Williamston Community Schools / Homepage

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WHS Athletes Receive LSJ Sports Awards Williamston High School athletes honored, click link for details. Comments (-1) Williamston Student Featured in Congressional Art Competition Claire, a tenth-grade student, had her art selected for the virtual Congressional Art Competition. Her work of art, “The Colors of Mother Nature” took 4th place. Click on the link to see the entire piece as well as other winning artwork. Comments (-1) ISD Commercial Recognizes Schools Williamston Community Schools, along with other districts in the Ingham ISD service area, have provided a breadth of services to students and families since schools were closed in early March. Click the headline to learn more and view the video. Comments (-1) Rotary Appreciation Message The Williamston Sunrise Rotary appreciates and honors the educators and staff of Williamston Community Schools. The Rotarians shared this video message to show their appreciation and thank our staff! Click headline to view the video. Comments (-1) 2020 Senior Scholar-Athletes Named The Capital Area Activities Conference has recognized the top ten academic achievers from among Williamston’s senior student-athletes who received letters in two or more sports during their senior year. Follow the link to learn more. Comments (-1) Elementary, Middle School, and High School Art Students Recognized Six Williamston students had artwork selected for the 2020 Ingham Student Art Exhibit. The competitive exhibit is open to all K-12 students in the Ingham ISD service area. Follow the link to learn more. Comments (-1) WHS Art Students Recognized Four WHS students had artwork accepted into the Art Scholarship Alert! which is hosted by the Lansing Art Gallery. The exhibit features works from students in the Greater Lansing Area. Click link for more information. Comments (-1) Girls on the Run Program Promotes Social, Emotional and Physical Wellness For the second year, Explorer Elementary has participated in the Girls on the Run program, a national program that promotes confidence and other life skills through interactive lessons and physical activity. Click the link to learn more. Comments (-1) Williamston Senior Honored as MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Faith was one of only 10 Class B student athletes to earn the MHSAA Scholar-Athlete award which recognizes success in the classroom, in sports, as well as service to the school and community. In addition, Faith submitted an essay in which she reflected on the importance of sportsmanship. Learn more by selecting the link. Comments (-1) Williamston Wrestler Claims State Championship WHS Wrestling sent four student-athletes to the 2020 State Championships at Ford Field. Ryker, a WHS Sophomore, claimed the 125-pound state championship in a thrilling last-second finish. View photos and watch the last moments of the match by selecting the link. Comments (-1) Middle School Model UN Team Participates in Regional Conference The Williamston Middle School Model United Nations Team participated in the 2020 Red Cedar Model United Nations Conference hosted by Michigan State University. Five WMS students were recognized for their outstanding contributions. Learn more by selecting the link. Comments (-1) Welcome to WilliamstonWhether you are a long-time resident of the community or a prospective parent or student interested in learning about our school system, I invite you to explore our website to find out what makes WCS such an exceptional district. From our widely recognized early literacy programming to our unique variety of elementary related arts classes, engineering and robotics labs, award-winning bands, or 19 Advanced Placement courses, there is something for every learner here.The best way to know what makes Williamston so special is to experience it. Visit our community, tour a school, and see for yourself what all the buzz is about. If you are already a community member, thank you for your support and commitment to our schools and students. See you around town!Go Hornets! Go Williamston!- Dr. Adam J. Spina, SuperintendentSuperintendent's BlogDistrict Podcast FREE MEAL DISTRIBUTIONOkemos Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the USDA Summer Food Service Program for children.Children can be from any schooldistrict area. Free meals will be available to 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 educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination during meal service.Meal packs will consist of 14 meals 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.The distributionwill be on Monday: July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, and August 17.Distribution at:Williamston High School,3939 Vanneter, Williamston, MI: 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Front Door Curb SideOkemos High School 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, MI: 10 a.m. 11:00 a.m. West Drive Curb SideThis institution is an equal opportunity provider. Ingham County Superintendents Joint Statement Regarding Online Learning:Read the joint statement by Ingham County Superintendents regarding online/remote learning during the period of school closure here. Enhancement Enrichment Educational Resources During School Closure:Williamston Community Schools is committed to providing families with optional, high-quality resources to support learning during the period of school closure. To access our resources page, select the link here.Items include:Customized, by building enrichment/enhancement educational opportunitiesLinks to discounts on free or low-cost Internet ServiceCOVID-19 Health and Education ResourcesDetails on the WCS Meal PlanLinks to outside educational organizations providing quality learning opportunitiesCheck the page often as more resources will be added in the future. Non-resident Students for 2020-2021The school of choice window for the 2020-21 school year has now closed. If you would like to send your student to Williamston as a non-resident you must complete the non-resident application. Click Click here for an applicationorcontact Pam Reinke at 517.655.4361 x 5116 for a hard copy. Student State Assessment ResultsThe 2019 M-Step results for students are now available. Please see the attached letter for more information about the tests and results.M-STEP Informational Letter Virtual Learning Opportunity Williamston Community Schools has become part of the Virtual Learning Academy (VLAC) Consortium in order to provide an opportunity for those wishing to homeschool their students.VLAC is a high-quality, home-based virtual learning opportunity for students in Kindergarten - Twelfthgrade. The VLAC program is a public school option for parents (and other caregivers) preferring a flexible, home-based environment and who are willing to guide their child's learning.There is no cost to the studentEquipment is provided if needed (computer, printer/scanner and internet access)Each program is tailored to the individual studentIt is a blended program, not all work is done onlineVLAC uses the world-renowned Calvert Education curriculumMentor teachers are providedParental guidance is necessaryThe program is open to all grades but students in grades 10-12 must have a referral from WCSVLAC registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open. Please clickVLAC.orgor call 248.209.2071 for further information.Students who wish to enroll inVLAC must also submit enrollment paperwork to Williamston Community Schools. Please contact Pam Reinke @ 517.655.4361 x 5116 or reinkep@gowcs.net to receive the enrollment paperwork.VLAC is a full-year commitment, students must complete their year at VLAC before they are able to return to a WCS building. However, in some cases, second-semester only enrollment is possible with district approval. District Dismissal Motion Regarding Recent Civil Complaint:We have reviewed our School Board policies brought into issue by the allegations raised in plaintiffs Complaint. The School District does not believe that any constitutional or statutory right of any students or their families has been infringed upon in any manner. Our attorneys advise that they will bring a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in accordance with the Scheduling Order set by the Court.Read the District's motion to dismiss here. Lunch Menus now available through NutriSlice LinkOur food service department is now using NutriSlice to sharemore information about school lunches. You can bookmark this site, download the NutriSlice App to view menus on your device or access the menu from the district page--go to food service and click on menus. Carb counts, as well as other nutrition information, are available. Here is the link address: http://williamston.nutrislice.com/ Add WCS to Your RSS FeedStay up-to-date on WCS news by adding our Announcements, the Buzz, and the Superintendent's Blog to your RSS feed. To do this, select the RSS icon by the specific section and headline and follow the instructions.

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