Allyson Smith, Principal at Wacousta Elementary
May 1, 2026
Important Upcoming Dates
Week of May 4: Spring NWEA Testing - All Grades
May 5: PTIA Meeting 6 p.m.
May 12-13: DIBELS Testing
May 15: Fine Arts Night, 6-8 p.m.
May 22: No School - Teacher Professional Development
May 25: No School - Memorial Day Recognition
June 2: Field Day
June 2: PTIA Meeting 6 p.m.
June 5: Last Day - 1/2 Day - Dismissal at 12:10 p.m.
End of Year Grade Level Upcoming Events: Please check HERE
Highlights and Happenings from Ms. Smith
Tonight is our Family Fun Night, and I’m really looking forward to spending time together outside of the school day. There are so many fun activities planned for students and families, along with a silent auction. Be sure to bring cash or a check if you’d like to purchase any items. It should be a great evening, and I hope to see many of you there!
Our third and fourth-graders wrapped up MSTEP testing this week and did a fantastic job showing all they know. We are so proud of their effort and perseverance throughout the process. Looking ahead, we will begin NWEA testing for all students this coming week. We’re excited for this opportunity to see the growth our students have made. This is just one of the many ways they demonstrate how much they’ve learned this year.
It’s a busy and exciting time of year, and we’re grateful for your continued support. Hope to see you tonight!
4th Grade Recognition T-Shirt - Last Chance to Order!
Our 4th Grade Recognition Ceremony is quickly approaching. The PTIA purchases t-shirts for all of the 4th graders. The shirt is designed by a 4th-grade student, and all 4th-grade students voted for their favorite design.
Please take a moment to fill out this Google Form with your child’s t-shirt size. Please complete this by Friday, May 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact the PTIA at ptiawacousta@gmail.com.
Wacousta Fine Arts Night
On Friday, May 15, from 6-8 pm, Wacousta will be holding a Fine Arts Night. We invite all Wacousta families to join us and walk through the halls of Wacousta, admiring art from over 430 Wacousta artists! Time your visit so that you can also hear our students sharing some special music throughout the evening.
Students should meet in the gym at their performance time, listed below.
6:15 pm - 4th Grade
6:40 pm - Kindergarten
7:00 pm - 1st Grade
7:20 pm - 2nd Grade
7:40 pm - 3rd Grade
If you have questions, please let us know! Kelly Parsons parsonsk@glcomets.net
Shirley Ries riess@glcomets.net
PTIA - Galaxy of Gratitude
In preparation for staff appreciation, the week of May 4-8, the PTIA will be creating a Galaxy of Gratitude throughout the school. In an effort to get parents involved, they have asked that each student receive a sheet of printed yellow stars to complete. The sheet should have arrived home in backpacks this week. This is a great opportunity for families to work with their child on ways to find gratitude for the community that surrounds them. Please complete and return the stars to their teachers by May 4th. Click Here for a star sheet if needed.
Donations Needed: The PTIA is also asking families for donations of food and beverage items, and paper goods for staff appreciation week. Please click HERE for the Sign Up Genius for a list of what is needed. Donations should be dropped off in the office by Monday, May 4th, at 10 am. Thank you for your support!
Yearbooks
There is still time to order a yearbook! The personal webcode lookup tool can be found here: https://www.geskusphoto.com/lookup
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Enrollment for next year has begun. If you know a new family or an incoming kindergartener, please tell them to check the district’s website for enrollment information. www.glcomets.net
Information regarding Kindergarten Launch can be found HERE. Current Begindergarten families do not need to enroll, but they are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Launch.
Currently enrolled families: If you need to update your current information, address, phone number, email, or emergency contacts, you can do so by visiting the "Update Contact Information" section on our school's webpage at GLcomets.net/Wacousta. Clicking on the "Update Contact Information" banner provides some instructions and will take you to our Express Update Gateway to make your changes.
Wacousta Spirit Wear
Looking for some Wacousta Spirit Wear? Check out our Wacousta Spirit Wear page for some new gear!
Sprout & Spruce – May 16
Join the Looking Glass Garden Club for Sprout & Spruce on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wacousta Elementary. The event includes a guest panel on native plants, pollinators, and sustainable gardening, plus native plants for sale. Community members are also invited to help install flower boxes on local bridges later in the day. More info at the Looking Glass Garden Club website and its event flyer.”
May Lunch Menu
The March school lunch menu can be viewed at: grandledge.nutrislice.com. This website is helpful to check the breakfast and lunch menus of any building in the district. You can check for nutritional information, filter allergens, and translate the menu into 50+ languages! It's a very helpful tool for parents and staff members.
Upcoming Events, District News, & Community Information
Please review what the school district shares in newsletters about events, news, and information, please visit http://glcomets.net/Upcoming
Allyson Smith
Principal, Wacousta Elementary School
9325 Herbison Rd., Eagle, MI 48822 (517) 925-5940 FAX (517) 925-5970
