Panther Nation is so proud of these girls heading to State this weekend!
Their coach said: "I am so proud of these girls heading to State in a sport that hasn’t always made room for them. Wrestling is tough, demanding, and still very male-dominated, but each of these girls showed up, put in the work, and earned every bit of this moment. You didn’t just compete, you made a statement every time you stepped onto the mat. Keep proving that strength, grit, and heart don’t have a gender. Continue paving the road for the younger generation of female wrestlers. Be proud of yourself and remember how hard you worked to be where you are. Have fun and leave it all on the mat this weekend! I'll be there cheering you all on!"
Their coach said: "I am so proud of these girls heading to State in a sport that hasn’t always made room for them. Wrestling is tough, demanding, and still very male-dominated, but each of these girls showed up, put in the work, and earned every bit of this moment. You didn’t just compete, you made a statement every time you stepped onto the mat. Keep proving that strength, grit, and heart don’t have a gender. Continue paving the road for the younger generation of female wrestlers. Be proud of yourself and remember how hard you worked to be where you are. Have fun and leave it all on the mat this weekend! I'll be there cheering you all on!"
STAFF SHOUT:
"Erin is going to be so missed next year when she moves up to the junior high! Her positive energy and good vibes are so contagious, we are so lucky at Shoreland to have such a great teacher! She is always the first one to jump in and participate in tiktokS and spirit days! the kids love her and so do we!"
Fun at work makes learning better for kids! Way to Ms. W!
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"Erin is going to be so missed next year when she moves up to the junior high! Her positive energy and good vibes are so contagious, we are so lucky at Shoreland to have such a great teacher! She is always the first one to jump in and participate in tiktokS and spirit days! the kids love her and so do we!"
Fun at work makes learning better for kids! Way to Ms. W!
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TONIGHT!
All kindergarten (and NEW) families are invited to register at any elementarty (except Hiawatha).
All kindergarten (and NEW) families are invited to register at any elementarty (except Hiawatha).
PARENT SHOUT:
"My grandson has Mr Rhoades as his band teacher. Just want to give a shout out to him. I have attended the concerts that Jefferson has put on for the last two years. I have enjoyed the concerts and have been so impressed with Mr Rhoades' dedication to the students and the band program. WLS are very lucky to have such a wonderful teacher on their staff."
Mr. Rhoades has birthed a love of music in scores of students and we ARE so lucky to have him!
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"My grandson has Mr Rhoades as his band teacher. Just want to give a shout out to him. I have attended the concerts that Jefferson has put on for the last two years. I have enjoyed the concerts and have been so impressed with Mr Rhoades' dedication to the students and the band program. WLS are very lucky to have such a wonderful teacher on their staff."
Mr. Rhoades has birthed a love of music in scores of students and we ARE so lucky to have him!
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Don't miss out on this chance to support Track and Field wth COOL swag!
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PARENT SHOUT:
"Mrs. Kerr is such a dedicated teacher to her 4th graders. My daughter was Student of the Month for her class.. but Mrs. Kerr had a personal matter to attend so she was not at school. Mrs. Kerr loves these babies so much she made sure she had time to come BACK to school, just to quickly pop in for the assembly and surprise my daughter! It absolutely made Aeris's whole day."
Making time for someone is the ultimate way to show love and Ms. Kerr made this student feel seen and special!
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"Mrs. Kerr is such a dedicated teacher to her 4th graders. My daughter was Student of the Month for her class.. but Mrs. Kerr had a personal matter to attend so she was not at school. Mrs. Kerr loves these babies so much she made sure she had time to come BACK to school, just to quickly pop in for the assembly and surprise my daughter! It absolutely made Aeris's whole day."
Making time for someone is the ultimate way to show love and Ms. Kerr made this student feel seen and special!
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CURRENT 8TH-11TH GRADE GIRLS:
COME OUT FOR SOCCER! ⚽
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CONTACT:
Patryk Lee
Whitmer Women's Varsity Head Coach
plee@wls4kids.org
COME OUT FOR SOCCER! ⚽
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CONTACT:
Patryk Lee
Whitmer Women's Varsity Head Coach
plee@wls4kids.org
DISTRICT SHOUT:
"I wanted to thank you ALL for the incredible support you’ve shown my children and me since my husband, Steve, passed. Whether it was the meals, the messages, the memorials, the visits, or just listening has made a world of difference. Knowing we have this wonderful district and community behind us makes the hard days a little easier to bear. I’m so grateful for each of you. Thank you :) --Jen Mayo, Shoreland"
While joy is easy, our community's relentless commitment to standing together in sorrow is just one more thing that makes this place special. 💘
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"I wanted to thank you ALL for the incredible support you’ve shown my children and me since my husband, Steve, passed. Whether it was the meals, the messages, the memorials, the visits, or just listening has made a world of difference. Knowing we have this wonderful district and community behind us makes the hard days a little easier to bear. I’m so grateful for each of you. Thank you :) --Jen Mayo, Shoreland"
While joy is easy, our community's relentless commitment to standing together in sorrow is just one more thing that makes this place special. 💘
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THIS WEEK!
All kindergarten (and NEW) families are invited to register at any elementarty (except Hiawatha).
All kindergarten (and NEW) families are invited to register at any elementarty (except Hiawatha).
Interested in 6th Grade Music Classes at Whitmer Middle School next year?
Sign up at this link!
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Sign up at this link!
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STAFF SHOUT:
"Vicki is a team player, who is constantly going above and beyond for the students and staff at McGregor. She has stepped up during times of need and communicates effectively with everyone in the building. Vicki will do anything that is asked of her and works diligently to keep our school safe and clean. Thank you Vicki for all that you do!"
We are so grateful for those who keep our buildings running efficiently - all while caring for our staff and students!
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"Vicki is a team player, who is constantly going above and beyond for the students and staff at McGregor. She has stepped up during times of need and communicates effectively with everyone in the building. Vicki will do anything that is asked of her and works diligently to keep our school safe and clean. Thank you Vicki for all that you do!"
We are so grateful for those who keep our buildings running efficiently - all while caring for our staff and students!
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STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"Sierra Henry takes information and delivers it in an age-appropriate, nurturing manner. She is an asset to the students, families, and staff within the McGregor community and our district!"
Ms. Henry is a smiling face on the darkest day! We are so lucky to have her!
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"Sierra Henry takes information and delivers it in an age-appropriate, nurturing manner. She is an asset to the students, families, and staff within the McGregor community and our district!"
Ms. Henry is a smiling face on the darkest day! We are so lucky to have her!
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STAFF-TO-STUDENT TEACHER-SHOUTOUT:
"A huge shoutout to our incredible student teacher at Shoreland, Drake Furey! 🍎✨
Dedication, passion, and heart are exactly what great teaching is made of, and these qualities shine through every single day. The passion for teaching is truly unmatched, and it shows in the way students light up when learning together. The kids absolutely love and adore him, and it’s easy to see why!
Knowledgeable, patient, and a natural leader, he consistently goes above and beyond to support students and help create a classroom where everyone feels encouraged to learn and grow. The future of education is bright with educators like him stepping into the field! 👏📚
Thank you for the hard work, positivity, and commitment to making a difference in students’ lives!"
Praise like this for a soon-to-be-teacher is so inspiring and awesome!
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"A huge shoutout to our incredible student teacher at Shoreland, Drake Furey! 🍎✨
Dedication, passion, and heart are exactly what great teaching is made of, and these qualities shine through every single day. The passion for teaching is truly unmatched, and it shows in the way students light up when learning together. The kids absolutely love and adore him, and it’s easy to see why!
Knowledgeable, patient, and a natural leader, he consistently goes above and beyond to support students and help create a classroom where everyone feels encouraged to learn and grow. The future of education is bright with educators like him stepping into the field! 👏📚
Thank you for the hard work, positivity, and commitment to making a difference in students’ lives!"
Praise like this for a soon-to-be-teacher is so inspiring and awesome!
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STAFF SHOUT:
"Mrs. Schifko is an outstanding teacher and role model for her 6th grade students. Emily goes above and beyond to help support staff at McGregor. She is truly an asset to WLS."
Her incredible work ethic is second only to her kind, compassionate nature to all. We love Ms. Schifko!
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"Mrs. Schifko is an outstanding teacher and role model for her 6th grade students. Emily goes above and beyond to help support staff at McGregor. She is truly an asset to WLS."
Her incredible work ethic is second only to her kind, compassionate nature to all. We love Ms. Schifko!
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When your super is SUPER, people in the community want to hear her wisdom! Check out this awesome podcast, where Superintendent Martin was the guest!
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PARENT SHOUT:
"Ms. Jayden Solomon has always gone above and beyond for my child and has never once made me feel like he is “too difficult.” As a parent, that means more than I can put into words. I was nervous about moving to McGregor and especially anxious about having to transfer to a new school again next year. But knowing that Ms. Solomon will be there has brought a huge sense of relief to our entire family. It gives me so much comfort knowing my son will have a familiar face and a teacher who truly loves and believes in him.
She has worked tirelessly to help him love learning and to feel comfortable being present with his friends. Her job is not an easy one, yet she shows up every single day with patience, dedication, and heart.
I truly cannot thank her enough for everything she does daily for our children. 💛 Heart of gold that one. "
Wow. What an awesome review from someone who has seen Ms.Solomon first-hand. We can confirm! She's the best!
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"Ms. Jayden Solomon has always gone above and beyond for my child and has never once made me feel like he is “too difficult.” As a parent, that means more than I can put into words. I was nervous about moving to McGregor and especially anxious about having to transfer to a new school again next year. But knowing that Ms. Solomon will be there has brought a huge sense of relief to our entire family. It gives me so much comfort knowing my son will have a familiar face and a teacher who truly loves and believes in him.
She has worked tirelessly to help him love learning and to feel comfortable being present with his friends. Her job is not an easy one, yet she shows up every single day with patience, dedication, and heart.
I truly cannot thank her enough for everything she does daily for our children. 💛 Heart of gold that one. "
Wow. What an awesome review from someone who has seen Ms.Solomon first-hand. We can confirm! She's the best!
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STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"I am thankful Ken takes care of the tech at Whitmer ! His expertise, friendly personality and ability to communicate with those of us who are less tech savvy make him an invaluable part of our team! You are appreciated!"
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"I am thankful Ken takes care of the tech at Whitmer ! His expertise, friendly personality and ability to communicate with those of us who are less tech savvy make him an invaluable part of our team! You are appreciated!"
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It's National Maintenance Worker Day and the WLS Maintenance Department is UNMATCHED! Thank yuo for all you do for our students, our buildings and WLS!
STAFF TO STAFF SHOUTOUT:
"There truly aren’t enough words to describe this incredible team. The 4th grade crew works tirelessly to make sure every single student feels successful, supported, loved, and safe. They collaborate, problem-solve, encourage one another, and always put kids first. Their dedication goes far beyond academics — they build confidence, nurture growth, and create a classroom community where students feel seen and valued every single day.
And while not pictured, a huge shoutout to Mr. John, who works just as hard behind the scenes and makes such a positive impact on students every day. The team wouldn’t be the same without him!
This group is simply the best, and their students are so lucky to have them. 💛🍎"
Do you remember who loved you and supported you when you were 9?
We know these Firebirds will!
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"There truly aren’t enough words to describe this incredible team. The 4th grade crew works tirelessly to make sure every single student feels successful, supported, loved, and safe. They collaborate, problem-solve, encourage one another, and always put kids first. Their dedication goes far beyond academics — they build confidence, nurture growth, and create a classroom community where students feel seen and valued every single day.
And while not pictured, a huge shoutout to Mr. John, who works just as hard behind the scenes and makes such a positive impact on students every day. The team wouldn’t be the same without him!
This group is simply the best, and their students are so lucky to have them. 💛🍎"
Do you remember who loved you and supported you when you were 9?
We know these Firebirds will!
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