District Update
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Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: February 2, 2023
Important Reminders for Families:
- February 2: Board of Education Meeting
- February 2-5: WL Northern performing arts presents: "Matilda" - Tickets available at www.wlcstickets.com
- February 4: WL Northern performing arts 20th Anniversary Gala - 4 p.m.
- February 20-24: Mid-Winter Break
- February 27: School Resumes
- February 27: PTSA Council Meeting at Dublin Elementary - 7pm
Dr. Bernia to host Community Conversations
Since joining the District in October 2022, Dr. Bernia has been hard at work connecting with stakeholders in our school buildings including staff and students. The next step in his process is to get out into the community and connect with families and community members. In order to do so, the District will be partnering with our local libraries to host Community Conversations over the next few weeks.
Dr. Bernia’s first Community Conversation is scheduled for February 9 at the Commerce Township Library from 2-3pm. More Community Conversation opportunities are in the works and will be shared as soon as they are official.
We hope everyone in the community will be able to attend and meet Dr. Bernia, share thoughts about the District, and learn more about his vision for the District moving forward. We hope to see you there!
District to host Community Engagement Sessions with Plante Moran CRESA
During the January Board of Education, the Board approved District administration to embark on a facility utilization study in 2023. The District has partnered with Plante Moran CRESA (PMC) to facilitate the study. As part of their process, PMC will be hosting three community engagement sessions with stakeholders from across the District during the month of February. These sessions will be hosted in our high school media centers on the dates and times listed below:
- WL Central High School – February 13 – 6:30pm
- WL Northern High School – February 15 – 6:30pm
- WL Western High School – February 28 – 6:30pm
The District encourages families, students, staff and community members to attend these session and share their feedback.
Signing Up for SMS Messages via 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.
Graduate Spotlight Nomination form
WLCSD Staff Shoutout Nomination Form
A sample of what these shout outs will look like on social media and in our District newsletters can be found below.
Golden Apple Nomination Form
The purpose of the Golden Apple Award is to recognize an outstanding contribution of time, talent and effort in support of the students, parents and staff of the Walled Lake Schools. Some of the qualities of the nominee might include: a positive attitude, dedication, dependability, self-motivation, helpfulness, etc. Complete the information below. Thank you!
Please contact Pam Cole if you have any questions. PamelaCole@wlcsd.org or 248-956-2018.
Shining Star nominations accepted until April 6
All nominations must be received on or before April 6, 2023. Questions? Contact: WalledLakePAC@gmail.com
District News:
Western student wins LACC Award
Walled Lake Western's Jorge Palacios to Perform at Carnegie Hall
HWE celebrates National Read Aloud Day with Mr. Schu
This special presentation was made possible in collaboration with the Hickory Woods Elementary PTA.
Walled Lake Northern Dance Teams Return to Nationals
The Walled Lake Northern dance teams are headed back to sunny Orlando, Florida hoping to bring home some hardware for the second-straight year.
The Knights Varsity team finished second in pom at Nationals a year ago, but this year have their sights on the gold. Northern took first in pom this season at three competitions; UDA Great Lakes, UDA Chicagoland and UDA Southern MI Dance Challenge. They also finished runner-up in jazz at each of those competitions.
The Northern JV team returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports as the defending Pom National Champions. The JV Knights capped their regular season with a first place at UDA Chicagoland in pom, as well as runner-up finishes at UDA Great Lakes and UDA Southern MI Dance Challenge.
The prelim rounds begin on Friday, February 3, for Varsity and Saturday, February 4, for JV. Northern prelim performances are:
Friday
- 4:06 p.m. – Varsity Jazz (Arena East)
- 7:52 p.m. – Varsity Pom (Arena West)
Saturday
- 9:24 a.m. – JV Jazz (Arena East)
- 2:49 p.m. – JV Pom (Arena East)
You can watch all the performances at Nationals by subscribing to Varsity TV.
Walled Lake Wild Raised $2,000 During Annual Pink Out Game
The Walled Lake Wild bounced back from their first loss in 2023 on Saturday night in a big way. Not only did the ladies cruise past Cranbrook, 5-2, but they also raised $2,000 in their annual Pink Out game.
The money raised for Warriors for Warriors came through ticket sales, donations, and a silent action that took place during the game.
On the ice, Walled Lake Central senior and Wild captain Lauren Willis gave the crowd a show. She netted a hattrick. Fellow Central senior, Amanda Dunn, added a goal of her own with three assists.
Geisler and Banks Middle School Swim Team Caps Season With Record-Setting Performance
It was a near perfect end to the season for the James R. Geisler and Sarah Banks Middle School swim team finishing runner-up at the closely contested Lakes Valley Conference Championship meet.
Individually, Braden Evink and Melanie Ortiz took home conference titles. Evink won the 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke. Ortiz claimed the 100 yard freestyle LVC crown.
The combined team as a whole took second place on the podium, but it was a historic night for the its swimmers. Kaden Patterson set a new program record in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:12.19). Three of the relay teams also capped the season with record-breaking performances setting new school marks in the 200 yard medley relay (2:01.69), 200 yard freestyle relay (1:47.64), and 400 yard freestyle relay (3:57.20).
The relay teams are composed of:
200 yard medley relay: Braden Evink, Kaden Patterson, Nikolaz Gagau and Diego Polo
200 yard freestyle relay: Braden Evink, Kaden Patterson, Diego Polo and Melanie Ortiz
400 yard freestyle relay: Kaden Patterson, Diego Polo, Melanie Ortiz and Braden Evink
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Registration for GED/ESL Classes still available
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