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WCS Teacher Honored by VFW
Williamston High School Teacher Steve Kersten was honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as a candidate for their Teacher of the Year award. Mr. Kersten was selected as the Regional and District Teacher of the Year Award winner and has advanced to be a state finalist. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WCS Students Give Back to the Community
Students throughout the District volunteered in a variety of ways to support others during the holiday season. Collaborations with service organizations and other local non-profit entities are additional examples of the strong connection between the schools and their community. Select the link to learn more.
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WCS Winter Holiday Performances
The Williamston Community Schools performing arts programs hosted winter holiday concerts. The shows included selections performed by six different choirs and concert bands from Williamston Middle School and Williamston High School. Select the link to view additional photographs of the concerts.
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Model United Nations Team Participates in Great Lakes Invitational
The Williamston High School Model United Nations Team traveled to Kalamazoo to participate in the Great Lakes Invitational. The Williamston delegation represented the countries of the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Greece, and Japan. Students earned numerous individual and group awards. Select the link to learn more.
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25th Annual Light Parade
Williamston Community Schools were well represented at the 25th Annual Chamber of Commerce Light Parade. The Hornet Marching Band and Madrigal Choir performed at the event. The WCS Transportation Department was a strong contender for best float. Select the link to see photos of the parade.
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WHS Unveils New Science Laboratory
Williamston High School opened a new student research laboratory. The $150,000 renovation to a previously unused classroom was funded by a generous donation from a community member. Select the link to learn more and view additional photographs of the laboratory.
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Hornet Fall Athletics 2021 Recap
Hornet student-athletes excelled this fall in a wide variety of individual and team sports. Highlights include district championships in volleyball and boys soccer and a conference championship in football. Students qualified for state finals in cross country, girls swim and dive, girls golf, and boys tennis. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WCS Fall Concert Series
The WCS performing arts programs held a series of outstanding fall concerts. Events included the middle school Halloween band concert, a Sixth-grade Band and WHS Marching Band collaboration, and middle and high school fall choir concert. Select the link to view photos from the performances.
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WCS Celebrates Halloween
The Williamston elementary schools celebrated Halloween with the return of the Halloween Parade and other festivities. Thank you to the Discovery and Explorer Elementary School staff, Williamston Police Department, and Williamston High School Marching Band for their support with the parade. See photos and video clips from the event by selecting the link.
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Community Helpers Day
Discovery Elementary hosted Community Helpers Day. First-grade students were able to interact with members of organizations that serve their community, including the postal service, police, and fire departments. View additional photographs of the event by selecting the link.
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Be Nice Volleyball Game
The Williamston Be Nice club and Williamston and Haslett volleyball teams hosted the inaugural Be Nice Volleyball Game. The event showcased efforts by the Be Nice club and student-athletes to promote a conversation about student mental health. Learn more by selecting the link.
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Homecoming 2021
Williamston Community Schools celebrated Homecoming 2021. Festivities included a parade, homecoming court, bonfire, theme days, and other fun events. View photos and video clips from homecoming by selecting the link.
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Fifth-Grade Camp
Since 1972, fifth-grade students at WCS have attended a week-long day camp at Camp Pa-Wa-Pi. The event provides numerous curricular integration opportunities and strengthens relationships between students. Select the link to view additional pictures and information.
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WHS Earns College Success Award - Gold
Williamston High School was awarded its fourth consecutive College Success Award as well as the inaugural Gold Award for a multi-year track record of preparing students to enroll and succeed in college. WHS was one of only 1,770 schools to earn this distinction. Learn more about the awards by selecting the link.
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Explorer Students Visit Harris Nature Center
Third-grade students from Explorer Elementary visited Harris Nature Center in Meridian Township. The out-of-school learning experience was an extension of current science units focused on plants and animals. Learn more 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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Ingham County Prosecutor's Letter to Parents Regarding School Safety and Threats of School Violence. Updated December 6, 2021.
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2021-2022 Student Calendar
The Williamston Education Association and Board of Education have finalized the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. Please click the link to view the official 2021-2022 Williamston Community Schools calendar.
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School Cancelation Process, 2021-2022
The safety of students, parents, and staff is the foremost consideration when evaluating whether a day of school should be canceled. There are several variables which factor into making a final decision. These 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
School will be canceled automatically if there is a temperature (with or without wind chill) of 20 degrees or more below zero.
Note that each local district in the area makes an independent decision to cancel school. Road conditions in Williamston (to include 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 he or she is 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 will also be closed. Consequently, the WTC will be closed. If Williamston is open on a day Mason schools are closed, students who attend the WTC will 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 will be broadcast through a variety of means. These include local media outlets, our website, and School Messenger. Remember, you can subscribe to both School Messenger and the RSS feed on the announcements part of the district website to receive an automatic notification to your phone, email, and/or news feed. Our goal is to make a decision to cancel no later than 6:00 am.
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Non-resident Students for 2021-2022
Our school of choice window for the 2021-22 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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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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