WMHS Weekly Information
September 9-13
From the Principal's Desk
Zebra Nation,
We are off to an amazing start in this 2024-25 school year.
This week we will have our student class meetings (see the schedule below), continue to hand out chromebooks (your teachers will guide you in this), and have our picture days on Wednesday and Thursday. Your teachers will guide you through the picture days as well.
Class Bells / Tardy to Class / Hall Sweeps --
- We have a bell that rings to release students to go to their next class.
- We have a warning bell that rings, to alert our students that their next class will be starting in 60 seconds.
- We then have a bell that rings to start the next class. All students should be inside their classroom when the start of class bell rings.
- Any student(s) that is not inside their class when the start of class bell rings, is tardy and subject to being picked up in a hall sweep by our leadership team.
- After the hall sweeps: if a student is picked up 3 times, they will be issued an ISS (in school suspension). After the 4th time, the student will be given an OSS (out of school suspension). The OSS will be progressive (5th time is 1 day of OSS, 6th time is 2 days of OSS, 7th time is 3 days of OSS, 8th time is 5 days of OSS, and 9th time is 10 days of OSS).
- Students are expected to get to class on time and to stay in class.
- We will begin to run Hall Sweeps this week!
Other Important Information –
- There are no hoods on heads INSIDE the building. This is for the safety of everyone in the building, as we HAVE to be able to identity every person INSIDE our building at all times. No hoods on heads!
- Breakfast runs from 6:45-7:05am. Come get breakfast to start your day!
- As high schoolers, young adults, you are responsible for cleaning up after yourself. Throw your own trash away at your table in the cafeteria.
- Your lunch schedule is based on your 4th hour teacher. They will tell you what lunch you have: A, B, or C. We also have it posted in the halls around WMHS. You need to be in the lunch that you are assigned to or you will be marked absent and this will be considered as skipping.
- Again, As high schoolers, young adults, you are responsible for cleaning up after yourself. Be responsible. Throw your own trash away at your table in the cafeteria.
- Take pride in WMHS! It’s all of our second home! We have a beautiful school. Keep it clean, nice, and neat.
- *Food Deliveries - students cannot have food delivered to WMHS during school hours. We cannot have food deliverers showing up all around WMHS, having students opening doors, putting the building at risk.
- *Buses - please know that the buses roll out in about 5 or 6 minutes at the end of the day. As a result, you need to be quick in getting to them once the 2pm bell rings to end our day.
As we get going in this school year, it’s very important that you get into routines AND that –
- You are at school every day.
- You get to class on time.
- You stay in class, where the 'teaching and learning' happens with you and your teacher.
- You make good choices! Choices have consequences and we will enforce the Code of Conduct. Please know that violent acts will not be tolerated!
- And always remember - You got this. We got you.
WMHS vs. JGHS Football Game --
- JGHS scheduled WMHS as their homecoming game this year.
- FYI. Please note: the WMHS vs. JGHS football game will now be played at 1pm on Saturday, 9/28/24 at JGHS.
WMHS Homecoming --
- Homecoming Week: September 30 - October 5.
- The game is Friday evening (7pm) on October 4. The Dance is Saturday evening (6:30-9:30pm) on October 5.
- We will open our Dance contracts up this week. Please see the links below in the weekly schedule. The cutoff for Dance contracts will be the end of the day this coming Friday (9/13/24).
Have an amazing Weekend!
#WaynePride
Cory J. Gildersleeve
Principal
WEEKLY THOUGHT:
"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." ~~W Shakespeare
#BeGreat
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Attendance is the #1 factor in your academic performance!
- Come to school everyday!
- Get to class on time!
- Stay in class, as nothing good is happening in the halls during class time!
- Make good choices!
- Develop good habits!
Habits for Success!!!!
Get Organized - use folders, eliminate clutter
Make Lists - list what needs to be done
Plan - break down list by how much time each item will take
Develop routines - set aside time each day to review the day and to study
Use your time wisely
Ask for help
Weekly Information
Mon, 9/9
- Full Day
- 9th Grade Class Meeting, 8:30am, Auditorium
- 11th Grade Students and 12th Grade AM CTE Students Class Meeting, 1:30pm, Auditorium
- Student Homecoming Dance Contract Open
Tues, 9/10
- Full Day
- Chromebook Distribution Day - your ELA Teacher will guide you in this
- 10th grade class meeting, 8:30am, Auditorium
- 12th Students and 11th grade PM CTE Students Class Meeting, 9:30am, Auditorium
- Student Homecoming Dance Contract Open
Wed, 9/11
- Full Day
- Picture Day #1
- Upward Bound Meeting 1st hr, report directly to lecture hall
- Student Council Meeting, 12pm
- Student Homecoming Dance Contract Open
Thurs, 9/12
- Full Day
- Picture Day #2
- All 11th and 12th Grade Students Class meeting (who have not yet met with us), 1:30pm, Auditorium
- Student Homecoming Dance Contract Open
Fri, 9/13
- Full Day
- Chromebook Distribution - (if needed)
- LAST DAY to turn in Student Homecoming Dance Contract
Important 1st Quarter Dates
September 2024
11th and 12th - WMHS Picture Days
19th - NWEA Testing #1
Sept 30th-Oct 5th: Wayne Memorial Homecoming Week
October 2024
2nd - COUNT DAY
3rd - Homecoming Pep Rally: 5th and 6th Hours
4th - Homecoming Fair: 4-6pm
4th - Homecoming Game: 7pm
5th - Homecoming Dance: 6:30-9:30pm
9th and 10th - Parent / Teacher Conferences
24th - Picture Retake Day
25th - 1st Quarter Ends
Cool Classrooms
The beginning of the school year is filled with activities designed to build community and help students and teachers get to know each other. The best versions of these activities also gently tie in course content. For example, in Financial Math Literacy, students engaged in a card sort activity that prompted examination of personal biases surrounding financial decisions. This is a great activity to learn about teammates while beginning to explore financial literacy concepts.
WMHS CLUBS
Student Council
Disney Homecoming is almost upon us.
The WMHS homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Wayne Memorial High School. Cost is $25 per person.
ATTENTION!! Here is a link for a Google Form FOR ALL WMHS STUDENTS to fill out as their dance contract. All student and guest contracts must be submitted no later than September 13, 2024.
If students are bringing a guest that does not attend Wayne Memorial High School, they must pick up a paper copy of the contract in the main office and have it submitted no later than September 13, 2024 to the main office. ALL student and guest contracts must be completed before students will be able to purchase a homecoming ticket.
Homecoming ticket sales will occur during the week of September 16 through September 20. The last day to purchase dance tickets will be Friday September 20. Ticket sales will happen before and after school in room 251 as well as in the lunchroom at all lunches.
Guests may not enter the dance without the Wayne Memorial student.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally funded program that we are fortunate to have here at WMHS. This program is designed to assis, encourage, and motivate students who have the potential and desire to continue their education beyond high school. Currently there are 69 students in the program. Beginning October 4, 2024, new students will be able to begin application process. Please stop by the Upward Bound Office (in the library) for more information.
- New Member recruitment process:
- Upward Bound presententation will be in 9th grade social studies classes on October 4, 2024.
- Interested students will need to come to the goal setting meeting on either Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 2 - 3 or on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:30 - 7 am.
- Essay is due on Friday, November 15, 2024.
- Application and tax information are due Friday, December 13, 2024.
- Interviews will be Monday, January 27, 2025 through Friday, January 31, 2025, by appointment.
- Selection committee will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
- New recruits will be announced on Friday, February 7, 2025
- Current members: mandatory meeting 1st hr on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Report to lecture hall. Remember, you are responsible for any missing work.
- Mum sale begins 9/11/2024. Each member is expected to sell 2 mums.
Bright Futures
Counseling, College, & Career Readiness News
Champions of Wayne - Time to Sign Up for Success!
🦓 Welcome back Zebra Family! 🦓
Champions of Wayne hopes you had a great and relaxing summer. Now it's time to put on those scholar hats and continue working towards your future!
Announcement - We have moved! 🛺
While we are sad to leave our second-floor home, Champions is excited to share we are now a part of the first-floor action in Room 110. Please come and visit us as we get settled into our new space!
Mentor Shirt Day - 👕
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, you may notice a lot of staff wearing their Champions of Wayne mentor shirt. This is a great way to identify a potential mentor for yourself and set yourself up for success. Additionally, if you need help finding someone, let us know and we will be more than happy to help! We want each of you to feel welcomed and secure in your high school career - and having a mentor is a great way to make that connection and find your place. 😊
Contracts - 📝
We have made them short and sweet! Please feel free to stop by our office to get a contract. If we are not in, we have some available in a folder on our door. You can also download a copy here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cjuu0QNmBIJHYjFKn0034ZLFhdf0VwU9/view?usp=sharing
But don't delay - contracts are due by OCTOBER 4th!
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at tgccow@gmail.com or visit us in room 110.
Zebra HOPE
Local Businesses that Support WMHS
Please support thse local businesses that support WMHS.
AKA Sports 34932 W. Michigan Ave Wayne
Dairy Queen 3007 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI
Flowers in the Mitten 34852 W.Michigan Ave Wayne, MI
Helium Studio 3127 S. Wayne Rd Wayne, MI
Snazzy Treats and Eats 35139 E Michigan Ave Wayne, MI
WMHS Athletics
Interim Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Mr. Mark Woodson
Come out and support our teams!
Go to https://waynememorialathletics.org/main/calendar for updated schedule of events. Please use this link for our most up-to-date upcoming games this week.
Student passes are available through Go Fan. You must have your student ID to purchase, Students will still need to show ID at the gate when redeeming tickets. The link is below. https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10119
- No Backpacks or School Bags allowed at home events.
- All Elementary and Middle School Students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
- Students must show ID at gate when redeeming ticket.
- No Re-Entry
ABOUT US:
Email: gildersleevec@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/high-schools/wayne-memorial-high-school/
Phone: (734) 419- 2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwcsd
Twitter: @wwcsd