The Buzz
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Williamston Swimmer Wins State Championship
Gwen, a Williamston High School Junior, won the state championship in the 50 freestyle. She also captured second place in the 100 backstroke at the state finals held in Lake Orion. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WHS Football Wins Regional Championship
The Williamston Football Team won its second regional championship in three years. In the longest high school football season in Michigan history, the team advanced to the state semi-final game after a seven-week pause to the season as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more by selecting the link.
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Board of Education Appreciation Month
WCS recognizes Board Appreciation Month. Meet 2021 Officers and Trustees of the Board of Education by selecting the link.
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WHS Students Earn All State Band and Orchestra Recognition
Congratulations to Williamston High School students Benjamin, Aliana, and Gabriella who auditioned and were accepted into the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association High School All State Band and Orchestra. Select the link to learn more.
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WCS Named to Niche.com Best Schools List, Ranked #28 In Michigan
Niche.com again named Williamston Community Schools to its best schools list. WCS ranked #28 out of 555 evaluated districts in Michigan. The District earned an overall rating of an "A." Select the link to learn more.
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WCS Earns Third Consecutive College Success Award
Williamston Community Schools earned its third consecutive College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. The College Success Award "recognizes and celebrates public high schools that are doing an outstanding job of preparing graduating seniors for postsecondary success." Find out more by selecting the link.
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Williamston Bands Winter Concert
Watch the Williamston Bands perform a virtual winter concert. The performance includes selections from the middle school 6th-grade and 7-8 grade bands as well as the Williamston High School Jazz and Symphony bands. Select the link to view the show.
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WHS Presents "It's a Wonderful Life"
Tune in to the family holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life", by Phillip Grecian, a radio show presented by the WHS Theater Production class. Available free on YouTube, December 16th at 7:00 pm and December 17th at 7:00 pm. Select the link to register for the show.
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High School Students Have Research Published
Four Williamston High School students have been published in the Young Scientists Journal. The original research was completed as part of a research course, a requirement for students enrolled in Williamston's Math and Science Academy. Find out more by selecting the link.
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Williamston Boys Soccer Team Advances to State Semi-Finals
The state tournament run continues a tradition of excellence for the boys soccer program. Williamston last advanced to the state semi-finals in 2015 and reached the state championship game in 2014 and 2012. Select the link to learn more.
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Williamston Begins Hybrid Learning Plan
WCS welcomed back cohorts of students in Young-Fives, Kindergarten, and Third-Grade. The return of small groups of elementary learners represents the first phase of available in-person instruction across the district as part of the WCS Hybrid Learning Plan. Select the link to see photos from the first day of in-person school, 2020-2021.
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Williamston Senior Named as National Merit Semifinalist
WHS senior has been named a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship. Click link to learn more.
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Peace Quest Art Challenge
WHS Senior Ashley and recent WHS graduate Lexi have received awards for their submissions to the annual Peace Quest Art Challenge. Click on the link for more information and to see both pieces of art.
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WHS Class Of 2020 Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to the Williamston High School Class of 2020! Click the headline to view the virtual graduation ceremony video.
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Williamston Sunrise Rotary Donation
Williamston Sunsrise Rotary presents Williamston Community Schools with a check for $4,000! Click link to learn more
Superintendent's Welcome
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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
Upcoming Events
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Monday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Remote Policy Committee Meeting
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Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Remote Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting
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February 1, 2021
7:00 PM Board Meeting
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February 10, 2021
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February 12, 2021
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February 15, 2021
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March 1, 2021
7:00 PM Board Meeting
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March 5, 2021
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March 15, 2021
7:00 PM Board Meeting
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March 17, 2021
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM M.S. Conferences
Announcements
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2020-2021 School Cancelation Process
Select the link here to review the process for canceling school.
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2020-2021 School Calendar PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN HIGH SCHOOL EXAM DATES IN JANUARY 2021 AND NO SCHOOL K-12 ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021!
UPDATED 1-19-2021:
1) February 12th is now a FULL-DAY of school, not a half-day
2) March 5th and 18th were changed from half-days to no-school days -
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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Non-resident Students for 2020-2021
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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MEAL DISTRIBUTION UPDATE
The United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, changed guidance this week in regards to school meals. Effective September 8 and until further notice, all children 18 years and younger are eligible for breakfast and lunch. Meals do not have to be pre-ordered, children do not have to be present to pick up meals and no identification is necessary. You do not need an approved meal assistance application to receive meals. Please stay in your vehicle and let us know the number of meal bundles you need.
Effective Tuesday, September 15, distribution will be on Tuesday and Thursday. Meals will be available at the high school in the front drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Tuesday meal bundle will include meals for three days and the meal bundle on Thursday will include meals for four days. Please check the district's Food Service web page for updates.If you have questions, please call 517-706-5028 and leave your name and phone number. Thank you for your understanding as we follow USDA guidance.
You may also view nutrition and allergy information on our interactive Nutrislice menu: Williamston Nutrislice Menu -
County Prosecutor's Letter to Parents Regarding School Safety. Click here to read this informative letter.
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Lunch Menus now available through NutriSlice Link
Our 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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