District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: October 13, 2022
We hope you'll review this week's District Update filled with news and notes from across the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Stay up to date with the district by visiting www.wlcsd.org and connecting with the district on social media - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
Important Reminders for Families:
- October 14: WLC/WLN Salute to Service Military Appreciation Football Game - 7pm at WLC
- October 17: Building and Site Sinking Fund Community Presentation - 6pm at WLW
- October 19: Community Conversation - 6pm at WCMS
- October 21: Warriors for Warriors Pink Out Football Game, 7 pm at WLW
- October 24: Walled Lake PTSA Council Meeting - 7pm at Oakley Park
- October 31: Half Day for Students/Professional Development for Staff
District to host Community Conversation on Oct. 19
WLCSD will be hosting a community conversation about student mental health and school safety. The event will be held at Walnut Creek Middle School on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Administration will share information about funding opportunities available to local school districts in the State of Michigan and listen to input from the community.
Dr. John Bernia appointed Superintendent of Schools
The Walled Lake Consolidated School District is pleased to welcome John Bernia, Ed. D. as the District’s new superintendent. Dr. Bernia was selected by the Board of Education for this position during the Sept. 8 regular meeting. Dr. Bernia’s contract and appointment were formally approved at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 6. Dr. Bernia’s start date will be Monday, Oct. 17.
Dr. John Bernia has served as chief academic officer for the Warren Consolidated School District for the last six years. In this role, Dr. Bernia has supervised and led building administrators, curriculum department, the Special Education department, public relations, and student services, and all other duties assigned by the superintendent.
Read more about Dr. Bernia on the District website.
District to host Sinking Fund Renewal Community Presentations!
District seeks renewal of Building & Site Sinking Fund - Vote Nov. 8
During the Aug. 11 Special Board meeting, the Walled Lake Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a motion to ask the residents of the Walled Lake School District to renew the half mill levy for the District Building and Site Sinking Fund (.5 mil, 10 year levy). The election for this renewal is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
The District hosted two previous community presentations for ALL members of the Walled Lake Schools community to attend and learn more about the Sinking Fund and its renewal. The final presentation opportunity is listed below:
- Monday, Oct. 17 at 6pm - WL Western High School
In Walled Lake Schools, our schools and facilities are in good repair as a result of the Sinking Fund that voters approved back in 2004 and renewed in 2012. The District has been able to complete construction, repair and renovation projects annually, with Board approval, because of the current Building and Site Sinking Fund.
For more information, please visit www.wlcsd.org/elections or click the image below.
Thank you for voting on Nov. 8!
Loon Lake dedicates walking track in memory of Drew Smith
WL Central celebrates Homecoming!
Prime Time Care Registration OPEN!
Prime Time Care is accepting on line registrations for before and after school child care.
Please visit us at https://wlcsd.org/programs/prime-time-care/ to register.
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.
District News:
District dedicates Board Room in honor of longtime member
Mr. Sielger joined the WLCSD Board of Education in 1994 and has faithfully served the school district and community serving in all Board roles multiple times throughout his career. During his tenure, Mr. Siegler also served on various District committees including diversity, redistricting, facility usage and more. Mr. Siegler has also taken an active role in the District education foundation, the Foundation for Excellence, currently serving as a trustee on their Board of Directors.
Mr. Siegler’s service to public education also extends to the county and state level where he has served as a Board member on the Oakland County School Boards Association (OCSBA) and currently as a Director elected by Group VI on the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB).
Commerce Elementary celebrates Color Run!
Hickory Woods Elementary celebrates Color Run!
Warriors for Warriors T-shirts are still available!
Please join us in celebrating the 11th Anniversary of Warriors for Warriors. Our fundraising year will kick-off with the Pink Out Football Game at Walled Lake Western on October 21, 2022. Events begin at 6 p.m. with the Survivor Parade and Jersey Honoree Ceremony immediately following.
Warriors for Warriors event shirts are available for $20 and the wearing of a 2022 t-shirt provides free entry into the game. Pink Out shirts are available while supplies last and can be purchased at: Walled Lake Western School Store, Your Salon (46670 W. Pontiac Trail just east of Beck); Tricho Salon (12 Oaks Mall two locations), Green Goat Gifts (49016 Pontiac Trail, Wixom), Walled Lake Federal Credit Union (3095 S Commerce Rd, Wolverine Lake, MI 48390) and Geisler Middle School on 10/18 and 10/20 during lunches.
Proceeds from the shirts are donated to our two charities: Angels of Hope, Michigan and St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Last year, we donated $44,000!
Warriors for Warriors Honorary Captain 2022
Keith Elementary celebrates Fun Run!
District celebrates Principals Month!
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.
In the News:
Community Resources:
Upcoming Events:
District Links:
Walled Lake E-Sports
WLCSD Stormwater Management
FFE News and Notes
Lakes Area Community Coalition
Hospitality House Food Pantry
Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Connect with Us!
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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wlcsd/
Twitter: @WalledLkSchools