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Great Futures Start Right Here in Wayne-Westland Community Schools!
Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about our district. Wayne-Westland Community Schools promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring, and nurturing environment. Wayne-Westland students develop the character, confidence, and values needed to become productive citizens in a global marketplace.
We are proud to provide the best educational opportunities for our 9,400 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. Wayne-Westland Community Schools has an early childhood center that serves children from birth to age five, ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), two high schools (9-12), an online virtual learning program (K-12), an innovative academy (9-12), and an ultra-modern facility for career-technical training.
Our highly qualified, award-winning and dedicated staff, in cooperation with our businesses and community organizations, helps to assure every student in our district receives a high-quality education and jump-start on career and college readiness.
Once again, thank you for visiting our website to learn more about Wayne-Westland Community Schools. We are very proud that Great Futures Start Right Here!
For more information, please call (734) 419-2000.
It's Always a Great Day to be in Wayne-Westland
Resources
Strategic Plan
Strategic planning determines what an organization wants to be at a point in the future and how it will get there. An effective strategic planning process results in stakeholders focusing on priorities that will meet the mission of a quality educational program for all students.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is a living document. It will serve as a ‘road map’ to future planning, resource allocation, staff development, and decision-making over the next several years.
Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
Chain of Command Process
Wayne County RESA
Michigan Department of Education
WWCS Organization Chart Document
Superintendent's Cabinet
District News
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Last night marked a meaningful milestone for our district. Following several months of community input, stakeholder engagement, and robust public participation, the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education conducted final interviews with three outstanding candidates for our next Superintendent.
Following those interviews, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Catherine Cost as the next Superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, effective July 1, 2026 — pending successful contract negotiations.
The Board is deeply grateful to every community member who completed a survey, attended a forum, or shared feedback that helped define the qualities we sought in our next leader.
We are excited about what lies ahead. Dr. Cost joins a district supported by an engaged community and a dedicated team of educators committed to the success of every child. Together, we have every reason to look forward with confidence and optimism.
Please join the Board of Education in warmly welcoming Dr. Catherine Cost to the Wayne-Westland family. The best is yet to come.
With gratitude,
Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education
Additional Kindergarten Roundup Dates Available
In case you were unable to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up, Wayne-Westland Community Schools will host Young 5s & Kindergarten Registration Nights. Please see our Kindergarten and Young 5s page for more details.