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Upcoming events and programs in WWCS

Exciting things are happening in awareness and exploration of poten-
Wayne-Westland Community Schools tial futures by providing them with
(WWCS). opportunities to self-assess their ap-
A WWCS collage concert will be titudes and interests,” said JaCinda
held on Wednesday, April 20th at Sumara, Executive Director of Tech-
6:30pm at Stockmeyer Auditorium nology and Innovation.
(3001 Fourth St.) The STEM Center continues to
There will be band, choir, and or- thrive as there are elementary stu-
chestra performances by: John dents visiting every morning and
Glenn High School, Wayne Memorial most afternoons the STEM teachers
High School, Adams Middle School, are out in the schools presenting les-
Franklin Middle School, and Steven- sons.
son Middle School. In a move towards personalized
The concert is free to the public, education, Wayne-Westland Innova-
so everyone is welcome. tion Academy in Wayne has an inno-
WWCS is proud to have a state-of- vative approach to high school
the-art STEM Center, which offers learning.
immersive activities for elementary Through a blend of traditional
and middle school students. and non-traditional learning compo-
“The STEM Center is a testament STEM Center Mice and Go. nents, Wayne-Westland Innovation
to the district’s commitment to ad- ration, and innovation. few high schools in Michigan that Academy empowers students to suc-
vancing science, technology, engi- “This innovative facility will em- has a planetarium. The planetarium ceed academically and beyond. The
neering, and math education for our power students to explore their cre- offers additional opportunities for academy offers virtual, in-person,
students,” said WWCS Superinten- ativity and critical thinking skills,” students as they can explore the won- and hybrid learning options to cater
dent John Dignan. said Superintendent Dignan. ders of the universe. to diverse student needs.
The STEM Center, located at In addition to the labs available at “At the end of the K-12 experience, The in-person learning experi-
John Glenn High School, presents the STEM Center and the availability every child deserves access to a ence offers a traditional classroom
lessons in a hands-on manner and of sending STEM kits to classroom meaningful career. STEM education
encourages students’ curiosity, explo- teachers, John Glenn is one of the supports students through the See WWCS, page 15

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