District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: August 21, 2025
Upcoming Events 📅
- August 21: Elementary School Meet and Greets
- August 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Educational Services Center
- August 25: First day of school - Full Day for 1-12 Grade Students. Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten ONLY staggered start - 1/2 students in a.m., 1/2 students in p.m.
- August 29: No School for Students and Staff
- September 1: No School for Students and Staff - Labor Day
- September 4: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Educational Services Center
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
FREE School Meals Update
The Michigan School Meals program will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through September 30, 2025. Funding for the program beyond that date has not yet been finalized. If the state does not extend funding, families who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals under federal guidelines may need to pay for meals beginning October 1.
To help us prepare, families are encouraged to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application in Skyward Family Access during online registration. This form helps secure funding, supports educational programs, and may provide additional benefits such as reduced testing fees, discounted college applications, and lower internet costs.
The District's Food Service Department will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
With the 2025-26 school year less than a week away, staff gathered at Walled Lake Central High School on Wednesday for our annual welcome back event, Opening Day.
Staff heard from Dr. Michael Lonze, Board of Education president Stephanie Kaplan, the Foundation For Excellence and were inspired by national speaker Kevin Honeycutt. The day was filled with learning, laughing and reconnecting as they get set for the best school year yet!
Thank you to our amazing alumni!
Six alumni representing all three high schools also participated in an alumni round table. They shared stories of success and reflectioned on their experiences in Walled Lake, which reminded us all of the lasting impact of education.
Charles Morgan will serve as interim assistant principal and athletics coordinator at Walled Lake Western
The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ administration appointed Charles Morgan as Walled Lake Western’s interim assistant principal and athletic coordinator for the start of the 2025-26 school year.
“Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is home for me,” said Morgan. “It is a place with a spectacular teaching staff that supports students to excel academically, athletically and in the performing arts.”
“I was a Northern Knight, a Central Viking, and now I am thrilled to be a Western Warrior!” added Morgan.
Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Classroom
As you are aware, we live in an ever-changing, technological world. A major shift that we are all experiencing is the pervasiveness of artificial intelligence (AI). To help our students navigate this new addition to our world we will be providing background and instruction to our 6-12 grade students on how and when it is appropriate to use AI tools in the classroom this school year. These tools will be introduced thoughtfully and responsibly, with staff receiving ongoing professional development throughout the year.
If you have any questions about the use of AI in the classrooms, please contact your building principal.
District Update Now Available via Text Message
Starting this school year, families who have opted in to receive SMS messages from the District will also receive the District Update directly via text. This makes it even easier to stay informed about news, events, and celebrations across Walled Lake Schools.
The District Update will continue to be sent via email, posted on social media, and available in our website archive.
To verify your messaging preferences are up to date, please check your information in Skyward Family Access.
Building Visitor Update - 2025-26 School Year
Our students’ safety is of primary importance to us. The Walled Lake School District uses a video entry system at every school. During school hours, all visitors must enter through the Main Entry and use the video system by pressing the button and stating their name and purpose. Once verified, you will be admitted into a secure vestibule. Please do not attempt to enter through any other doors. We ask for your patience, as our office staff may be busy, and there could be a brief delay at certain times of the day.
For the security of our students and staff, all entrances are locked once the school day begins. Please do not ask a staff member or student to let you in through any door, and do not hold the door for another adult approaching the building. All visitors must be admitted individually through the front entrance by office staff. Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone in our school community.
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.
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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
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Twitter: @WalledLkSchools