The Pipeline

I just wanted to express my gratitude and say a big THANK YOU to all our Ford Tech teachers. They go above and beyond for their students, and I am constantly impressed by their level of passion, energy, and commitment to our programs. Our teachers make our building one of the most magical places to be, and the outcomes they produce are absolutely unbelievable. They uniquely demonstrate what excellent teaching and learning should look like. I am honestly one of the luckiest administrators to have such an amazing staff!

-Stephanie Bigelow M.A., L.P.C.

P.S. See below for the latest and greatest accomplishments this week at William D. Ford!

Absolutely AMAZING...

The following students passed the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant):

Aliyah McMillon

Nazir Morris

Amber Jendrusik

J'Niya McKenzie

Avery Coogan

Random Renfer

Ariss Thompson

Kadie Tremaine

Anayansi Gonzales-Lopez

This is NOT an easy exam! We are beyond proud of the students that earned this credential!

Congrats to all the students that earned an ASE credential over the past two days. At this point, close to 90 students tested for exams that included anything from brakes, collision repair, painting and refinishing, transmissions, service technology, electrical and engine repair. As of today, 130 professional credentials were earned. Absolutely incredible! Kudos to ALL!!!

Digital Photography and Media students have been actively engaged in Work-Based Learning at WWCSD's Print Shop. Under the supervision of Nick and Dan, students are enhancing their graphic design and printing skills. Through these Work-Based Learning placements, students are not only refining their technical skills but also practicing essential employability skills and professional conduct.

This group of interns has received stellar feedback on their work ethic. Their supervisor, Nick Applebee, remarked, "They are helpful, humorous, hardworking, and have been an absolute pleasure to have around. We truly appreciate the quality of work they have delivered."

Students: Autumn Belleville, Javion Gibson, Amirah Junious, Shania Smith

In front of a room filled with educators, district administrators and parents, 11 high school seniors were celebrated as they ceremoniously signed their declarations of intent. These students are not just announcing which school they will attend — they are committing to becoming future teachers and studying education in college. #MIDay4ED @Michigan FCCLA

Congratulations to the next generation of educators starting their journey!

We were very excited to have a visit from the Thunderbird Club on 5/6/2024. Owners of some beautiful vintage Ford Thunderbirds travelled to William D. Ford Career-Tech Center to share the history of these beautiful cars with our students. Mr. Holland from Automotive Collision and Mr. Batko from Automotive Technology brought their interested students outside to look over the array of historical cars. We want to thank Mr. Barry Burnham from The Thunderbird Club for coordinating this event with Ms. Beck. They just don't build 'em like that anymore!

5/15 - Health Occupations II Pinning Ceremony

5/15 - Firefighter Students Extrication and Rescue Demonstration - 9:00 a.m.

5/16 - Construction Tech II New House Open House - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

5/16 - UA Pipefitters Presentation to Welding Students - per schedule

5/17 - Firefighter Students to Wayne County Community College - Downriver - 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The following companies and/or organizations are providing jobs and extended work-based learning activities for our students:

1. Auto Advantage Collision

2. Bill Brown Ford

3. Michigan CAT

4. Live Your Dream Renovations

5. Wayne-Westland Community Schools

6. EMU Bright Futures

7. Lifetime Fitness

8. Contract Welding & Fabricating

9. Gordon Chevrolet

10. OptimEyes-Henry Ford

11. Johnson Controls

12. 18th District Court

13. Iron Workers Local 25

14. LOC Industries

15. AWS Welding Society

16. Lobo Tires

17. Ford Motor Company (Livonia Transmission)

18. Gift of Life Michigan

19. Salvation Army

20. Haas Automation Inc.

21. SME Prime

22. LiUNA Training of Michigan

23. Automotive News

24. LOC Performance

25. Plastipak

26. Michigan State Police (Metro South)

27. Holiday Park Townhomes

28. Contract Welding and Fabricating, Inc.

29. MedPro Primary Care

30. US Army

31. Ashford Court Senior Living

32. City of Wayne Police

33. Dee Cramer, Inc.

34. Homestead Kitchen

35. Plymouth Township Police Department

36. Aramark Food Services

37. The Manor at Glacier Hills

38. Mission Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Superior Woods

39. Northville Public Schools/ Cooke School

40. Reckingers Heating & Cooling

41. Blackwell Ford Inc.

42. Indoor Comfort Heating & Cooling

43. Westborn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Inc.

44. Puffer Reds

45. Books On The Avenue

46. Patch & Remington

47. Lifetime Fitness

48. CHEMTREC

49. Plastivan

• Please see the attached information regarding the various programs being offered throughout Wayne-Westland over the summer.

• Link to 2024 Summer Program Registration Information

Below you will find a list of Scholarship Programs available to your students. More than 300 individual scholarships will be distributed through these Programs. Students are eligible for all awards below:

1) There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship - $3,000 – 8 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be an incoming undergraduate enrolled in an accredited college or university during the fall 2024 semester.

B) Be a legal resident of the United States.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18585/there-s-space-for-everyone-scholarship

2) Curt Greene Memorial Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be at least a high school senior and have GPA of 2.5 or higher.

B) Have keen interest in any facet of harness racing.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12653/curt-greene-memorial-scholarship

3) American Indian Medical Scholarship Program - $3,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: June 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be in the last semester of high school or be a high school graduate.

B) Be enrolled in a health care or health education program.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24483/american-indian-medical-scholarship-program

4) Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship - $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in the Fall of 2024.

B) Write a compelling story regarding your life story, intended field of study, career and how you will make an impact on the world

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/28302/ted-holly-rollins-scholarship

5) How I Make My Community Great Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university.

B) Have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23405/how-i-make-my-community-great-scholarship

6) Doctors Network Heroes Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: June 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a senior high school student planning on attending college right after high school or a student currently in an accredited four-year, two-year, nursing, dental, or medical school in the United States.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24620/doctors-network-heroes-scholarship

7) William Griggs Memorial Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 20, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree program.

B) Be planning on pursing a degree in science or mathematics.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23785/william-griggs-memorial-scholarship-for-science-and-math

8) ABC Humane Wildlife Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: July 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a woman who is studying or planning to study science, engineering, mathematics, or technology.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13725/abc-humane-wildlife-scholarship

9) Robert S. Simmons Christian Studies Scholarship - $1,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: July 1, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be enrolled in or accepted to attend a Christian college or university for undergraduate studies in the fall of the scholarship year.

B) Be a participant in volunteer or community work.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15071/robert-s-simmons-christian-studies-scholarship

10) Avnet Law National Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: July 15, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States.

B) Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24070/avnet-law-national-scholarship

11) State Troopers Scholarship Programs - $1,500 - 6 Awards (Deadline: July 31, 2024)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a dependent of a member of the American Association of State Troopers.

B) Be planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9136/state-troopers-scholarship-programs

Please click on the link for one of the TikTok videos made for the Fire/EMT program at William D. Ford.

https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcsd_ccr_sel/video/7310370034260430111

Our latest video for our Welding program.

https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools/video/7335874530986085678?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7328075319805265451

If you want to see more of what's happening in the district, please follow the link...

https://www.tiktok.com/@wwcschools

Inclement Weather Procedures

Please see the following link regarding the procedures followed when having to cancel school due to inclement weather. Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7PF241OdFeYLO2P5KylZZC2J7Q00WEBLzVx7bAeZaY/edit?usp=sharing

Wayne-Westland Attendance Policy:

District Policy:

Wayne-Westland Schools prioritizes student attendance, student safety, and student support. Our District has implemented a comprehensive attendance policy that will identify barriers families face and provide support so that they may attend school regularly. Working with our community partners, our goal is to reduce chronic absenteeism at all grade levels.

Additional details regarding the policy can be found here:

https://www.wwcsd.net/departments/administrative-services/student-services/#Attendance

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.). They are also able to provide school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.

Take Charge of Your Internet: To ensure all students have the access they need, the State of Michigan is conducting a Broadband Mapping Challenge, which can help secure federal funds to expand quality broadband to homes in our district. Michigan residents can visit the website to check the map for their home address and submit necessary corrections to the state internet map. This program may be the best opportunity to get all of our students and families online. Link to PDF