Welcome To William D. Ford Career-Technical Center

As we step into 2025, I am filled with confidence and enthusiasm about the remarkable journey that lies ahead! We have an incredible array of events, engaging hands-on projects, and exciting competition opportunities lined up. The second semester is a critical time for many of our students, marking a pivotal moment as they approach graduation. This is not just a milestone; it’s a defining moment that will set each student on their unique post-secondary path.

NEWSLETTER: The Pipeline - January 10, 2025

Event Details: 

February 11, 2025 6-8 PM
36455 Marquette · Westland MI 48185

Join us to:

• Explore high skill, high wage, high demand careers
• Tour our state-of-the-art facility
• Meet our instructors with program specific industry experience
• Come see examples of award winning student work
• Explore various career pathways and post-secondary options
  
  
  

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is pleased to announce Jewell Clair as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  She brings a wealth of experience in financial management and a passion for ensuring our resources align with the district's goals.

District communications regarding the disruption of internet and phone services will be posted here as provided.

• 1/23/2025 (9:03 am) Letter to families
• 1/16/2025 (12:03 pm) Letter to families
• 1/9/2025 (8:04 am) Letter to families
• 1/5/2025 (9:04 pm) Letter to families
• 12/12/2024 (8:04 am) Letter to families
• 12/8/2024 (5:31 pm) Letter to families
• 12/5/2024 (10:09 am) Letter to families
• 12/5/2024 (4:41 pm) Letter to families
• 12/5/2024 (12:25 pm) Letter to families
• 12/4/2024 (5:18 pm) Letter to families
• 12/4/2024 (6:39 am) Letter to families
  
  

The district and the teachers’ union have been working collaboratively through contract negotiations for the past several months. While we have not confirmed all calendar dates, we have agreed to the following calendar for January 2025.

• Monday, January 6:    School resumes 

• Wednesday, January 15:     Half day- high school (morning only) Final exams 

• Thursday, January 16:     Half day- middle and high school students (morning only) Final exams 

• Friday, January 17:         Half day- K-12 (morning only) End of first semester 

• Monday, January 20:     No School (MLK, Jr. Day)

We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Sincerely, 

Jen Curry
Interim Superintendent

Thank you for your continued support of our schools, our students, and our community.  Last night, Wayne-Westland voters elected Shannnon Rochon, Frederick Weaver and Andrew Ambrus to serve on the Board of Education beginning January 1, 2025.