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!

Restoring a Masterpiece

Under the guidance of our wonderful art teacher, Mrs. Peck, some of our first grade students are helping restore the space mural that used to hang near the old entrance doors. We are looking forward to seeing the finished product.

NEWSLETTER: Hicks Happenings - October 17, 2025

 

 

Letter to Wayne-Westland Families

Dear Wayne-Westland Families,

We understand that many of our families may be impacted by the temporary shutdown of the SNAP program in November. Please know that Wayne-Westland Community Schools is here to support you during this time.

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Ford Tech's Drive Thru Skeleton Street Party

Ford Tech's Drive-Thru Skeleton Street Party

Cruise through a festive street full of glowing skeletons, creative decorations, and Halloween surprises—all while helping raise funds for the brave kids at Corewell Children’s Hospital in Royal Oak. Let’s Light Up the Night with kindness, community, and a little spooky fun—for the kids!

$5 / CAR or New Toy Donation

7:00-8:30 pm, Wednesday October 29, 2025
William D Ford Career Tech Center - 36455 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185

Wayne-Westland Superintendent Update

Dear Wayne-Westland Families,

I want to assure all of you that, despite what is happening in Lansing and Washington, D.C., regarding both budgets. As you likely know, the state Legislature passed a Continuation Budget that will keep the state government open through October 8, 2025. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., lawmakers failed to reach a budget deal, and a federal shutdown is now in effect. While this means our funding remains in question, the Board of Education and district leaders thoughtfully allocated resources so there would be no disruption for our students.

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Wayne-Westland Wrap Up

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up

Dear Wayne-Westland Families,

What a great start to the school year! I have enjoyed visiting our schools and seeing our students engaged, motivated, and learning every day. It’s inspiring to see the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication demonstrated by our students and staff. Great things are happening across our district.

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up - September 26, 2025


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Administration

Matthew Furca
Principal

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.

 

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Website Accessibility

Website Accessibility Policy 

Wayne-Westland Community Schools (“District”) is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. All pages on the District’s website will conform to the W3C WAI’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, Level AA conformance, or updated equivalents of those guidelines. The District will continue to test future releases/updates of its website and remains committed to maintaining its compliance and serving the widest possible audience. To this end, the District will perform periodic accessibility audits of its website.

Please report any concerns on the Accessibility Concerns page. 

Web Accessibility Coordinator:
Scott Mastenbrook
734 419-2009
MastenbrookS@wwcsd.net