Dear Banks Families:
We look forward to hosting our annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Friday, May 23. Family members of our Banks students who have served our country are invited to have a morning reception of coffee and donuts in the Learning Commons beginning at 8:15 AM. The Ceremony will then begin at 8:50 AM in the gymnasium. As of today, only one Banks family has registered for this special event. To ensure we order enough for our morning reception, please complete the Google Form below by Tuesday, May 20 to register.
In addition, Class of 2025 Seniors from Walled Lake Central, Northern and Western are invited to visit former teachers from 1:00-1:30 PM on Friday, May 23rd. A group photo will be taken in the front of school @ 1:30 PM. Students must wear their Cap & Gown, and parents of graduates are asked to wait outside of the building during the visit.
Thank you to all the 8th grade parents of students attending the D.C. Trip for attending the final parent meeting. If you have any questions about the DC trip, please reach out to Mr. Morrow at DavidMorrow@wlcsd.org.
If you missed it, 4th marking period progress reports are now available to view.
As always, it's a beautiful day to be a Banks Bulldog!
Cheers,
Jennifer VanWagnen
We are Banks!
#everychildeveryday #banksproud
Upcoming Events
May
5/23: Memorial Day Ceremony in AM
5/26: Memorial Day, No School for Staff or Students
5/27: Vocal Music Concert @ WLW, 7 PM
5/28: Banks 6/7/8 Orchestra Concert @ WLW, 6:30 PM
5/29: Oakland County Track Meet, All Day
June
6/2: Banks 6/7/8 Band Concert @ Banks MS 6:30 PM
6/3-6/6: 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip
6/9: Dress Rehearsal, 8th Grade Ceremony @ 8:20 AM-9:20 AM
6/10: 8th Grade Ceremony @ 8:20 AM
6/10: 8th Grade Dance @ 6:30-8 PM
6/11: End of 4th Marking Period
6/11: Final Day of School, Half Day for Students
Important District Chromebook Information for Summer
Please click here for information about the WLCSD School-Issued Chromebook end-of-year information.
Highlights:
- Chromebooks are not being collected in general this year. Any students planning on returning to the district can keep their Chromebook over the summer. Linked in the document above is a “service request” form for any issues that arise over the summer.
- 2025-’26 Chromebook insurance is now available in eFunds for purchasing coverage. ‘24-25 insurance ends June 30.
- Students who are leaving the school district should fill out this 2025 Chromebook Return form . They will turn in their Chromebook on Monday, June 9, during their 5th hour. The deposit will be processed and returned to the family this summer.
In Case You Missed It: Review the Information Presented at DC Parent Meeting
Hospitality House: Walk in the Walled Lake parade
The Hospitality House is looking for people to walk in the Walled Lake parade!
The details:
Monday, May 26th at 10am
Meet at 850 Ladd Rd, any participant drop offs and non-parade vehicles must park in the North Lot. Parade will end at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Walled Lake City Hall.
Congratulations to the newly elected 2025-2026 Banks PTSA Board and Officers
Congratulations to the newly elected 2025-2026 Banks PTSA board:
Jolie Abreu, Jean Perczak, Barbara Zajdel, Dana Gorman and Sarah Reese
Thank you so much for your generous offer of service to the Sarah G. Banks school community! We are looking forward to an amazing year working together.
Nominations are being accepted to fill all positions, including President, Treasurer, Secretary,
Fundraising Chairperson(s), Membership Chairperson(s) and Reflections Chairperson(s).
Important News for 7th Grade Families
Attention prospective National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) students and parents: Banks is proud to announce that applications for NJHS will open in the fall of the 2025-2026 school year. This is a slight deviation from past practices as middle school redistricting takes place. The idea is that all students being placed into a new school will have time to settle in before we begin the NJHS application process. Look for information and application forms in September of 2025.
Greetings 8th Grade WLW Families,
The WLW PTSA is selling Welcome Warriors - Class of 2029 yard signs!
Please use the link below to purchase your $20 yard sign. Every effort will be made to distribute signs at the 8th Grade Celebration at your current middle school or by arrangement if necessary.
https://wlw.givebacks.com/store
Deadline to purchase is June 2, 2025.
If you have any questions please contact Sarah Piggott, WLW PTSA President at spigs3535@gmail.com
Attention 8th Grade Boys Interested in Walled Lake Western Boys Soccer - Fall 2025
Walled Lake Western Boys Soccer - Fall 2025
- Summer practices begin on Monday, June 16th, 7:30pm at WLW soccer field
- Tryouts are August 11-13 and the team's first scrimmage is August 16th
- If your son is interested in playing for the Warriors please email Jenna Houghton at wlwesternsoccer@gmail.com and visit the WLW Boys Soccer Website for the 2025 summer schedule, walled lake western soccer.weebly.com
Attention 8th Grade Girls Interested in Volleyball at Walled Lake Western
Attention 8th Grade Girls Interested in Volleyball at Walled Lake Western:
Stay in the loop with all things Western Volleyball! Join our Band app group to get updates on summer training, important dates, and program information.
Join here
WLC "New Viking" Lawn Signs
WLC welcomes all of our new students!
"New Viking" lawn signs are now available to purchase through May 23.
Click below to purchase a WLC "New Viking" lawn sign:
Staff Shout Outs! 💙
In an effort to find additional ways to celebrate our staff, the WLCSD Community Relations department requests that families fill out the information below for staff who are rock stars in their classrooms and school communities.
A sample of what these shout outs will look like on social media and in our district newsletters is on the right.
Signing up for SMS Messages in Skylert
In addition to receiving phone calls and email notifications from the school district in the event of a school closing or emergency, parents can also sign up to receive SMS Text messages.
Please find the helpful step-by-step instructions linked below as well as the video tutorial on signing up for SMS messages.
Connect With Us
Jennifer VanWagnen
Principal: jennifervanwagnen@wlcsd.org
Kellan Watkins
Principal's Secretary: kellanwatkins@wlcsd.org
Becky Smith
Interim Assistant Principal: rebeccasmith@wlcsd.org
Jennifer Dean
Assistant Principal's Secretary: jenniferdean@wlcsd.org
Important Phone Numbers:
Main Line: 248-956-2200
Attendance: 248-956-2290
Email: JenniferVanWagnen@wlcsd.org
Website: https://banks.wlcsd.org/
Location: 1760 Charms Road Wixom, MI 48393
Phone: (248) 956-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sarahbanksptsa