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 | LinkedIn

• Aug. 24: Board of Education Regular Meeting
  
• Aug. 28: First Day of School
  
• Aug. 30: Back-to-School Resources Fair presented by WLCSD Special Services and the Special Services Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
• Aug. 31: Salute to Service Football Game - WLC vs. WLN
• Sept. 1: No School for Students or Staff
• Sept. 4: Labor Day - No School for Students or Staff
• Sept. 7: Board of Education Regular Meeting

Join the first day of school fun by printing one of these signs and sharing the picture with us on social media with the hashtag #WEareWLCSD or emailing info@wlcsd.org for a chance to be featured!

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 2023-24 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 28.

What Parents Need to Know...

Starting 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.

Thank you to everyone who shared their summer adventures and photos with us! You can view all of the incredible things our students and families did this summer on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

Walled Lake Schools Special Services & Special Services Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Back to School Resource Fair:

• August 30, 2023
• 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Richardson Senior Community Center

This event will feature resource booths from WLCSD departments, programs, and staff, in addition to local community and regional organizations, services and programs.

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 staff, students, and family members 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 next steps when a positive case is reported to you:

• Report absence and subsequent absences in Skyward as Ill-Excused.
• Report the number of positive cases to the Oakland County Health Division as part of the your building’s weekly aggregate counts via their online portal.
• Advise families to follow recommended guidance from their physician, the Centers for Disease Control, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and/or the Oakland County Health Division.
• COVID cases no longer need to be reported on the WLCSD COVID Report Form, nor do they need to be reported to the corresponding teacher(s)/class(es).
• Building office staff will not be required to track and monitor COVID isolation timelines, nor should they give COVID-19 guidance.
• COVID-19 questions or concerns should be directed to their physician or the Oakland County Nurse On Call Line at 800-848-5533.
• Questions regarding protocol within the District should be directed to Ms. Kelly Baier - Human Resources or Mrs. Tacoma Corbin - District Nurse.

During the 2023-24 school year, all Michigan public school students in grades Pre-K through 12 will have access to free breakfast and free lunch everyday through the "Healthy School Meals for All" program. This includes a meat/meat alternative, grain, fruit/vegetable and milk. A la carte items will be available for purchase.

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.

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.

• Signing Up for SMS Messages via Skylert
  

Click below for the PDF of the 2023-24 District Calendar. It can also be found on the calendar page of the District website on the right side under Calendar Resources.

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.

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