Welcome To William D. Ford Career-Technical Center

A Message from the Director...

Hello Ford Students and Families!

We are currently in the final stretch of our school year, and it has been an amazing year with remarkable outcomes. At this point, our students have accounted for 3624 post-secondary credentials earned. A total of 5012 work-based learning experiences for our Career and Technical Education (CTE) students. These experiences have included presentations, field trips, industry professional evaluations, job shadowing, job opportunities, and pre-apprentice programs. It's truly incredible!

Additionally, we have 66 students pursuing apprenticeship programs, 78 students enrolled in certificate programs, 132 students working towards associate degrees, 298 students aiming for bachelor's degrees, and 184 students entering the workforce directly. This represents a diverse mix of students, each on their unique pathway.

Knowing that our students have their "next steps" in place is outstanding. I hope the energy and enthusiasm continue, and that their passion and determination lead to successful opportunities. I genuinely look forward to hearing about their achievements!

Kind regards,

Stephanie Bigelow, M.A., L.P.C.

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - June 11, 2025

 

 

Board Appoints Catherine Cost as Interim Superintendent

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As the sun starts to shine brighter and the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to pause, recharge, and soak up all the goodness that summer has to offer. While you're planning your adventures, be sure to make space for your mental and emotional well-being, too.

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Congratulations 2025 Wayne-Westland Graduates!

The photo galleries and YouTube videos from the 2025 Graduation Ceremonies on May 31, 2025 are now available.

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Board of Education Update

Dear Wayne-Westland staff and families,

As part of the District’s continued commitment to transparency and providing updates regarding Wayne-Westland Community Schools, we are reaching out today to let you know about the Board of Education’s intentions related to identifying our next superintendent and advancing the educational goals of the District. 

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Administration

Stephanie Bigelow
Principal
Daniel Calhoun
Assistant Principal

Contact Us

William D. Ford Career-Technical Center

36455 Marquette
Westland, MI 48185

Phone: 734-419-2100
Fax: 734-595-2265

Office Hours

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.



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  • 30 July
    • BUSting with Learning - Bright Futures at Franklin
      Date: Jul 30
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Franklin Middle School 33555 Annapolis Street Wayne, MI 48184
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Rescheduled from 6.28.23

      Wayne-Westland Community Schools is loading up the buses with books, school supplies, games and much more. Throughout the summer, kindergarten through 8th grade students can visit the bus for FREE hands-on activities and cool stuff at each stop. Check out the schedule here: https://tinyurl.com/9xf54b3e

    • BUSting with Learning - Taft-Galloway Elementary
      Date: Jul 30
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
      Location: Taft-Galloway Elementary 4035 Gloria, Wayne, MI 48184
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Wayne-Westland Community Schools is loading up the buses with books, school supplies, games and much more. Throughout the summer, kindergarten through 8th grade students can visit the bus for FREE hands-on activities and cool stuff at each stop. Check out the schedule here: https://tinyurl.com/9xf54b3e

    • BUSting with Learning - Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary
      Date: Jul 30
      Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary 36075 Currier, Wayne, MI 48184
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Wayne-Westland Community Schools is loading up the buses with books, school supplies, games and much more. Throughout the summer, kindergarten through 8th grade students can visit the bus for FREE hands-on activities and cool stuff at each stop. Check out the schedule here: https://tinyurl.com/9xf54b3e

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Wayne-Westland Community Schools (“District”) is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. All pages on the District’s website will conform to the W3C WAI’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA conformance, or updated equivalents of those guidelines. The District will continue to test future releases/updates of its website and remains committed to maintaining its compliance and serving the widest possible audience. To this end, the District will perform periodic accessibility audits of its website.

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Web Accessibility Coordinator:
Scott Mastenbrook
734 419-2009
MastenbrookS@wwcsd.net