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!

Hello Hicks Families!

I hope you are all enjoying this rainy, spring-like weather we are experiencing.  The rain is definitely great for long weekend naps.  There are a ton of great things happening here at Hicks.  Check out our newest digital newsletter below.  One of our biggest events is coming up in just one week:  Kindergarten Round Up on 3/13/26 at 130pm, please spread the word!  Thanks for your continued support!

NEWSLETTER: Hicks Happenings - March 6, 2026

 

 

Enjoy Summer

Care Solace Article: Enjoy Summer

Hello, Summer!

As the sun starts to shine brighter and the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to pause, recharge, and soak up all the goodness that summer has to offer. While you're planning your adventures, be sure to make space for your mental and emotional well-being, too.

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Rinking Fund Renewal - No Tax Increase, No Extension, Vote August 4, 2026

Sinking Fund Renewal on the August 4, 2026 Ballot

Wayne-Westland Community Schools will have an initiative on the August 4, 2026, ballot asking voters to consider a renewal of the district’s Sinking Fund. 

Sinking Fund Renewal

Meet Up and Eat Up - Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2026 Summer Food Service Programs

Meet Up and Eat Up Program Details

Wayne-Westland Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children.

Free meals will be made available for children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a state or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Meals will be provided Monday through Thursday only at the sites listed below. No program June 29 - July 3, 2026. Look for the Meet Up and Eat Up sign posted at the entrance. 

Meet Up and Eat Up Program Flyer

Wayne-Westland Community Schools 2026 Summer Food Service Programs

Young 5s and Kindergarten Roundup Additional Dates Available

Additional Kindergarten Roundup Dates Available Coming Up

  • Wednesday, April 15th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Hamilton Elementary
  • Thursday, April 30th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Walker-Winter Elementary
  • Thursday, May 7th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - P.D. Graham Elementary
  • Tuesday, June 9th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Wildwood Elementary


In case you were unable to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up, Wayne-Westland Community Schools will host Young 5s & Kindergarten Registration Nights. Please see our Kindergarten and Young 5s page for more details.

Kindergarten and Young 5s


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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.

 

Hicks Calendar

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  • 16 June
    • BUSting with Learning - Stottlemyer
      Date: Jun 16
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Stottlemyer Early Childhood 34801 Marquette Westland, MI 48185
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      The Wayne-Westland BUSting with Learning Bus is back again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer! Stop by any location during the time slot for some free learning activities for students in PreK-5th grade.  Please note activities during each theme will not change so you only need to attend one location for each rotation.Check out the schedule here: www.wwcsd.net/BUSting2026

    • BUSting with Learning - Wildwood Elementary
      Date: Jun 16
      Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Wildwood Elementary 500 N. Wildwood, Westland, MI 48185
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      The Wayne-Westland BUSting with Learning Bus is back again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer! Stop by any location during the time slot for some free learning activities for students in PreK-5th grade.  Please note activities during each theme will not change so you only need to attend one location for each rotation.Check out the schedule here: www.wwcsd.net/BUSting2026

    • BUSting with Learning - Hamilton Elementary
      Date: Jun 16
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Hamilton Elementary, 1031 Schuman, Westland, MI 48186
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      The Wayne-Westland BUSting with Learning Bus is back again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer! Stop by any location during the time slot for some free learning activities for students in PreK-5th grade.  Please note activities during each theme will not change so you only need to attend one location for each rotation.Check out the schedule here: www.wwcsd.net/BUSting2026

  • 17 June
    • BUSting with Learning -Schweitzer Elementary
      Date: Jun 17
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Schweitzer Elementary, 2601 Treadwell, Westland, MI 48186
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: District Calendar

      The Wayne-Westland BUSting with Learning Bus is back again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer! Stop by any location during the time slot for some free learning activities for students in PreK-5th grade.  Please note activities during each theme will not change so you only need to attend one location for each rotation.Check out the schedule here: www.wwcsd.net/BUSting2026

 

 

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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