WMHS Weekly Information

Zebra Nation,

March is officially here. Spring and warmer weather are right around the corner.

Congratulations to all of our winter extra-curricular activities that have completed over the past few months. Good luck to our extra-curriculars still going on this winter season! #WaynePride

Very Important: Please take a few moments to fill out the Parent/Guardian and Student Survey (links below). Your input will help to guide our future planning at WMHS. Thank you!

Parent/Guardian Survey

Student Survey

#StrongerTogether

Have a great week!

Cory J. Gildersleeve

Principal

The safety and well-being of our staff and students is our top priority. Our students can be proactive in helping us in maintaining a safe school environment by reporting anonymous concerns promptly. Please encourage your child to report any potential safety concerns to a staff member or contact the OK2SAY program through the following channels:

• Call: 8-555-OK2SAY

• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)

• Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring the safety of our school community.

#ZebraFamily

Be determined: "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough". ~~T Quotes

These scholars showed their STRIPES:

• Brian Coen
• Nathan Davis
• Jacob Letourneau
• Kawthar Mirza
• Christopher Moore
• Bryson Rush
• Louis Schroeder
• Kamiyah Spears
• Christian Thomas
• Joelle Wood

Mon, 3/3

• Full Day

Tues, 3/4

• Full Day
• 8th to 9th Grade Parent/Student Meeting, 5:30pm, Auditorium

Wed, 3/5

• Full Day
• Upward Bound Mandatory Parent and Student meeting, 5:30-7pm

Thurs, 3/6

• Full Day

Fri, 3/7

• Full Day
• PBIS Drawing, 1:52pm
• Band Festival, 2:30pm

Sat, 3/8

• Band Festival, 8:30am

• March 4: 8th to 9th Grade Parent/Student Meeting
• March 5: Upward Bound Parent Meeting
• March 7: Band Festival
• March 8: Band Festival
• March 13: MACRAO College Fair
• March 13 Performing Arts Showcase
• March 20: WMHS Talent Show
• March 24-28: No school. Spring Break
• March 31: Return to school from Spring Break

Let’s play Life! Financial math students used the knowledge they gained throughout the semester to make decisions and then balance a monthly budget. The students had to research and make choices about such things as housing, vehicles, insurance, cell phones, credit cards and more. Once chosen, they ran through life scenarios over a few month period. With a roll of a dice they could have won the lottery one month and had an exploding hot water heater the next. Students were very engaged while participating in this creative and fun summative assessment.

"There's No Place Like States!"

This past weekend, many incredible Wayne Memorial Zebra Student Council members traveled the yellow brick road to Grand Rapids for the MASC/MAHS State Conference!

At the conference, they were able to share ideas and learn new initiatives for our school as well as network with student leaders from across the state.

We’re so proud of their dedication to making Wayne Memorial a better place!

Upcoming Student Council Events

3/4: Leadership Forum

3/12: StuCo meeting 5th hour in Lecture hall

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 5:30-7pm there will be a mandatory meeting for Upward Bound members and their parents.

Interact will meet next on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 2-3pm in room 101.

Wayne Memorial High School EMU Bright Futures is a safe, creative, and fun after school program that emphasizes academics, youth voice, growth mindset, and social emotional learning.

Bright Futures Hub

CAREER TECH

• The Career Tech Application is OPEN for the 25-26 school year!

• Counseling Department Website

• Quarter 3 Counseling Newsletter

• College and Career Hub

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Local Scholarship Application for seniors is OPEN! Due by March 14...look for Wayne-Westland School District Common Scholarship Application

🦓Zebra Scholars!🦓

Semester 2 Goals:

Did you forget to turn in your contact or second semester goal sheet? Did you decide last minute you want to join? Well, you are in luck - the deadline has been extended to THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH! Do not delay - join Champions today!

February Winners:

Champions is excited to announce the following winners for our February prizes.

February Birthday Winner:

Bella Hawes

Mentor of the Month:

Heather Koch

Champions is thankful for your frequent visits to our room and always advocating and checking in on things for your students!

Mentee of the Month:

Jordan Kenne

Mentor Steward acknowledges Jordan's continuous dedication to himself and his studies! Being able to put forth your best foot forward every day has and will continue to pay off!

Congratulations to everyone! Please stop by room 110 at any time to pick up your prize!

First Semester Incentives:

Please remember to pick up your certificate and check if you have not already done so. We do not want checks to expire and then have to wait while the check is being reissued. Encourage your mentees to please stop by room 110 as soon as possible.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at tgccow@gmail.com or visit us in room 110.

Did you know? Many students in our school have food insecurities. At WMHS, we are here to help. We have a food pantry here at Wayne Memorial High School, Zebra HOPE (helping other people eat). We have non perishable items and toiletries available. If you need food, please please come see Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Webb, or fill out this form https://forms.gle/frbF973ReWpEtHqe7

*Names are kept confidential.

• Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Mr. Woodson

• Athletics Website

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

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

Snazzy Treats and Eats 35139 E Michigan Ave Wayne, MI

Join Kroger Community Reward. This is a super easy way to help Wayne Memorial earn money for different extra things we want to do for students. This doesn't affect your fuel points at all. Search for community rewards and link your shopper's card to Wayne Memorial High School.

Wayne-Westland Attendance Policy

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

• 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!

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