Connections Digital Newsletter

Dear Wayne-Westland Families,

February and March bring exciting opportunities to connect with our schools and community! We encourage you to review the important updates in this newsletter and take advantage of the upcoming district events.

We’re pleased to share that we have successfully reached an agreement with our teachers, ensuring continued support for our students. Additionally, we’re happy to announce the finalized dates for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year:

• February 17-21 – No School (Mid-Winter Recess, PreK-12)
• March 14 – Half Day (Elementary, morning session only)
• March 14 – Kindergarten Round-Up at 1:30 p.m.
• March 24-28 – No School (Spring Recess, PreK-12)
• April 4 – Half Day (Middle School, morning session only)
• April 18 – No School (Good Friday, PreK-12)
• April 30 – No School (District Professional Development, PreK-12)
• May 23-26 – No School (Memorial Day Recess, PreK-12)
• May 31 – Graduation for John Glenn and Wayne Memorial High Schools at EMU
• June 9 – Half Day (High School, morning session only)
• June 10 – Half Day (K-12, morning session only)
• June 11 – Half Day (K-12, morning session only) – Last Day of School
  
  

I also invite you to join me at one of our Community Connect: Dinner & Dialogue events this month. These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and connect with district leadership.

As always, please visit our district website and follow us on social media for the latest news, updates, and event details.

Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Curry
Interim Superintendent

David Hicks Elementary is buzzing with innovation and teamwork as families and volunteers lead an exciting project-based learning unit for students. Over the past few weeks, parents, staff and volunteers have come together to guide students in designing and building sleds using only glue, duct tape, and cardboard. The ultimate goal? Creating the fastest sled to compete in a thrilling Winter Olympics-style racing tournament during a field trip to Metamora. Students had a great time testing their designs.

Students from the Digital Photography & Media, Film & TV Media, and Digital Art & Design classes at the William D. Ford Career Tech Center have once again demonstrated their exceptional talent and creativity. This year, they collected 59 awards in the 2025 Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens.

Students earned

• 20 Gold Keys

• 16 Silver Keys

• 23 Honorable Mentions

Gold Key winners are automatically considered for National Awards. These entries will compete to exhibit in New York City in June and earn national recognition and scholarship opportunities.

The award-winning pieces will be displayed at the College for Creative Studies from February 10-28, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness the creativity and skill of our students firsthand and celebrate their achievements.

Join us on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center (34801 Marquette, Westland) for our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool Enrollment Fair.

GSRP is a full day preschool program for students who will be four years old by September 1. It focuses on kindergarten readiness and offers assistance and resources for all families.

The GSRP Program is free to all Wayne-Westland Community School children who qualify.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about our program and secure a spot for your little learner!

📲 For more details, visit: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/pre-schools/stottlemyer-early-childhood-family-development-center/

We can’t wait to see you there.

We are looking for the Class of 2038! If you have an incoming Young 5s or kindergarten student, we hope you will join us at Kindergarten Round Up at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at one of the following elementary schools:

• Edison Elementary School, 34505 Hunter, Westland, MI 48185

• Elliott Elementary School, 30800 Bennington, Westland, 48186

• Graham Elementary School, 1255 S. John Hix, Westland, 48186

• Hamilton Elementary School, 1031 Schuman, Westland, 48186

• Hicks Elementary School, 100 Helen, Inkster, 48141

• Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary School, 36075 Currier, Wayne, 48184

• Schweitzer Elementary School, 2601Treadwell, Westland, 48186

• Taft-Galloway Elementary School, 4035 Gloria, Wayne, 48184

• Walker-Winter Elementary School, 39932 Michigan Avenue, Canton, 48188

• Wildwood Elementary School, 500 N. Wildwood, Westland, 48185

Peachjar provides an electronic alternative for distributing flyers, making it easier for families to receive school and community information and resources.

How are flyers distributed?

• Families will receive flyers via email based from the school their child attends.
• Flyers are posted on each school's website.