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WCS Earns School Resource Officer Grant
Williamston Community Schools was selected as a recipient of the 2023 School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant. The grant was awarded by the Michigan State Police. The grant will provide for a formalized SRO program in support of student and staff safety. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WHS Ranked #1 Again
Williamston High School earned the top School Index Score in Mid-Michigan for the fourth consecutive year. WHS earned a 97.49/100 overall rating. These data are taken from the State Index Report generated by the Michigan Department of Education. View the report and media coverage by selecting the link.
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All WCS Schools Earn an A Rating
All eligible WCS schools were listed as Reward Schools with an A rating on the 2022 School Grades Report. These data were published on MySchoolData.org by the Michigan Department of Education. Reward School status is the highest possible rating in the state accountability system. Learn more by selecting the link.
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State Championship Ring Ceremony
The Williamston Girls State Championship Soccer team was presented with their rings at halftime of a recent home basketball game. The rings include the Williamston Soccer Crest, the student-athlete name, the score of the game, and the MHSAA logo. View photos by selecting the link.
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Explorer First Robotics Team Inaugural Season
Explorer Elementary's First Robotics Team completed its inaugural season by competing in the First Lego League Challenge hosted by Waverly High School. The fourth and fifth-grade students were among almost 50 teams at the event. Select the link to learn more.
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WCS Welcomes New School Administrator
Mr. Adam Supianoski joins the Williamston leadership team as Assistant Principal of Williamston Middle School. Mr. Supianoski previously held the same position with the Coldwater Community Schools and has taught at the elementary and secondary levels. Learn more by selecting the link.
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Williamston Basketball Programs Best in Mid-Michigan
The Lansing State Journal reviewed the top area basketball programs over the past five seasons. The WHS Boys program is #1, having won over 90% of its games during that period. The Girls basketball team has won over 76% of their competitions. Learn more by selecting the link.
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Williamston Ushers in Holiday Season with Light Parade
Williamston celebrated the holiday season with the 25th Annual Light Parade. WCS was well represented at the event with several departments and student organizations entering floats. View photos from the parade by selecting the link.
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WHS Presents Beauty & the Beast
Williamston High School performed Beauty & the Beast over four days at the McGoff Performing Arts Center. Nearly 1,200 people attended the production, which included original choreography, costumes, and set design. View photographs from the show by selecting the link.
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WCS Distributes COVID-19 Test Kits
WCS distributed over 520 COVID-19 rapid test kits in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The "backpack" kits were acquired through collaboration with MDHHS and provided to staff and students upon parent request. WCS is committed to supporting the health and safety of the Williamston Community. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WCS Quiz Bowl Teams Complete Successful Fall Season
Quiz bowl teams at the high school and middle school completed successful fall seasons. The teams placed highly in the CAAC Quiz Bowl League with several students earning individual accolades. Select the link to learn more.
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Three WCS Fall Athletic Teams Qualify for State Finals
Girls Cross Country, Boys Tennis, and Girls Golf all qualified for the 2022 State Finals. The success of the Williamston teams highlighted another strong season of athletics. Learn more about the state finalists by selecting the link.
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Williamston Hosts the Harlem Wizards
The Harlem Wizards visited Williamston as part of an exhibition basketball event hosted by the Williamston Performing Arts Foundation. The Wizards held assemblies at elementary schools and played a team of community members including WCS staff, alumni, first responders, and media personalities. View photos of the event by selecting the link.
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Recent WHS Grads Earn United Nations Association Scholarships
Williamston High School alumni Emily Preston and Kayla Turner were awarded scholarships by the Greater Lansing United Nations Association. The scholarships were based upon faculty nominations and were granted for leadership in the WHS Model United Nations program over several years. Learn more by selecting the link.
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Be Nice Football Game
The Williamston High School Be Nice Student Organization sponsored a varsity football game to raise awareness and remove the stigma regarding mental illness. The game included information for attendees on mental health and suicide prevention. Learn more about the event and Be Nice by selecting the link.
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Welcome to Williamston
Whether 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, Superintendent
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Community School Safety Forum
Community members are invited to provide input on school safety initiatives currently under consideration. There will also be an opportunity for questions on school safety-related topics and policy. The discussion will be held at the Board/Multi-Purpose Room at Williamston Middle School from 4:00 - 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 8th. Williamston Chief of Police Jim Wolf and NIESA Director Michael Yanz will also be attending and available for questions.
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Be Nice Varsity Basketball Event
Join us for this mental health awareness & suicide prevention event. Williamston's varsity teams will play Haslett on February 10, 202,3 starting at 6:00 p.m.
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2022-2023 School Calendar -updated May 19, 2022
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Young Fives and Kindergarten Enrollment Information for 2023-2024
Virtual Parent Orientation: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Enrollment Dates: Wednesday, March 15, and Thursday, March 17, 2023More information to come!
*According to Michigan Law, if a student will not be five years old by September 1, 2023, but will be five years old by December 1, 2023, they may be enrolled in Kindergarten or Young Fives if the parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing that he or she intends to enroll their child in Kindergarten or Young Fives. Those with birthdates after June 1, will be prioritized for Young Fives first if the parent chooses.
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As of August 2022
*Protocols are subject to change.
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Non-resident Students for 2022-2023
Our school of choice window for the 2022-23 school year is now closed. If you would like to send your student to Williamston as a non-resident you must complete the non-resident application. Click here for an application or here for an application you can fill out electronically. You will be required to obtain a release from your resident district, click here for the request of release form. This release form is generally used for districts outside of Ingham County. Non-resident applications are processed very quickly once we have received the entire application.
Contact Pam Reinke at 517.655.4361 x 5116 for a hard copy of the application, or if you have any questions.
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Ingham County Prosecutor's Letter to Parents Regarding School Safety and Threats of School Violence. Updated December 6, 2021.
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School Cancelation Process, 2022-2023
The safety of students, parents, and staff is the foremost consideration when evaluating if school should be canceled. There are several variables in the final decision. They include:
- An early morning report from our Director of Facilities and Operations on road conditions in Williamston
- Input from law enforcement, the road commission, and staff from neighboring districts
- Consultation with Superintendents from other Ingham County Districts
If the temperature is 20 degrees or more below zero (with or without wind chill), school will be automatically canceled.
Note that each local district in the area makes its own independent decision to cancel school. Road conditions in Williamston (including roads in all parts of our district) may differ greatly from those in other districts. If you disagree with a decision to open school, it is always your right to keep your child at home. If you make this choice, please contact the appropriate school office so we know where your child is and that they are safe.
For students attending the Wilson Talent Center (WTC). If Mason Public Schools have canceled school due to road/weather conditions, the Ingham Intermediate Schools are also closed. Consequently, the WTC will be closed. If Williamston is open on a day Mason schools are closed, our WTC students have space available to study at Williamston High School. However, WTC students will only be required to attend class during their usual hours at WHS. Questions regarding this arrangement can be directed to the high school office.
School cancellations are broadcast on a variety of sources. These include the District website, School Messenger, and local media outlets. Families can subscribe to both School Messenger and the RSS feed on the announcements on the website. That way you will receive an automatic notification to your phone, email, and/or news feed. Our goal is to make a decision to cancel no later than 6:15 am.
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Williamston Community Schools Statement On Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit
The Williamston Community Schools is pleased with the decision by the United States District Court, Western District of Michigan to dismiss in its entirety, the civil complaint filed against the Williamston Board of Education. The federal court affirmed the District’s intent to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. The policies cited in the lawsuit have proven to be effective measures during the three years since they were adopted. They provide guidance to staff and protections for all students. The District continues to equitably serve all students and greatly values the ongoing support of our students, parents, and the Williamston community.
View the complete ruling of the Federal Court here.
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Lunch Menus now available through NutriSlice LinkOur food service department is now using NutriSlice to share more 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/
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