District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: Jan. 27, 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
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.
GMS named State School of Character!
Since its inception, Character.org’s Schools of Character program has positively impacted nearly three million students, staff, parents, and other community members. Each year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development which has a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Schools and districts announced today will be considered for Character.org’s highest distinction - National School of Character.
In total, 67 schools and 2 districts were named State Schools of Character in 2022.
Stacey Lown, GMS principal said, "This is very exciting for Geisler, especially given the difficulties of the last couple of years. We are very proud."
Next up for GMS will National School of Character recertification which the school expects to start immediately.
WLCSD Transportation Update - Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
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 January 31 - February 4, the following buses/routes will be cancelled:
· BUS 129 - St. Patrick's Shuttle, Walnut Creek MS, Oakley Park El
· BUS 130 - WL Central HS, Walnut Creek MS, Pleasant Lake EL
· BUS 134 - WL Northern HS, Clifford Smart MS, Dublin El
· BUS 147 - St. William’s Shuttle, Geisler MS, Hickory Woods El
· BUS 149 - WL Western HS, Sarah Banks MS, Wixom El
· BUS 158 - WL Western HS, Geisler MS, MH Guest El
· BUS 164 - WL Central HS, Geisler MS, Glengary El
· BUS 168 - WL Northern HS, Clifford Smart MS, Commerce El
· BUS 171 - WL Northern HS, Geisler MS, Walled Lake 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.
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