The Pipeline

Hello Ford Students and Families!

The vibe at Ford Tech has been truly remarkable lately! Students are making significant strides toward solid career paths. Industry professionals, political figures, outside school staff, and even eighth-graders have toured the building and expressed their amazement at the remarkable work our students are doing. It's not just impressive; it’s also inspiring! I feel immense pride in everyone's achievements in this building!

Kind regards,

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

If you are interested in supporting any of our CTE programs, please feel free to fill out the form:

https://forms.gle/rD22kqhwbJrWVMJL6

On behalf of our entire William D. Ford firefighting program, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Dearborn Fire Department for their generous donation of personal protective equipment (PPE). They donated approximately 100 sets of turn out gear yesterday. Their support makes a tremendous difference in ensuring our firefighter students’ safety and allowing us to continue provide this very important career choice to our students.

Dearborn Fire Department’s commitment to helping our future first responders means more than words can express. Thanks to their contribution, our team is better equipped to face the daily challenges of this demanding work with confidence and continued safety.

This week, our Wayne-Westland 8th grade students visited William D. Ford Career-Technical Center! They explored a variety of hands-on programs to help them decide what courses they may be interested in taking when they get to high school. From skilled trades to health sciences, culinary arts, and digital arts & design, our CTC offers over 20 amazing programs for juniors and seniors!

We’re proud to provide these opportunities that prepare students for bright futures

Malaiya Lockett, a second-year Future Educator student, is gaining valuable experience at Froebel Child Care & Montessori School. During her WBL placement, she supports young learners by helping with activities, building skills, and connecting with students in a nurturing environment. This hands-on experience is preparing Malaiya for her future career in education, giving her the tools to make a positive impact on young students. We are so proud of Malaiya and enjoy watching her grow as an educator!

Amanda Laidlaw, Cary Thompson, and Griffin Watson on being awarded grants for use at William D. Ford Career-Tech Center.

1. Magnum Manufacturing

2. Downriver Refrigeration Supply

3. Mountain Machine

4. Contract Welding

5. Avis Ford

6. Woolf Aircraft Products Inc.

7. Ford Motor Company

8. Jack Demmer

9. E & E Manufacturing

10. Fox Motors

November 5 - Professional Development - No School

November 5 & 6 - Sunshine & Rainbows Fire Safety Lesson - AM and PM

November 12 and 13 - Wayne Memorial 10th Graders Tour Career-Tech

November 19 - Ministerial Breakfast

November 19 & 20 - John Glenn 10th Graders Tour Career-Tech

November 22 - Cybersecurity Field Trip to City of Westland City Hall

November 26 - Henry Ford OptimEyes Presentation for Health Classes

November 27 - PD in afternoon - No PM School

November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School

December 6 - School of Interior Design Visits

December 11 - Counselors Meeting

January 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

February 5 - Official Count Day

February 10 and 11 - Reality Fair (Only Seniors)

February 11 - Fire Up Your Future - Open House 6 to 8 PM

March 19 - National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ 6 PM at JGHS

April 11 thru 13 - SkillsUSA State Competition in Grand Rapids

April 29 - Job Fair

May 6 - Career-Tech Recognition Night at Stockmeyer Auditorium 6 - 8 PM

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

May 28 - Gear Up For Success Event - 25/26 Student Orientation - 6 - 8 PM

June 23 - 27 - SkillsUSA National Competition - Atlanta, GA

TBD - Summer Camp for Elementary and Middle School Students (more info to come)

Please see the following information regarding transportation and parking:

Please be aware that each sending school has distinct rules, times, and requirements concerning transportation. Students must verify any transportation-related questions and concerns with their home high school. If you intend to drive, you are required to obtain a parking pass from Ford Tech’s administration. These passes are priced at $25 and come with a mandatory arrival time at school. For morning arrivals, drivers must be on-site no later than 7:25 am, and for afternoon arrivals, no later than 11:10 am. Please note that Ford Tech reserves the right to revoke parking privileges in the event of any concerns or issues.

****Attention Wayne-Westland students: Please be mindful that Wayne-Westland students should park ONLY at their respective home high school. Specifically, John Glenn students MUST park at their school, while transportation has been arranged for Wayne Memorial and Innovative Academy students. Due to the limited parking spaces of over 1100 students and the restaurant, we urge strict adherence to this policy. Exceptions are granted for students with higher-level work-based learning experiences, provided they obtain approval from both schools' administrative teams. Students who drive without permission may face disciplinary consequences.

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

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.

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

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