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Discovery Elementary Teacher Named MSTA Fellow
The Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA) announced WCS Educator Kortney Smith has been selected as one of 24 fellows statewide. The fellowship is part of MSTA's "Elevating Educator Voices for High-Quality Science Education" initiative. Ms. Smith is a Young-Fives teacher at Discovery Elementary School. Learn more about the MSTA Fellowship by selecting the link.
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WCS Earns New Accolades
Williamston High School was named to the U.S. News and World Report Best U.S. High Schools list for the sixth consecutive year. Additionally, the school qualified for the College Board's Advanced Placement Honor Roll for the second straight year, and sixth time overall. Learn more about these awards by selecting the link.
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Williamston Equestrian Team Captures State Championship
The Williamston Equestrian Team won the 2024 Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association Division C State Championship. Williamston previously earned state titles in 2017 and 2010. View photos of the team by selecting the link.
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Willy the Hornet Wins Logo Competition
Williamston won the Lansing State Journal Best High School Logo competition. The best logo poll included multiple rounds of public voting throughout the month of September. Willy accumulated almost 16,000 votes in the final round vs. Portland. Select the link to learn more.
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Williamston Celebrates Homecoming, 2024
WCS celebrated Homecoming 2024 with a variety of special activities and Spirit Day themes. Traditional events like the downtown parade were complimented by new ones such as bleacher decorating at the high school. Festivities concluded with a recent attendance record at the Homecoming Dance. View photographs of Homecoming Week by selecting the link.
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WHS Teacher Receives 2024-2025 Fulbright Award
Anne Wade, a Social Studies Teacher at Williamston High School, has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Learn more about this recognition and the Fulbright Program by selecting the link.
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Be Nice Spirit Week at WCS
Williamston Community Schools held its third annual Be Nice Spirit Week. Be Nice is a student-led organization focusing on defeating the stigma around mental health. The Be Nice Crew also supports anti-bullying initiatives and suicide prevention efforts. Be Nice Spirit Week culminates in the Be Nice Football Game. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WCS Educator Wins Coding Competition
Williamston High School teacher Raymond Herek won the Earsketch "Teach to the Beat" coding contest. Earsketch is a platform utilized in Williamston's award-winning AP Computer Science Principles course. Students create music through sampling and coding in the JavaScript language. Mr. Herek submitted an entry into a teacher competition and was selected as the Creativity in Code award winner. Learn more by selecting the link.
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Williamston Softball Earns Highest Division II Team GPA
The Williamston Varsity Softball team earned the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in Division II this past spring. The team's overall GPA was an impressive 3.84. The Hornets excelled on the field as well, posting a 20-9 overall record and going 10-0 in the CAAC while earning the conference championship.
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WHS InvenTeam Awarded Patent
The Williamston High School InvenTeam was awarded a United States Patent. The team designed a robot that can remove trash from beaches. It is the second time the team has earned a patent for an original invention. Learn more about the invention and the team by selecting the link.
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Commencement 2024
Williamston Community Schools celebrated the Class of 2024 at commencement. Congratulations to our outstanding graduates. View photographs and the commencement program by selecting the link.
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Class of 2024 Top Ten Graduates and "All A" Honor Roll Recipients
Williamston Community Schools is pleased to announce the Class of 2024 Top Ten graduates (as determined by overall Grade Point Average) and "All A" Honor Roll Recipients. Select the link to learn more about these accomplished students.
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Congratulations Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 completed their final week at Williamston High School by participating in many traditional events. Activities included Senior Awards Night, Senior Project Day, and the Parade of Seniors. The class earned numerous individual and collective recognitions during their time at WHS. Learn more and view photos by selecting the link.
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Math and Science Academy Showcase, 2024
Students enrolled in Williamston High School's Math and Science Academy (MSA) hosted their annual showcase event. Community members were invited to listen to presentations on original research and view demonstrations of various engineering projects. The showcase is another example of why WCS is a leader in STEAM education. Select the link to learn more.
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Baseball and Softball Teams Selected for Area Invitational Tournaments
Both the Williamston High School baseball and softball teams have been selected for showcase tournaments of the region's best teams. The softball team has been invited to the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame Classic. Baseball will be competing in the Diamond Classic. Select the link to view game schedules.
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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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School Cancelation Process
The safety of students 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 cancelations 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 6:30 am.
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Online Enrollment Center
New to the 2024-2025 school year is the Williamston Community Schools Online Enrollment Center!
Returning students and new students will be required to complete electronic forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal before their student's first day of school.
Information for Returning Students, New Students, Frequently Asked Questions, and PowerSchool Parent Access Troubleshooting Steps can all be found on our new Online Enrollment Center web page.
GOWCS.NET > OUR DISTRICT > ENROLL
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School Calendar
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Review updated district protocols regarding COVID-19 here.
As of September 2024
*Protocols are subject to change.
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Ingham County Prosecutor's Letter to Parents Regarding School Safety and Threats of School Violence. Updated August 1, 2024.
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