District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: September 4, 2025
Upcoming Events 📅
- September 4: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Educational Services Center
- September 6: Marching Band Preview Show at WL Central
- 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
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
Dublin Elementary unveiled its new mascot on Thursday afternoon to close out the first week of school with a ton of excitement.
Shammy, a name chosen by students at the end of last year, is a shamrock with a hat, high socks, yellow shoes and a big smile. The colors on his hat and socks feature the grade colors that are spread throughout the building.
Dublin’s new mascot design was voted on and selected by students, staff and their families.
You can see the school’s reaction and hear students’ thoughts on our Instagram page.
Science students at Sarah G. Banks Middle School transformed into detectives this week as they learned about lab safety.
Skelly Skeleton was risking it all during science lab as students were tasked with finding ten lab rules Skelly had broken leading to this spooky crime scene.
Can you find ten lab rules broken in the photo above? 🕵🏻♂️
Walled Lake Central principal Kyle Meteyer swapped his suit jacket for a safety vest Wednesday morning to help get Oakley Park Elementary students to school safely. See Mr. Meteyer in action on our Instagram.
Interested in the Owls crossing guard opening? Email Oakland County Sheriff Administrative Specialist Carol Tryles at trylesc@oakgov.com.
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.
Bus Safety: A Shared Responsibility 🚌
As we begin another school year, keeping our students safe on the way to and from school is a top priority. Families, drivers, and students all play an important role in school bus safety.
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For Drivers: Always stop when red lights are flashing on a school bus. It is the law, and it protects children as they board or exit the bus. Be alert in neighborhoods and near bus stops.
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For Students: Arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early, wait safely away from the road, and always cross in front of the bus when given the signal by the driver. Stay seated and keep the aisles clear while riding.
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For Families: Remind children about safe behavior at the bus stop and on the bus. Encourage younger students to use handrails and listen carefully to driver instructions.
Together, we can make sure every child has a safe ride to and from school each day.
Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Classroom
As you are aware, we live in an ever-changing, technological world. A major shift that we are all experiencing is the pervasiveness of artificial intelligence (AI). To help our students navigate this new addition to our world we will be providing background and instruction to our 6-12 grade students on how and when it is appropriate to use AI tools in the classroom this school year. These tools will be introduced thoughtfully and responsibly, with staff receiving ongoing professional development throughout the year.
If you have any questions about the use of AI in the classrooms, please contact your building principal.
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.
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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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Twitter: @WalledLkSchools