Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: April 11, 2024
Important Reminders for Families
- April 11: Bond 2024 Community Presentation - 7pm at Walnut Creek Middle School
- April 11-14: WLC presents: "The Drowsy Chaperone" - Tickets on sale NOW!
- April 15: PTSA Council Meeting - 7pm at MH Guest Elementary
- April 16: Bond 2024 Community Presentation - 7pm at WL Western High School
- April 18: Board of Education Special Meeting - 6pm at the Educational Services Center
- April 23: Half Day for Students | Professional Development for Staff
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
Walled Lake Central senior Max Lyons took over our Instagram story on Saturday to give a behind the scenes look at the preparations for the Vikings' musical, The Drowsy Chaperone.
You can view her takeover on our Instagram page by clicking on the "Drowsy" Highlight.
Show Times
- Thursday, April 11 - 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 12 - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13 - 7 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14 - 2 p.m.
Purchase your tickets now at www.wlcstickets.com.
Commerce Elementary 4th grader, Aaiyana Harper, was presented with the Girl Scout Lifesaving Award Medal of Honor at the April 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting for her heroic efforts in July of 2023.
This Meritorious Service award is extremely rare as it is only presented to Girl Scouts who have saved someone’s life in an emergency.
Harper sprung into action in July when her grandmother began to choke. She performed the Heimlich maneuver, which she learned at a Girl Scout meeting, and was able to free the item saving her grandmother’s life.
The Girls Scout Lifesaving Award Medal of Honor, which is a national recognition, was presented to Harper by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, her local service unit manager and troop leader.
Over the past week, students across our district were able to witness and enjoy hands on learning about one of nature's grandest shows, the solar eclipse.
Students participated in special activities on Friday to learn more about the lunar event, then on Monday were provided special glasses to witness it in real time. Some classes even tracked the eclipse recording how the moon lined up with the sun over an hour time period.
The City of Wixom presented Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ McKinney-Vento program with a $575 check at the April 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
The City of Wixom held its first Gala on March 8, 2024, where it selected the McKinney-Vento program as the beneficiary of donations collected at the event. Student Service manager Patti Harthun and McKinney-Vento liaison Tammy Hunter presented at the Gala and spoke about the services the program provides to families and homelessness within the local community.
Ann Moore recognized with Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award
Walnut Creek Middle school responsibility room paraeducator, Ann Moore, has been selected as Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award winner for the 2023-24 school year.
Moore was nominated by Walnut Creek principal, Seth Taboh, for being incredibly dedicated and working tirelessly each day to support and mentor students.
Brian Dennis receives Golden Apple Award
District-wide IT services InaComp contractor, Brian Dennis, received a Golden Apple Award at the April 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
Dennis was nominated by Kelly Holubeck-Gotts, Information Technology Manager, for always having a positive attitude and his willingness to help with any task.
Cheryl Tacy receives Golden Apple Award
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ IT and Student Services departments substitute, Cheryl Tacy, received a Golden Apple Award at the April 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
Tacy was nominated by Information Technology manager Kelly Holubeck-Gotts and Student Services manager Patti Harthun for always having a positive attitude and her willingness to jump in and help with any task.
Nominate someone for the WLCSD Kindness Matters Award
The purpose of the Kindness Matters award is to to honor and recognize those individuals and organizations who exhibit kindness and care toward others.
You may nominate any student, teacher, secretary, administrator, bus driver, playground supervisor, or any Walled Lake Schools employee. You may nominate a parent, grandparent, or community member. You may nominate a company, a store, or an organization.
You may select any or all of the above who: demonstrate kindness on a frequent basis, go out of their way to make others feel better, lead initiatives in their school or community to benefit others, or inspire others to show kindness.
The deadline to nominate is Monday, April 15.
Board votes to move forward with bond proposal on May 7
During the February 2 Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with a $250 million bond election on May 7, 2024.
The 2024 bond proposal is focused on student safety, educational opportunities, technology, and facilities; the millage rates associated with this proposal will provide a tax decrease for residents. Over the past two decades, our community has supported bond proposals in 2019, 2013, and 2004. As a result of this past investment, the school district and our students have been able to thrive.
A list of the 2024 bond projects, by school, will be published on the District’s website, as well as the bond language, frequently asked questions, videos, and other information. To help inform our community, the District will host a series of informational bond meetings over the next several months. Meeting dates, locations, and times will also be on the bond webpage.
Staff Shout Out Nomination
In an effort to celebrate our staff, the WLCSD Community Relations department requests that families fill out the form below to nominate 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.
Pleasant Lake/Andy Dale Scholarship
The Pleasant Lake staff and PTA will award $1500 in scholarship monies to the applicants who best suits these qualifications:
- Pleasant Lake Elementary graduate who attended PLE for a minimum of three years
- Walled Lake Central or Northern Graduate
- Actively involved in school or community activities
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Accepted to college
- Be willing to accept your award at PLE’s fifth grade graduation in June
- Submit application to counseling office by Monday, April 15
If the committee does not feel any candidates are worthy then it is up to the discretion of the committee to not award a scholarship in any given year. If you have any questions about this scholarship or need assistance please reach out to Brendaraymond@wlcsd.org
Hickory Woods Alumni Scholarship
The Hickory Woods Elementary School PTA will award a $250 scholarship to the applicant who best suits these qualifications:
- A completed education
- Must be a senior at Walled Lake Western, Central or Northern
- Must have attended Hickory Woods 4 years +
- Must have a GPA of 3.00 or better (attach most recent report card or transcript).
- Must provide 1 letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, counselor, employer, or other non-family member
- Must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college, vocational, or technical school
- Must write an essay of no more 500 Words. Please refrain from using names in the essay as we would like the winner to be chosen based off the words in their essay.
Application deadline: Friday April 19.
Spring Testing Information - April 2024
Information regarding spring testing for the secondary level is listed below. Schools will be following up directly with families regarding any adjusted time schedules as part of these testing days:
High School
- 9th Grade PSAT - April 9
- 11th Grade SAT - April 10
- 11th Grade Workkeys - April 11
- 10th Grade PSAT - April 11
- M-Step - April 16-17
- PSAT Makeup - April 23
- SAT Makeup - April 24
- Workkeys Makeup - April 25
- PSAT Makeup - April 25
Middle School
- 8th Grade PSAT - April 17
- M-Step - April 22-25 | GMS, SMBS, WCMS
- M-Step - April 30 - May 3 | Clifford Smart
Walled Lake Athletes Committing to Play at the College Level
Year-end presents a great opportunity to celebrate our top senior student athletes and their opportunity to continue their athletic careers in college.
Please provide the following information on SENIOR athletes that have either:
- received a scholarship to play college athletics
- have a spot guaranteed to them on a college roster as a "preferred walk-on."
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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