Connections Digital Newsletter

John Dignan, Ed.D.

Superintendent

As winter weather approaches, we want to share the district's process and factors when determining a weather-related school closing. The decision to close school due to inclement weather is not easy. We know students should be in class, but we can’t control the weather. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. Please read this letter for the district's procedures for weather-related school closings.

Hegira Health, Inc. and The Sports Marketing Agency orchestrated a compelling mental wellness event at Adams Middle School.

The event featured Detroit Lions legend and NFL-All Pro Herman Moore, Hegira CEO Carol Zuniga and Executive Director of College and Career Readiness and SEL Daryl Beebe, who emphasized the pivotal role of self-care and mental wellness in achieving success in academics, sports, and various activities, while fostering positive relationships with family and friends.

Following an impactful assembly for the eighth grade students, the team visited classrooms, generously distributing over 600 hats and gloves.

Did you know that Wayne-Westland Community Schools District has an Early College Program? Wayne-Westland Early College is a rigorous program that offers high school students an opportunity to earn college credit, industry credentials, and up to an associate degree while still in high school.

While there are many options for district high school students to earn college credit, this is the only path that provides students with an associate degree.

Current 8th, 9th, and 10th-grade district students and Career Tech EMT, Firefighting, and Future Educator students are eligible to apply. Wayne-Westland Early College is hosting information sessions to support families in exploring this opportunity on the following dates:

• January 17, 2024 - 6 p.m., William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
• January 31, 2024 - 6 p.m., via Zoom (Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190989589 )

Visit the website to learn more about this program.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month.

Public school board members devote themselves to their district needs, spending several personal hours attending meetings and school functions and preparing for the decisions they make.

This month, we encourage community members, parents and students to thank the district's school board for their hard work and public service.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. Care Solace is a confidential and free service for students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers by locating a therapist that meets their specific needs. They will call providers, verify insurance, and even help you make an appointment.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in any language.

• Visit caresolace.com/wwcsd
  
  

Note: Care Solace is not a crisis line. If you or a loved one are experiencing an emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988 on your phone or visit 988lifeline.org/chat/ to chat with a trained mental health professional who can provide help.

• Family Resource Center (FRC) Info: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net
• Champions-Before/After school care
• Emergency Information Guide- What you need to know about district protocols during an emergency situation
• Peachjar-Electronic Flyers
• Chain of Command-How to Effectively Communicate with School and District Staff
• Student Code of Conduct

• District Calendar

• Parent Resources

• College & Career Readiness Hub