Unveiling of Commemorative Signage for Inkster Public Schools

On a beautiful day in November, members of the Inkster community, Wayne RESA and other community members gathered to remember and acknowledge the rich history of the City of Inkster and the Inkster school district by unveiling a historical marker at the site of last remaining school building in Inkster.

Dr. Daveda J. Colbert, Superintendent, Wayne RESA stated that, RESA worked with Former Mayor Patrick Wimberly, former Interim Inkster Superintendent Manual Wilson and former Inkster School Board President Jessie Shelby along with other members of RESA to craft the language for the signage. Current Inkster mayor, Byron Nolen, stated, "This is a bitter sweet moment for me and many of the residents of Inkster. There is a lot of history and emotion that goes into this because the district was dissolved and the school buildings were torn down. But Burger needed a new facility, luckily this building was left and we are glad to have them in our community."

Jessie Shelby cut the ribbon at the unveiling and said the commemorative Signage stands as a testimony to the rich history and lasting impact of the Inkster School District who made a positive difference to the students and residents of the City of Inkster. The sign is placed on the grounds of the former Baylor Woodson Elementary School on Carlysle.

Sixteen school districts in Wayne County have their students attending school at the Burger Baylor Campus and it is managed by the Garden City School District.

Westwood Superintendent, Dr. Stiles Simmons and Garden City Superintendent, Derek Fisher echoed the sentiment that the Burger Baylor school does a great job in educating and serving the special population of students who attend the campus daily.