C.H.S. Chronicles

I want to take a moment to congratulate the following staff members on their retirement announcement. You will be missed, but we are happy for you as you move on to your next adventure.

Mrs. Sue Colaianni

Mr. Denny Doyle

Mrs. Joan Malak

Mrs. Karen Stachowski

Mrs. Kim Crawford

Mrs. Rachel Moz

Congratulations again and thank you for the years of hard work, and care you've shown our children and entire school community!

Dear CHS Parents,

Each of you are invited to fill out a survey for Assistant Principal Mr. Dan Holland and myself. The survey results inform Mr. Holland and I, along with our district leaders, how we are performing in our roles as C.H.S Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal.

The survey is open through Tuesday, June 3rd. Thank you for taking the time to complete the surveys below.

PRINCIPAL SURVEY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SURVEY

Thank you,

Nayal Maktari

Principal

Congratulations to our Girls Track Team and Coaches for winning another LVC Championship. They also set a league record for the most points scored!

Congratulations to the following staff and for being honored at Thursday evening's Shining Stars Award Ceremony.

Dawn Cassidy

Diane Cassar

Justin Neal

Candence Sokol

Brittany Tobin

Taylor Watson

Sharon Ratzlaff

Erin Chambers

Sherry Chevrier

Ana Perez

Shelly Rogan

Amy Stasak

Jamie Singelyn

Genevieve Wilcox

Saundra Josephson

Kristen Berry

We are especially proud of 8th Grader Peyton Anson who was selected among over 95 nominations as a top Shining Star!

The Shining Stars Award recognizes individuals who support the special needs community within Walled Lake Schools.

Please click here for information about the WLCSD School-Issued Chromebook end-of-year information.

Highlights:

• Chromebooks are not being collected in general this year. Any students planning on returning to the district can keep their Chromebook over the summer. Linked in the document above is a “service request” form for any issues that arise over the summer.
• 2025-26 Chromebook insurance is now available in eFunds for purchasing coverage. 24-25 insurance ends June 30.
• Students who are leaving the school district should fill out this 2025 Chromebook Return form . They will turn in their Chromebook on Tuesday, June 10, during their 5th hour. The deposit will be processed and returned to the family this summer.

Please bring $5 and the permission slip below to our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.

The deadline to submit payment for the PTSA Sponsored 8th grade celebration has been extended to May 30th. A volunteer sign up will be shared shortly.

June 9-CHS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Walled Lake Northern H.S. Football Field (students and families arrive at 6:40 p.m.). Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.

June 10-CHS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Makeup Date

June 11-½ day of school for students-Last day of school

June 11- CHS 8th Grade Clap Out beginning at 11:30 a.m.

June 11-PTSA Sponsored 8th Grade Celebration at Oakland Yard Athletics beginning at 1:30 p.m.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY CALENDAR FURTHER DOWN THIS NEWSLETTER FOR ADDITIONAL DATES AND EVENTS

Dear 8th Grade Parents and Students:

Your PSAT results are in and waiting for you to view. Click on the link below and follow the instructions precisely, to be sure your College Board account is accessible next year and beyond. The account must use a PERSONAL email address instead of a school email address. After creating your account, you can:

1. View Score
2. See a sample of how to read your score report
3. Link your College Board account to Khan Academy, if you’d like to practice any areas to strengthen for next year.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orAYF5X5fPtnxilsKvnHgLhDTNRvsJvzeo5pA3mQ5OU/edit?usp=sharing

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Hoover

8th Grade Counselor

(248) 956-3519

kathleenhoover@wlcsd.org

Walled Lake Northern's Cross Country Kick-Off Meeting will be Tuesday, June 3rd, in the Walled Lake Northern Media Center at 6:00 pm. The Meeting will not last any longer than 45 minutes. Parents and athletes are welcomed and encouraged to attend. This meeting will be for all grades next year (9-12) - not just incoming 9th Graders.

Thanks from the Northern XC coaches (Jeff McNeil, Alec Keaton, and Tim Moore)

Our final Club meet and Concert of the year will be this Saturday, May 24 2025, 7:30 Club meet, followed by the 8pm Ben Folds Concert.

If you haven't already done so, please send me a quick message if you are attending.

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank every one of you who helped make this music club more than just a monthly meeting—it became a space for connection, discovery, and excitement around live music.

To the students: You brought your voices, your curiosity, your playlists, and your passion. Watching you dive into conversations about artists, lyrics, stage presence, and sound was a joy. You made every meeting something special, and every concert night unforgettable.

To the parents: Your support made this possible. From coordinating rides to encouraging your kids to show up and engage, you were the backbone of this experience. Thank you for making space in your schedules (and your gas tanks) to help build this little community.

To the teachers and school staff: Thank you for supporting this club with your time, your encouragement, and your belief in the value of arts and music. A special thank you to Mr. Maktari and all the staff at CHS who helped spread the word—it truly made a difference. Your support gave this club a place to grow.

This club has never been just about concerts. It’s been about building a shared love for music into something we could experience together—something meaningful, memorable, and fun.

I’m deeply grateful for all the energy, kindness, and support that each of you brought this year. Here’s to the music, the memories, and everything we’ll keep building together.

With heartfelt thanks,
Monique

Please note that only volunteers are allowed to attend Field Day. A sign up link will be shared if we are in need of additional volunteers.

FIELD DAY TIMES

8th Grade 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

7th Grade 11:00-12:15 p.m.

6th Grade 1:10-2:25 p.m. (may run closer to dismissal)

Students have the option of engaging in the field day activities or can simply walk around and enjoy time with friends and staff.

Thank you for the many parents that reached out to help chair and assist with this special day.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we continue to focus on creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students, we wanted to send a friendly reminder about our school dress code. Following the dress code allows us to maintain a respectful and focused atmosphere.

Please take a moment to review the following dress code guidelines:

1. Tops: Shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops or spaghetti straps) and should completely cover the torso.
2. Bottoms: Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of appropriate length.
3. Hats and hoods: Hats and hoods are not to be worn indoors unless for religious or medical purposes.
4. Accessories: Please avoid bringing blankets, toys or other accessories that could interfere with learning or safety.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that your child follows these guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the dress code, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support!

Interested in joining the nationally-ranked WLN Dance Program? Mark your calendars for our upcoming preseason events- information meetings, clinics, and tryout dates! Join our mailing list at the link here to receive information about tryouts and our upcoming events.

Questions? Contact Coach Jordyn at walledlakenortherndance@gmail.com.

This April, you can recognize your favorite Walled Lake staff member by nominating them for a "Super Star Staff" award with a $10 donation to the Foundation for Excellence (FFE).

Your nomination enters them into a drawing to win one of two $500 prizes, sponsored by the Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union.

Here’s what your $10 donation includes:

• One raffle entry for your nominated staff member
• A personalized certificate with your message to the nominee, delivered to their school mailbox.

All donations go to support the FFE’s mission to bring more resources to Walled Lake classrooms. Just last month, they gave over $51,000 to 70 classrooms! You can nominate any staff member in the district—teachers, bus drivers, administrators, custodians, para-professionals, etc.

Important Dates:

• Nomination Deadline: April 30
• Winners drawn: May 2. (No public announcement will be made as the winners will be identified with a surprise visit to their work location.)
• Surprise Visits to winners' work location: During Staff Appreciation Week (May 5–9).

Click here to submit your nomination: Super Star Staff Nominations

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jackie Gurwin, Executive Director of the FFE, at JackieGurwin@wlcsd.org.

Let’s celebrate the amazing people who support our kids every day!

Hello CHS students,

If you haven't already received an invitation to join the "C.H.S. : Info for Students" Google Classroom, please use the join link or class code below to join.

https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5MDkyNzA0NDVa?cjc=nuahofd

Class code : nuahofd

This "classroom" will be used to post announcements from CHS Staff and much more! Be sure to join this class to get all the latest and greatest information on everything Smart!

Thanks,

Mr. Holland

The Walled Lake Consolidated School District is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our students and families. To help address concerns about vaping, we are sharing valuable resources that provide information on the risks of vaping and strategies for prevention. These tools are designed to empower families with knowledge and support meaningful conversations at home. Together, we can help every child make healthy choices every day.

• E-cigarettes and Vaping: What Parents Should Know - American Lung Association
• E-cigarettes and Youth: What Parents Need to Know - Centers for Disease Control
• E-cigarettes/Vaping Facts - Oakland County Health Department

Our Goal Achievement Program (GAP) is sponsored by our PTSA and asks students to achieve one goal per marking period. The information below was shared with students during morning announcements.

MP1: Citizenship: You’re already in for this goal. There’s nothing to turn in, just keep working on those 1’s and 2’s!

MP2: Grade Point Average: Your GPA is automatically calculated and based off of your report card grade. Your goal is a 3.0 GPA or higher.

MP3: Reading: Read at least 400 pages during MP 3 and you’ve achieved the goal! Turn in the log to the counseling office no later than March 21, 2025.

MP4: Community Service: Complete at least 10 hours of community service to achieve the goal. Volunteering your time to help others is community service. For ideas, please ask your parents, teachers, or counselor. This form is due by May 23, 2025.

Rewards are given for the goals you achieve. Special recognition is given for 8th graders that achieve goals for all 3 years at CHS.

Please click on the above tab and join our CHS Middle School Remind 101 text group. You will receive helpful reminders, time sensitive information along with other pertinent texts.

*Reply @LEAVE to the number you are receiving messages from if you'd like to leave the text group at anytime.

As we prepare for the start of the school year, we wanted to touch base with you regarding the process of administering medications to students at school.

Medications are administered at school under the supervision of our office staff. This includes BOTH prescription medications AND over the counter (ibuprofen, pain relievers, etc.) medications. BOTH types of medication require a completed and signed WLCSD medication authorization form by BOTH the parent/ guardian AND the child’s doctor.

For safety and confidentiality reasons, we will not be accepting medications at Smart Start. If you would like to drop off medications and the required documentation prior to the start of the school year, please contact our office secretary, Mrs. Tonya Gray, directly at 248-956-3512.

As you have questions about this process please give Mrs. Gray a call.

If your child will be absent, please call the Smart Attendance Hotline (248) 956-3510 as soon as possible. If you know of a vacation or pre planned days off, you can leave those dates on the hotline as well.

If you have not called your child in by 9:30 a.m., you will receive a call from Mrs Gray to verify that your student is not at school for the day. Thank you for partnering with us in keeping your children safe and accounted for.

Please remember to please call 248.956.3090 for ALL bussing questions. Please click on the link below to visit our transportation website for more information.

SCHOOL STARTS 8:10 A.M.

DISMISSAL 3:00 P.M.

1/2 DAY DISMISSAL 11:40 A.M.

Dan Holland, Assistant Principal

Steve Spickard, Dean of Students

Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.

Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart

Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.

Principal's Secretary: MelissaWilseck@wlcsd.org

Building/Attendance Secretary: TonyaGray@wlcsd.org

6th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org

7th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org

8th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org