Next week, Wakeland PTSA is hosting an informational session regarding college admissions. We invite all of our Wolverine families to this event! 🧡💙
Today, Ms. Tidwell's GT/AP Gov students showcased their political campaigns and participated in a pretend primary in the Library. Students not only voted on candidates but also on mock propositions. Librarian, Mrs. Powell was instrumental in bringing the lesson to life today!
🧡🧡 Orange Out 🧡🧡
It’s time to Orange Out this Friday night at The Star as Wakeland takes on Flower Mound! Come early, be loud! Let’s go Wakeland! 🧡💙🧡💙
🗓️ Friday, October 16th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Ford Center at The Star
👛 Clear Bag Policy
👕 Orange Out 🧡
On Saturday, October 3rd, numerous Wakeland Orchestra students placed in the TMEA All-Region Orchestra. Congratulations to these outstanding performers who will be performing in All-Region Orchestras in McKinney on December 12th.
String Orchestra -
Alexandra N.- String Bass
Rachel P. - Violin
Drake K. - Cello
Elle K. - Viola (alternate)
Evan D. - Harp (alternate)
Philharmonic Orchestra - All-State track
Grace K. - Harp - Area audition qualifier
Liam Y. - Violin
Christopher C. - Cello - Area audition qualifier (alternate)
Aiden Y. - Cello
Symphony Orchestra - All-State track
Alice C. - Violin - Area audition qualifier
Amanda Y. - Violin - Area audition qualifier
Felicia H. - Violin - Area audition qualifier
Isabel P. - Violin - Area audition qualifier (alternate)
Joseph P. - Cello - Area audition qualifier
Hengrui Z. - Cello - Area audition qualifier
String Orchestra -
Alexandra N.- String Bass
Rachel P. - Violin
Drake K. - Cello
Elle K. - Viola (alternate)
Evan D. - Harp (alternate)
Philharmonic Orchestra - All-State track
Grace K. - Harp - Area audition qualifier
Liam Y. - Violin
Christopher C. - Cello - Area audition qualifier (alternate)
Aiden Y. - Cello
Symphony Orchestra - All-State track
Alice C. - Violin - Area audition qualifier
Amanda Y. - Violin - Area audition qualifier
Felicia H. - Violin - Area audition qualifier
Isabel P. - Violin - Area audition qualifier (alternate)
Joseph P. - Cello - Area audition qualifier
Hengrui Z. - Cello - Area audition qualifier
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), launched in October 2004, continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation and helps ensure that individuals, families, schools, and communities have resources they need to be safer and more secure online. The overarching theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 is “Securing the Next 250.” #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Mr. Ratliff and Wakeland ISM students joined others across the district to participate in today's ISM Business Symposium. For the event, students practice their interview skills with professionals, learn about personal branding, plus other skills needed in the "real" world.
Families: Here are some helpful reminders when checking out your Wolverine during the school day!
A thousand thank-yous would not be enough for all you do for Wakeland. We appreciate you so much!
🚨 Update 🚨
The Pink Out football game has been moved to 4:00 PM tomorrow afternoon at Kuykendall Stadium. This is an earlier time and a different location. Let’s go Wakeland!
🗓️ Friday, October 2nd
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Kuykendall Stadium
👛 Clear Bag Policy
👕 Pink Out 💗
🧡💗💙 Pink Out 💙💗🧡
Let’s Pink Out the stands Friday night as our Wolverines take on Lewisville. The game is at Toyota, where everyone will be sitting on the East Side; home team enters from Gate D. Let’s go Wakeland!
🗓️ Friday, October 2nd
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Toyota Stadium
👛 Clear Bag Policy
👕 Pink Out 💗
Reminder! Thursday is PSAT for 10th- and 11th-graders. 9th- and 12th-graders will have late arrival. ALL students report to 2nd period at 12:15. If you are not in your 2nd-period class for attendance, you will be counted absent. We will run the advisory schedule the rest of the day. Lunch will be 12:28-1:28
Before the end of the month, we wanted to take a moment to recognize last month’s Worthy Wolverine winners. These individuals demonstrate what it means to be Willing, be Optimistic, be Resilient, be Trustworthy, be Hardworking, and be You!🧡💙
PSAT/NMSQT - Thursday, October 1, 2026
On Thursday, October 1, 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT beginning at 9:00 AM. Students received an email from Wendie Scalf on Friday, September 25, with their test room location and other important test information. Students will need to CHARGE and BRING their school-issued Chromebook on Thursday for the PSAT.
9th and 12th grade students will have late arrival on October 1 at 12:15 PM. Bus riders should check "My Ride K-12" for the late arrival bus schedule.
ALL students will report to period 2B at 12:15 PM. Any students not in attendance at 12:15 will be counted absent for 2nd period.
WHS will have an advisory bell schedule in the afternoon. Lunch will be from 12:28 to 1:28, with periods 3B and 4B following.
For questions about the PSAT, please contact the Campus Testing Facilitator, Wendie Scalf at Scalfw@friscoisd.org.
Staff, students, parents and community members selected to serve on District committees for the 2026-27 school year were notified this week following approval by the Board of Trustees at its regular September meeting. Each committee is part of the larger District Advisory Council, which provides feedback to the Board on District initiatives, goals, programs and compliance-related matters. The District is grateful for everyone who volunteered their time and interest to serve.
Calendar Committee: As work begins on the 2027-28 instructional calendar, Frisco ISD is first soliciting stakeholder feedback to guide the District’s calendar committee. The 2027-28 Instructional Calendar Survey is open Sept. 17-Oct. 2. Access the survey.
Bond Planning Committee: FISD is exploring a possible spring 2027 bond, starting with formation of a Bond Planning Committee. Applications are open through Friday, Sept. 25. Apply online.
🧡💙Game of the Week💙🧡
Wakeland is coming to your TV! Wakeland vs. Denton Guyer is Fox 4’s Game of the Week. So, we need all of our fans to come support our team! Wear your Wakeland or Western attire, and be prepared to make a difference for our Wolverines. Go Wakeland!
🗓️ Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 CH Collins Athletic Complex, Denton
👛 Clear Bag Policy
👕 Western 🤠
12th Grade Students and Families: Tonight, UNT Frisco is hosting an informational meeting about the financial aid process. Whether 2-year, 4-year, or trade school is in your future, you will want this information!
Congratulations to the 2026 Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band on being selected as a National Winner for the Mark of Excellence and Citation of Excellence 🧡🏆💙
Come support the best band in The Land! 🧡💙
Congratulations to the Wakeland Drumline for placing 9th in their first-ever, 6A division competition! Way to go, Wolverines! 🧡🥁💙
Today, members of Wakeland Choir performed at the 9/11 Commemoration , and then the students subsequently received coins of recognition from the Frisco PD for previously performing at the PD Academy Graduation and this morning's event. These limited edition coins are challenge for students to continually grow and serve. Well done, Wolverines!
