Welcome to Wildwood Elementary

This communication is an effort to inform ALL Wayne-Westland families of our desire to improve district wide student attendance. We know how important every school day is for your child’s success—academically, socially, and emotionally. Regular attendance builds strong learning habits, positive relationships, and a sense of belonging.

However, when a student misses too much school—even for excused reasons—it can have a lasting impact. In education, we use the term chronic absenteeism to describe students who miss 10% or more of the school year (that’s about 18 days in a typical 180-day year).

NEWSLETTER: WILDWOOD WEEKLY - April 10, 2026

• 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

Happy Spring Break!

This is a friendly reminder that Spring Recess will be March 30 through April 2, 2026. There will be no school for students during this time. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 5, 2026, refreshed and ready to learn.

The Wayne-Westland Wrap Up- March 27, 2026

William D. Ford Career-Tech Center is excited to host our Annual Job Fair on April 28, 2028. All WDFCTC students will have the opportunity to participate, explore career options, and receive support as they apply for jobs and begin planning their next steps. 

Location: The Baracy Center at 36455 Marquette, Westland,  MI 48185.

If you represent a business and would like to participate as a vendor, please use the RSVP link below, and our team will follow up with additional details. Community members who wish to attend are also encouraged to RSVP using the link below.

April 28th, 2028 Job Fair RSVP

Last night marked a meaningful milestone for our district. Following several months of community input, stakeholder engagement, and robust public participation, the Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education conducted final interviews with three outstanding candidates for our next Superintendent.

Following those interviews, the Board voted to appoint Dr. Catherine Cost as the next Superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, effective July 1, 2026 — pending successful contract negotiations.

The Board is deeply grateful to every community member who completed a survey, attended a forum, or shared feedback that helped define the qualities we sought in our next leader. 

We are excited about what lies ahead. Dr. Cost joins a district supported by an engaged community and a dedicated team of educators committed to the success of every child. Together, we have every reason to look forward with confidence and optimism.

Please join the Board of Education in warmly welcoming Dr. Catherine Cost to the Wayne-Westland family. The best is yet to come.

With gratitude,

Wayne-Westland Community Schools Board of Education