Weekly Good News
September 30th - October 4th, 2024
Homecoming Sunset!
Bronco TB Day
On September 24th, eight of our high school choir members went to Western Michigan University for their first Bronco TB (Tenor Bass) Day. These students spent the entire day singing with 150 other tenors and basses from the university and other high schools. The famous Choral Group, Cantus, performed and led parts of the rehearsals. The day ended with a concert featuring Cantus. This event was such an amazing experience for our students!
National Conference Grants
Every fall and spring, the Wayland Union Education Foundation awards National Conference Grants to Wayland Union Schools staff members who completed a grant application and whose applications were selected for grants. On September 30th, members of the WUEF traveled to various school buildings to award these grants. Congratulations to:
- Emily Miller-Madaj, Shelby VanKuiken, Robin Sidebotham, and Madalon Veenstra who will be attending the MASSW Conference in Traverse City
- Hillary McBride and Lindsey Tuinstra who will be attending the RTI at Work Summit in Austin, Texas
- Amy Hielkema who will be attending the Innovative Schools Summit in Orlando, Florida
Western Michigan University
WHS juniors and seniors visited Western Michigan University this week. Students enjoyed an admissions presentation, a walking tour of campus, and lunch! Campus visits are a great opportunity to see and feel what college life is really like.
Soccer Stadium Ribbon Cutting
It's official, the ribbon has been cut! Wayland Union Schools held the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 2nd. A big THANK YOU goes to our community and our partnership with the Gun Lake Casino Revenue Sharing Program; this improvement would not have been possible without your support.
Mystery Science Lessons
On October 2nd, students in Mrs. Nykerk's classroom got to participate in a fun Mystery Science Lab. In the lesson, students investigated which kinds of birds are likely to visit a bird feeder based on what they eat. In the activity, Design a Bird Feeder, students drew their own bird feeder design to attract a specific type of bird, and then they built a prototype of their bird feeder using available materials. Such a creative lesson!
Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 4th, "The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time", 3pm & 7pm, FAC
- Friday, October 4th, Dorr PTO Carnival, 5pm, Dorr Elementary
- Friday, October 4th, Varsity Football, 7pm, Away at West Catholic
- Saturday, October 5th, 7th Grade Volleyball, TBA, Away at Northview
- Saturday, October 5th, Varsity Cross Country, 9am, Away at Allegan
- Saturday, October 5th, Boys JV Soccer, 10am, Home
- Saturday, October 5th, Boys Varsity Soccer, 11:45am, Home
- Saturday, October 5th, Marching Band Invitational, 6:15pm, Hastings
- Monday, October 7th, 8th Grade Volleyball, 4pm, Home
- Monday, October 7th, 7th Grade Volleyball, 4pm, Away at Caledonia
- Monday, October 7th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-6:30pm, High School
- Monday, October 7th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-8pm, Dorr and Baker
- Monday, October 7th, Boys JV Soccer, 5pm, Home
- Monday, October 7th, WEPA Meeting, 6:30pm, Steeby Library
- Monday, October 7th, Boys Varsity Soccer, 6:45pm, Home
- Tuesday, October 8th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 3pm-7pm, Pine Street
- Tuesday, October 8th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-6:30pm, Middle School
- Tuesday, October 8th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-8pm, Steeby
- Tuesday, October 8th, MS & Varsity Cross Country, 4:15pm, Home
- Tuesday, October 8th, Freshman & JV Volleyball, 5pm, Home
- Tuesday, October 8th, Varsity Volleyball, 6pm, Home
- Tuesday, October 8th, MSBOA Marching Band Festival, 6pm, Football Stadium
- Wednesday, October 9th, Varsity Equestrian, TBA
- Wednesday, October 9th, 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball, 4pm, Home
- Wednesday, October 9th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-8pm, Dorr and Baker
- Wednesday, October 9th, 7th Grade Football, 5pm, Away at Northview
- Wednesday, October 9th, Boys Varsity Soccer, 6pm, Home
- Wednesday, October 9th, 8th Grade Football, 6:30pm, Away at Northview
- Thursday, October 10th, Varsity Equestrian, TBA
- Thursday, October 10th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 3pm-7pm, Pine Street
- Thursday, October 10th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-6:30pm, Middle School
- Thursday, October 10th, Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm-8pm, Steeby
- Thursday, October 10th, Girls Varsity Swim, 6pm, Away at Hastings
- Thursday, October 10th, JV Football, 6:30pm, Home
- Friday, October 11th, No School - Staff and Students
- Friday, October 11th, Varsity Equestrian, TBA
- Monday, October 14th, No School - Staff and Students