WBSD Weekly Update

• September 21: No School
• October 14: Late Start
• November 3: No School
• November 11: Late Start

In class is where it's at! Good attendance = success! As the school year starts, remember that attendance matters!

Acorn2Oak is dedicated to empowering the young minds of Oakland County. If your child is 8-18 years old and has a dream to chase check this out!

With awards up to $1,000, this will help transform aspirations into achievements. The Acorn2Oak Grant Program has a September 15 deadline for the next round of grants.

Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits Application. Qualification can provide benefits beyond meals and can also help support programs and resources available to our schools. Application: https://westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying

Menus by Elementary, Middle & High School: https://www.wbsd.org/departments/nutriton-services

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

FIRST LEGO League Challenge is for grades 4-5. Practices are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at Doherty Elementary. Transportation is not provided. Parent involvement is extremely important. Students who have parents volunteer as a coach are guaranteed a spot.

Check out the BIOGLOW Season Welcome Video Here
FIRST LEGO League Challenge

Friendly competition is at the heart of Middle School Robotics, as teams of sixth- through eighth-grade students engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering - building and programming a human-controlled robot that competes in an alliance format at competitions. Prepare your student for robotics now before the new S.T.E.A.M./CTE wing of WBHS is complete. Click the button below for registration and information.

West Bloomfield High School Varsity Cheer is hosting a Youth Cheer Clinic for young Lakers interested in learning cheers, meeting the varsity team, and experiencing game-day excitement. Participants will attend a clinic and then join the WBHS cheerleaders on the sidelines for the first half of the varsity football game against Lake Orion. Space is limited, and registration/payment must be submitted in advance. For questions, contact Brandi Hale at Brnd830@gmail.com.

Clinic day is Thursday, September 17 from 5 - 7 p.m.

Performance day is Friday, September 18 at the varsity football game vs. Lake Orion at 7 p.m. (1st Half)

Fall Basketball, Equestrian, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Football, Dance and Golf use this link: https://westbloomfieldathletics.com/

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• Assistant Early Childhood Program Coordinator
• Paraeducator for the Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• CTE Teacher
• School Counselor
• English Language Arts Teacher
• Preschool Building Support Provider
• Preschool Academy Lead Teacher
• Preschool Academy Associate Teacher
• Preschool Before and Aftercare Assistant Instructor
• Grade 4 Teacher
• Long Term Substitute - PE Teacher
• Long Term Substitute - English Language Arts Teacher
• Long Term Substitute - Resource Room Teacher

West Bloomfield Middle School students are invited to explore Academic Games, a competitive program that combines fun with learning in areas such as math, sets and logic, and presidents. The first meeting is Thursday, September 10, from 2:52–4:30 p.m., with practices held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students selected for the team will be notified by email by September 18. For questions, contact Ms. Le Colas via email at Maeva.LeColas@WBSD.org

Stay tuned for more Middle School clubs and programs.

Fall is right around the corner, and we're excited to open registration for our beginner ice skating & hockey programs — a great way to introduce your child to the game or help a new skater build confidence on the ice!

Learn to Skate (Level 1)
Saturdays, 9:00–9:50 a.m., starting September 12
No experience needed — just a helmet and a smile!
Learn more

Learn to Play / Little Eagles (Level 2)
Tuesdays, 5:45–6:35 p.m.
Five 7-week sessions running September 2026–May 2027, $200/session, jersey included
Learn more

Mini-Mites (Level 3, 6U)
Birth years 2020–2021 | Mondays 5:00–5:50 p.m. + Sundays 8:00–8:50 a.m.
Runs September 6, 2026 through mid-March 2027 as part of the I-275 League
Learn more

Please note: All programs require current USA Hockey membership prior to registration. If you have any questions reach out to Hockey Director, Zack Doyen at 248.701.0935 or zdoyen1987@gmail.com.

Questions? Reach out to our Hockey Director:

Zack Doyen

Email: zdoyen1987@gmail.com

Phone: 248.701.0935

www.orchardlakehockey.com

Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society will hold an event celebrating Chaldean history, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Orchard Lake Museum, located at 3951 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake Village.

ALL West Bloomfield School District students are eligible for a West Bloomfield Library card, regardless of where they reside. Students with a library card can check out and hold library materials, request study rooms, and access a wide range of curated educational eResources. Student cardholders must renew their card each year. Apply online, or visit either West Bloomfield Library branch in person to claim a sticker or enamel pin reward for signing up!

• 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