Connections Digital Newsletter

Dear Wayne-Westland Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re in the final stretch of the 2024-2025 school year! With just one month to go, our schools are full of enthusiasm as students prepare for important milestones, special events, and year-end celebrations.

One of the highlights is our high school graduation ceremony, which will occur on Saturday, May 31, at Eastern Michigan University. We are incredibly proud of our seniors from John Glenn High School, Wayne Memorial High School and Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements with their families and friends.

The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 11. While summer is typically a time to unwind, we’re pleased to offer various summer enrichment and learning opportunities for students of all ages. Check out the programs featured in this newsletter and take advantage of these great experiences.

In these final weeks, our students and staff are working hard to finish the year strong. Thank you for your engagement and collaboration throughout the school year. We wish you and your family a happy, safe, and relaxing summer.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Curry
Interim Superintendent

Wayne-Westland Community Schools, and several community partners, are offering a variety of exciting and engaging summer programs for students of all ages. From academic enrichment and credit recovery to hands-on STEM activities and creative arts, there's something for everyone.

These programs are a great way to keep students active, learning, and connected throughout the summer. We encourage families to explore the options and register early to secure a spot.

Don't miss out on this year's BUSting with Learning- coming to your local elementary school! Books, games, crafts and more for preschoolers through fifth-grade students.

• May 23-26 – No School (Memorial Day Recess, PreK-12)
• May 31 – Graduation for Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy, John Glenn and Wayne Memorial High Schools at EMU
• June 5 - Last Day of School for GSRP
• 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
  
  

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

The annual Cultural and Diversity Festival, held on May 1, was a tremendous success, drawing more than 500 attendees from across the community. Guests enjoyed an exciting lineup of performances that highlighted traditions from around the world, including Dabke dancing, bagpipes, folkloric music, and African drums and dance.

A heartfelt thank you to our Multilingual Department for organizing this event, and to the talented Culinary Arts students from the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center for providing essential support. Their dedication helped make this celebration of culture and unity one to remember.

Students from Graham and Schweitzer Elementary Schools and John Glenn High School gathered at Goudy Park in Wayne to celebrate the culmination of the DNR Salmon in the Classroom Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit, a collaboration between Wayne-Westland Community Schools, the STEM Center, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Throughout the school year, students have been raising salmon from eggs in their classrooms, observing their growth, and learning about ecosystems, responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Releasing the salmon into the wild was the last step of this exciting, hands-on learning experience.

Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment is by appointment only. Call 734-419-2630 to schedule you appointment today.

Do you know a child ready to start Kindergarten or Young 5s? Wayne-Westland Community Schools is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year! As a School of Choice district, we welcome students from Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, and surrounding counties. We’re excited to meet the Class of 2038 and provide them with a strong foundation for success. Register today at wwcsd.net and start their educational journey with us!

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.