Scoop with the Supt

Hear about the new digs of our WLS Tech team and Nutrition Services Dept! Their new home, located on the Tamaron property, will have running water (they didn't before!) and space to meet, conference and spend time together as a department!

Why aren't Jefferson and Washington down yet? In this episode, we sit down with Nate Brow, our Supervisor of Maintenance to explore the day-to-day work that keeps our buildings safe, clean, and functional—and take a closer look at what happens when a school building reaches the end of its life. From routine maintenance to the complex process of demolition, discover the planning, teamwork, and care that go into every step.

OAPSE may not be an acronym everyone knows, but the work they do certainly shows!

Tune in today to hear all about our support staff union leadership, as they talk progress, professionalism and the power of collaboration!

What happens when students get the chance to ask the questions? In this episode, our superintendent sits down with three high school members of her Superintendent’s Advisory Council for an honest, student-centered conversation about life at Whitmer High School. The students take the lead, asking the superintendent questions, while she turns the conversation back to them to learn about their experiences, perspectives, and what it means to serve on the Advisory Council. From student life to school culture and having a voice in decisions that shape their educational experience, this episode highlights the power of listening, collaboration, and putting students at the center of education. Because at Whitmer, student voices matter!

What is it really like to be a middle schooler? In this episode, our superintendent sits down with five students in grades 6–8 to talk about their experiences at our new middle school. From first-day jitters and the things that felt scary or overwhelming at first to new friendships, favorite parts of the school, and the things they would change, these students share honest insights about navigating a new chapter in their education. Their perspectives offer a glimpse into what makes a school feel welcoming, what helps students find their confidence, and how we can continue to make their experience even better. Because the best way to understand a school is to listen to the students who walk its halls every day!

Listen to Jen Gent and Jeff Christoffers chat with Superintendent Martin about the purpose, mission and cohesion of the Washington Local Teachers' Union with Washington Local Schools!

It's HOCO WEEK 2026! Superintendent Martin sits down with Student Council advisors, Ms. Kruger and Ms. Batson to talk about the fun and plaNning of WLS Homecoming celebrations and traditions!

AI is a hot topic in most professional arenas, but what about schools? Specifically, what about Washington Local Schools? What are we doing (or not doing) with AI as an educational tool? Tune in to hear the Superintendent chat with our AI team about those very answers!

As we approach demolition for the Jefferson and Washington buildings, Superintendent Martin sits down to chat about why it is happening as well as how we plan to celebrate them one last time.

Who are the faces behind the WLS Student Services Department and what do they do? Today's episode will answer all of that and more as Superintendent Martin sits down with 3 members of the team!