Wayland Union Middle School
Wildcats
Monday, August 9, 2021
Dear WUMS Parents and Guardians,
We look forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday, August 18th, anytime between 4-6:00 p.m. at the Middle School. Students and families may come and go as needed during our middle school open house. Students will have an opportunity to pick up a copy of their schedule, tour the building, locate and practice opening their lockers, and meet their teachers during their visit.
Here are a few reminders for the first day of school:
Drop off/Pick Up Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1G_mDfHa9IDDGM1HmrQUrgijjAfzGu1tQ
Please be aware of students who are walking and/or riding their bikes to and from school. There will be more students walking this year because students living in the neighborhoods adjacent to the Middle School and High School are no longer riding buses.
Michigan School Bus Laws: “Use extra care around buses and in school zones. Children are small and hard to see and my dart into the street or out from around parked vehicles. Never drive around a school bus with its red overhead lights flashing; it is picking up or dropping off passengers” (retrieved from; www.drive-safely.net/school-bus-laws).
Wayland Union Middle School students who ride the buses will be dropped off in the South Parking lot (bus loop only).
8th Graders who ride the bus will enter through the new wing entrance.
6th and 7th Grade students will enter through the hallway next to the Gym. Staff will be visible during the drop off and pick up times to direct students and ensure they are going to the right location.
Students who are walking, riding, or being dropped off must enter the building through the main doors on the West side of the building.
Dress code: Reference page 17 to review dress and general appearance guidelines.
Students may carry clear plastic water bottles that contain only water. All other liquids must be consumed prior to entering the building or purchased in the cafeteria and kept in the cafeteria.
Daily Schedule:
PRIDE Time: This 35 minute class will be used to provide intervention and enrichment opportunities to our students.
Locker Combinations: Here is a link to a YouTube video students can watch to learn how to use a combination lock
Here is the link to the WUMS Web page that contains additional information on the Parent Portal, iPads, Wayland Union Schools Parent Education Programs, and the staff directory: https://waylandunion.org/schools/middle-school/
Please review your student’s schedule again prior to August 23rd as minor adjustments may have to take place to even out class sizes.
We look forward to partnering with all of you to ensure your students have a positive and successful year!
Educationally Yours,
Carolyn E. Whyte, Principal
Wayland Union Middle School
"Be true to yourself. Make each day your masterpiece. Help others." John Wooden
Save the Date!
August 16th - 5-7pm - Return to Learn CARNIVAL - WUHS Parking Lot
August 17th- 10am - 3pm - Pictures (for all students) & Vision Testing (for 7th grade only)
August 18th- 4-6pm - WUMS Open House
August 23rd - Students return to school - Half day 10:45am dismissal
Half Day Schedule
1st hour - 7:45-8:07
2nd hour - 8:11-8:33
3rd hour - 8:37-8:59
Pride - 9:03-9:25
4th hour - 9:29-9:51
5th hour - 9:55-10:17
6th hour - 10:22-10:45
September 3rd & 6th - Labor Day break - No school
September 9th - Picture Make-ups
October 6th - Fall Student Count Day
Schedules
Schedules will be available to view in infinite campus on Friday, August 13th at 3:30pm.
Please review your students schedule with them. If you notice any errors please fill out this form.
---> Scheduling Errors & Requests Form
We will do our best to honor requests but due to scheduling restraints and numbers not all request can be honored.
Lockers
6th & 7th graders will have a locker partner randomly assigned to them.
7th Grade Immunizations
School Pictures
Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/59405HF
Come to the Middle School anytime between 10am-3pm. Seventh grade students will also get their vision tested on that day. Pictures and vision testing are first come, first serve.
Sports
FALL- Football, Cross Country, Volleyball
Football & Cross Country practice starts on 8/23, Volleyball practice/tryouts starts 8/25
Signups are on our website under the spotlights section
-https://waylandunion.org/schools/middle-school/
or use this link - MS Fall Sport Sign-ups
WINTER - Wrestling, Swimming, Girls & Boys Basketball, Competitive Cheer
SPRING - Tennis, Track
More Information
2021/2022 School Calendar
Suggested Supply List
Return to Learn Carnival
Carolyn Whyte, Principal
Email: whytec@waylandunion.org
Website: https://waylandunion.org/schools/middle-school/
Timothy Restau, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Welcome back!! I look forward to seeing everyone back in school full time. As we prepare to get started on August 23rd keep in mind that being successful takes preparation, effort and most importantly help from others. Don't be afraid to seek assistance when needed and being nice is always the right thing to do.
Email: restaur@waylandunion.org
Website: https://waylandunion.org/schools/middle-school/
Karri Bailey, 8th/9th grade Assistant Principal
I'm looking forward to working with all of you and to the start of a great year. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Go green and go Wildcats!
Email: baileyk@waylandunion.org
Website: https://waylandunion.org/schools/middle-school/
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!!
Wayland Union Middle School
701 Wildcat Drive
Wayland, MI 49348
Phone: 269-792-2306
Fax: 269-503-8877
School Hours: 7:45am-2:40pm
Half Day Dismissal: 10:45am