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PLYMOUTH - WESTLAND
PLYMOUTH - WESTLAND

Police academy students celebrate graduation

The accomplishments of 19 young residents were celebrated by the Westland
Police Department last week as they marked their official graduation from the
Westland Police Youth Academy. During the classes, the students experienced
comprehensive and hands-on training from department officers and officials from
the 18th District Court of Westland. The students gained insights into police K-9
demonstrations, taser training, traffic stops, SWAT procedures, court functions,
building searches and evidence technician skills. Officials said the students' dedica-
tion to learning and serving the community was truly commendable. The police
department issued a statement congratulating the graduates and expressing their
pride in the group.

Plymouth-Canton offers transition help to families

Students returning to or resources and other wrap- to help every child learn, pre- manager, nurse specialist and services, offerings and events.
starting classes in the around services if needed, pare and thrive.” an executive assistant. The staff The department can be
Plymouth-Canton Community including access to food, cloth- The department was formed works directly with students to reached at (734) 416-2754 or by
Schools district this fall will ing, toiletries and school sup- as part of the district 2021-2027 serve as accountability partners emailing sfe@pccsk12.com.
have some extra help available. plies, according to a prepared Dynamic Plan to increase and to provide them with “Child outcomes improve
The district Department of statement. achievement for all students resources to support their suc- considerably when schools and
Student and Family “Family involvement and and close achievement gaps. cess. Community partners such families collaborate on individ-
Engagement was designed to engagement can make a world Assistant Superintendent Dr. as The Salvation Army, Kiwanis, ual student's needs, goals, pro-
help with school transitions and of positive difference in our stu- Liz Vartanian-Gibbs said the Rotary Club, The United Way, grams, and progress - and that's
staff members work with par- dents' education, in the class- department supports a culture The Clothing Bank, University what the Student and Family
ents, guardians and families to room and beyond,” Plymouth of equity; facilitates family of Michigan Nursing Engagement Department focus-
ensure Plymouth Canton stu- Canton Community Schools engagement programs that are Department, Western Wayne es on,” Vartanian-Gibbs said.
dents have what they need to Superintendent Dr. Monica L. diverse, integrated and sus- County Suicide Prevention “We encourage all families and
learn and succeed. Department Merritt said. “Plymouth-Canton tained; and connects family Coalition and others are also students to get involved with
counselors can help provide Community Schools is excited involvement to student success. key allies, officials said. our many wonderful resources
students and families with to provide a valuable resource The department also Vartanian-Gibbs encouraged and programs because that
access to health care services, to foster greater collaboration includes teacher engagement families and students to follow engagement is so critical to
vision screenings, dental and partnership among our stu- specialists, family liaisons, a the department newsletter to helping students achieve their
appointments, mental health dents, families and P-CCS team mental health manager, nurse stay updated on department maximum potential.”