OEC Update

Scotch Families,

School starts on Monday!! We are so excited to welcome our students back and are putting on the final touches to make sure the first day is AWESOME!

Please remember, for the safety and security of our Scotch Community, students are not allowed to be walked in the building on the first day of school. We will have all hands on deck, and some additional hands, to make sure that every student reaches their classroom with ease. Please make sure you read through the entire update for important information.

Morrison Borders

Principal

Our carline directions for this year are here, map included. A couple helpful hints for carline:

1. Be patient, especially at the start of the school year.
2. DO NOT enter the car line from Commerce Rd, that entrance/exit is for busses only.
3. Make sure your student is ready to exit, from the passenger side of the vehicle, when it is their turn.
4. If your student is in a car seat/booster, move that seat to the passenger side of the vehicle.

If everyone does their part, uses patience and follows the guidelines, the carline will run incredibly fast and smooth.

If there is a change in dismissal or an early pick up for any reason, please send a note in with your student with the date, student name, teacher, the message and your name. This will allow the teacher and office staff to be on the same page about a change. We understand that last minute changes may occur, please call our main office with any dismissal changes prior to 3:30 pm. These changes can not be left on our attendance line or via email as they may be missed.

The Scotch PTO is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting our students and strengthening the connection between families, teachers, and administrators. Through fundraising and community involvement, we help provide educational materials, enrichment opportunities, family events, and other activities that make Scotch a great place to learn and grow.

We’d love to have you join the Scotch PTO! Whether you volunteer at school or help from home, every contribution makes a difference to our students and our Scotch community.

Be sure to visit our Linktree to subscribe and stay up to date on all things Scotch, including the school calendar, PTO events, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/scotchpto or email us at ptoscotch@gmail.com

Thank you!

Please mark your calendar for our annual Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. More specific information regarding timing will come out next week.

If your student will be absent for any reason, please use the safeline attendance messaging line to call the absence in at 248-865-3282.

All returning families must complete the back to school process before the first day of school. Please click here to go to the Back to School Central webpage.

If your student requires medication during the school day, prescription and over the counter, the WBSD District Medication Administration Form must be filled out AND signed by your doctor. This form should be turned in before school starts so students do not miss important medications they need. Click here to access the form or stop by the main office to pick one up.

Students needing medication at school WILL NOT have that medication administered by school staff until this form is completed. Also, medication can be dropped off on the first day of school but not until after 9:30 AM.

Education & Nutrition Benefits Application (formerly known as the Free & Reduced Meals Application)

Complete the application today!

Step 1: Visit the Meal Magic Family Portal and follow these instructions:

Select Application

• if your child is enrolled in a GSRP preschool program

• if you have more than one child attending West Bloomfield School District and at least one is enrolled in a GSRP program

Otherwise, select Education and Benefits Form.

Questions, contact the Nutrition Services Department at (248) 865-6733

Food Menus will be posted soon to: https://www.wbsd.org/departments/nutriton-services

Transportation is provided for resident students who live more than one (1) mile from their assigned school. To help ensure a safe and efficient transportation experience, all students are expected to follow the district's transportation rules and regulations. I strongly encourage families that have a bus available to them to ride that bus each day to avoid daily delays in the car line.

Students should arrive at their designated bus stop at least ten (10) minutes before their scheduled pickup time to allow for normal traffic and weather-related delays. If a student is not at the bus stop when the bus arrives, the driver is not required to stop. As we begin the new school year, we appreciate your patience as drivers and students become familiar with new routes and schedules before requesting route changes.

For the safety of our youngest learners, a parent or designated adult must be present at the bus stop to accompany kindergarten and first grade students at both pickup and drop off. If an adult is not present to receive a student at drop off, transportation privileges may be suspended until appropriate arrangements are made.

We also encourage families to download the BusZone app to track their child's bus in real time. Instructions for setting up BusZone will be included with the transportation information mailed to each eligible family. The district access code is 4079WBSD, and parents will need their student's ID number to complete the registration process.

Transportation information for eligible students will be mailed the week of August 17, 2026.

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

We know childhood hunger is a huge problem. Fueling Kids' Futures goal is to make sure no student goes hungry over the weekend by sending six non-perishable meals home discretely with students each Friday at no cost to families. If your child would benefit from this program, please complete the form below and turn it in to the main office. Hard copies will be available at Popsicles with the Principal and in the main office year round.

District Calendar

Scotch Calendar

Bell Times

First Month Lunch Menu

Aug 31 - First Day of School

Sept 4 - No School

Sept 7 - No School

Sept 8 - School Resumes

Sept 9 - Late Start

Sept 9 - Curriculum night, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sept 16 - Picture Day

Sept 21 - No School