Back to School Information
Welcome back, Wildcats! We are thrilled to kick off another exciting school year filled with opportunities to learn, grown, and thrive. Whether you're just starting preschool, or gearing up for graduation, our schools are ready to support you every step of the way.
To help you prepare, we've gathered all the essential information on this dedicated Back to School page. Please take a moment to read through it so you're ready at the start of the new school year.
The first day of school is Monday, August 24th (half-day) for our Y5-12th grade students.
Open House Schedule
Every school hosts an open house at the start of the school year as a way to welcome our families back and allow our students to familiarize themselves with their teacher(s), principal(s), and buildings. This year's open house schedule is listed below:
| Building | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Elementary | August 19th, 2026 | 5pm - 6pm |
| Dorr Elementary | ||
| Steeby Elementary | August 20th, 2026 | 5pm - 6pm |
| Pine Street Elementary | August 20th, 2026 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Wayland Union Middle School | August 19th, 2026 | 4pm - 6pm |
| Wayland Union High School | August 20th, 2026 | 4pm - 6:30pm |
| Baker Elementary Preschool | August 31st, 2026 | |
| Dorr Elementary Preschool | September 1st, 2026 |
School Hours
| Building | Regular Schedule | Half-Day Schedule | Two-Hour Delay Schedule (Inclement Weather Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Elementary | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 12pm | 11am - 4pm |
| Baker Elementary M/W/F Preschool | 9:05am - 11:45am | 9:05am - 11:45am | N/A |
| Dorr Elementary | 8:50am - 3:50pm | 8:50am - 11:50am | 10:50am - 3:50pm |
| Dorr Elementary T/TH Preschool | 9:05am - 11:45am | 9:05am - 11:45am | N/A |
| Steeby Elementary | 8:45am - 3:45pm | 8:45am - 11:45am | 10:45am - 3:45pm |
| Pine Street Elementary | 7:30am - 2:30pm | 7:30am - 10:30am | 9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Wayland Union Middle School | 7:45am - 2:40pm | 7:45am - 10:45am | 9:45am - 2:40pm |
| Wayland Union High School | 7:40am - 2:35pm | 7:40am - 10:35am | 9:40am - 2:35pm |
Food Service Information
Meal Service Times
| Building | Breakfast | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Elementary | 8:56am - 9:15am | 10:55am - 1:15pm |
| Dorr Elementary | 8:30am - 8:45am | 11:30am - 12:50pm |
| Steeby Elementary | 8:45am - 8:55am | 11:15am - 12:55pm |
| Pine Street Elementary | 7:15am - 7:40am | 11:05am - 12:45pm |
| Wayland Union Middle School | 7:30am - 7:41am | 10:35am - 12:44pm |
| Wayland Union High School | 7:15am - 7:35am | 11:05am - 1:15pm |
Meal Prices
Details are still being determined at the State and Federal levels that impact meal costs for the 2026-2027 school year. A deadline for a final decision regarding funding availability is due on October 1st. As soon as definitive information is available, we will notify parents throughout the district. Please watch for updates!
Free & Reduced Price Meal Applications
All families are encouraged to apply for meal benefits for their student(s) every school year. Applications can be submitted electronically anytime after July 1st for the upcoming school year through the Parent Portal/Parent Campus or by submitting a paper application to the WUS Food Service Office: 893 E. Superior Street, Wayland, MI 49348.
Public school families are able to submit a simplified EDUCTIONAL BENEFITS FORM; while parochial families must apply by submitting a traditional FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEAL APPLICATION. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the WUS Food Service Office at (269) 792-3150.
Visit our Food Service Department's page for more information.
Transportation Information
New to the District?
Complete the Online Enrollment
Complete this form to arrange for student transportation for the 2026-2027 school year.
Transportation for new riders may take up to 3 days to route on a bus, and during the safety freeze, it will take longer (see Safety Freeze). Additions cannot be made until the student is at the address of record – this starts the 3-day process to add to a route.
- A reminder that a student may have one drop off address and one pickup address. Due to the shortage of drivers and fewer routes, this will be strictly adhered to.
Three (3) days after requesting bus service check the Bus Information tab in the MyRide K-12 App. We will NOT give out bus stop information over the phone. Thank you for your understanding.
Moved and still in the District?
Complete this form to arrange for student transportation for the 2026-2027 school year.
Transportation changes may take up to 3 days to route on a bus, and during the safety freeze, it will take longer (see Safety Freeze). Additions cannot be made until the student is at the address of record – this starts the 3-day process to add to a route.
A reminder that a student may have one drop off address and one pickup address. Due to the shortage of drivers and fewer routes, this will be strictly adhered to.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:
- Transportation requests must be submitted by July 30th, 2026. Requests submitted after July 30th will not be granted until after the Safety Freeze. The Safety Freeze takes effect three weeks prior to the first day of school and will last two weeks into the school year.
- Requesting a change for the day or a half day of school is not allowed, this includes riding a different bus home with friends/family members. Students are not permitted to be on a bus route unassigned to them. If your student will not be utilizing our transportation for the day, please call our office at (269) 792-2262.
Visit our Transportation Department's page for more information.
