Emergency Response Demonstration for SkillsUSA
Please congratulate Andrea Hayes and Jon Harris for taking 9th place in the nation for the Emergency Medical Technician Demonstration for SkillsUSA in Atlanta, Georgia this past week. They did a fantastic job and strongly represented William D. Ford Career Technical Center, as well as Wayne-Westland Community Schools.
A big thanks to both Cary Thompson and Joshua Bunse for all the outstanding training and support that made this all happen.
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Kick off January by getting up to date on our Did You Know video series produced by Wayne-Westland Community Schools that follows Interim Superintendent Catherine Cost, Ed.D. as she visits schools, departments and programs across the district. Along the way, we highlight the dedicated staff, departments, and programs that show how, in Wayne-Westland, Great Futures Start Right Here.
As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our schools. This time of year is a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community — a community that consistently comes together to support our students, staff, and one another.
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.
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 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!