WBSD Weekly Update

February 11 - Late Start

February 16 - No School (Mid-Winter Break)

March 11 - Late Start

2025-2026 Calendar AND 2026-2027 Calendar

• Meet the principal (from all elementary locations)
• Learn about the Kindergarten curriculum
• Giveaways from WB Public Library & WB Parks & Rec
  
  NEW FOR 2026!
  West Bloomfield Educational Foundation will be selling Kindergarten "Grow with Me" t-shirts and yard signs tomorrow evening and online. To order click here.

Details can be found here.

• Learn about WBSD curriculum
• Extracurricular opportunities
• Schedules

Remember, word of mouth from our current families is the most important marketing tool. Help us grow WBSD!

WBSD offers STEAM as a K-12 specialized criteria-based program. This programming is also offered to residents. Residents must meet the same criteria as Schools of Choice applicants in order to be accepted into the STEAM program.

The application window runs from January 13, 2026, to February 11, 2026. Criteria‑based testing will be held on February 14. The lottery for applicants who meet the criteria will take place on February 18, and decisions will be sent by February 20.

● K-5 Criteria-Based STEAM: 110 students
● 6-8 WBMS Criteria-Based STEAM: 25 students
● 9-10 WBHS Criteria-Based STEAM: 80 students

Congratulations to Zoe Johnston, senior at Oakland Early College and Maya Klepaski, senior at West Bloomfield High School. They are recipients of the DAR Good Citizen Award.

The DAR Good Citizen Award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.

Students in Ms. Shaw's ASL classes create engaging videos using a ring light, green screen, and backdrop stand from the WBEF. The use of the green screen provides a consistent and clean background for recording videos in American Sign Language. This past week, ASL 2 classes used them to record their midterm. The stands hold their phones and provide soft light for a more professional video!

This is one of the many ways WBEF supports teachers and students. Join us on our mission to directly support our WBSD teachers and students! www.wbef.org

During recent half‑days, Nicole Lafata’s NHS students from West Bloomfield High School volunteered with our Kids Connect program, spending time with K–5 students through games, hands‑on activities, and creative projects. Volunteers played Minute to Win It games, built Home Depot kits, colored together, and shared what NHS and NJHS are—and how students can get involved as they grow.

Check out the video from the 32nd United We Walk event to celebrate hope, leadership, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you to all of the student coordinators, volunteers, United We Walk committee, and WBSD leaders

Class of 2027 & 2028
College Prep Series: Testing - 1, 2, 3 SAT Test Planning and Prep for 10th and 11th Grade Students
Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the WBHS auditorium

Is test-optional really test-optional? What is a “good” score? We will share updates to the new digital SAT, changes to the ACT and test prep strategies.

Dinner & Dialogue Part 2 is right around the corner, and we are excited for this meaningful opportunity to connect with our WBMS families. Our first event welcomed nearly 50 parents—let’s fill the tables in the Auditeria once again as we gather in partnership for an evening of shared conversation, community, and connection. Back by popular demand, we’ll be enjoying a delicious dinner from Mezza Grille. All parents and guardians are warmly invited to attend. Please be sure to RSVP so we can prepare an accurate meal count.

Reach out to Mrs. Carson with any questions: cindy.carson@wbsd.org

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

This virtual session will also highlight helpful resources from the English Learner Family Toolkit, with translations provided as needed, to ensure families feel informed, supported, and connected.

WBSD K–12 Multilingual Parent Meeting will be held on January 27 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

The West Bloomfield High School cheer team finished in third place in Oak Park on January 17th. Their next competition is the OAA Blue League Meet 2 in Oak Park on January 21 at 6 p.m. Goooooo Lakers!

Join us at Buddy's Pizza (31646 Northwestern Hwy.) on Thursday, February 12th between 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Indulge while supporting West Bloomfield Theater Boosters. RSVP now and help us make a difference!

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

Thursday - Gymnastics

Monday - Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch

Monday - Mad Science

Monday - Gymnastics

Tuesday - Karate for Kids

Thursday - Elementary Drawing with Young Rembrandts

Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore

Friday - Chess Wizards

Monday - Mad Science

Monday - Dodgeball

Tuesday- Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch

Wednesday - Chess Wizards

Wednesday - Karate for Kids

Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore

Monday - Chess Wizards

Tuesday - Mad Science
Thursday - Karate for Kids

Thursday - Sunset Theatre, Lilo & Stitch

Thursday - FIRST Lego League Explore

All menus can be found on the Nutrition Services page:

https://www.wbsd.org/departments/nutriton-services

Do you know someone who is longing to make a greater 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!

• 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 - Financial Assistance Available for Enrichment Activities