
District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: September 21, 2023
Important Reminders for Families
- Sept. 21: Half Day for Students
- Sept. 22: WLN Homecoming
- Sept. 22: WLW Homecoming
- Sept. 25: No School for Students or Staff
- Sept. 26: PTSA Council Meeting at Dublin Elementary
- Oct. 5: Board of Education Regular Meeting
- Oct. 6: WLC Homecoming
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
Weekly Highlights
Four Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Congratulations to our four students that have been named semifinalists for the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship; Ryann Hunt, Anna Loszewski, Alyssa Paolicchi and Kyra Wong.
Hunt and Loszewski are students at Walled Lake Northern and Paolicchi and Wong attend Walled Lake Western.
You can read more about these students and their accomplishments in the District News section of our website.
Walled Lake Western's Ryah Dewey voted top hitter in Michigan
Walled Lake Western senior captain, Ryah Dewey, claimed the title of Michigan's top outside hitter. She earned the crown claiming 58.52% of the votes (6,554 votes) in a poll created by SB Live.
Walled Lake Central's Brielle Thomas took second receiving 3,260 votes (29.11%). View the complete poll and nominees.
WLCSD celebrates Constitution Day
Teachers and students across the District celebrated Constitution Day the week of September 17th. “Constitution Day is meant to celebrate and commemorate September 17, 1787, the day the United States Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution," said Andrea Abraham, K-12 Instructional Coach for English Language Arts and Social Studies. "Walled Lake teachers and students observe this day by participating in fun and engaging educational programs and activities which help students learn about the Constitution, the many important amendments, and the Bill of Rights.”
5th Grade Camp begins at Outdoor Education Center
Keith Elementary was the first school to attend 5th Grade Camp this week at our incredible Outdoor Education Center. Students had a blast learning about nature, completing team building activities and conquering the climbing tower!
James R. Geisler MS volleyball team dedicates season opener match to former student
The James R. Geisler Middle School volleyball team dedicated their season opener to Samantha Olekszy ('15), who suddenly passed away on September 10, 2023. Samantha was a member of the Wolves volleyball team in middle school. She also attended Hickory Woods Elementary and Walled Lake Western High School. Samantha was 26 years old.
In the News
District News
Staff Shout Out Nomination
In an effort to celebrate our staff, the WLCSD Community Relations department requests that families fill out the form below to nominate staff who are rock stars in their classrooms and school communities.
A sample of what these shout outs will look like on social media and in our district newsletters is on the right.
COVID Policy Update - 2023-24
As you know, the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended and all remaining state epidemic orders have been rescinded. This, however, does not change the recommendation to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as isolation and masks. The expectation is that students, families, and staff will follow the recommended guidelines regarding COVID-19. With that said, at this time, for the 2023-24 school year, COVID-19 positive cases will no longer be monitored at the District level and timelines will not be provided. Please see below for recommendations should your student test positive for COVID-19:
- Stay home, separate from others, and follow the recommended guidance from your physician, the Centers for Disease Control, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or the Oakland County Health Division.
- Report absence to the school secretary.
- Questions or concerns should be directed to your physician or the Oakland County Nurse On Call Line at 800-848-5533.
Thank you for keeping the health and safety of our students and staff a priority in Walled Lake Schools.
Food Service Update - Free Meals in 2023-24
Families are still encouraged to complete the free/reduced meal form in Skyward help secure additional funding for the District including Title I funding. By completing the form, eligible families may also receive access to other free and reduced programs within the District including SAT testing, pay to participate, and more.
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.
Pay to Partcipate Update - 2023-24
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, along with most school districts in Michigan, have made significant cost reductions as a result of state funding reductions and declining enrollment. At the same time, operational costs including utilities and insurance continue to rise at a rate much faster than incoming revenue. The district implemented athletic participation fees in an effort to limit athletic program reductions.
Current school year fees:
- $255 per high school sport
- $120 per middle school sport
- Students participating in self-funded sports (ice hockey, in-line hockey, equestrian, bowling, figure skating, water polo and lacrosse) are exempt from the fee.
Family Caps:
$510 for high school sports
$240 for middle school sports
Middle School Example:
- 1 middle schooler playing 1 sport. Total Cost = $120
- 1 middle schooler playing 2 sports. Total Cost = $240
- 2 middle schoolers playing 2 sports each (who are siblings). Total Cost = $240
High School Example:
- 1 high schooler playing 1 sport. Total Cost = $255
- 1 high schooler playing 2 sports. Total Cost = $510
Combination Example (MS & HS):
- 2 high schoolers playing 2 sports each (who are siblings). Total Cost = $510
- 1 middle schooler playing 1 sport, 1 high schooler playing 1 sport (who are siblings) Total Cost = $375
- 1 middle schooler playing 2 sports, 1 high schooler playing 2 sports (who are siblings) Total Cost = $510
The maximum amount a family would pay per year, including families with middle school and high school athletes, is $510.
Please contact the Athletic Department at (248) 956-2073 or visit our Pay to Participate webpage should you have any questions or require additional information.
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Email: danieldurkin@wlcsd.org
Website: www.wlcsd.org
Location: 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 956-2000
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