(updated 2/16/10)
District Address/Phone/Fax/URL
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235 Spencer Lane • Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198
(734) 481-8200 • Fax (734) 481-8151
http://www.wrcs.k12.mi.us
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| District Mission/Vision |
Mission
The mission of the Willow Run Community Schools is to provide the highest quality education for all students by:
•Offering a challenging and comprehensive curriculum.
•Meeting the diverse intellectual, social and emotional needs of each student.
•Cultivating collaborative efforts between school, family and community partnerships.
•Developing learning communities for continuous improvement that ensures academic achievement by providing the highest standards of instructional practice in every class, every day.
•Being responsible and accountable for the public trust and resources.
Vision
The vision of the Willow Run Community Schools is to prepare students to excel in a global society.
Willow Run Community Schools—Your Community,
Your School District
• Improving test scores, some above state average
• All schools are North Central Association (NCA) Accredited
• Technology driven instruction in newly air conditioned buildings
• Audio enhanced classrooms in all elementary schools
• Interactive Whiteboards in all schools
• Award winning academic programs: Three Golden Apple Awards, Chamber of Commerce E3 Awards and Middle Cities Education Association winners
• Junior ROTC program
• Art, Music and Physical Education instruction district-wide
• Before and after school child care options
• New middle school, new pool, additions to every elementary building and expanded technology across the District as part of a $53 million building program
• Computer workstations in every classroom with internet access
• Mobile computing (laptop carts) with wireless access to the internet in all buildings
• Digital cameras and camcorders available for classroom use
• Robotics
• Flyer TV Production Studio—training students for jobs in the Communications industry
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) instruction beginning in the middle school through high school
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District Facilities and Programs
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Grades Preschool-6th = Cheney Academy of Mathematics and Science
Grades Preschool-6th = Ford Elementary
Grades K-6th = Holmes Elementary
Grades Preschool-6th = Kaiser Elementary
Grades 7-8 = Willow Run Middle School
Grades 9-12 = Willow Run High School (also an alternative education program)
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District Facts and Figures
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Population: approximately 23,600
Number of Students: 2,222 (FYE-2008)
District Area: 25.3 square miles
Transportation: 1,100 students transported daily on 21 buses
Millage: 17.1620 operating mills (non-homestead); 0.8320 operating mills per voted Headlee Override (non-homestead); 10.30 debt service mills
Current Annual Budget: $27.2 Million
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| Willow Run Strategic Planning Task Force In Action! |
Vision, Mission & Core Beliefs (approved by WR School Board)
Strategic Action Plans (pending Board approval)
WR Plan Task Force
• Planning Elements
• Planning Elements part 2
WRCS Plan Notebook
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| Willow Run School, Family and Community Partners |
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Willow Run Community Schools, families, and its surrounding community have been identified as key components in the successful education of our children.
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As we learn and grow as partners, it is crucial that the development of a cohesive “School-Parent-Community-Partnership-Team” be established. The following list contains Community Contact Suggestions which were taken from our February 22, 2005 meeting.
Norms for SFC Meetings
Questions, Thoughts, Suggestions Form
Article on Parent Leadership
Parent Compact
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Meeting Minutes
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March 28, 2007 |
February 27, 2007 |
| January 23, 2007 |
November 27, 2006 |
October 17, 2006 |
| September 11, 2006 |
August 15, 2006
Check Off Sheet |
August 1, 2006 |
| July 25, 2006 |
July 18, 2006 |
June 20, 2006 |
| February 28, 2006 |
January 24, 2006 |
November 29, 2005 |
| October 18, 2005 |
September 7, 2005 |
May 31, 2005 |
| March 22, 2005 |
February 22, 2005 |
January 13, 2005 |
(The above links are .pdf files. Please allow time to load.) |
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| Parent Advisory / PTO Information District-Wide |
| Cheney Parent Advisory/PTO Contact Information 2009-2010 |
| Connie Brough, President |
dirtydevil_2005@yahoo.com |
(734) 337-2004 |
| Brian vom Steeg, Vice President |
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(734) 644-0946 |
| Tina Houston, Secretary/Treasurer |
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(734) 483-0941 |
| Greg Myers, Alternate |
myers526@hotmail.com |
(734) 218-4547 |
| Ford Parent Advisory/PTO Contact Information 2009-2010 |
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| Valerie Stone, President |
vdstone@sbcglobal.net |
(734) 480-9572 |
| Tamika Latham, Vice President |
thatham@med.umich.edu |
(734) 368-2380 |
| Melissa Frutos, Secretary |
miafrutos@att.net |
(734) 890-1542 |
| Chris Stone, Treasurer |
stonecd@sbcglobal.net |
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| Holmes Parent Advisory/PTO Contact Information 2009-2010 |
| Meshell Glenn, President |
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| Judy Chandler, Vice President |
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| Staci Dempsey, Treasurer |
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| Racel Spencer, Secreatary |
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| Krystal Fowlder-Hammon, PR/Planning |
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| Kaiser Parent Advisory/PTO Contact Information |
| Andrea Johnson |
(734) 961-6557
(734) 487-8269 |
munkamj@sbcglobal.net |
| WRMS/WRHS Parent Advisory/PTO Contact Information 2009-2010 |
| Donna Battle |
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(734) 660-4096 |
| Cheryl McClee |
mccleecheryl@wrcs.k12.mi.us |
(734) 961-6462 |
| Sue Blanton |
blantonsue@wrcs.k12.mi.us |
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| Resources For Parents/Guardians |
Listed below are some links that are provided for parents/guardians. We also have additional Parent Resources located on the Parent Information Page.
AYP Information for Parents
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/01607,7-140-22709_22875---,00.html |
MDE Parents & Family
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5233---,00.html |
National Network of Partnership Schools
http://www.csos.jhu.edu/p2000/default.htm |
Ypsilanti District Library
http://www.hvcn.org/info/ydl |
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| Parents.com |
FamilyFun |
LeapFrog |
FamilyFun |
| Parenting advice at familyeducation.com |
CyberCitizen |
Detroit Free Press |
National Safe Kids Campaign |
| Ypsilanti Courier |
K-8 Education Place |
Michigan Family Independence Agency |
Asthma and Allergies
Get the latest information on asthma as well as treatments for food, seasonal, latex and animal allergies. You can also find physician referrals and other resources. |
Automobile Safety
Under the Autos section of the Consumer Reports site, find information on the safest new cars, complete with analysis of how well each avoids accidents and protects passengers during collisions. |
Babysitter Training
American Red Cross and American Safety and Health Institute
Both organizations offer courses to train babysitters in basic child care for infants and toddlers, as well as first-aid techniques and emergency care strategies. Use the site directories to find courses in your area. |
Home Security
Protect your home against theft with the Burglary Prevention Council's free Safe and Secure booklet, which includes information on security systems, neighborhood safety guidelines and more. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Burglary Prevention Council, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60601. |
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