WBSD Weekly Update

November 4 - No School
November 12 - Late Start
November 18 - Evening Conferences - Elementary Schools
November 19 - Eventing Conferences - Middle School Only

November 20 - Eventing Conferences - High School Only

November 21 - Half Day - All Schools

November 26-28 Thanksgiving Break

2025-2026 Calendar AND 2026-2027 Calendar, Visit this Link

WBSD Parent Meeting for Students with IEPs TONIGHT

WBSD Parent/Guardians of Students with IEPs, join us for an informal conversation with Special Education Administrators and our Parent PAC Representative:

Dr. Jessica Cohen, Director
Dawan Williams, Supervisor
Amanda Baker, PAC Parent Representative

RSVP
Meeting Location:
Administration & Community Services Building (corner of Commerce & Hiller)
5810 Commerce Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48324

If you are unable to make it in person, feel free to join via Zoom.
Dial In: +1 253-215-8782
Zoom Meeting ID: 880 0017 6217

WBSD selected EL Education as the curricular resource for elementary literacy. EL Education is a knowledge building curriculum that incorporates science and social studies concepts to deepen student understanding of the world around them through reading, writing, and speaking/listening. To learn more about the resource, please watch the family webinar or view the slideshow.
EL Education Family Webinar Video
EL Education Family Webinar Slides

West Bloomfield Schools values your voice in shaping our students’ learning experiences. Please take a few moments to share your feedback on the current 6th grade-12th grade science curricular resources to help us ensure engaging and effective instruction for all learners. 6th-12th Grade Science Family Feedback Survey

Stay Connected with Nixle Alerts

Did you know that you can sign-up for text notifications of road closures, water main breaks, and other important situations that may occur in WB? If you provide your email address at sign-up, you will also receive emailed notifications. If you already receive the texts, you may text your email address to 888777, and that signs you up for email versions of the messaging. For more details use this link.

Chef Jesse and Food Service Director Andrea Grobe visited Doherty Elementary to demo fresh fruit and vegetable recipes, including Roasted Root Veggie Chowder and a sweet potato dessert. The taste testers were very pleased. They will be stopping at other schools, in the meantime, check out the recipe here.

Nutrition Services Update

The recently approved State budget includes Universal Meals. Free breakfast and lunch will continue all year with no interruption.

Elementary School Menus

Middle School Menus

High School Menus

Flyer for BusZone, a mobile app that lets parents track school buses. Headline reads “Know your child got on the bus safely.” Instructions explain how to set up BusZone using the school access code 4079WBSD, your child’s ID, and creating alert zones. Key features include real-time bus locator, student privacy, custom zones, email and text alerts, and compatibility with smartphones and tablets. Flyer includes logos for Google Play and App Store downloads, a QR code for the user guide, and contact email buszone4079@nellc.com .

Durham School Services will be conducting school bus evacuation drills:

Scotch Elementary - Wednesday, October 22

Gretchko Elementary - Thursday, October 23

Sheiko Elementary - Friday, October 24

Doherty Elementary - Monday, October 27

For more information please refer to the parent letter sent from Durham Transportation.

On November 4, 2025 voters will be asked to consider replacing the current Sinking Fund millage, which is estimated to remain at the current 1.1552 mill levy, and extend the levy from 2027 to 2036. This levy provides approximately $3.2 million annually to fund:

Facility and infrastructure improvements
Safety and security measures
Technology devices and infrastructure

For more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Energy & Operational Efficiency

Buildings and buses will be kept in good working condition by addressing system and equipment upgrades where necessary.

Health, Safety, & Security

Building safety and security upgrades will continue to provide safe and healthy learning environments.

Instructional Technology

Important upgrades to devices, networks, and systems across the district.

Learn More Here

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!

Preschool Academy Associate Teacher - Program for Four Year Olds
Lunchroom Playground Monitor
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten

Click Here for Open Positions at West Bloomfield School District

West Bloomfield High School Football Team

All Athletics Schedules & More

Auditions were held last week for The Outsiders at West Bloomfield High School, and we had an amazing turn out! Keep your eyes open for more details as we get going with rehearsals. Shows will be December 5th & 6th!

Flyer for the West Bloomfield High School Talent Show titled ‘Where Lakers Shine,’ scheduled for Monday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the WBHS Auditorium, $5 admission.

West Bloomfield's Got Talent

Come see how much talent West Bloomfield has at the Talent Show at West Bloomfield High School's Auditorium on Monday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m. We have at least 25 different talented acts performing live and we would love for you to join in on the fun.