Important Reminders for Families
- Feb. 15: Community Conversation with Dr. Bernia at the Wixom Public Library - 2pm
- Feb. 19-23: Mid-Winter Break - No School for Students/Staff
- Feb. 26: Walled Lake PTSA Council Meeting at WLC - 7pm
- Feb. 27: No School for Students or Staff
- Feb. 28: Community Conversation with Dr. Bernia at the Educational Services Center (ESC) - 5:30pm
Visit www.wlcsd.org/calendar for a complete list of events with details.
WLCSD Calendar Update - School CLOSED on Feb. 27, 2024
Since publishing our current school year calendar in early 2023, the State of Michigan’s legislature recently decided to adjust the date of our state’s upcoming presidential primary from March 12, 2024, to February 27, 2024. As you may know, many of our schools serve as polling places for our local municipalities, and this particular election is sure to draw a larger-than-average voter turnout causing increased foot and vehicle traffic around our schools.
After thorough consideration, the Walled Lake Consolidated School District will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. We acknowledge the potential inconvenience this calendar change may pose for your family and apologize. This decision is rooted in the unique circumstances surrounding this election; a national election outside the traditional election cycle, and an anticipated larger-than-average voter turnout.
Share your Mid-Winter Break photos with us for a chance to be featured on social media! Email your photos to info@wlcsd.org or tag us on social media along with the hashtag #WEareWLCSD.
Bonus points if you're representing the district by wearing your school's gear!
The Walled Lake Northern junior varsity dance team put on a performance of a lifetime at the UDA National Championships in Florida earning a record-breaking score to take silver in JV Pom.
The JV Knights score of 90.4875 was their highest in program history and marked their 5th-straight medal in pom at the UDA National Championships. Last year, they also finished runner-up after winning their first national title in 2022.
“Our small, but mighty, team of eight danced with every fiber of our being last weekend with a division of teams two to three times our size,” said JV dance coach Christina Bierley. “While we could have let this intimidate us, we chose to view the pressure as a privilege… After months of pressure, heat, and grit, we had so much fun sparkling out on the nationals’ floor!”
View the Walled Lake Northern JV dance team silver medal performance.
The defending national champion Walled Lake Northern varsity dance team also advanced to the finals this year in both small varsity pom and jazz. The Knights took 5th place in pom and finished 15th in the nation with their jazz performance.
The Walled Lake Middle School dance team brought home some hardware after competing at its first ever UDA National Championship at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Florida.
In just its third year as a program, the ladies advanced to the finals and finished 6th in the nation with their junior high jazz routine.
“At the ages of 11-13, the determination, grit, and push to be better is impressive beyond measure,” said head coach Jordyn Salerno. “Their success was not luck, it was their persistence toward a goal that all were committed to.”
The Keith Elementary student council made it their goal to spread love throughout the community in honor of Valentine’s Day and they did just that by collected nearly 900 boxes of cereal for local food pantries.
The Dragons created their Cereal Box Challenge with a goal of collecting enough boxes to build a domino run around the school. On Valentine’s Day, students lined the hallways to watch the cereal box domino run tumble down the halls to cheers as they well surpassed their goal of collecting 500 boxes of cereal.
Throughout the month, students also made posters and began conversations about the importance of helping to provide food to people in the surrounding community during times of need.
Mark calendars for Family Night for incoming 9th graders
All 8th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to your high school to learn more about courses, curriculum, clubs, activities, and athletics which will include opportunities to meet teachers, coaches, music directors, and more. See your school's communication for specific schedules.
Board votes to move forward with bond proposal on May 7
During the February 2 Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with a $250 million bond election on May 7, 2024.
The 2024 bond proposal is focused on student safety, educational opportunities, technology, and facilities; the millage rates associated with this proposal will provide a tax decrease for residents. Over the past two decades, our community has supported bond proposals in 2019, 2013, and 2004. As a result of this past investment, the school district and our students have been able to thrive.
A list of the 2024 bond projects, by school, will be published on the District’s website, in late February, as well as the bond language, frequently asked questions, videos, and other information. To help inform our community, the District will host a series of informational bond meetings over the next several months. Meeting dates, locations, and times will also be on the bond webpage. I encourage you to attend one or more of these important information sessions.
Spring Testing Information - April 2024
Information regarding spring testing for the secondary level is listed below. Schools will be following up directly with families regarding any adjusted time schedules as part of these testing days:
High School
- 9th Grade PSAT - April 9
- 11th Grade SAT - April 10
- 11th Grade Workkeys - April 11
- 10th Grade PSAT - April 11
- M-Step - April 16-17
- PSAT Makeup - April 23
- SAT Makeup - April 24
- Workkeys Makeup - April 25
- PSAT Makeup - April 25
Middle School
- 8th Grade PSAT - April 17
- M-Step - April 22-25 | GMS, SMBS, WCMS
- M-Step - April 30 - May 3 | Clifford Smart
Walled Lake Athletes Committing to Play at the College Level
Year-end presents a great opportunity to celebrate our top senior student athletes and their opportunity to continue their athletic careers in college.
Please provide the following information on SENIOR athletes that have either:
- received a scholarship to play college athletics
- have a spot guaranteed to them on a college roster as a "preferred walk-on."
Do you know a Shining Star? Nominate them today!
The Shining Stars Award recognizes outstanding individuals and student peers who have supported the special needs community within Walled Lake Schools.
Love your child's bus driver? Nominate them.
Love your child's Unified coach or buddy? Nominate them!
Some of the qualities of the nominee might include: a positive attitude, dedication, dependability, self-motivation, helpfulness and more.
Nominees can be anyone associated with the special needs community: teacher, para, bus driver, aide, buddy, parent, coach, volunteer, etc. Nominations accepted via the link below.
Every nominee will be recognized and receive a Shining Stars Award at the ceremony on April 30th at Walled Lake Central High School. You don't want to miss this special event!
All nominations must be received on or before April 5, 2024. Questions? Contact WalledLakePAC@gmail.com
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.
Staff Shout Out Nomination
In an effort to celebrate our staff, the WLCSD Community Relations department requests that families fill out the form below to nominate staff who are rock stars in their classrooms and school communities.
A sample of what these shout outs will look like on social media and in our district newsletters is on the right.
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Our mission, in partnership with parents and the community, is to become the best educational system in America so all students demonstrate they are caring, responsible, and knowledgeable citizens.
Email: danieldurkin@wlcsd.org
Website: www.wlcsd.org
Location: 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 956-2000
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