
Weekly Good News
August 21 - 25, 2023
First Day of School
Class of 2024 Senior Sunrise
Enjoying Breakfast
Senior Class
Academics
2023 College Board National Recognition Program Awards
Several students earned academic honors from College Board due to having a GPA over 3.5 and outstanding performances on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams.
The following students received the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA):
- Corin VanDenBrink
- Kayla Shook
- Lorelai Jousma
- Mia Janz
- Owen Fulk
The following student received the National African American Recognition Award (NAARA):
- Kayla Shook
Congratulations on your accomplishments!
Steeby Open House Raffle Winners
During Open House at Steeby Elementary, Students had the opportunity to enter a book raffle if they visited the Steeby Library. The 2nd grade winners were Finnley Ellis, Taya Wells, and Lennon Pattock. The 3rd grade winners were Macie Burns, Violet Harris, and Carson Beach. Congratulations students!
Fun at Dorr Elementary
Students in Mrs. Licari's class are setting sail for a great school year!
Athletics
Cross Country Meet
On Monday, August 21st, Wayland HS Cross Country hosted a Quad Meet. Despite the heat, runners had excellent times. Great job Wildcats!
Boys Varsity Tennis
Boys Varsity Tennis defended the home courts on Tuesday, August 22nd, against Otsego High School with a final score of 5-3. Congratulations Wildcats!
Upcoming Events
- Friday, August 25th, Boys JV Football, 4:30pm, Away at Hopkins High School
- Friday, August 25th, Boys Varsity Football, 7pm, Away at Hopkins High School
- Friday, August 25th, COED Varsity Cross Country, 9pm, Away at South Christian High School
- Saturday, August 26th, Girls JV Volleyball, 8am, Away
- Saturday, August 26th, Girls Freshman Volleyball, 8:30am, Away at Portage Northern
- Saturday, August 26th, Boys JV & Varsity Soccer, 9am, Home
- Saturday, August 26th, COED Varsity Equestrian, 9am, Away Barry County Fairgrounds
- Saturday, August 26th, Girls Varsity Swim, 11am, Away at Northview High School
- Monday, August 28th, Girls Varsity Golf, 3:30pm, Home
- Monday, August 28th, Boys Varsity Tennis, 4:15pm, Away at Grand Rapids Catholic Central
- Monday, August 28th, Boys JV Soccer, 5pm, Away at Grand Rapids Catholic Central
- Monday, August 28th, Boys Varsity Soccer, 6:45pm, Away at Grand Rapids Catholic Central
- Tuesday, August 29th, Girls Varsity Swim, 6pm, Away at Plainwell Schools
- Tuesday, August 29th, Baker PreK Open House, 6pm
- Wednesday, August 30th, COED Varsity Cross County, TBA, Away at Saranac HS
- Wednesday, August 30th, Girls Varsity Golf, 1pm, Away at Thornapple-Kellogg
- Wednesday, August 30th, Boys Varsity Tennis, 4:15pm, Away at Cedar Springs
- Wednesday, August 30th, Boys JV Football, 4:30pm, Away at Holland Christian
- Wednesday, August 30th, Girls Varsity Volleyball, 5pm, Home
- Wednesday, August 30th, Girls JV Volleyball, 5pm, Away at Calvin Christian Tri
- Wednesday, August 30th, Dorr PreK Open House, 6pm
- Thursday, August 31st, Girls Freshman Volleyball, 4pm, Away at East Kentwood High School
- Thursday, August 31st, Boys Varsity Soccer, 4:30pm, Away at Cedar Springs
- Thursday, August 31st, Boys Freshman Football, 4:30pm, Home
- Thursday, August 31st, Boys JV Soccer, 6:15pm, Away at Cedar Springs
- Friday, September 1st, No School, Labor Day Break
Please refer to the district and athletic calendars for the most updated information.