Weekly Good News
November 2nd - 6th, 2026
Carving Out Time for Our Neighbors
When Green Acres of Wayland needed more volunteers to carve pumpkins with residents last week, staff members from our Administration Office were happy to lend a hand! Together, they teamed up to carve a cute ghost pumpkin and enjoy time with our neighbors. We love opportunities to connect with and support our local community!
Fall Fun for Pine Street Students
Mr. Hall’s students at Pine Street Elementary celebrated Halloween with a field trip to a local farm on Friday, October 30th. Students carved pumpkins, enjoyed a hayride, brushed horses, and shared a meal of hot dogs and chips. It was a memorable day filled with fall activities and time together!
Club Herencia Honors Día de Muertos
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Families and communities create ofrendas, or altars, to celebrate their loved ones’ lives and maintain a connection with their memory.
Club Herencia created its own ofrenda for the occasion. On Friday, club members shared it with fellow students and discussed well-known Hispanic figures, offering an opportunity to learn about this meaningful cultural tradition.
Wildcats Explore Future Possibilities at Ferris State
A group of Wayland Union High School juniors and seniors visited Ferris State University this week to explore opportunities beyond graduation.
During the guided campus visit, students learned about academic programs, connected with university staff, and gained a closer look at college life and career preparation.
Visits like this help students make informed decisions about their futures and reflect our district’s commitment to preparing every student for life after high school.
Thank you for representing our school so well, Wildcats!
Student Voices Help Shape Our District
On Tuesday, November 3rd, student representatives from Pine Street Elementary, Wayland Union Middle School, and Wayland Union High School met with our superintendent and assistant superintendents to share feedback about their school experiences.
Topics included school meals, transportation, Wildcat Pride, and educational opportunities. Overall, the feedback was positive, and district leaders appreciated hearing directly from the students they serve.
Thank you to our student representatives for sharing their perspectives and helping us understand what is working well and where we can continue to grow!
G is for Golly!
Mrs. Wright’s kindergarten students explored the letter Gg this week with Golly, a character from their Superkids reading program. Students showed off their Golly headbands as they celebrated their learning!
