District News
Every school day matters! This year, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is launching the Aim for 8 Attendance Campaign to encourage students and families to prioritize regular attendance.
Our goal is simple: Aim for 8 or fewer absences during the school year.
When students are in school every day, they have more opportunities to learn, build relationships, participate in activities and stay on track for success. Even a few missed days can add up and make a difference.
The 2026–27 school year is here, and we’re excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another great year of learning, growing, and making memories together. In this edition of our Did You Know? series, we’re kicking off the new school year with a very special guest — Madden, our district facility dog! Madden is ready to help us celebrate the start of another school year and remind everyone that Great Futures Start Right Here!
For all Wayne-Westland families. All students MUST be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Join us for Free Food, Fun, Family Activities and Resources.
Event Location: John Glenn High School 36105 Marquette, Westland
Wayne-Westland Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children.
Free meals will be made available for children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a state or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Meals will be provided Monday through Thursday only at the sites listed below. No program June 29 - July 3, 2026. Look for the Meet Up and Eat Up sign posted at the entrance.
Meet Up and Eat Up Program Flyer
Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2026 Summer Food Service Programs
- Wednesday, April 15th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Hamilton Elementary
- Thursday, April 30th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Walker-Winter Elementary
- Thursday, May 7th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - P.D. Graham Elementary
- Tuesday, June 9th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Wildwood Elementary
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.
Happy Spring Break!
This is a friendly reminder that Spring Recess will be March 30 through April 2, 2026. There will be no school for students during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 5, 2026, refreshed and ready to learn.
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
This spring our students will be taking the required annual state tests during the window of April 6, 2026 through May 15, 2026. Please click to review all of the testing details.
Do you know anyone from the Class of 2039? You do if you have a child who will be ready for kindergarten this fall. We invite you to join us for Kindergarten Round Up on March 13 at any of our amazing elementary schools here in Wayne-Westland. During Kindergarten Round Up, families will learn about our kindergarten curriculum, meet teachers and staff, tour the school and explore enrollment options.
*Section 105c schools of choice programs provide students with the option to enroll in a school district that is within another intermediate school district but shares a boundary line with their intermediate school district.
The Intra-County School of Choice window is March 2, 2026 through August 28, 2026.
All applicants MUST submit a two-year behavior report (grades 1-12), along with the Affirmation of Prior Discipline form filled out by parent/guardian and the previous school. All applicants MUST also submit their most recent report card (grades 6-8) or high school transcript (grades 9-12).
Families are responsible for transportation. For more information, call the Curriculum and Instruction office at 734-419-2083.
A BEHAVIOR REPORT FROM THE LAST TWO YEARS, ATTENDANCE RECORD, AND REPORT CARD/TRANSCRIPT MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE THE APPLICATION IS REVIEWED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.