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra, and Theatre Collage Holiday Concert, 6:30pm, FAC

December 21- Jan. 3: No school, Winter Break

January

January 4: School resumes, full day

• November 4: College visit to Ferris State University

• November 6: Dual Enrollment paperwork due to the Guidance Office.

• November 10 at 6:00 pm: Financial Aid Night for seniors and families in the WHS Media Center.

• November 17: Field trip to ITW Drawform and Artiflex (Discover Manufacturing)

• November 17 at 6:30 pm: Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid. Registration required and provided by the link.

• November 18: Sophomores visit to the Tech Center

• November 24 at 12:30 pm: Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid. Registration required and provided by the link. (This is the same presentation as the one offered on 11/17).

• Credit Recovery: Registration is still open! If you failed a class required for graduation, please make an appointment with your counselor to sign up!

• No food or drink should be delivered during the school day. The only exception is for extra-curricular events, or after school practices.

• Parents and guardians, please remember to call the office when your student will be absent.

November 11th - 13th are half days of school for all WUS students. The high school will run exam days on these days as folllows:

Exam Schedule:

Wednesday - 1st & 2nd hour exams

Thursday - 3rd & 4th hour exams

Friday - 5th & 6th hour exams

• 1st Hour Exam: 7:40–8:50

• Passing Time: 8:50–8:55

• 2nd Hour Exam: 8:55–10:05

• Lunch: 10:05–10:35 — 30 minutes

Teamwork: Work together toward a common goal and purpose.

Picture Retake Day was held October 2nd. You can still order pictures online with Inter-State. Use order code 0654ZFC, shown in the image below.

(Parents can still order pictures taken during the Open House using order code 0648BTA.)

Join us November 6th and 7th for a laughable evening of a retelling of this classic tale!

Showtimes:

• November 6th: 7pm
• November 7th: 3pm and 7pm

Location:

• Wayland Union Fine Arts Center.
• Main and Aux Wayland Union Fine Arts Center entry doors (#12 & #11) open one hour before events, and Auditorium (house) doors open 30 minutes prior to performance.
• No food or drink allowed in the auditorium.

Tickets:

• Tickets are available online at wufactickets.ludus.com.
• Tickets may also be purchased at the door, cash accepted.

IMPROV:

improv.anonymous will be performing at the Dorr Library November 23rd at 6pm. This is a free show for anyone interested! Come and show your support!

Below are some snapshots of our very talented performers.

The Debate season has been in full swing! Our team will host the West Michigan Legislative Debate League on Wednesday, Nov 4th, and will attend the Groves Invitational Tournament on Saturday, November 14th!

Now is the time to order your cap and gown for graduation! Please visit Jostens.com to place your order, or use the link below:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1063122/WAYLAND-UNION-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/3037448280/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

There are many packages to choose from. However, the only items required for graduation are cap and gown kit (which includes tassel and stole).

Please place your order if you have not yet done so.

For the link to the Senior Cap and Gown Newsletter that was sent out following the Jostens meeting, please click here.

For any questions, please see Mrs. Ewing in the main office or email ewingj@waylandunion.org.

Purchasing Yearbooks

Walsworth is our yearbook publishing company. Order your 2027 yearbook this fall at yearbookforever.com.

Class of 2027 Senior Photos

Senior photos should be emailed to yearbook@waylandunion.org. Please share only one photo to be used in the yearbook. Photos need to be in portrait orientation. The clothing choice needs to follow the school dress code. We request that the pictures look professional (i.e. no “selfies”). Solid colors and a simple head and shoulder shot looks best in the yearbook. Artificial intelligence images may not be submitted. Please crop your photo before submitting.

If there are financial issues preventing a student from having a senior picture taken, please let us know because we can arrange for a yearbook photographer to take some nice pictures. For questions please contact yearbook@waylandunion.org.

Photos due are by Friday, December 11th, 2026.

WUHS 2027 Senior Salutes

Senior Salute space is now available for purchase in the 2027 Wayland Union High School Yearbook! Senior salutes are spaces for parents, grandparents and friends to congratulate, honor and recognize their senior with a baby or childhood photo and text.

Senior salute sizes are ⅛ of a page and are available in color or black and white. Pictures need to be submitted as jpeg and text is limited to 30 words. Cost $20 per Senior Salute.

Checks payable to Wayland Union Schools and can be delivered to Mrs. Denhof in room B216 or mailed to Wayland Union High School, Attn: Yearbook, 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI 49348. Email text and jpeg picture to yearbook@waylandunion.org by Monday, February 1st, 2027.

Business ads

Email yearbook@waylandunion.org to buy a business ad in the 2027 Yearbook. Yearbook sponsorship is a great way to advertise and your advertising dollars also help Wayland Union High School build a better yearbook for the students in this area.

1/8 page ad- $35.00

1/4 page ad- $55.00

1/2 page ad- $105.00

full page ad- $200.00 (parents or grandparents who buy a full page ad get a complementary copy of the 2027 Yearbook)

All business ads are due by Monday, February 1st, 2027.

Social Media

Follow the WUHS Yearbook on social media Instagram @waylandunion_yearbook & Facebook @Wayland Union High School Yearbook.

Electronic Toy Recycling Opportunity

The Wayland Union High School Eco Club invites families and community members to help keep electronic toys out of landfills while supporting responsible recycling efforts.

As part of our upcoming electronics recycling collection, the Eco Club will also be collecting electronic toys for recycling. Many of these items contain materials that can be recovered and reused, helping to reduce waste and protect our environment.

Examples of accepted items include:

• Electronic learning toys
• Battery-operated toys
• Interactive games
• Musical toys
• Handheld electronic devices designed for children

If you have any eligible items, please gather them and send them to school with your student or drop them off at Wayland Union High School. All electronic toys must be received by November 24th, 2026.

Thank you for helping us reduce landfill waste, conserve valuable resources, and support student-led environmental initiatives. Your participation helps our Eco Club make a positive impact on our school and community while promoting responsible recycling practices.

Plastic Bag Recycling

Eco Club is accepting plastic bags as part of our class spirit point competition. Send in your plastic bags or bring them to the bins at the main entrance of the high school. The class that collects the most (by weight) will earn spirit points.

Markers and Batteries

Bins are located at various spots around the school to collect used markers and batteries. Staff and students are encouraged to recycle these items instead of throwing them in the trash. These bins are always available anytime throughtout the year.

Wayland High School is offering FREE hygiene products to students this year. All requests are kept private. Simply scan the QR code below and answer which items your student could use.

Wood TV 8 broadcasted live from WUHS Football Stadium on October 23rd for the final Football Frenzy. Student Council sponsored a food drive that directly benefited the Wayland Christian Neighbors project and Project Hope Food Pantry. Thank you to all of our students and community members who helped donate to make this a success!

Watch the story from Wood TV 8: Tailgate Food Drive Fills Area Shelves

In case you missed the live action, our students showed up early in the chilly fall temps to represent! Our talented drumline performed on air, showcasing Jacob Focht playing the tenors upside down! Our cheerleaders kept the crowd in spirit.

Friday, October 16th was the annual No Girls Aloud event, a special tradition that has been part of the Wayland Union Choir Program for more than 20 years!

Each year, we bring together our male singers in grades 6–12 for an informal morning filled with music, fellowship, and fun. Our middle school and high school students have the opportunity to sing together, get to know one another, and experience what it’s like to be part of the high school choir program.

And, of course, no No Girls Aloud morning would be complete without pizza!

This is always a fun and inspiring day for our male singers, helping them build friendships, strengthen connections across grade levels, and celebrate the joy of singing together. We love watching our younger singers connect with our high school students and seeing our choir community grow stronger each year.

Trip Includes:

• Deluxe Motorcoach for duration of trip
• Professional Tour Guide Accompanying the Group in Chicago
• $20 Cashback for lunch at Navy Pier
• Ticket to Hancock Tower/360 Tilt Experience
• Ticket to Navy Pier Flyover Chicago Experience
• Dinner @ Gino’s East Pizzeria
• Ticket to Hadestown

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Black at blackr@waylandunion.org.

For more information, click the button below:

Effective October 2nd, schools are no longer be able to issue new youth work permits. Instead, the State of Michigan transitioned to the Youth Employment Portal (YEPP), an online system designed to make the youth employment permit process easier for young workers and employers.

This change is intended to streamline the process while helping ensure young workers are protected and employers understand their responsibilities under Michigan's youth employment laws.

Families and students who need a youth employment permit after October 2nd will need to complete the process through the new online portal rather than through their school.

For more information about this change and the youth employment permit process, please visit Michigan's Youth Employment page through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).

WUS Food Service Newsletter can be found here with information on lunches for the upcoming half days of school.

Food Service October Newsletter

Principal

Email: dicesares@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254

Assistant Principal

Email: russellk@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254

Dean of Students

Email: doord@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254

Athletic Director

Email: applinb@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254