Superintendent

Wayne-Westland Community Schools - Dr. Catherine Cost, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent


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

Catherine M. Cost, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent
Angela Jefferson, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
Alex Ofili, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Scott Tocco
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services and Operations
Jewell Clair
Chief Financial Officer
Kimberly Markey
Administrative Assistant

 


 

Please Join Us - Community Meeting Superintendent Search

Event: Community Meeting Superintendent Search
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6pm-7pm
William D. Ford Career-Technical Center
36455 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185

The Board of Education of Wayne-Westland Community Schools is seeking our next superintendent, with assistance from the Michigan Leadership Institute. Engaging members of our school community in this process is a priority for the Board, as your input will play a key role in shaping the selection of our next leader. We are offering two opportunities for you to contribute to this critical process. Your feedback is invaluable in ensuring that we identify a superintendent who will best meet the needs of our students, staff, and community.

Opportunity #1: Complete an Online Survey
Complete an online survey and share your thoughts on the qualities we should be looking for in our next superintendent. The survey will be open until Monday, December 8, at 4:30 p.m. Survey link: Superintendent Search Survey

Opportunity #2: Attend an Interactive Meeting We invite you to join us for an interactive meeting on Tuesday, December 2, where you can:

  • Provide input to be used during the search for our next superintendent.
  • Learn more about the search process.
  • Ask questions and engage in conversation.

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up - November 26, 2025

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for our incredible school community. I’m thankful for our dedicated staff who go above and beyond for students every day, for our families who partner with us to support learning, and for our students who bring energy, curiosity, and joy to our schools.

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up - November 26, 2025

14th Annual Stuff the Bus Event

The Wayne-Westland Transportation Department is hosting its 14th Annual Stuff the Bus event on November 28 & 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Walmart on Canton Center & Michigan Avenue.

In partnership with Community Free Will Baptist Church (Cherry Hill & Venoy), we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help support families right here in our community.

Our bus will be parked and ready—let’s fill it up and make the holidays brighter for local children!