WBSD Weekly Update

West Bloomfield High School (WBHS) students brought home impressive accolades from the DECA District 6 Conference, held on December 7 at Berkley High School in Michigan. WBHS emerged as a standout, earning recognition as one of the top schools in District 6.

At the conference, 23 medallions were earned for exceptional performance. These students demonstrated excellence in various aspects of marketing, finance, business, and entrepreneurship through various role plays and sales presentations.

Among the award winners, 16 students advanced to the Michigan DECA State Conference, scheduled for March 14-16, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. This prestigious event will bring together the top 5000 marketing students from across Michigan, where these students will compete for a chance to represent Michigan at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, in April of 2025.

In total, 51 WBHS students will participate in the State Conference, competing in role plays, sales projects, and presenting in-depth written papers, which include 10-20 pages of research on a local business. The students will showcase their ability to analyze real-world business scenarios and present innovative solutions to industry challenges.

“We are incredibly proud of our students and their hard work,” said Julie Zalla, DECA Advisor. “Their dedication and passion for marketing are evident, and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel at the State Conference. The DECA program provides invaluable experience and skills that will serve them well in the future.”

West Bloomfield High School’s DECA chapter continues to be a leader in preparing students for careers in marketing, business, and entrepreneurship. The DECA program fosters leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, equipping students with the tools they need for success in the global economy.

For more information about West Bloomfield High School’s DECA chapter and its upcoming events, please contact Julie.Zalla@wbsd.org.

Download the app for access to a real time bus locator. Check out the Bus Tracker flyer with step by step instructions. Be sure to use our school access code 4079WBSD which is on the flyer.

December Menus for all schools are here.

Please save the date for a wonderful, free community event Sunday, January 19. We start at 2 p.m. with the presentation where our oratorical and button contest winners will be honored. We walk at 3 p.m. (inside West Bloomfield Middle School in inclement weather). And we participate in community service and children's activities after the walk. We hope you will join us that day as we keep the spirit of Dr. King alive.

This year we are also collecting food (chicken Ramen noodles and flavored oatmeal packets), cleaning supplies, and plastic grocery bags to help local families. See the flyer above. As a district we're asking donations be taken to your school by our WBSD Day of Giving 1/15/25 or brought to the United We Walk event Sunday, 1/19/25.

This year's theme is Continuing the Dream: Building Bridges of Unity.

WBHS Varsity Wrestling team took 1st place at the Northville Tournament (5-0) Great job!

• Shop Laker spirit gear here.
• Download Go Fan to purchase tickets for upcoming WBHS games.
• Check out the Athletics calendar here for upcoming events.

WBHS' Theatre IV class had a successful Parent's Night Out fundraiser. 17 kiddos came out to play theatre games, have a fashion show, dance, and do crafts!

Congratulations to WBMS Robotics Team, they won the 1st place Connect Award and are headed to Muskegon this weekend for the Michigan State Championship. Have fun, we believe in YOU!

FIRST Lego League EXPLORE makes learning STEM and coding skills fun! All skill levels are welcome!

STUDENT SEASON THEME: Using creative thinking and LEGO technology to explore the layers of the ocean as they “sea” into the future.

Click here to view the SUBMERGED Explore Set and here to check out the EXPLORE story.

Program Highlights:

• Team Meetings will begin February 13, 2025
• Ten meetings total, plus the LakerBot Event (Showcase Event on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. - noon at West Bloomfield Middle School
• One 90 minute in-person meeting per week on Thursdays at Doherty, Gretchko, Sheiko, and Scotch directly after school
• Each school will have 1 "Teacher Leader" as a facilitator, however, we will need 1-2 parent volunteer for every 6 students to help coach teams. The number of volunteers will determine the number of teams we will offer. Guarantee your child's participation by volunteering to coach.
• Email andrea.frank@wbsd.org for questions. Online registration is OPEN.

• Sunset Theatre presenting Wicked Wiz of OZ
• Chess Wizards
• Drawing
• Soccer
• Mad Science
• Dodgeball

Please contact Community Education for all After the Bell classes at andrea.frank@wbsd.org

The WBSD 3-year-old program is tuition based. Call or visit the website for information on the two preschool options available through West Bloomfield Preschool Academy.

Our West Bloomfield Preschool Academy 4-year-old program is free for all and you can enroll now for this school year! Call 248-865-6466 if you would like help selecting WBSD locations with space currently available.

Did you know the West Bloomfield Educational Foundation (WBEF) has provided over $1 million in grant funding to our public school teachers? WBEF has impacted every grade at every school in the district. The WBEF is a501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. The more donations we receive, the more grant requests we can fulfill. More info at https://www.wbef.org/

Photos of WBEF grant projects in action!

Book Lists

· Winter Wonderland (Youth)

· Mouth Watering Reads (Youth)

· Fairy Tale Retellings (Teen)

Happy Birthday, Taylor! Party

Friday, Dec.13 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Main Library Meeting Room
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday with your friends. We will have crafts, trivia, and karaoke!

For All Ages. No Registration Required

Adventures in Art

Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon

Main Library Youth Activity Center
A monthly elementary school art class, where creativity knows no bounds! In this vibrant space, young artists embark on an exciting journey through the world of drawing, painting and early color theory. Each less is a celebration of creativity and self-expression.

For Grades 2-5. Registration Required

Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/artistic-adventures-5178

Programs like HOSA are shaping the future of healthcare by inspiring and empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are so proud to host this event and to support these talented students as they pursue their dreams in the medical field. This incredible event brought together students from all across Oakland County to compete in areas such as medical terminology, healthcare issues, and CPR/first aid.

Did you know Laker Opportunity Center is open to all students in Michigan ages 16-22? Help us share with students who are behind in credits and interested in a different path to a diploma, with the flexibility of online learning and the support of real WBSD teachers.

WBSD has job openings!

• English Language Development (ELD) Program Teacher
• Special Education Teacher Consultant
• Kids Connect School Age Child Care Instructor - AM and PM
• Paraeducator for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Please share these job opportunities with your friends and family.

Job Postings.

To view the 2024-25 Calendar, Click Here.

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 6: Return to school!

January 8: Late Start
January 15: Half Day - HS Only
January 16: Half Day - All Levels

• WBSD Employment Opportunities
• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library
• West Bloomfield Youth Assistance