The season is upon us Deer season? Yes! However, I’ve been too busy to commit to that just yet. What I am committed to is the season of giving. Having just spent a good chunk of my month in China (I’ll share more in another blog as to why I was there), I returned to … Continued
The members of the Whitmore Lake chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) work to make every school year the best year ever. Once you’re familiar with the values that NHS members are committed to — scholarship, service, leadership, and character — it is easy to understand why our students are so passionate about helping … Continued
Every school year feels like it has the potential to be the best year ever. A new school year is a time for new beginnings — you can make new friends, join a new club or team, and develop new study habits that translate into academic success. A new school year is also a time … Continued
Greatest Year Ever A teacher was joking with me by pointing out, “If this is the greatest year ever, then what do you call next year?” Those teachers…they’re a funny bunch at times. Perhaps the “greatest year ever” is a bit hyperbolic, but, for sure, this year is filled with greatness worthy of celebration. From … Continued
Both personally and professionally, October is one of my favorite months of the year. When I was little, I always looked forward to it because I got to celebrate both my birthday and Halloween in close succession. While birthdays certainly don’t hold the same excitement they did in my youth, my adult self appreciates October … Continued
The 2019/20 school year is one that I am excited for. For the first time since 1973, Whitmore Lake is no longer a member of the Tri-County Conference. This year, our student-athletes will compete in the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference (MIAC). The MIAC is comprised of 13 schools separated into divisions. This new year in … Continued
The spring rains brought the greenest and most beautiful grass…however, it also provided us unplayable fields for baseball and softball and extremely cold and wet conditions for golf and track. Regardless of the weather, there was plenty to be proud of for the Spring season in Trojan territory. BASEBALL: When interviewing new head coach Scott … Continued
2019-2020 Calendar Below is a link to the calendar for the upcoming school year. The big change? We are starting before Labor Day. I understand letting parents know this late in the year is upsetting to some. I do apologize for not getting the completed calendar out to all our stakeholders sooner. Why change? WLPS … Continued
When some people hear the name Whitmore Lake they say, “I’ve never heard of that,” or “Where is that?” When I hear the name Whitmore Lake, I immediately think that’s my school, and I’m proud to go there. I have been a student at Whitmore Lake Public Schools my whole life. I’ve never known anywhere … Continued
With the help of our community and their support for Whitmore Lake Public Schools, the first year of sinking fund technology updates is well underway. This is an exciting time for our district. Most of the classroom technology is old and will not support updates in 2020, so this is where our focus begins. All … Continued