District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: Feb. 3, 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 District updates by visiting www.wlcsd.org and connecting with the District on social media - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
2022-23 School Year Calendar Released!
We are pleased to share with you that the 2022-23 school year calendar has been finalized! We know what an important resource this tool is for our families and we are pleased to share this with you in advance. This calendar reflects important dates such as the first day of school, half days, school breaks and more.
Download/Save/Print the 2022-23 WLCSD school year calendar at the following link: https://wlcsd.org/downloads/district_calendars/wlcsd_2022-23_calendar.pdf
Our Calendar webpage has also been updated with a Calendars-at-a-Glance section where this information is available at all times. Please visit www.wlcsd.org/our-district/calendar/ for more information.
Walled Lake Preschool 2022-2023 Interest Form
Wixom, Walled Lake and Commerce Township Libraries - Library Card Drive
In a partnership between Walled Lake Consolidated School District and the Wixom, Walled Lake and Commerce Township Libraries, we are pleased to announce to residents of Wixom, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake and Commerce Township that registering your student up for a Library Card is even easier!
To sign up your student, simply complete and submit the online registration form found here: https://tinyurl.com/WLCSD-LibraryCards Submit the online form no later than Friday, March 18, 2022. A library card will be created for your student and mailed to your home.
WLCSD Transportation Update - Feb. 7-11
Our partners at Dean Transportation are hard at work recruiting, hiring, and training new drivers for our District. Despite the progress made across all facets of the hiring process, we’ve been informed that our recent bus route cancellations will remain with us as new staff members are hired and trained. We know that this is unacceptable, and we deeply regret the imposition this creates for you.
Out of fairness to the families already impacted by previous weeks’ cancellations, we will be cancelling different routes each week throughout the District to help share the burden this unfortunate situation creates.
Starting the week of February 7-11, the following buses/routes will be cancelled:
BUS 128 - Geisler MS, MH Guest El
BUS 136 - WL Western, Geisler MS, Loon Lake El
BUS 140 - St. Williams Afternoon Shuttle, Clifford Smart MS, Keith El
BUS 146 - WL Northern, Clifford Smart, Dublin El
- BUS 172 - WL Western, Walnut Creek MS, Meadowbrook El
Please note, ALL students who have specialized transportation plans that are contained in an IEP will NOT see a disruption in service.
For those families impacted by these temporary cancellations who need childcare assistance, please contact our fee-based Prime Time Care office at 248-956-5110 for more information on availability.
The District and Dean Transportation are working diligently to address our transportation needs as quickly and as safely as possible. If you or anyone in your family would be interested in joining our transportation team, please visit the Dean Transportation careers webpage.
Congrats WLC Viking Cheer! First Place at Melvindale Invitational!
17th Annual FFE Tuition Expedition 50/50 Scholarship Raffle
$35 per *ticket | Only 1,000 tickets available
*Online Processing fee included
Grand Prize: Elect scholarship funds for postsecondary education or 40% lump sum payment option. Grand Prize Drawing March 21, 2022 at District Reflections Celebration at Clifford Smart Middle School. Need not be present to win.
Secondary Prize: Samsung Buds Galaxy Pro with water resistant cover
Purchase tickets: Click on "Buy Now" to purchase tickets online at wlcstickets.com.
Check and cash also accepted by the Foundation for Excellence: 850 Ladd Rd., Bldg. D, Walled Lake, MI 48390 | 248.956.2116
Additional opportunity to win!
Tuition Expedition ticket purchaser may win FREE raffle ticket per monthly drawings sponsored by Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union. Purchase by March 11, 2022 to enter.
Rules and Regulations:
- Raffle open to residents within and outside the Walled Lake School District
- Winner has up to 20 years to assign funds & may be split among (4) students
- Purchaser must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Funds raised by raffle will be channeled into the WL School District and its classrooms to support: programs, activities, and procurement of innovative, educational tools.
Questions? Email MichelleBianco@wlcsd.org or contact Foundation's office: 248.956.2116
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 nominations needed!
Childcare Staff Needed!
Transportation Staff Needed!
Substitutes Needed!
In the News:
Upcoming Events:
District Resources:
Golden Apple Award Nominations - 2021-22
Community Resources:
District Links:
2021-22 WLCSD School Year FAQ
WLCSD Learning Newsletter
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