WBSD Weekly Update

Congratulations to Stacy Brickman and Ken Ferguson!

We congratulate Stacy on her re-election and continued service to the WBSD Board of Education. With 12 years of dedicated service, including eight years as Board President, her leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact.

We’re also thrilled to welcome back Ken Ferguson as an elected Board member. Ken previously served the district for six years.

Thank you both for your continued commitment to West Bloomfield School District and our Laker community!

• November 6: Sports-Themed Trivia Night fundraiser to benefit Fueling Kids' Futures
• November 11: Late Start (TWO hours after regular start time)

• November 17 - Evening Conferences - Elementary Schools

• November 18 - Evening Conferences - Middle School Only

• November 19 - Evening Conferences - High School Only

• November 20 - Half Day - All Schools

• November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break

Common Sense Education shares five practical tips to help families of K–5 students build healthier media habits. Families are encouraged to create screen-free times and zones, use parental controls, establish clear family rules, enjoy media together, and talk with children about healthy physical and emotional behaviors around screen use.

• Neighborhood House Food Pantry
• Open Door Outreach Center
• Open Hands Food Pantry & Garden
• Oakland Hope Food Pantry
• Lighthouse Food Program
• Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA)
• Hospitality House Food Pantry
• Matchan Nutrition Center
• Berkley Cares Food Pantry
• Oxford/Orion FISH
• United Community Family Services
• Clawson Food Pantry
• Hope Food Pantry
• Community Sharing Outreach Center
• The DRE Project
• Zion Food Pantry
• Food Gatherers
• Forgotten Harvest
• Oakland County Food Assistance
• Gleaners

Saturday, November 21 • 10:00 a.m.

Free turkeys will be available at the following locations:

Detroit – Joy Road
15560 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228

Detroit – Conner Street
2900 Conner Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Eastpointe
21331 Kelly Road, Eastpointe, MI 48021

Pontiac – Oakland County Sheriff’s Station
110 E. Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

Free turkeys while supplies last. First come, first served. Adults only. One turkey per household. Photo ID may be required.

The Fall 2026 Project SEARCH Newsletter highlights an exciting start to the 2026–2027 program at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Interns have been building teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills while beginning hands-on rotations throughout the hospital. This edition also celebrates outstanding employment outcomes.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we work together to ensure a safe, smooth, and successful start to the school year. For additional transportation information, please visit:

West Bloomfield School District Transportation Department

ATTENTION LOCAL & SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Want to spread the word about your business? Have a coupon or special deal you want to share? Advertise in our playbill for our upcoming production of The Crucible! Email wbhstheatreads@gmail.com for more information.

• Girls Swim and Dive League Championships will be held Wednesday, November 4, and Friday, November 6, at Lake Orion High School, starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Middle School Swim Team Tryouts are Monday, November 9 from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Boys Swim and Dive Team meeting is Monday, November 16 on the pool deck 2:45 p.m.-3 p.m.

Bowling team tryouts will be held on Tuesday, November 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at

Wonderland Lanes (8265 Richardson Rd., Commerce, MI 48390). Practices will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, unless a match is held on that day.

Math Pentathlon teaches and reinforces basic math concepts and skills, stimulates creative thinking, develops problem-solving skills, develops spatial, computational and logical reasoning and good sportsmanship. Math Pentathlon consists of 20 games spread across four divisions by grade level.

• Open to ALL students grades K-7
• If you missed the Parent Info Meeting
  • Click Here to view the Parent Info Zoom Recording from 10/1/26
  • Click Here to view the Parent Info Zoom Presentation from 10/1/26
• Students in Grades 4–5 are needed for Division 3; practice starts Monday, November 9.

If you are a local business, parent, staff member, retiree, or community member who works for, or has a connection to, a company that offers STEM or robotics grants, employee matching gifts, volunteer grants, scholarships, or team sponsorship opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Know of a sponsorship opportunity or interested in supporting WBMS Robotics? Please contact Community Education to connect with us. Email Kevin McIntosh at kevin.mcintosh@wbsd.org

Both branches of the West Bloomfield Library will be closed on Monday, November 9 for Staff In-Service Training. They will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10.

Wednesday, November 11

5:30 p.m.

More Info

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

More Info

Coats are donated to families of West Bloomfield School District. Thank you for your support!

• West Bloomfield Adult Education
• West Bloomfield Educational Foundation
• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Youth Assistance