Weekly Good News

Last Wednesday, students in the high school's Woodworking and Interior Construction classes welcomed Michelle Keller, a designer from Williams Kitchen & Bath. She shared insights into careers in the construction industry, with a special focus on kitchen design and the use of CAD software. Students enjoyed learning about real-world applications of their skills and exploring potential career paths in the field.

Pine Street students have been loving playing in the snow, including building their peers into snowman. Meet Pine Street's newest student, Snoah!

This past Tuesday, a group of Wayland High School Student Council members attended the MASC Regional Connect Conference at Craig’s Cruisers. Students participated in leadership development sessions and collaborated with peers from other schools, bringing back fresh ideas to continue building a positive school culture at Wayland High School.

During the conference, Raegan Cardosa, Logan Hall, and Macy Schwartz competed in the Regional Showcase competition, delivering a 45-minute presentation highlighting our Family. Friends. and Heroes. event from this past fall. Their presentation was selected as one of just three to advance to the MASC State Leadership Conference later this month.

Please join us in congratulating these students on their hard work, leadership, and outstanding achievement!

During the first trimester, students from Mrs. Musk's creative writing class were challenged to write 100 word short stories for a writing contest called Fright Night Cursed Crypts. Several students in the class were chosen to be published in a book along with other entries from around the United States. The published books arrived earlier this week and Wayland Union Middle School received a complimentary copy as well!

Congratulations to our Pine Street Spelling Bee participants!

Runner-up: Colton Walma
Winner: Rebecca Neuman
Third Place: Lillyanna Terry

We are so proud of all the students who competed.

On Tuesday, February 3rd, a group of our high school students had the opportunity to visit the Ebersole Center to participate in a winter survival experience connected to their English Language Arts coursework.

This field experience was part of Outdoors and Unplugged, an ELA class taught by Mr. Bakker that centers on literature highlighting the benefits of spending time outdoors, reducing screen time, and building meaningful connections through shared experiences. Students read and respond to texts that emphasize the value of community and personal growth through outdoor pursuits.

During their visit, the Ebersole Center staff thoughtfully blended hands-on activities, such as snowshoeing, archery, and fire-building, with the literature students explored in class, creating a meaningful real-world application of classroom learning.

This enriching experience was made possible through a generous donation from the Wayland Union Educational Foundation. We are grateful for the continued support that allows our students to learn beyond the classroom walls, and judging by student feedback, they’re already asking when they can return!

Students in Mr. Sweet’s classroom kicked off an exciting new adventure this week as they began learning how to code with Mr. Mattis! They had a great time exploring the basics of coding and are already eager to continue building their skills. The future tech experts of Steeby are officially on their way!

On Thursday, February 5th, the WUHS Dance Theatre program proudly hosted its second annual Dancing with the Star Staff fundraiser. This special event pairs students with Wayland Union Schools staff members, who learn and perform a dance routine together. Community members then show their support by voting for their favorite performances through donations.

This year, Kelli VanderGeld earned the mirror ball trophy, with Darrin Door finishing in second place. We commend all participating staff members for stepping out of their comfort zones and joining students on stage. The evening was filled with fun, school spirit, and strong community support, making it another successful and memorable event for our Dance Theatre program.

We are thrilled to share that Steeby Elementary was able to raise $10,600 for new P.E. equipment. The top 6 classes get to participate in an Inflatable Teacher Race and several classes enjoyed a sweet treat for being a top donation earner. Congratulations to all Steeby students for a job well done!

• Friday, February 6th, Boys Freshman Basketball, 4pm, Home
• Friday, February 6th, Boys Varsity Wrestling, 4pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
• Friday, February 6th, Boys JV Basketball, 5:30pm, Home
• Friday, February 6th, Boys Varsity Basketball, 7pm, Home
• Saturday, February 7th, Girls Varsity Wrestling, 9am, Away at Northview
• Monday, February 9th, BOE Special Meeting, 5:30pm, Admin Office
• Monday, February 9th, BOE Meeting, 6pm Admin Office
• Tuesday, February 9th, WUHS Choir Festival Concert, 7pm, FAC
• Wednesday, February 11th, Spring Student Count Day
• Wednesday, February 11th, Girls MS Basketball A, 4pm, Home
• Wednesday, February 11th, Boys JV Basketball, 4:30pm, Home
• Wednesday, February 11th, Boys Varsity Wrestling, 5:30pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
• Wednesday, February 11th, Boys Varsity Basketball, 6pm, Home
• Wednesday, February 11th, Girls Varsity Cheer, 6:30pm, Away at Northview
• Wednesday, February 11th, WUS Bands 7th-12th Festival Concert, 7pm
• Thursday, February 12th, Boys MS Swim, 4pm, Away at Byron Center
• Thursday, February 12th, Boys Freshman Basketball, 4pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
• Thursday, February 12th, MS Wrestling, 4pm, Away at Northview
• Thursday, February 12th, Boys JV Basketball, 5:30pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
• Thursday, February 12th, Girls JV Basketball, 7pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
• Friday, February 13th, No School - Mid-Winter Break
• Monday, February 16th, No School - Mid-Winter Break