Allyson Smith, Principal at Wacousta Elementary
May 15, 2026
Important Upcoming Dates
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 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
It was a great week at Wacousta as students wrapped up MSTEP, NWEA, and DIBELS testing, bringing testing season to a close. Our students worked incredibly hard, and as an entire school community, we saw tremendous growth and progress. As a school we scored within the High Achievement/High Growth quadrant on NWEA, which means students are achieving at high levels and continuing to make impressive academic growth over time. We are so proud of the effort, perseverance, and learning our students demonstrated throughout the year. Be on the lookout for your child’s assessment scores coming home next week.
While we are proud of our students’ academic growth, we are equally excited to celebrate the many talents and gifts that cannot be measured by a test. Tonight’s “Fine Arts Night” is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the creativity and talent of our students. We are so thankful for the way Wacousta and Grand Ledge educators support the development of the whole child and create opportunities for every student to shine.
Specials Highlight - STEAM
Click HERE to see what happened in STEAM classes this week!
Library Books
All library books are to be returned to Mrs. Patrick in the library by Thursday, May 21st. Note: There is no school on Friday, May 22nd.
End of Year Medication Reminder
All student medications, prescription, rescue, and over the counter, must be picked up by Friday, June 5th. Please note we do not keep medications over the summer, they will be disposed of. Ms. Wenzlick will be available for you to pick up your students' medication on Monday, June 1st, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and on the last day of school, Friday, June 5th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Wenzlick at wenzlickv@glcomets.net or Ph: 517-925-5378
National Speech Language Hearing Month
May is National Speech Language Hearing Month! This month we engage in learning about and celebrating speech language pathologists and audiologists! You may see these professionals working in hospitals, private clinics, and even schools! School services could look like supporting young children with learning how to produce speech sounds, assisting a student in getting appropriate hearing support, collaborating with a team to help a student increase their comprehension of grade level texts, providing and incorporating use of visuals for a student who has limited verbal communication, and so much more!
Check out the link for more information: https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/what-slps-do.pdf
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 May 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
