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WMS choir sings national anthem at GR Griffins game

The sixth grade choir from Wayland Middle School Tuesday evening sang the national anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. They sang under the direction of instructor Krisi Oostdyk.

Editor October 31, 2019

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Hopkins equestrian team is 5th in state competition

The Hopkins High School equestrian team has concluded a successful competitive season as District 19 Division B champions, Region A Division B co-champions and fifth-place finisher in the Division B…

Editor October 28, 2019

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Six WHS musicians to play for greater GR area orchestras

Wayland Union Schools students are representing the their district this this year in the regional youth orchestra scene of Greater Grand Rapids. Through an audition process, the following students were…

Editor October 28, 2019

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WHS debaters take 7 of top 10 awards at Holt competition

The Wayland High School debate team last Wednesday took seven of the top 10 awards and top novice honors at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition at Holt High…

Editor October 27, 2019

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Wayland Middle Schoolers sing in Regional Honors Choir

Ten Wayland Middle School students sang in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir Saturday, October 19 at Byron Center High School’s Van Singel Auditorium. In addition,…

Editor October 27, 2019

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Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet rated perfect once again

Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet, which numbers 24 buses, recently received another perfect safety inspection. Michigan State Police every year sends an inspector to conduct an analysis of more than…

Editor October 24, 2019

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Twisted Pins arcade opens at old Wayland Cleaners location

The Twisted Pins Arcade has opened in the building that formerly housed Wayland Cleaners at 114 Pine St. Patrons for now can stop in and play games for free. Owner…

Editor October 22, 2019

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Wayland debate students bring home 7 trophies from tourney

The Wayland High School debate team did collected seven trophies Saturday at its first tournament of the season at the Holt Debate Invitational. Wayland students continued their winning season by…

Editor October 21, 2019

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Authorities say driver of car in Mutschler fatal was going 95

Kent County authorities are saying the driver of a car that collided with another driven by Wayland High School senior Ethan Mutschler July 12 was going as fast as 95…

Editor October 16, 2019

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WHS math teacher adds another award to collection

Wayland High School math teacher Linda Anderson Bensyl, one of the most decorated faculty members locally, has won yet another award. She is one of only four Michigan teachers to…

Editor October 16, 2019