M-Step testing is just around the corner! Starting on April 8th, students in 3rd through 5th grade will begin this important assessment, and we want to make sure both you and your child are fully prepared. During the testing period, electronic devices are not allowed in the classroom. This includes cell phones, ipads/tablets, AirPods, and electronic watches. If your child brings any of these items to school on testing days, they will be collected and locked up for safekeeping until the end of the day. Rest assured, your child will get everything back before they leave school for the day. On testing days, please make sure your child arrives on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best!

We appreciate your support in helping us create the best possible environment for our students to succeed!

THE CLASS THAT SELLS THE MOST YEARBOOKS WINS A PIZZA PARTY! START BUYING!

Yearbooks are on sale now! Order before March 31st, and your yearbook will only cost $12. Prices will increase to $15 after the 31st, so order early to save money!

Order forms are going home today. You can order by scanning the QR code on the order form, using the link below, or you can send in the order form filled out with payment.

Cash or card is accepted....NO CHECKS!

Yearbooks are a great way to remember the year, so order today!

Link to order:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/order/Lookupjob?jobnumber=15418525

Please take a brief minute and fill out this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDDv9tkNcypvFgvNgSOf8CBZ-8QgxzI6qiP7_nzb603AcGHg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi chose Hicks Elementary to come and read to for their National Day of Reading. 16 members of the fraternity and were able to read all classes at Hicks. We were so lucky to have them.

Spring Break will be Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28, 2025

Just for summer planning, the last day of school is Wednesday 6/11/25.

We are in the process of rebranding Hicks Elementary. The logos were revealed to the students just before the holiday break and they were super excited to see the choices. The students voted last week and the Thunder and Waves have been eliminated.

The district has finally put the IChat form online. This form needs to filled out if you want to volunteer at the school or chaperone a field trip. If you have already turned one in, you do not have to repeat the process. If for some reason you are not approved to volunteer, you will receive a letter in the mail stating why. When filling out this form, please be reminded that if you do not include a picture of your government issued ID, it will not count. Thanks so much and we hope streamlining the process helps out.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This ensures that ALL enrolled students receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household!

To help us maintain this program, we ask parents and guardians to complete and sign the Education Benefits Form (available on the Meal Magic Family Portal) and return it to your child's school as soon as possible. Please note: the information is used for administrative purposes, not to determine eligibility.

This form is crucial for your child's school to receive important funding from state and federal programs like Title I A, At-Risk (31a), and more. Your help makes a big difference!

For any questions or assistance, contact our Food Services Department at 734-419-2118.

Saturday 3/8/25 - Basketball Game, 9am & 10am, JGHS

Friday 3/14/25 - Kindergarten Round-Up, 130pm

Thursday 3/20/25 - Reading Night, 5-630pm

Monday 3/24/25 - 3/28/25 - Spring Break