3rd grade students loved taking their reading and spelling tests outside today!
Proud of our students for building lifelong skills in tennis, golf, and biking! 🎾⛳🚴 Their growth on and off the court/course is inspiring. Big thanks to our district for supporting programs that keep kids active for life! 🙌
Meteorologists in the making.
🎾 Exciting news! Our students are back on the courts thanks to a generous donor who gifted our school brand new tennis courts! 🏫💙 The joy, energy, and love of the game are alive again. From all of us—thank you for investing in our kids!
⛳️ Proud PE teacher moment! Our students showed huge improvement on today’s golf field trip—patience, focus, and some great swings too! Big thanks to Gogebic Country Club for welcoming us and giving our athletes such a positive experience. 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
Volleyball Game Change:
JV/Varsity Volleyball will be traveling to Lake Linden Wednesday Sept 17 this week, not Thursday Sept 18
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W-M Life Skills students spent the morning learning how to grocery shop on a budget!
Elementary students enjoying their Fridays Pizza lunch
Elementary kids enjoying their Friday pizza lunch!
Thank you to all who attended open house! We will see you on Tuesday!
❤️ K- 5th grade teachers
Gogebic Miners cross country practice will begin on Monday, August 18. Athletes will meet at the W-M track at 8 am.
This practice is open to any Bessemer or Wakefield-Marenisco student in grades 6-12. Students must have a physical on file to participate.
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Middle School Girls Basketball will begin on Monday, August 18th. Practice starts at 3:00 pm. Contact coach Casey Carlson to sign-up or if you have further questions!
Please join us for our open house!
The Wakefield-Marenisco School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time custodian/bus driver. This is a year-round position. The candidate must be fully certified to drive a school bus or be able and willing to obtain the appropriate credentials. Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and their credentials. The position will remain open until filled. Jason Gustafson, Superintendent Wakefield-Marenisco School District 715 Putnam St. Wakefield, MI 49968 gustafsonj@wmschools.org The Wakefield-Marenisco School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Driving skills opportunity for our young drivers.
🏈🏀 From the NFL to WM Elementary! 🏀🏈
We’re thrilled to welcome Jake Witt—local legend, NFL athlete, and all-around inspiration—to Wakefield-Marenisco School for a special hands-on session with our elementary students!
🗓 July 23rd at 2:30 PM
📍 Wakefield-Marenisco School Gymnasium
Jake’s story is one of talent, hard work, and heart. A standout in both basketball and football, he chased his dream all the way to the NFL Draft, landing a spot with the Indianapolis Colts. Now, he's back in the U.P. serving the community as a Health and Wellness Coach in Watersmeet.
Our students are in for a treat as Jake brings his energy, experience, and passion for health and athletics right into the gym. 💪📚
Thank you, Jake, for giving back to the U.P.—you continue to make us proud! ❤️💙
#WMSchoolPride #JakeWitt #LocalLegend #NFLtoUP #WellnessInTheUP #InspiringTheNextGeneration
Internal and External Posting
The Wakefield-Marenisco School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
• Athletic Events Supervisor – Responsible for event supervision at all home athletic events throughout the school year.
• Junior High Girls’ Basketball Coach
If interested in any of the open positions, please submit a letter of interest and credentials by
3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.
Superintendent Jason Gustafson
Wakefield-Marenisco School District
715 Putnam St.
Wakefield, MI 49968
gustafsonj@wmschools.org
The Wakefield-Marenisco School District is an equal opportunity employer
The tennis court project has begun. We are so thankful to the donor who is fully funding this project!
2nd and 3rd grade students enjoyed eating lunch with their teachers on the last week of school! Looks like Mrs. Nasi is still teaching during lunch!
