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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• June 7: Final Day for Students (Half Day)
  
• June 10: First Day of Summer Break!

Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.

Send a photo of you with the sign to info@wlcsd.org for a chance to be featured on social media!

Show us how you're spending Summer Break for a chance to be featured on social media! Send your photos to info@wlcsd.org or tag us on social media with the hashtag #WLSummer.

Thank you for taking a moment to provide helpful feedback and insight for our building leaders as we begin to wrap up the 2023-24 school year and look ahead to 2024-25. Please find the appropriate survey linked below:

• Principal Survey for Staff
• Principal Survey for Parents
• Principal Survey for ELEMENTARY Students
• Principal Survey for SECONDARY Students
• AP Survey for Staff
• AP Survey for Parents
• AP Survey for SECONDARY Students

The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from our parents, staff, community members and former students on the 2023-24 school year.

• WLCSD Parent/Community/Survey 2024

Help us celebrate the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools' Class of 2024!

Click on the picture on the right to complete the form and have your senior recognized for their hard work and achievements! We'll be honoring seniors through June across district social media accounts.

The James R. Geisler Middle School student newspaper, The Geisler Chronicles, received national recognition by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) as the top middle school newspapers in the country for the second-straight year.

“I am very honored to once again have The Geisler Chronicles named Most Outstanding Middle School Newspaper so these wonderful students are recognized for their hard work and dedication in creating our monthly newspaper,” said co-advisor Torry Yu.

The Geisler Chronicles was created during the 2018-19 school year and currently has 41 students contributing articles about what is happening at James R. Geisler Middle School. The monthly edition includes school news, world and national items, sports, short stories, and reviews.

“I have learned so many new things about events in our community, new recipes, and things our students interested in like books, musical groups, and video games,” said Yu. “These students are extremely busy with sports, clubs, and keeping up with their schoolwork and the fact they still make time to contribute to this student-led newspaper is commendable.”

Yu and, fellow co-advisor, Linda Bacon also received a Foundation For Excellence mini grant for the third-straight year, which allowed them to professionally print the final issue of The Geisler Chronicles for the 2023-24 school year.

The Clifford H. Smart Middle School girls’ 4x800 meter relay team etched its name in the program history books on Thursday at Clarkston High School during the Oakland County Middle School Championships.

Kara Alt, Alyssa Dayton, Addy Atwood and Eliana Fredrick finished 5th overall with a blazing time of 10:37.66, which set a new school record. The previous mark was 10:48.11.

Walled Lake Northern’s architecture and engineering students shined on the biggest stage at the annual Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) state competition.

Twenty-nine Knights’ advanced to the state level, and seven of them placed in the Top 3 with their designs.

Senior Sarah Schueren took first place for the second time in three years with her Georgian Estate. Owen Rix and Clayton Weber also earned first place for their engineering entries. Evan DePlonty and Katelyn Hargraves earned second place, and Jesse Berman and Brandon Rice were recognized as third place finishers.

Wixom Elementary food service server, Leah Nelson, will receive a Golden Apple Award at the June 6, 2024 Board of Education meeting.

Nelson was nominated by Wixom Elementary third grade teacher, Cassey Marshall, because she radiates joy and makes children feel that they have one more trusted adult in their lives.

“Leah is an incredible representation of the happiness I want my own child to be welcomed by each day,” said Marshall. “She creates natural connections with every child, every day.”

Nelson is an excellent model of someone who is passionate about the work they do and inspires others to find that passion on the days that it might not come so easily.

“Leah has created an environment in the cafeteria that makes it feel like home,” added Marshall. “She brings our students in on the lunch serving process by having specific jobs that help them contribute to their school community. She makes working FUN!”

Oakley Park Elementary resource room paraeducator, Laura Iaquinto, will receive a Golden Apple Award at the June 6, 2024 Board of Education meeting.

Iaquinto was nominated by Oakley Park Elementary teachers Leslie Bielis-Vokers, Lee Ann Prestel and Wendy Rozman because she is reliable, steps-in wherever needed and shows how important work ethic is to students and staff.

Although Iaquinto has been assigned to one child throughout her time as an Oakley Park paraprofessional, she always lends a helping hand and a loving heart to all students whether it is help out with a team meeting or give a hug at the front door.

As a paraeducator to a child with extreme and life-threatening allergies, Iaquinto must consistently coordinate different plans, schedules, and environments to allow this child to fully participate in the daily activities of an elementary school student. She searches for alternatives for supplies and materials in order for this student to feel included and connected with his peers.

Iaquinto “checks in” with students and staff every day making connections and building relationships. She maintains a lighthearted perspective and truly cares about each and every student with her gracious heart.

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has partnered with GoFan for digital ticketing starting this spring for all home athletic events.

Fans can purchase tickets online through each schools’ GoFan page or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, will be accepted.

Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online before arriving at the event. For your convenience, signage will be set up at the venue to help fans make an online purchase quickly and easily.

As the district launches its new partnership with GoFan, cash payments will be accepted as well throughout the remainder of the spring athletic season. No cash options will be available starting in the Fall of 2024.

To purchase tickets, please visit each schools’ GoFan page:

• Walled Lake Central: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10112
• Walled Lake Northern: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10113
• Walled Lake Western: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10114

Preschool registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year. To register, please visit the preschool website. We invite your child to come grow with us!

In an effort to celebrate our staff, the WLCSD Community Relations department requests that families fill out the form below to nominate 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.

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
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