Enrollment
Welcome to Wayne-Westland Community Schools! We are excited you are considering Wayne-Westland Community Schools for the future of your child’s educational career.
District Enrollment Process
Please visit the new student registration portal and upload your supporting documents, listed below.
New Student Registration Portal
To register your child for school, you must provide the following:
- Original birth certificate with raised seal
A hospital record of birth will NOT be accepted. Parent(s) name(s) MUST be on the birth certificate. ONLY a parent named on the birth certificate or legal guardian (with proper Michigan Probate Court paperwork) may register a student. - Child's current immunization record
All shots must be up to date in order for a student to begin attending school.
Vaccines Required for School Entry in Michigan
Immunization Waiver Information - Completed Health Appraisal Form
Applies to kindergartners, seventh graders, ninth graders, and anyone new to the district; a physical is recommended before entering school. This form may be picked up from any of our schools or in the Instruction Office in the Administration Building.
Health Appraisal Form - A copy of the student’s last report card must be provided for incoming sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, and a copy of the student’s transcript(s) must be provided for incoming tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders.
- A valid Michigan driver's license or identification card
- Proof of residency (three forms required)
One MUST be a current mortgage/lease agreement, property tax statement or a residency affidavit if living with someone and do not have a mortgage or lease agreement in your name. The individual with whom you are living with must sign a Support of Residency Consent Agreement and provide similar proofs of residency.
- Two pieces of business mail with the correct name and address
Examples below:- Cellular statement
- Current bank statement
- Current charge card statement
- Current utility bills
- Current health insurance document
- Current auto insurance document
- Current IRS Information
- Current employment record
- Current Michigan Department of Health and Human Service document
- Current court document
- Moving company statement
Examples of Business Mail for applicants with a Residency Affidavit
- Parent
- Michigan driver's license or identification card
- Any two pieces of business mail within 30 days of registration
- Owner / Mortgage holder / Leaseholder
- Michigan driver's license or state identification card
- Mortgage coupon / property tax statement/ warranty deed
- Original lease
- Two pieces of business mail (examples listed above)
Please note: All business mail must be current within the last 30 days of the registration date. Voter registration cards do not count as business mail.
Important Information
- If your child has an IEP please bring it with you.
- High school students transferring from another high school will need to bring a withdrawal form from the previous school as well as an unofficial transcript. This does not apply to students entering ninth grade.
Kindergarten Enrollment Process
Kindergarten Enrollment
New student enrollment takes place on our new student registration portal. If you need access to a computer, you can visit the school your child will attend in the fall or the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Educational Complex, 36745 Marquette Street, Westland, MI 48185, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Student Registration Portal
Kindergarten Age Requirements - students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024. According to Michigan Law, if a child residing in Wayne-Westland Community School District is not five years of age on September 1, 2024, but will be five years of age no later than December 1, 2024, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year if the parent or legal guardian notifies the school district in writing that he or she intends to enroll the child in kindergarten by October 2, 2024.
Required Kindergarten Enrollment Documents:
A. Proof of Residency of Student
- Valid Michigan driver's license or identification card
AND
- House closing papers or mortgage documents
- Apartment or house rental lease
AND
Two (2) pieces of business mail (within 30 days)
B. Supporting Documents
- Original Birth Certificate
- Health Appraisal (completed by a physician)
- Kindergarten Oral Health Appraisal (completed by a dentist)
- Immunization Records (up to date)
- Court Ordered Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
- Current IEP/MET (for students receiving special education services)
Learn more at www.wwcsd.net/kickstart.
Virtual Academy
As education evolves, Wayne-Westland Community Schools is committed to providing a variety of options better to suit the needs of students and families. Therefore, in addition to the traditional in-person learning, we offer the following educational pathways with an opportunity to participate in athletics and school activities.
Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center
Thank you for your interest in Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center. Please complete the interest form to begin the application process. For inquiries, call 734-419-2630 or email pagej@wwscd.net.
Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center Interest Form
Please Note: Completing the form does not guarantee placement in the program.
What School Will My Child Attend?
The Wayne RESA School District & Attendance Locator is designed to view a listing of all the schools associated with your address.
Wayne RESA School District & Attendance Locator
Families can request a different home school, but the request must be submitted during the In-District School of Choice window (January through March). New and current students residing within the boundaries of Wayne-Westland Community Schools who want to attend a different home school should complete the In-District School of Choice waitlist. You will be notified via email when an opening becomes available.
In-District School of Choice Waitlist
Have You Moved?
To update your address, please bring your new mortgage, lease agreement or current tax bill, and two additional proofs of residency to the Administration Building at 36745 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185.
If you have any questions, please call 734-419-2083.
Quick Links
Have specific questions or need help?
Please call the Curriculum, Instruction & Assessments Department at 734-419-2083.
Contact Information
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessments
36745 Marquette
Westland, MI 48185
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
734-419-2083 (Phone)
734-595-2100 (Fax)