WBSD Weekly Update

September 23 - No School
October 1 - Count Day
October 2 - No School
October 15 - Late Start (TWO hours after regular start time)

Full Calendar Here

To ensure your child’s access to meals is not interrupted and to help West Bloomfield School District secure critical state and federal funding, we need ALL families to complete the Education & Nutrition Benefits Application (formerly known as the Free & Reduced Meals Application).

Complete the application today at: https://westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud/

• If parents need assistance or have questions about completing the form, please contact Andrea Grobe at andrea.grobe@wbsd.org.

• Free breakfast and lunch for all students will continue through September 30, 2025. VERY IMPORTANT - it is still uncertain whether the state will provide funding to offer free meals for all students after September 30, 2025.

Why it matters:

• Your application helps ensure we can continue to provide nutritious meals to all students.
  

• Funding tied to our free/reduced rate supports far more than meals; it impacts academic programs, athletic programs, technology, and student services.
  

• Even if you think you may not qualify, completing the form still helps the district.

State Representative Noah Arbit signed the Oakland County School Boards Association K-12 funding pledge. By committing to protect these essential funding sends a message that Oakland County classrooms and kids come first.

• School bus safety reminders: Parents should never pass a school bus that is loading or unloading, always know pick-up and drop-off times, and use the Bus Zone app to track buses in real time.
• Driver and student safety rules: Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a bus with flashing red lights, obey school zone speed limits, and remain alert; parents play a key role in teaching children proper bus etiquette like boarding safely, using handrails, and reporting issues.
• Training, communication, and enforcement: Bus drivers receive CPR, first aid, and safety training; parents are fined $500 if they step onto buses; and ongoing communication between families, transportation staff, and the district is essential for building a strong culture of safety.

• The Bus Zone App is available for iOS, Android and web and allows families to track their student(s) bus along its route, to and from school. Families will need to have their student(s) ID numbers which are available in PowerSchool in order to log into the app and create an account. Check out the transportation page for details.
• As a safety protocol, the Bus Zone app will only allow families to see their student(s) bus route(s) only.
• Please download and complete the app: Apple App Store and Google Play

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.

Fueling Kids’ Futures (formerly Blessings in a Backpack) is back for the 2025–26 school year, providing six non-perishable meals each Friday at no cost to families so children have food over the weekend. The volunteer-run program works with schools to discreetly distribute food bags, with the first distribution on Friday, September 19th. Any family in need is welcome to sign up. Contact Kathy Sheiko at 248-521-0074, katherinesheiko@hotmail.com or CLICK HERE for more information.

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The WBHS Varsity Softball Clinic, themed Zom-Ball, will run every Tuesday in October 2025 for students in grades 6–9. Participants will sharpen their softball skills through scrimmages and training sessions led by the varsity team. The clinic also adds a fun twist with a Halloween-inspired theme, culminating in a zombie costume contest on the final day. It’s a great way for young athletes to improve their game while enjoying a festive fall atmosphere. Click here to register.

West Bloomfield Wrestling Club focuses on developing the fundamentals of folk-style wrestling, while also focusing on the discipline and mental toughness that are needed to be successful in the sport.

Ages: Kindergarten thru 8th Grade (boys and girls)
Location: West Bloomfield Middle School Multipurpose Room & Gym
Season: November thru March

Contacts: Coach DeGrand (thomas.degrand@wbsd.org) or Kevin Mcintosh (kevin.mcintosh@wbsd.org)

Registration: CLICK HERE

Club Facebook Page: Facebook

Club Website: Club Website

Skill Development, Drill Work, Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, Individual Defensive Technique and Modified Gameplay.
Co-ed for Grades 1-3 from 9-10 a.m.
Co-ed for Grades 4-6 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Led by WBSD Teacher & Coach Jeremy Denha

More Information and Register Here

Kick off the 2025-2026 season in October. First Lego League “Challenge” is for Grades 4-5th. Register here.

*Students who have parents who volunteer are guaranteed a spot to the 4th & 5th grade FIRST Lego League on Eleyo Registration.

Questions? Email: kevin.mcintosh@wbsd.org

Monday - Karate for Kids
Tuesday - Mad Science

Wednesday- In Elementary Drawing with Young Rembrandts

Thursday - Sunset Theatre (The Incredibles)

Monday - Sunset Theatre (The Incredibles)

Tuesday - Karate for Kids

Wednesday - Elementary Drawing with Young Rembrandts

Monday - Mad Science, Dodgeball

Tuesday- Sunset Theatre (The Incredibles)

Wednesday - Chess Wizards

Monday - Chess Wizards

Thursday - Karate for Kids, Sunset Theatre (The Incredibles), FIRST Lego League Challenge

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!

• Special Education Paraeducator
• Resource Room Teacher
• Speech and Language Pathologist
• Teacher for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Check out the new events and programming! All proceeds benefit the WBEF mission, to provide educational resources to WBSD staff and students.

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