Weekly Good News
October 13th - 16th, 2026
Southwest Vocal Music Festival Workshop
On Friday, September 25th, eight of our choir students attended the annual Southwest Vocal Music Festival Workshop at Western Michigan University. The workshop gave students a preview of the music they will perform this spring alongside singers from 20 other schools. We’re proud of these talented students for their dedication to music and look forward to their spring performance!
Marching Band Earns Honors at Grandville Invitational
The WUHS Marching Band earned second place in Class B and received the “Best Color Guard” award at the Grandville Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, October 3rd! The band also received excellence awards in marching and color guard, recognizing the students’ hard work and dedication throughout the season.
Cheer on our Wildcats at their final competition on Saturday, October 17th, at 12:25pm at Rockford High School.
Student Council Builds Leadership Skills
Last week, a group of Wayland High School Student Council members attended the Leadership Training Institute at Craig’s Cruisers. Through team-building activities and discussions about school culture, students strengthened their leadership skills and explored ways to make a positive impact at school. They also enjoyed some friendly competition on the go-kart track and in the laser tag arena!
Student Council Connects with the Community
Wayland High School Student Council members volunteered at the Wayland Leisure Life Game Day on Wednesday, October 14th. Students enjoyed playing games, sharing laughs, and connecting with community members who attended.
Thank you to Lisa Gulch for inviting our students to be part of this fun-filled day!
Learning about Unity and Kindness
Mrs. Main visited Ms. Kupres’ class to share a lesson about unity and help students understand the differences between bullying, conflict, and a mean moment.
The lesson sets the stage for Unity Day on October 21st, when students are encouraged to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Unity Day reminds us to speak up with kindness, reach out with acceptance, and include others through friendship.
We look forward to seeing our Wildcats unite in orange!
A Crunch Heard Around the District
On Thursday, October 15th, Wayland Union Schools celebrated Michigan Apple Crunch Day! This annual event encourages healthy eating, promotes farm-to-school purchasing, and supports Michigan’s apple industry.
Across the district, students and staff joined the fun by wearing red, biting into crisp apples, and enjoying warm apple crisp.
A big thank-you to our Food Service Department for making the celebration memorable. Together, we created a crunch heard around the district!
Freshman English Connects Literature and Research
Freshman English students are making connections between characters in their novels and research articles on topics that interest them. Using their Chromebooks, students are gathering sources, organizing information, and writing papers that bring literature and research together while strengthening their critical thinking and writing skills.
Wildcat Grounds Cafe Celebrates a Successful Opening Day
Wildcat Grounds Café welcomed an enthusiastic crowd for its grand opening, with a turnout that exceeded expectations!
Our Catz Corner School Store Management students worked hard to bring this student-run café to life. Opening day gave them the opportunity to put their skills into practice while serving our Wildcat community.
Thank you to the students, staff, and everyone who stopped by to support this new venture. We look forward to seeing our students continue to learn, grow, and serve!
