Wayland Union High School

August 2024

Welcome to the 2024 - 2025 school year!

Upcoming Dates

August

August 12: Guidance Staff Office Hours - Seniors

August 13: Guidance Staff Office Hours - Juniors

August 14: Guidance Staff Office Hours - Sophomores and Freshmen

August 15: Freshman Orientation, 6:30 - 7:30pm

August 20: High School Open House and Picture Day, 4 - 6:30pm

August 21: First Day of School (Half Day), 10:35am dismissal

August 30: No School, Labor Day weekend

September

September 2: No School - Labor Day

September 3: School resumes

September 27: Homecoming

September 28: Homecoming Dance

High School Information

Wayland Union High School

870 E. Superior St.

Wayland, MI 49344

269-792-2254

School Hours: 7:40am - 2:35pm (doors open 7:25am)

Half Day Dismissal: 10:35am

1st Hour: 7:40 -8:34
2nd Hour: 8:39 - 9:33
3rd Hour: 9:38 - 10:37
PRIDE: 10:42 - 11:08
1st Lunch: 11:08 - 11:38 4th Hour: 11:43 - 12:37
4th Hour: 11:13 - 12:07 2nd Lunch: 12:07 - 12:37
5th Hour: 12:42 - 1:36
6th Hour: 1:41 - 2:35

District Wesite: https://waylandunion.org

Athletics: https://waylandathletics.com/

From the Guidance Office

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students are welcome to meet with their counselor to discuss possible schedule changes.

Changes will be made for academic reasons only.
Students must come in on their assigned day between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Students are seen on a first-come, first served basis. No appointments.
Please see schedule below:

SENIORS

Monday, August 12, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

JUNIORS

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

If you've contacted your counselor via email regarding a schedule change and have not received a reply, it's because counselors return to the office on August 12. Schedule changes can be made in person on your assigned day, based on grade level (see schedule above).

Freshmen can also sign up for a locker in the Main Office during this time!

NEW STUDENTS

New students will be contacted by the high school to set up an appointment to meet with your counselor and schedule your classes!

Open House and Picture Day

The High School's open house will be on Tuesday, August 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Photographers will be set up in the FAC Auditorium for school pictures. We will have a re-take day in the fall as well.
Student schedules can be printed in the Main Office or in the Cats Den during open house. Schedules can be reviewed ahead of time by logging into your Infinite Campus Portal.
Teachers will be in or near their classrooms to meet students and parents.
The Main Office and Athletic Office will be open.
A map of the school will also be provided for those who wish to take a tour of the building.
Medication forms can be picked up and completed in the Main Office.
Freshmen can get their locker assignments.
Students can register their car and get their parking pass.
2023-2024 yearbooks will be available for pick up.

Picture Day is coming up on August 20, 2024, during open house.

Order online at https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/87817MA

Order Code is 87817MA

Yearbooks

Pre-ordered 2023-2024 yearbooks will be available for pick up during our Open House. See Mrs. Denhof in room B216.

Hand 2 Hand

Hand2Hand is a free program offered to provide students with food for the weekends who may be experiencing a financial burden. For details, or to sign up, please use the link provided below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoM-1Kg_0GPNAXVSHKhhGaMtSv-hdhEeujbnEuD0_LP0bNiA/viewform

Hand2Hand will have a table set up during the open house in the FAC to answer any questions you may have.

Freshman Orientation

All incoming Freshmen and families are welcome to attend our Orientation on Thursday, August 15th from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. This event is led by Student Council. Meet in the Main Gym for a meet and greet presentation.

This is a great opportunity for Freshman students to tour the building before the open house.

First Day of School

Monday, August 21st is the first day of school. Please note that this is a half day!

The high school dismisses at 10:35 a.m.

Senior Sunrise

Seniors only...Come kick off your SENIOR year before your (last) first day of school!

Meet at the football stadium at 6:30am.

Donuts and beverages provided.
Make sure to bring your blanket!

Student Handbook

The student handbook for the 2024-2025 school year is provided below. Please take time to review the handbook.

https://waylandunion.org/downloads/student_documents/wus_secondary_student_handbook_2024-2025_revised_5.16.24.docx.pdf

Volunteers

All volunteers must have a completed background check on file. The link can be found on the district website, under the Parent Quicklinks tab:

https://waylandunion.org/downloads/human_resources/vaf_w_ichat.pdf

Transportation

Ride 360 has now changed to MyRide K-12. Make the switch today by downloading MyRide K-12 in the App Store. Use your existing login information to sign into the new app. Contact the Transportation Department at (269) 792-2262 or transportation@waylandunion.org if you have any questions.

From the Tech Department

Attention 10th grade parents:

Please fill out the online form to make sure your student receives their new iPad at the start of the school year. If the form is not completed, your student will not be issued an iPad.

If you need help, please take a look at the video or written instructions provided.

Video

Step By Step Instructions

Form