WBSD Weekly Update
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
Students at Sheiko Elementary were “Caught Caring” by teachers and staff. They were recognized with a certificate, a motivational bracelet, and a round of applause. Well done!
Dr. Farqad Alfatlawy
U of M Dearborn Educational Leadership Doctoral Graduate
Dr. Jennifer Sepetys
Oakland University Educational Leadership Doctoral Graduate
Dr. Crystal Jabiro
Join us for a special evening focused on mindfulness and community with acclaimed author Susan Verde. She will share her book I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness and discuss simple, meaningful ways to cultivate calm, empathy, and inner balance.
The event takes place on January 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Schuler Books 7260 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township. Families and community members are invited to attend this thoughtful and inspiring program.
Click here for more info and to RSVP.
Collecting Donations
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Sunday, January 18
at West Bloomfield Middle School
Guest Speaker
Kenneth Gutman, Oakland Schools Superintendent
WBSD English Language Development Department invites families to attend a K–12 Multilingual Parent Meeting focused on:
- Preparing students for WIDA testing
- Supporting reading comprehension at home
WBSD K–12 Multilingual Parent Meeting will be held on January 27 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
5:30 p.m.- Students will be directed to the cafeteria at West Bloomfield High School for the beginning of the event.
5:40 - 6 p.m.- Students will have the opportunity for a meet/greet autograph signing with the players from the Varsity Boys Basketball Team. Each student will be provided a team poster for the autographs.
6 p.m.- Head Basketball Coach Arnette Jordan will address the 5th graders and talk about the team and athletics. Athletic Director Eric Pierce and Principal Eric Pace will also address the students and provide a special gift (t-shirt).
6:20 - 6:40 p.m.- Pizza and refreshments will be provided for all 5th graders in attendance.
6:40 p.m.- Students will be walked down to the gymnasium to watch the West Bloomfield Lakers take on Farmington at 7 p.m. Each student and their parent(s) will receive free admission to the game.
RSVP your 5th grade boy by emailing your school Administrative Assistant.
West Bloomfield Invite Recap - WELL DONE!
A well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Since 1988, Coach Alessi has dedicated decades to building opportunities for student-athletes to learn, grow, and gain confidence both on and off the mat. From hosting countless tournaments and district events to always doing what’s best for the sport, his leadership and commitment are unmatched.
His accomplishments speak volumes:
• 500th career dual meet win (January 20, 2024)
• Top 30 all-time wins in MHSAA history
• Coached 1,000+ wrestlers, many qualifying for States
• Multiple-time Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Coach of the Year
• Honored by the Oakland County Referees Association, Observer & Eccentric, and Oakland Press
• Inducted into the West Bloomfield High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016
WBSD is grateful for Coach Alessi’s passion, dedication, and the lasting standard of excellence he has set.
Calling all Oakland County public high school students. The 2026 Financial Empowerment Arts Contest is now open for submissions, in partnership with Oakland Schools - Michigan, Flagstar Bank, and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA). Students are invited to create artwork that shows how financial empowerment impacts their future.
The deadline to enter is March 13, 2026, with a total cash prize pool of $10,000.
THIS THURSDAY
Parents join us to hear about Lego League Explore, important dates, and more for 1st through 3rd graders.
Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Zoom link: https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/83106956613
Doherty Elementary After the Bell
Monday - Karate for Kids
Tuesday - Chess Wizards
Tuesday - Mad Science
Wednesday - Elementary Drawing with Young Rembrandts
Thursday - Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch
Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore
Gretchko Elementary After the Bell
Monday - Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch
Monday - Mad Science
Tuesday - Karate for Kids
Thursday - Elementary Drawing with Young Rembrandts
Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore
Friday - Chess Wizards
Scotch Elementary After the Bell
Monday - Mad Science
Monday - Dodgeball
Tuesday- Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch
Wednesday - Chess Wizards
Wednesday - Karate for Kids
Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore
Sheiko Elementary After the Bell
Monday - Chess Wizards
Tuesday - Mad Science
Thursday - Karate for Kids
Thursday - Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch
Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore
New Year, new job!
Do you know someone that is longing to make more of a positive impact in their work? We have the answer for them! Please pass along these job postings and tell them to apply for the opportunity to make a difference every day for our students and our community. We need great people who have the passion!
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