District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: August 14, 2025
Upcoming Events 📅
- August 19: Middle School Registration
- August 21: Elementary School Meet and Greets
- August 21: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Educational Services Center
- August 25: First day of school - Full Day for 1-12 Grade Students. Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten ONLY staggered start - 1/2 students in a.m., 1/2 students in p.m.
- August 29: No School for Students and Staff
- September 1: No School for Students and Staff - Labor Day
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
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.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools welcomed 413 energetic and adventurous students as part of its Summer Care program at Keith, Mary Helen Guest and Wixom elementary schools. This summer's theme was "Around the World".
Throughout the summer, students stayed active and engaged with a variety of enriching experiences and plenty of fun. It was a summer filled with curiosity, laughter and learning.
Check out some of the fun from Adventure Day and a visit from Kid Chemist.
Community Education provided a fun-filled summer for the Walled Lake community with a variety camps and their Summer Adventures program.
Summer Adventures welcomed approximately 85 campers each day with the theme of "Out of this World". Campers experienced a variety of in-house field trips including a visit from the Sloan Museum and Chamberline Animal Safari.
Some of Community Ed's other camps included basketball, volleyball, soccer, theatre, art and tech camps. You can check out some of the fun from Safety and Self Defense Camp on our Instagram.
How are you spending summer break? 😎
Whether you're going on a vacation or enjoying the summer months in the area, we want to know how you are spending your summer break!
Share your summer photos with us for a chance to be featured on social media! Email your photos to info@wlcsd.org.
Bonus points if you're representing the district by wearing your school's gear!
Walled Lake Western sophomore Austin Davis thrived on the biggest stage at the National United Wrestling Association for Youth (NUWAY) Rumble in Sandusky, Ohio.
Davis took home the national championship in High School Freestyle in the 125 lbs. class. He also placed in High School Greco Roman, finishing 3rd, earning him All-American honors in both disciplines.
Stuart Riley will serve as interim assistant principal at Clifford H. Smart Middle School for the start of the school year
The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ administration appointed Stuart Riley as Clifford H. Smart Middle School’s interim assistant principal for the start of the 2025-26 school year.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to work as interim assistant principal at Clifford H. Smart Middle School,” said riley. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the CHS community to support student success in a safe and engaging learning environment.”
Riley has worked in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools for his entire 32-year career, most recently serving at James R. Geisler Middle School’s principal for three years before retiring in June. Prior to that, Riley was an assistant principal at Walled Lake Center, the director of the Outdoor Education Center and an elementary school teacher.
District Update Now Available via Text Message
Starting this school year, families who have opted in to receive SMS messages from the District will also receive the District Update directly via text. This makes it even easier to stay informed about news, events, and celebrations across Walled Lake Schools.
The District Update will continue to be sent via email, posted on social media, and available in our website archive.
To verify your messaging preferences are up to date, please check your information in Skyward Family Access.
Building Visitor Update - 2025-26 School Year
Our students’ safety is of primary importance to us. The Walled Lake School District uses a video entry system at every school. During school hours, all visitors must enter through the Main Entry and use the video system by pressing the button and stating their name and purpose. Once verified, you will be admitted into a secure vestibule. Please do not attempt to enter through any other doors. We ask for your patience, as our office staff may be busy, and there could be a brief delay at certain times of the day.
For the security of our students and staff, all entrances are locked once the school day begins. Please do not ask a staff member or student to let you in through any door, and do not hold the door for another adult approaching the building. All visitors must be admitted individually through the front entrance by office staff. Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone in our school community.
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.
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Email: danieldurkin@wlcsd.org
Website: www.wlcsd.org
Location: 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 956-2000
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Twitter: @WalledLkSchools