Welcome To Hicks Elementary
Mission Statement
With the assistance and cooperation of parents, we will instill confidence and self-worth in children by empowering them with responsibility. Each day, we, the staff at Hicks Elementary School, will offer a productive learning environment conducive to meeting the individual needs of our diverse student population.
Vision Statement
High teacher expectations, parental involvement, and pupil attendance are the keys to our success.
Motto
Empowered to Lead and Succeed!
Hicks Latest News
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Take the time to register your student for a African Dance class. This is a free class provided only to Hicks students. Transportation is not provided. The students will showcase the dance they learn at an all school assembly in February for African American History Month. Please take note the class is at the Booker Dozier Rec Center. If you have any questions, please use the numbers on the flyer.
District Latest News
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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

Dear Families and Staff,
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

Dear Families and Staff,
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.

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up
Dear Wayne-Westland Families,
As we progress further into the school year, I’m excited to share some positive updates from across the district. First and foremost, I’m proud to report that our district budget remains in a healthy position. This stability allows us to maintain our focus on our top priority—supporting our students and staff and helping them succeed in the classroom.
Spotlight Videos
Administration

Contact Us
Hicks Elementary
100 Helen
Inkster, MI 48141
Phone: 734-419-2660
Fax: 734-419-2658
Attendance Line: 734-419-2666
Student Hours
Full Day: 9:10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AM Half Day: 9:10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Hicks Calendar
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No School (Mid-Winter Recess)Date: Feb 17 - Feb 21Calendar: District Calendar
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1 March
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Boys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John Glenn 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMBoys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John GlennDate: Mar 1Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: John Glenn High School, 36105 Marquette St, Westland, MI 48185, USACalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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8 March
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Boys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John Glenn 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMBoys Basketball / Cheerleading @ John GlennDate: Mar 8Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: John Glenn High School, 36105 Marquette St, Westland, MI 48185, USACalendar: Elementary Activities Calendar
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14 March
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Half Day (Elementary Students Only)Date: Mar 14Calendar: District Calendar
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Kindergarten Round Up 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMKindergarten Round UpDate: Mar 14Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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16 April
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Cooking Matters Event 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMCooking Matters EventDate: Apr 16Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMCalendar: Official Hicks External
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