The Buzz
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WMS Students Participate in We the Students Showcase
Students enrolled in the Advanced 8th Grade US History Course at Williamston Middle School participated in the "We the Students Showcase" at Wayne State University. The event promotes student research and debate on significant historical civics-related topics. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WHS Students Win Division at UM-Flint Math Field Day
Five Williamston High School students competed in the 55th Annual Math Field Day event at UM-Flint. The WHS team took first place in their Division. Additionally, three of the students earned individual and "team of two" recognitions. Select the link to learn more.
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WCS Schools Excel on State Accountability Index
All Williamston schools participating in the state assessment system earned overall index scores above 90. Williamston Middle School received the highest overall middle school index score in Ingham County and Williamston High School was the top-rated school for the fifth consecutive year. Select the link to view the complete School Index results.
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WHS Senior Named MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient
Ollie, a Senior at Williamston High School, was one of nine students enrolled at a Class B high school to receive the 2024 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award. The scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievement in athletics, academics, and community service. Select the link to learn more about this impressive recognition.
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WHS Earns Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Williamston High School has earned the 2023 Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Female Diversity Award. The recognition is facilitated by the College Board. The award recognizes high schools that have effectively engaged female students in computer science. WHS previously earned this accolade in 2019. Learn more by selecting the link.
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WHS Student Wins Congressional App Challenge
Williamston High School Senior Martin was selected as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Competition. Martin collaborated with two classmates from other local districts to develop an application that allows users to quickly find low-cost snacks at area grocery stores. Learn more about the "Snacks Maps" app and the competition by selecting the link.
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Williamston Educator Nominated for Michigan Teacher of the Year
Williamston Middle School Educator Cassandra Eberhardt has been nominated for the 2024-2025 Michigan Teacher of the Year award. Ms. Eberhardt teaches seventh-grade social studies. Learn more about Ms. Eberhardt and Williamston's previous involvement in the Teacher of the Year program by selecting the link.
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WHS Model UN Team Named Best Delegation
The Williamston High School Model United Nations team won Best Delegation at the Great Lakes Invitational. WHS students represented several countries at the event, including China, Ghana, Belgium, and Denmark. Select the link to learn more and view photos.
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WCS Expands First Robotics Opportunities
Williamston continues to expand STEAM learning opportunities for students through its participation in First Robotics. This year, Explorer Elementary fielded two teams due to increased student interest. The middle school team competed in its first-ever in-person event. Learn more about WCS First Robotics by selecting the link.
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WCS Fall Sports Recap
WCS concluded a busy fall athletics season. Highlights included conference and regional championships in boys tennis, a regional championship in girls golf, and district titles in volleyball and boys soccer. Select the link to learn more.
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WHS E-Sports Teams Qualify for Playoffs
The Williamston E-Sports team qualified for the playoffs in four different games. The team competes in the Michigan High School E-Sports League and earned playoff status in their first season as a varsity sport at WHS. View the regular season record and learn more about the team by selecting the link.
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Fall Facility Enhancements
WCS completed several planned facility enhancements throughout the fall. Examples included the installation of egress windows in select locations at the high school, inclusive swing sets at the preschool, and audio/visual upgrades in the performance gym. View photographs of completed fall facilities projects by selecting the link.
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WHS Named to Best High Schools List
Williamston High School was again named to the U.S. News and World Report Best U.S. High Schools List. WHS has earned this recognition in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2015, and 2008. Select the link to learn more.
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Girls Golf Takes Second Place at State Finals
The Williamston Girls Golf Team took second place in the 2023 State Golf Finals hosted by Grand Valley State University. The team qualified for the finals after winning regionals by 25 strokes. Select the link to learn more and view the final standings.
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Williamston Volleyball Pink Out
The Williamston High School Volleyball Program and Student Government organized a Pink Out game to support WCS staff members currently battling breast cancer. Student-athletes wore custom jerseys as tributes to members of the community who have been impacted. Learn more about the event by selecting the link.
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
Announcements
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School of Choice for the 2024-2025 School Year
School of Choice is for students who do not reside in our district but live in Ingham or an adjacent county but would like to attend WCS. The application window has not been set at this time, but it is usually in mid-May through early June. We have started compiling a list of students who would like to be sent an application when they become available. Those on the list will receive an application by email. To be considered, the entire application(s) must be returned to the superintendent's office before the school of choice window closes.
If you would like to receive an application, please contact Rachel Foster today at fosterr@gowcs.net or by phone 517.655.4361 x5116.
If your student is entering young fives or kindergarten, please contact Discovery Elementary at 517.655.2855.
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Winter School Cancelation Process
The safety of students, parents, and staff is the foremost consideration when evaluating if school should be canceled. The process this year is identical to last year.
There are several variables in the final decision and the steps involved include:
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An early morning report on road conditions in Williamston from our Director of Facilities and Operations
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Input from law enforcement, the road commission, and staff from neighboring districts
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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.
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 the 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 decide to close no later than 6:15 am.
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Review updated district protocols regarding COVID-19 here.
As of September 2023
*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 December 6, 2021.
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