District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: August 11, 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:
- August 11: Board of Education Special Meeting
- August 17-18: High School Registration
- August 18: Board of Education Meeting
- August 22-23: Middle School Registration
- August 23: High School Registration - Make Up Day
- August 25: Elementary School Meet & Greets
- August 29: First Day of School
Visit our Back to School Hub for all information related to the start of the 2022-23 school year!
Be sure to post to social media with #WLFirstDay2022 or email photos to info@wlcsd.org!
Back-to-School Family Access Packet for 2022-23 now OPEN!
The District will be using the online Family Access system to automate the process for updating and completing documents such as the emergency card, FERPA form, Code of Conduct and other important annual school forms that require parental approval.
The 2022-23 Back-to-School Family Access Packet must be completed by parents, online, using Family Access, prior to the start of school. It is essential that we receive ALL documents in a timely manner in order for your student to start school on August 29.
What Parents Need to Know...
Beginning August 1, parents are to login to Family Access, using their alphanumeric parent account code, to complete the Back-to-School Family Access Packet.
Need help enrolling? Contact the Office of Student Services at studentenrollment@wlcsd.org or (248) 956-2086.
For bilingual assistance, contact Kallee Iverson at kalleeiverson@wlcsd.org or (248) 956-2093.
To acquire a new or lost parent account code, email FamilyAccess@wlcsd.org or call (248) 956-2190.
Welcome to Walled Lake! - Students new to WLCSD must enroll online
Please help us spread the word to those students and their families to ensure a smooth enrollment process for all of our Walled Lake Schools students. The following information is for enrolling NEW students:
- Please visit the District's website at www.wlcsd.org, click on "Enrollment" to access the District's EZ Registration site.
- Watch the video tutorial to guide you through the process and review the Criteria for Enrollment.
- Complete the online pre-enrollment process, including uploading all required documents to the secured site. Pre-enrollment can be completed on any electronic device including smart phones.
- Contact the Student Services Office (studentenrollment@wlcsd.org) or call 248-956-2086 if you have questions or do not have all the required documentation. Additional contact information is listed on the Enrollment webpage.
- After completing your pre-enrollment, please watch your email for communication from the Student Services Department regarding additional documents that may be needed to complete the enrollment. It is essential that we receive ALL documents in a timely manner so your child can start school on August 29th.
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.
Food Service Update - Breakfast & Lunch for 2022-23
When the 2021-2022 school year ended, so did free meals for every student. While the federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress recently declined to continue funding this program.
We understand this change may cause you to worry. However, there are important steps you can take NOW to be sure your student receives the meals they need this school year.
If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, they can still receive them this fall, but you must take action to make it happen. Please complete the 2022-2023 online application, which will be available on our district’s website through family access after July 1, 2022.
If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, you may begin depositing money into student accounts at any time to prepare for the cost of school lunches next year. Information on meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year are listed below
Breakfast costs
- $1.50 for Elementary
- $1.75 for Middle/High School
Lunch costs
- $3.00 for Elementary
- $3.25 for Middle/High School
If your student has a negative lunch account balance, we encourage you to pay it off as soon as possible and then begin depositing money into the account to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year.
Your family may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Reduced-price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. Completing an application is the only way to be considered for free or reduced meals next school year. Please take action now. You can complete the online free and reduced meal application located in Family Access once registration is open.
This free and reduced meal application information is critical in determining the amount of money that the District receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs like Title I A, At-risk (31a), Title II A, E-Rate, etc.
These supplemental programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to:
- Instructional supports (staff, supplies & materials, etc.)
- Non-instructional services (counseling, social work, health services, etc.)
- Professional Learning for staff
- Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities
- Technology
- Pandemic-EBT
Our food service department is asking families to complete and submit the free and reduced meal application as soon as possible to ensure that additional funding for our school is available to meet the needs of our students. All information on the application submitted is confidential.
Please contact Anne Merchant at 248-956-3081 or at annemerchant@wlcsd.org with questions.
Thank you for sharing your summer adventures with us!
District News:
TWIRL-M’s SUCCESSFUL 2022 SEASON
Team Wins 5 National, 3 Regional, and 7 State Titles
The Twirl-M’s Baton Twirling Group brought home plenty of hardware after a busy spring and summer filled with practices and competitions. In all, the team won 15 titles and were finalists another 15 times with another 38 top 10 medals.
Read more about their success on the District website.
Walled Lake Water Polo Informational Meeting
Coach Claire and I are excited for another great year of Cobras water polo! Our first day of practice will be Monday, August 8th. We will be practicing from 5:30-8pm Monday through Friday at Walled Lake Central High School. Please arrive promptly (a few minutes early) so we can get started right at 5:30pm every day. The District Tournament is October 21-22 and our Regional Tournament is October 28-29. We will plan to practice through November 4th unless we qualify for states.
Head Coach: Sean Collins
Email: seanandrewcollins@gmail.com
Phone: (248) 881-2830
Assistant Coach: Claire Bartosic
Email: claire.bartosic@gmail.com
Phone: (203) 803-7710
Nominations Open for 2022-23 Education Support Staff Professional of the Year Award
Anyone working in educational support staff roles, including but not limited to transportation workers, cafeteria workers, custodial staff, skilled trades staff, maintenance, secretarial and administrative assistants, security guards, and paraprofessionals, are eligible to be considered for the award.
Nominations can be made using the online nomination form between now and Monday, September 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time (EST). The Michigan Department of Education is seeking local school district support in sharing the nomination form so that school and community members can nominate outstanding staff professionals. Reviewers will evaluate each recommendation received.
The awardee will be announced in October 2022. For more information about the Education Support Staff Professional of the Year program, please visit the program website. For any questions, please contact Jennifer Robel at RobelJ@Michigan.gov or 517-241-7054.
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.
WLC Poms Mini Clinic - Sept. 30
Come join us for our favorite event of the year, our annual fall mini pom clinic at WLC.
Online registration ends on September 23rd.
We can't wait to see all of you on September 30th at 4:30pm. Any questions please contact Coach Betsy Holzheimer at bburgess421@gmail.com
Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19U6sEetiSK1QAiVR_Ru_hFKDU0O1nw9sYvRh5h-m84w/edit?usp=sharing
2019 Bond Construction Updates:
District Resources:
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.
Community Resources:
District Links:
Annual Education Reports Are Available To View
The school AERs can also be accessed via that link or you can find them posted on the school's site in the "OUR SCHOOL" tab on the home page. They will also have a hard copy in the office for those that don't have internet access.
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