District Update
A weekly update from Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake Consolidated School District Update: August 8, 2024
Important Reminders for Families đź“…
- August 8: Board of Education Special Meeting
- August 14-15: High School Registration (WLN & WLW)
- August 19: High School Make Up Registration (WLN & WLW)
- August 19-20: Middle School Registration
- August 20: WL Central Open House
- August 22: Elementary Meet and Greets
- August 22: WL Central New Student Orientation
- August 22: Board of Education Regular Meeting
- August 26: First Day of School - Welcome Back!
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
Back-to-School Family Access Packet for 2024-25 now OPEN!
The District will be using the online Family Access system to automate the process for updating and completing documents such as the emergency card, FERPA form, Code of Conduct and other important annual school forms that require parental approval. The 2024-25 Back-to-School Family Access Packet must be completed by parents, online, using Family Access, prior to the start of school. It is essential that we receive ALL documents in a timely manner in order for your student to start school on August 26.
What Parents Need to Know...
Starting August 1, parents are to login to Family Access, using their alphanumeric parent account code, to complete the Back-to-School Family Access Packet.
- Need help enrolling? Contact the Office of Student Services at studentenrollment@wlcsd.org or (248) 956-2086.
- For bilingual assistance, contact Kallee Iverson at kalleeiverson@wlcsd.org or (248) 956-2093.
- To acquire a new or lost parent account code, email FamilyAccess@wlcsd.org.
Print out your first day of school sign! 📸
Send a photo of you with the sign to info@wlcsd.org for a chance to be featured on social media!
Walled Lake Central’s Zahraa Khanafer selected for Michigan’s Department of Education Student Advisory Council
Walled Lake Central senior Zahraa Khanafer has been selected as member of the State of Michigan’s Department of Education (MDE) Student Advisory Council for the 2024-25 academic year.
“Being chosen to join the MDE Student Advisory Council is both an honor and a profound responsibility,” said Khanafer. “It signifies trust in my ability to contribute meaningfully to discussions on race, racism, and the amplification of student voices.”
Khanafer will join other students from across Michigan to provide State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice and other department leaders perspective and feedback on new and ongoing MDE initiatives and efforts. She’ll participate in monthly meetings, as well as have the opportunity to engage in council workgroups.
“I hope to learn from the diverse perspectives and experiences of my fellow board members, and to collaboratively develop strategies that foster a more inclusive and equitable educational environment,” said Khanafer. “Together as a council, we can work to ensure that every student feels heard, valued, and empowered in their school experiences."
In 2023-24, the MDE Student Advisory Council’s work included the creation of the Safe Space Resource: A Guide for Michigan Educators, which focuses on the issues of race and racism and the amplification of student voice in relation to their school experiences.
Visit our Back-to-School Hub to make the 2024-25 school year the best one yet!
As you prepare for the start of the 2024-25 school year on August 26, make sure to visit our Back To School Hub! There you can find a one stop shop for everything you and your family will need to get ready for the first day of school!
Food Service Update - Free Meals in 2024-25
During the 2024-25 school year, all Michigan public school students in grades Pre-K through 12 will have access to free breakfast and free lunch everyday through the "Healthy School Meals for All" program. This includes a meat/meat alternative, grain, fruit/vegetable and milk. A la carte items will be available for purchase.
Families are still encouraged to complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application in Skyward to help secure additional funding for the District including Title I funding. By completing the form, eligible families may also receive access to other benefit programs including reduced registration fees for standardized testing, discounted college application fees, pay to participate, discounted home internet access, and more.
11th Annual Salute to Service Game - September 6
Since 2014, the Walled Lake Central and Walled Lake Northern Football teams have been honoring United States Military personnel, Veterans, and First Responders during their game each year. This year, the game will be on Friday night, September 6th at WL Central.
You can sponsor your First Responder, Veteran, or Military Personnel in the game for a $100 donation. They can be current or retired, a family member, or a friend. Players for both teams will be wearing a special jersey with the sponsored last name on the back – and playing in their honor. You and the honoree will receive the jersey right after the game – and they are really cool looking!
There will be a brief ceremony at the end of the game where the jersey will be presented to the sponsor. Family and friends are welcome – so, please attend the game. It is a wonderful experience. A roster mentioning each honoree will be included in the program. All proceeds will go to Military Families United of Michigan (an IRS Charity) to benefit Michigan Military Families.
Deadline for Sponsoring a Jersey is August 9th.
There is a form with additional information to fill out at https://www.wlcfootball.com/forms
District partners with GoFan as digital ticket partner for all athletic events
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has partnered with GoFan for digital ticketing starting this spring for all home athletic events.
Fans can purchase tickets online through each schools’ GoFan page or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, will be accepted.
Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online before arriving at the event. For your convenience, signage will be set up at the venue to help fans make an online purchase quickly and easily.
As the district launches its new partnership with GoFan, cash payments will be accepted as well throughout the remainder of the spring athletic season. No cash options will be available starting in the Fall of 2024.
To purchase tickets, please visit each schools’ GoFan page:
- Walled Lake Central: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10112
- Walled Lake Northern: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10113
- Walled Lake Western: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10114
Graduate Spotlight Nomination
Please complete the following form in order to be considered for the Graduate Spotlight section of the WLCSD quarterly Learning newsletter. The nominated student needs to be a 2016 graduate or before. Please contact pamelacole@wlcsd.org with any questions.
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Website: www.wlcsd.org
Location: 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 956-2000
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