District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: September 11, 2025
Upcoming Events 📅
- September 18: Half Day for Students | Professional Development for Staff
- September 19: WL Northern Homecoming Parade and Football Game
- September 23: No School for Students or Staff
- September 26: WL Central Homecoming Parade and Football Game
- September 26: Warriors for Warriors Pink Out Ceremony and Football Game at WL Western
- September 29: PTSA Council Meeting at Loon Lake El, 7pm
- October 2: No School for Students or Staff
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
Today, we celebrate National School Picture Day! 📸
A handful of our elementary schools kicked off the year with picture day this week, which was filled with nothing but big, bright smiles!
Check out a behind the scenes look at Dublin Elementary's Picture Day.
Jacob Hess named Clifford H. Smart Middle School’s new assistant principal
The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education appointed Jacob Hess the new assistant principal at Clifford H. Smart Middle School during its September 4, 2025 meeting. His first day will be Monday, September 8.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Clifford H. Smart Middle School as the new assistant principal,” said Hess. “I am dedicated to the middle school experience and look forward to building strong relationships with students, staff and families.”
Hess comes to Walled Lake from Fowlerville High School, where he served as Dean of Students for the past three years. He has more than a decade of experience in education on the secondary level having worked as a middle school social studies teacher prior to becoming an administrator.
Danielle Hager receives Golden Apple Award
Loon Lake Elementary first grade teacher, Danielle Hager, received a Golden Apple Award at the September 4, 2025 Board of Education meeting.
Hager was nominated by Loon Lake Elementary colleague Natasha Gee for being a selfless person who is always there for, not only her students, but all of the students at Loon Lake.
“Danielle brings a smile to everyone and is always seeing the best in people,” said Gee. “She only spreads positivity and light to her colleagues, community and students.”
Ashley Ramirez receives Golden Apple Award
Dublin Elementary kindergarten teacher, Ashley Ramirez, received a Golden Apple Award at the September 4, 2025 Board of Education meeting.
Ramirez was nominated by teacher consultant Sara Sharpe for being an extraordinary teacher who genuinely loves her students.
“Ashley knows and cares about every single one of her students,” said Sharpe. “She advocates tirelessly for their needs and works to help every single student reach their potential.”
Graduate Spotlight Nomination
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.
FREE School Meals Update
The Michigan School Meals program will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through September 30, 2025. Funding for the program beyond that date has not yet been finalized. If the state does not extend funding, families who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals under federal guidelines may need to pay for meals beginning October 1.
To help us prepare, families are encouraged to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application in Skyward Family Access during online registration. This form helps secure funding, supports educational programs, and may provide additional benefits such as reduced testing fees, discounted college applications, and lower internet costs.
The District's Food Service Department will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
WLC Poms Mini Clinic - Sept. 19
For kids ages 3-12
When: Friday, September 19th at 4:30pm in the WLC Aux. Gym
The dancers will play games, learn a dance routine and perform pre-game before the football game, around 6:45pm.
Please bring water and peanut free snack
$45 per dancer - Venmo Coach Amy at awzemp17 or via cash or check made payable to WLC Poms
Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V25M6X7
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Connect with Us!
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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wlcsd/
Twitter: @WalledLkSchools