Dear WLPS Families Michigan State University: Our hearts break for all those affected by the MSU tragedy last night, especially the victims and their families, and we send them our support. Whether you have direct connections to MSU or not, you are a parent and guardian. As you navigate the days ahead, remember that our … Continued
As the WLMS Robotics team, Titanium Trojans, heads to compete at Michigan’s State Championships over the next two days, we had a chance to learn more about the team, this season, and robotics in general with one of the Titanium Trojans’ mentors, Adam Muller. Come learn about robotics at WLPS for yourself next month. The … Continued
Good Afternoon, WLPS is wrapping up the first semester of the 2021-22 academic year next week. Two long-time employees are also wrapping up their careers and moving into retirement. Jule Fleury left a career in the banking industry and joined WLHS as a paraprofessional in 1999. Ms. Fleury quickly gained a thorough understanding of our … Continued
Good Afternoon, School Safety To date, no threats to safety have been associated with any of the schools in our district. Local and county police continue to keep us updated on inappropriate, in some cases, threatening social media posts affecting other schools in our area. Because of the proximity, Northfield Township Police will continue to have a … Continued
WLPS Families, Thanks for the patience and support as we adjust our schedule next week for the vaccine and booster clinic at Whitmore Lake High School. As a reminder, Tuesday, November 23 will be a half day for Kindergarten-12th grade. Preschool will stay on their normal full-day schedule. The first doses will be administered on Tuesday, November … Continued
I’ve been a student at Whitmore Lake Public Schools since kindergarten. I would say I have come a long way since kindergarten, growing a few feet and learning a lot along the way. I’ve experienced 12 plus years of building relationships, connections, and bonds that will last a lifetime. Since the beginning, my teachers prepared … Continued
We’ve been at this whole learning-during-a-pandemic thing for over a year now, Trojans. We are approaching seven months of in-person and Virtual Academy learning for the 20/21 school year with about three to go. Each day, week, and month brings with it its own set of challenges and triumphs. As weeks go, this one was … Continued
Vaccinations & Half Days I sent a notice out yesterday but want to mention it here too. In partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department, we are hosting a pop up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in our district. The first dose will be administered on Monday, March 1 and the second dose on Monday, March 22. … Continued
Good Things Come In Threes This week, Whitmore Lake Public Schools Athletic Director, Brad McCormack, earned distinction from the National Interscholastic Association of Athletic Administrators (NIAAA) as a Certified Athletic Administrator, or CAA. To earn this distinction, Mr. McCormack has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. … Continued
COVID Update The week of October 26 yielded no new cases in WLPS. However, I want to reaffirm my commitment to sharing information as soon as possible with our parents so safety decisions can be made within each family. It is important to note that despite the recent burst of positive cases, none of them … Continued