C.H.S CHRONICLES
January 26, 2026
Greetings, Families!
It may be cold and snowy outside, but we are thinking of Spring here at CHS!! The days are already getting longer, and we are thinking ahead to fun times and adventures.
With that being said, the 7th grade students are going to be attending a field trip to Comerica Park on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This is a great opportunity for our students to engage in the Classroom Outdoors series and then watch a Tigers’ Game.
The field trip “package” was sent home in all 1st Hour classes, and contains: student field trip permission slip, student behavior contract, parent volunteer form, and parent background check form. If you have any questions about any aspect of this field trip, please reach out to kristenberry@wlcsd.org
Student permission slips and the behavior contract need to be returned (with payment and signatures) by Friday, February 13, 2026, so that tickets can be secured and the bus numbers can be confirmed. Interested in chaperoning? Please be sure to complete the volunteer form/background check form. We anticipate having quite a few parents interested in attending, but we will be capping the number of parent chaperones at 40. Once all of the forms have been submitted, we will do a raffle type drawing that includes the names of all interested chaperones. If the forms have not been completed, we will sadly not be able to include your name in the drawing.
Parent chaperones will be notified either way via email no later than March 6, 2026 so that we can continue to get all details finalized, but also collect the necessary payment. Please be sure to include an email address that you regularly check so that you don’t miss anything!
Field Trip Details:
What: Comerica Park Classroom Outdoors Series and a Tigers Game
When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Where: Comerica Park, Detroit
Time: 8:30a- 4:30p, via private charter bus
Cost: $60/pp
Thank you,
The CHS 7th Grade Staff and Students
iReady Diagnostic 2 results will be provided to children to take home by their ELA and Math Teacher instead of being mailed home. Your child's teachers will provide them the reports and also discuss what the information contained in the reports mean.
Both Math and ELA iReady Family Reports will be provided to children on the same day and I will share that date, which is yet to be determined, in advance with parents.
Thank you,
Nayal Maktari
Dear CHS Middle School Families,
As we close out the first semester, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a very positive first half of the school year. Our students have worked hard, grown academically and socially, and contributed to a school culture we can all be proud of.
As we move into the second semester, I ask for your continued partnership in encouraging your child to advocate for themselves and take increasing ownership of their academic and social success. These skills are essential as they continue to grow as learners and young adults.
I also continue encourage families to assume the best when questions and/or concerns arise. Our teachers and staff are deeply committed to your children, and open, respectful communication helps us work together effectively. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions; collaboration is always stronger when we approach one another with trust and shared purpose.
CHS Middle School is truly a special place. We are fortunate to work within a supportive school community made up of wonderful students, amazing and engaged families, and an outstanding staff who care deeply about doing what is best for kids each and every day.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an even stronger and more successful second semester together.
Respectfully,
Nayal Maktari
In District Transfers
Opened January 5th at 8:00 am and will remain open until January 30th at 4:00 pm. You can apply online on the district website. Go to Enroll, then in a blue box you will see a link for In-District Transfer and you will see a link to click to complete the application. Once completed, the application will automatically be sent to the Student Services Department. Once the transfer window closes, applications will be processed within the Student Services Department and shared with our Deputy Superintendent for approval. You will be contacted by Student Services via email noting if your application has been approved or denied.
School of Choice
Opens January 26th at 8:00 am and will remain open until February 13th at 4:00 pm. You can apply online on the district website. Go to Enroll, then in a blue box you will see a l ink for School of Choice and that will take you to the link to complete the application. Please be sure to complete the entire application BEFORE 4:00 pm on February13th. Applications will not be accepted after that date. Once the application is completed it will automatically be sent to the Student Services Department for processing. Once we make sure it is complete and discipline records are attached, applications are shared with our Deputy Superintendent for approval. You will be contacted by Student Services via email noting if your application has been approved or denied
Please contact Counseling Secretary Mrs. Julie Smith JulieSmith@wlcsd.org if you have any questions.
You can also click on the QR code to register your child.
The 2025-2026 CHS Yearbook is in the works! Make sure to order your copy at https://yearbookforever.com/. Enter our school's name as CH Smart. Yearbooks will be distributed during grade level lunches in June 2026.
For specific information, please contact our yearbook advisor, Katie Kalinowski, at katiekalinowski@wlcsd.org.
If you haven't already, we encourage you to join the Clifford H. Smart PTSA for the 2025-26 school year!
Simply scan the QR code below to visit our website, discover some ways our PTSA enriches our school community, and sign up.
As an added perk, members will receive a digital copy of the school directory.
Thank you for your support!
We need your help. Please make every effort to avoid picking up your child during their lunch hours. It often takes quite a bit of time to locate a student during lunch/recess and pulls staff from their lunchroom supervisory responsibilities.
Excluding emergencies, please avoid picking up your child at the times below for any prescheduled appointments and plans.
6th Grade Lunch 11:18 a.m.-11:48 a.m.
7th Grade Lunch 12: 25 p.m.-12:55 p.m.
8th Grade Lunch 11:53 a.m.-12:23 p.m.
Thank you for your support and help!
Process for requesting service for district issued chromebooks if needed:
- If a student needs support, he/she should fill out a Student Chromebook Support Form linked on all of the Google Classrooms and on the school website under Students. Being logged on to the school google account is required to access the form.
- The information in the form will be sent to Mrs. Stasak, our Middle School Computer Resource Teacher. She will reply to the student at his/her school gmail account. She will offer suggestions to fix the issue or, if it needs service, she will tell the student to take the chromebook to the office and give it to Mrs. Wilseck in the main office.
- The chromebook in the case will be sent through inner office and the student will be allowed to use a loaner chromebook AT SCHOOL. It will be the student’s responsibility to pick it up each morning from the office and return it at the end of the day.
- When the chromebook has been repaired, it will be delivered back to the school for the student to pick up.
- If the family purchased insurance, the first repair is free and all additional repairs carry a deductible. Deductible invoices or repair invoices, for those that did not choose insurance, must be paid before the repaired chromebook is returned.
If a student with a personal chromebook has a network issue, the same form can be used. We are not able to fix physical problems with personal devices and loaner chromebooks will not be provided.
*Reply @LEAVE to the number you are receiving messages from if you'd like to leave the text group at anytime.
Transportation Information
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. A reminder that bus passes are not allowed.
MAIN OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
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: JenniferSchloegl@wlcsd.org
6th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org
7th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org
8th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org
SCHOOL BELL TIMES
SCHOOL STARTS 8:10 A.M.
DISMISSAL 3:00 P.M.
1/2 DAY DISMISSAL 11:40 A.M.
Smart Administrative Team
Jake Hess, 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