Wayland Union High School

September

September 4: No School, Labor Day Weekend

September 7: No School, Labor Day

September 8: School resumes, full day

September 25: Homecoming

September 26: Homecoming Dance, 7-10pm, FAC

October

October 1: Blood Drive, hosted by LOC Club, Aux Gym

October 2: High School Picture Retake Day, Cats Den

October 2: Progress Reports published to portal after 4pm

October 6: Senior Class Meeting, Pride, FAC Auditorium

October 7: Student Count Day

October 8: Freshman Class Meeting, Pride, FAC Auditorium

October 7: NHS Induction, 6:30pm, FAC

October 9-12: No school for students and staff

October 12: High School Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-6:30pm

October 22: Wildcat Dance Theatre presents: Fall Preview Concert, 7pm, FAC

October 27: WUHS Orchestra Fall Concert, 6:30pm, FAC

October 29: Hallowed Halls 5pm - 7pm

November

November 6: Wayland Theatriks presents Fall Play, 7pm, FAC

November 7: Wayland Theatriks presents Fall Play, 3pm and 7pm, FAC

• September 14-17: Senior meetings to discuss post-secondary plans; including the college application process, timelines, completing the FAFSA, and scholarship information.

• September 14: Revtrak will open up for students to be able to order their AP Exams. Students and parents will receive an email the same day detailing the instructions for ordering.

• September 14: :After school credit recovery starts. Students who have failed a course required for graduation should strongly consider credit recovery. Please see your Counselor to register!

• September 24: Deadline to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT with registration form and payment due to the Guidance Office. The exam is only offered to juniors and is optional.

• September 28-October 2: Freshman classroom lesson on EFFORT=SUCCESS in high school; including information about transcripts, graduation, study habits, tutoring, and more!

Connecting to understand and feel what others are experiencing.

Attendance

• If your son or daughter is absent from school, please remember that a parent or guardian must call the main office to report their absence.
• Tech Center students must report their absence to the Tech Center (269-512-7806).
• CCA/WAVE attendance should be reported to Ms. Brott at ext. 2555 or Mrs. VerStrate at ext. 2556.

Medication

Medication forms are available in the Main Office. All medications must be on file. Students are not allowed to carry meds unless a physician has given written authorization, and a completed form is on file.

Parking Pass

All student drivers must register their car with the main office. Parking passes should be visible, and hung from the rear-view mirror.

Student Handbook Highlights

• No cell phone policy: Student cell phone use during school hours is prohibited from 7:40am to 2:35pm. Cell phones/electronic devices are not permitted during the school day and will be turned into the main office if visible.

• Deliveries: No food or drink is to be delivered during school hours. The only acceptable items are school related items and items needed for school sponsored extracurricular activities. These may be dropped off by parent/guardian as an exception to the policy.

• Dress and Grooming: Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for school.
• Students are required to wear the following:
• A shirt with solid fabric covering the front, back, and sides under the arms
• Bottoms with solid fabric covering the buttocks and upper thigh.
• Appropriate footwear with a solid bottom/sole.
• Shirts/dresses that have straps over the shoulder and cover undergarments.
• Shirts/tops must cover the entire rib cage.
• Hoods and blankets are not permitted at school.

Please take time to review the secondary student handbook. You can find the link here:

Please see the attached parking and traffic map for parking and drop off/pick up routes. We have returned the student pick up and drop off area to the loop in front of the main office, as it has been in the past. The designated lot on the north side of the school will be used for senior parking. Student parking is available in the FAC lot.

The Class of 2027 kicked off their school year by coming together at the Senior Sunrise on Monday, August 24th. It was a gorgeous morning, and the seniors had a record turnout!

Huge thanks to Mrs. Cardosa and Student Council for putting on another great event!

Please visit the "For Seniors Only" page on the High School website for upcoming dates and reminders throughout the school year. This page will be updated as soon as dates become available. It's a one-stop-shop for all things senior!

https://waylandunion.org/schools/high-school/just-for-seniors/

Parents and guardians proudly decorated the senior lockers before school started. Here's a peek at some of the festive lockers.

Picture Retake Day is coming up on October 2nd, 2026.

Students are encouraged to have their picture taken even if not ordering a yearbook. Students who have not gotten their picture taken will not receive a Student ID. Orders may be placed online. Order forms are also available in the main office.

There's still time to order pictures that were taken on August 17th, 2026, during open house!

Order online at: https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/0648BTA

Order Code is 0648BTA

Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.

Jostens will be visiting the High School to meet with our Freshman and Senior Classes:

Seniors

• Tuesday, October 6th, during Pride in the FAC.
• Report to your Pride teacher for attendance, then report to the FAC auditorium. There will be no sign outs for 12th grade this day.
• Jostens will discuss how to order your cap and gown for graduation. Brochures will be given out during the meeting. Extras will be available in the main office.
• Communication will be sent via email to students and parents/guardians following the meeting.

Freshman

• Thursday, October 8th, during Pride in the FAC.
• Report to your Pride teacher for attendance, then report to the FAC auditorium. There will be no sign outs for 9th grade this day.
• Jostens will discuss ordering class rings, and will have packets available for students to bring home
• Communication will be sent via email to students and parents/guardians following the meeting.

Hand2Hand is a free program offered to provide studens with food for the weekends who may currently be experiencing a financial burden.

There is no cost to participate! If you sign your student up to receive Hand2Hand, they will continue to receive the bags each week they are at school. However, if down the road you no longer need the assistance, simply notify the school office (either main office or guidance office).

For more information and to sign up, scan the QR code or use the link below:

2026-2027 Hand to Hand Sign Up

A.M. Tech Center Students

• Departs WUHS (Aux Gym Parking Lot) – 7:40 AM

• Arrives Tech Center – 8:10 AM

• Departs Tech Center – 10:20 AM

• Returns to WUHS (Main Office Entrance) – 10:50 AM

• PRIDE Time – 10:50 AM

• 4th Hr/Lunch – 11:08 AM – 12:37 PM

• 5th Hr – 12:42 – 1:36 PM

• 6th Hr – 1:41 – 2:35 PM

P.M. Tech Center Students

• 1st Hr – 7:40 – 8:34 AM

• 2nd Hr – 8:39 – 9:33 AM

• 3rd Hr – 9:38 – 10:32 AM

• PRIDE Time – 10:37 – 11:08 AM

• Lunch (1st Lunch) – 11:08 – 11:23 AM

• Departs WUHS (Main Entrance) – 11:23 AM

• Departs Tech Center – 2:05 PM

• Returns to WUHS (Aux Gym Parking Lot) – Approx. 2:30 PM

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**The PM Tech Center bus WILL return early for the Homecoming Pep Assembly on Friday, September 25th**

Purchasing Yearbooks

Walsworth is our yearbook publishing company. Order your 2027 yearbook this fall at yearbookforever.com.

Class of 2027 Senior Photos

Senior photos should be emailed to yearbook@waylandunion.org. Please share only one photo to be used in the yearbook. Photos need to be in portrait orientation. The clothing choice needs to follow the school dress code. We request that the pictures look professional (i.e. no “selfies”). Solid colors and a simple head and shoulder shot looks best in the yearbook. Artificial intelligence images may not be submitted. Please crop your photo before submitting.

If there are financial issues preventing a student from having a senior picture taken, please let us know because we can arrange for a yearbook photographer to take some nice pictures. For questions please contact yearbook@waylandunion.org.

Photos due are by Friday, December 11, 2026.

WUHS 2027 Senior Salutes

Senior Salute space is now available for purchase in the 2027 Wayland Union High School Yearbook! Senior salutes are spaces for parents, grandparents and friends to congratulate, honor and recognize their senior with a baby or childhood photo and text.

Senior salute sizes are ⅛ of a page and are available in color or black and white. Pictures need to be submitted as jpeg and text is limited to 30 words. Cost $20 per Senior Salute.

Checks payable to Wayland Union Schools and can be delivered to Mrs. Denhof in room B216 or mailed to Wayland Union High School, Attn: Yearbook, 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI 49348. Email text and jpeg picture to yearbook@waylandunion.org by Monday, February 1, 2027.

Business ads

Email yearbook@waylandunion.org to buy a business ad in the 2027 Yearbook. Yearbook sponsorship is a great way to advertise and your advertising dollars also help Wayland Union High School build a better yearbook for the students in this area.

1/8 page ad- $30.00

1/4 page ad- $50.00

1/2 page ad- $100.00

full page ad- $200.00 (parents or grandparents who buy a full page ad get a complementary copy of the 2027 Yearbook)

All business ads are due by Monday, February 1, 2027.

Social Media

Follow the WUHS Yearbook on social media Instagram @waylandunion_yearbook & Facebook @Wayland Union High School Yearbook.

Monday, September 22nd:

• Court Assembly in the FAC. Congratulations to our student reps!
• Assembly Schedule during the school day.

Wednesday, September 23rd:

• Junior vs. Senior PowderPuff Game and Bonfire

• Game 7:00-8:00pm at the Football Stadium.

• Bonfire 8:00-9:00pm, with donuts and cider.

• $5 Admission to PowderPuff, cash at the gates.

Friday, September 25th:

• Pep Assembly at the Football Stadium.
• Assembly Schedule during the school day.
• The Homecoming parade lineup will begin at 4:30pm. The parade will start at 5:00pm. The route will start on Commerce Dr. (by Salvino's), and will continue East on Superior to Wildcat Dr., ending at the High School.
  
• Crowning of the King and Queen will take place before kickoff, approx. 6:30pm.
• Our Varsity players will take on Forest Hills Eastern for the game, at 7pm.
• The Tech Center bus will return early for the pep assembly.

Homecoming Dance

• The Homecoming Dance will be held Saturday, September 26th.
• Dance will be held 7pm - 10pm, in the FAC.
• Tickets go on sale starting September 14th. Purchase online at GoFan.com.
• Guest approval forms due to the main office by September 18th.

Please see the August 2026 Food Service Newsletter by clicking the button below.

• Health Care Plans are updated annually. If your child is diagnosed with asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, seizures or has any other medical need, please be sure to contact (269)-792-2181 Ext. 3006.

• Ensure updated medication administration forms and medical management plans are turned into your child’s office ASAP.

Wayland Schools are partnering with Wayland Village Pharmacy to offer the annual influenza vaccine to students and staff on October 14th. This is optional for anyone who wishes to recieve a vaccine. Forms are available to pick up in the main office, and are due back by October 7th.

If you do not wish to participate, no action is needed.

Join us for Hallowed Halls! This year the high school will host a fun night of trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 29th, from 5-7pm. This event is sponsored by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).

Interested in sponsoring a table for Hallowed Halls? Reach out to Jackie Sowle (sowlej@waylandunion.org) or Darrin Door (doord@waylandunion.org).

All 9th - 12th grade devices are now either a Silver G10, Blue G11, or Silver G11 model. This means they are covered by AppleCare. Students can bring their ipad to the tech office for repairs sent to Apple.

Charger not working?

If the charger is not working, please bring the charger to the tech office and it will replaced by Apple Care.

Eco club needs your help! We are trying to gather as many plastic bags as possible. Please see the Acceptable Items List for donations.

We are 700 pounds away from reaching our goal. Collections are due November 1, 2026.

Email: dicesares@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254

Email: russellk@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254

Email: doord@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254

Athletic Director

Email: applinb@waylandunion.org
Location: 870 East Superior Street, Wayland, MI, USA
Phone: 269-792-2254