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January 23, 2026

*January 27 - Report Cards Visible in Skyward

*January 28 - Curriculum Fair & Senior Class Meeting (during school day)

*January 28 - 1/2 Day, 10:45 a.m. Dismissal

*February 6 - Basketball PINK OUT Night

*February 8 - PTSA Meeting (Online via Teams), 6:30 p.m.

*February 13 - NHS Blood Drive

Many of our Chaldean Catholic students will be observing Ba’utha from Monday, January 26 through Wednesday, January 28. During this time, some students fast until 12:00 p.m.

To support our students who are fasting, the kitchen will keep one service station open from 12:00–12:20 p.m. so they may pick up lunch once the fast ends. Students will be able to eat in the cafeteria and return to class by 12:25 p.m.

We appreciate our community’s understanding and support!

Did you know that missing more than 9 days in a semester is considered chronically absent? In recent years, about 35% of WLW students have met that threshold. Research is clear—regardless of the reason for the absence, every day of instruction matters for academic success and connection to school.

The Walled Lake Consolidated School District (WLCSD) believes that consistent, daily attendance is essential for student success. Students must be present and engaged to benefit from direct instruction, build academic skills, and develop habits needed for success in college, career, and life.

Congratulations to the following WLW PTSA Reflections District Winners:

Film Production: Dareen Daddoo, Destiny Enyioko, Yasmine Hamad, Layla Schoder

Literature: Mayuri Rahulan

Photography: Isabella Overby, Donovan Bryan, Isabella Newberry

Visual Arts: Nina Price

As we wrap up Semester 1, we encourage you to log into Skyward to review your student’s current grades. Semester 1 report cards will be available next week. If you have any questions or concerns about your student’s academic progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s counselor—we are happy to help support their success.

Course Selection Process begins next week! Families received specific information yesterday, so check your email! Here is the timelines below:

Tuesday, Jan 27: Students view live webinar from counselors with process overview

Wednesday, Jan 28: Curriculum Fair 9:45-10:45 am

Thursday, Jan 29: Student receive Course Selection Cards and Skyward Course Requests Open

Monday, February 9: Course Selection Cards with parent signatures & requests in Skyward due.

Monday, March 2: 8th grade Families' Night, 6:30 p.m. WLW

Finally, Walled Lake Western will host the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on March 4th during 1st–3rd hours. This optional exam is open to 11th and 12th grade students at no cost. The ASVAB is a valuable tool for career exploration, identifying strengths, and gaining experience with standardized testing.
Students do NOT need to be considering the military to participate.

A QR code to sign up will be available through Google Classroom. Please see Mrs. Tourikis with any questions or for additional information.

Seniors: The FAFSA is currently open and ALL families should be completing the FAFSA if they are planning on attending any type of formal training after high school. The FAFSA is the key to receiving scholarships and funding through the State of Michigan and other programs. See your counselor with any questions.

Senior year is full of exciting and important events. Please refer to the SENIOR CLASS page on our website for all things senior year related. It will be updated throughout the year.

Save the Dates:

May 14 - Senior Department Awards & Honors (by invitation)

May 18, 20 & 21 - Senior Exams

May 22 - Seniors' Last Day

May 22 - Prom, Masonic Temple, Detroit

May 29 - All-Night Party, On the Dunes-10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.

May 31 - Graduation, EMU-3:30 p.m.

The SECOND SEMESTER SENIOR EXAM INCENTIVE will begin on January 21st. Please read THIS DOCUMENT for more information.

Have you ordered your Cap & Gown yet? If not, please do so today! Place your order with a deposit or pay in full.

Walled Lake Western is a Peanut-Free School. Please do NOT bring any products containing peanuts into the building.

Thank you for your help in keeping all Warriors safe!

The Walled Lake Consolidated School District is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our students and families. To help address concerns about vaping, we are sharing valuable resources that provide information on the risks of vaping and strategies for prevention. These tools are designed to empower families with knowledge and support meaningful conversations at home. Together, we can help every child make healthy choices every day.

• E-cigarettes and Vaping: What Parents Should Know - American Lung Association
• E-cigarettes and Youth: What Parents Need to Know - Centers for Disease Control

• E-cigarettes/Vaping Facts - Oakland County Health Department

  
  

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