District Update

We hope you'll review this week's District Update filled with news and notes from across the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Stay up to date with the District by visiting www.wlcsd.org and connecting with the district on social media.

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• March 6-8: WLW presents: "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" - Tickets on sale NOW!
• March 9: 2026-27 Enrollment Opens for Grades 1-12
• March 9: 6th Grade Family Night; at all three middle schools
• March 10: Half Day for Students | Professional Development for Staff

Walled Lake Western junior, Elodie Breen, took us behind the curtain on Tech Saturday with a look at the preparations for the Warriors' musical, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"!

If you missed the fun, you can see her takeover on our Instagram by clicking on the "Charlie Brown' highlight!

Show Times

Friday, March 6 - 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 7 - 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 8 - 2 p.m.

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is proud to announce that three students have been named finalists for the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship: Ari Fried, Aiden Rhee and Brandon Rice.

Read more about each student on our District website.

Walled Lake Western senior Rodney Endsley stood at the top of the podium over the weekend after claiming the Michigan Indoor Track Series (MITS) and Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association (MITCA) Indoor State Championship in the 400 meter dash. Endsley took first with a blazing time of 48.78 seconds.

Endsley, who has already signed with the University of Michigan, set a new Walled Lake Western school record in the 400 meter dash as a junior with a time of 48.98, which he is poised to reset this spring.

Walled Lake United Wrestling’s James Moore and Dillon Welling are headed to Ford Field this weekend with their sights set on MHSAA Division 1 individual state titles.

Moore, a senior at Walled Lake Northern, is headed back to the state championships for the second-straight year. Moore, who finished seventh overall a year ago, heads to Ford Field with a 46-1 record this season in the 190 lbs. class. Moore has already secured an Oakland County, district and regional title. He’s now looking to close out his high school career with his first state title. Moore will open up the first round against Liam McMillen from Southgate Anderson High School.

Welling, a junior at Walled Lake Central, is making his first trip to the individual state championships. He is 36-5 this season with runner-up finishes at the Oakland County meet, districts and regionals. Welling will face Stoney Creek’s Isaac Fandakly in the first round in the 138 lbs. class.

The MHSAA Division 1 State Championships begin on Friday, 10 a.m., at Ford Field with the consolation matches and state finals on Saturday.

Walled Lake Northern freshmen Kate Anderson and Aubrey Atwood punched their tickets to the MHSAA State Gymnastics Championships over the weekend finishing in the Top 6 in their respective events at the regional championships.

Anderson will compete on the bars after placing fourth overall at regionals. She tallied a score of 8.375. Atwood earned a spot in the Beam state finals with a score of 8.875 and sixth place finish at regionals.

Walled Lake Gymnastics finished fifth overall as a team with a score of 132.075. That is the program's highest place at the regional championships since 2014, when the team competed at the MHSAA State Championships.

The MHSAA State Gymnastics Individual Championships are Saturday, Noon, at Milford High School.

The Walled Lake Western competitive cheer team is headed back to the MHSAA Division 2 State Championships for the second-straight year. The Warriors punched their ticket after finishing third overall this past weekend in the regional championships at Clarkston High School with a three-round total score of 785.5.

Walled Lake Western will hit the mat on Saturday, 3:30 p.m., at Central Michigan.

Wednesday’s special at Meadowbrook Elementary: Breakfast à la Superintendent!

Dr. Michael Lonze jumped into the kitchen Tuesday morning to help dish out smiles and, of course, breakfast to a building full of hungry Mustangs!

Walled Lake Central assistant principal, Jessica Fisher, surprised students on Thursday morning behind the breakfast counter.

She cooked up some breakfast sandwiches and served them before school in the cafeteria.

Free to all enrolled students ages 3-26 for the 2025-26 school year! School breakfast gives you more energy, keeps your body healthy and helps improve your grades!

Why start the day with a growling stomach? Come to school breakfast, everyone is welcome!

Mascot unlocked!

Dublin Elementary students saw their vision come to life on Friday as the Shamrocks got to meet their new mascot, Shammy! Earlier this year, students voted on a name and mascot design for Shammy.

Check out the Shammy welcome party on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

HS Spring Testing Information

We would like to inform you about the required spring testing for all students in grades 9 through 11. This includes the PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and SAT with Essay exams. All of these exams are administered digitally on school-issued Chromebooks. In addition, 11th-grade students will take the WIN Learning assessment of workplace skills, as well as the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) in Social Studies and Science (digital). Completion of the Michigan Merit Exam (MME - SAT w/ Essay, WIN Learning, and M-STEP) is a graduation requirement for all 11th grade students in Walled Lake.

Save the Date

Below are the important testing dates for your family calendar. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or planned absences on these days. All spring testing activities are graduation requirements for Walled Lake students. Students should bring fully charged Chromebooks for the dates below.

• Tuesday, April 14: PSAT 9 and PSAT 10
• Wednesday, April 15: SAT with Essay
• Thursday, April 16: M-STEP 11
• Friday, April 17: WIN Learning 11th - Required
• AP Testing: May 4-15

Middle School Testing Information

• Thursday, April 16: PSAT 8

MSTEP:

• Creek: April 22 & 23
• Banks: Week of April 27
• Smart: April 29 & 30

The FFE has opened registration for our 17th Annual Golf Scramble on June 15th at Edgewood Country Club. The day includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch on the course, and a dinner reception. During the event, we have a number of interactive games/challenges, as well as raffle and silent auction items available during the dinner reception. The Golfer fee starts at $200/person.

We are currently looking for event sponsors ($250-$5,000), as well as individuals and businesses that would be willing to donate items to our raffle. Please reach out to Jackie Gurwin at jackiegurwin@wlcsd.org if you or someone you know might be interested in supporting this fun event.

You can find out more at www.wlcsd.org/FFEgolfscramble

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.

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.

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.)

Boys and Girls, if you are 13 years of age or older, and you are looking for work this summer, you are invited to come out to Orchard Lake Country Club on Wednesday March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. for our annual Caddy Round-up Night.

Why choose Caddying at Orchard Lake Country Club?

• Excellent and timely pay

• Work outside

• Opportunity to apply for a Four-Year Evans Scholarship to college

• Learn the game of Golf

• Learn about responsibility, etiquette, and courtesy

• Earn golf privileges on Select Mondays

If any of this sounds like what you are looking for, Orchard Lake Country Club is looking for YOU!

You must sign up ONLINE in advance to attend the Caddy Round-up Night.

To sign-up for Caddy Round-Up 2026

Visit: www.caddyolcc.com

John Gilbert, Golf Services Manager | (248) 682-5340

Orchard Lake Country Club (5000 West Shore Drive Orchard Lake, Michigan 48324)

Spring is almost here and it’s time to sharpen your skills and get ready for the softball season learning from Walled Lake Northern softball coaches, players and former college athletes! Players will learn and practice techniques and drills to improve their fundamentals. All clinics are for players ages 5-14. New players to the game of softball are welcome!

• March 21 – All Skills (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
• Emphasis on throwing, bunting, hitting, fielding, base running, position work and more!
• March 22 – Pitchers and Catchers (9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
• Learn basic pitching and catching fundamentals with planned workouts.
• March 22 – Throwing and Defense (10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
• Focus on throwing mechanics, fielding footwork, glove work and many drills to improve fielding and throwing skills.

For more information and to register, please contact Walled Lake Northern softball coach Kristen Woodard.

Bowling for Band Fundraiser on Sunday, March 22 from 1-4 p.m. at Wonderland Lanes.

Event Details include:

• Three hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza, pop, and 50/50 raffle
• $26 per bowler (limit six bowlers per lane)

Questions? Contact Angela Bryan for more information. Pre-registration is required on the WL Marching Band website.

The WLW Choir Boosters will be hosting a Dine to Donate Fundraiser opportunity with the Walled Lake Brunch House (602 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake) on Tuesday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Be sure to mention "CHOIR" to your server to participate in the fundraiser.

The Special Services Parent Advisory Committee is sponsoring an Inclusion event in an effort to increase awareness of Unified Sports & Unified Champion Schools, further promote inclusion throughout the District, and celebrate Walled Lake Staff.

The highlight of the Inclusion event is a Unified basketball game featuring school administration and school board members supporting our Unified athletes. The event also includes appreciation stations for staff and educational sessions to inform and inspire the school community about the values and impact of Unified Sports.

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!

We are LOUD proud and entertaining the crowd! Visit the WLN Marching Band website or contact Morgan Moreno for more information.

WLN BAND classes:

• Wind Ensemble
• Symphony Band
• Concert Band
• Jazz Band Marching Band* - *outside school day/ 7th period class

Important Marching Band Dates

• In-Person Registration: April 21 (Presentation given by the Band Director on this date only)
• Additional Registration form turn-in dates: May 4th, May 14th, May 28th in the WLN Commons Area
• Home Camp: July 27-31
• Away Camp: August 3-8
• Preview Show: August 8
• 5 Home Football games

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.

March 11 - 14

Wednesday - Friends only 5 - 7 pm

Membership available at the door

• TH 10 am - 7 pm
• FRI & SAT 10 am - 4 pm
• SAT 1 - 4 pm Bag sale

Friends of the White Lake Township Library

11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd., White Lake, MI 48386

Elementary Divisions: Sections - Grades 1-3 | Grades 4-5

• Free Entry!
• Trophies/medals for top performers
• Parent Info Session: “Why Math Competitions Matter!”
• Organized by high school mathletes!
• Exciting, Unique new Rounds Emphasizing Teamwork and Collaboration!

Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Time: 1pm - 5pm

Location: Novi High School (24062 Taft Rd, Novi, MI, 48375)

Middle School Division

• Trophies/medals for top performers
• Organized by high school mathletes
• Team Rounds!

Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Location: Novi High School

Time: 9am - 5pm

Cost: $15 per student ($20 after March 11)

Register now on the Motor City Math Club website.

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.

Call (248) 858-1306 to schedule your appointment.

Team Walled Lake (Area 15) Special Olympics Michigan provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults (8 years and older) with intellectual disabilities. We are looking for new athletes this season and participating in Unified Sports alongside Team Walled Lake is possible.

Days: Monday & Friday

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Sarah Banks Middle School

Address: 1760 Charms Rd, Wixom, MI 48393

There is no cost for athletes to participate.

Please complete sign up form, if interested. This will be used as the registration for the season.

This year, athletes will be split into two separate groups:

• Athletes that want to compete at tournaments and scrimmages, committing to the entire season.

• Athletes that do not want to participate in tournaments, cannot guarantee attendance, and just want to have fun with their friends.

Both groups are wonderful! The only difference will be is that athletes not competing will not be placed on teams - they will attend practices, but will not 'officially' be on a roster.

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.

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.

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!

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