Last week, no Woodhaven High School students needed to go to the Secretary of State building, because the SoS came to WHS. In partnership with the Social Security Administration from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 7th, you could find access to Social Security services at this very school.
During this pop-up, Representatives could help you apply for a Social Security number, get a replacement Social Security card, and answer any general Social Security-related questions.
“We encourage families who may benefit from these services to take advantage of this opportunity. It is a helpful, time-saving way to connect directly with official Social Security representatives in a familiar and accessible setting,” states Mary Demyanovich, a Math/P.E. Special Education teacher who helped run the event. Having special visits from legal institutions like this creates a great space for those who may not have time for or are unsure of SoS processes to learn about them, and get them done more easily.
This was the first time any event like this had been held at Woodhaven, and it was successful. This program could expand into other sectors of legal registration after the booming success and strong organization of the first one. A second one has already been organized for next fall: “This event will be offered again next year in the fall of 2026. Students and Staff had all of their documents and were able to get things done conveniently and with less stress :).”
If you have anything coming up that requires something from Social Security that you don’t have, come check out this event next time around, as they can help you get things in order.
When preparing for a visit, make sure to bring proof of legal presence (one document such as a birth certificate), proof of a social security number (one document, such as a pay stub, or school records), Proof of identity (one document, such as a license or school ID) and Proof of address (2 documents, such as a utility or credit card bill). Also, if any name change has occurred, make sure to bring documents that show when the change occurred and what it was changed to, such as a divorce decree or files for a court-ordered name change.
Other possible fees and requirements can be found here.
