WBMS Family Update Week 3
September 13, 2026
September 13, 2026
Week 3: Family, Student, and Staff Newsletter
A full week of school
The WBMS main office is open this week: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM
248-865-4480
Administrative Assistants:
Colleen Marshall: colleen.marshall@wbsd.org
Antoinette Morton: antoinette.morton@wbsd.org
Fran Seleski: francine.seleski@wbsd.org
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NWEA Testing this week during ELA classes
Fall NWEA Testing Schedule
ELA: Students will complete the test sessions in their ELA class.
Testing begins: Monday, September 14, 2026
Math: Students will complete the test sessions in their math class.
Testing begins: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
PTO Blizzard Sale this week on Thursday!
Students need to eat their Blizzard during the assigned lunch period. No Blizzards are allowed to be in the hallway or put into lockers. Thank you.
House Rally Celebrations
WBMS House Rally Day: From Dreams to Action!
Throughout the day, students participated in scavenger hunts, took their House photo, created a class banner, participated in team-building activities, a growth mindset lesson, and goal-setting activity—all focused on turning ideas, goals, and dreams into action.
We finished the day together with an all-school outdoor House Rally, celebrating our Houses and kicking off a year of putting our dreams into motion!
Dream It. Believe It. Take Action. Together, We Are WBMS!
Each student received their official "house t-shirt". Students are expected to keep this shirt & have it available for upcoming spirit days, field trips, and other special experiences.
Use the link below- specific to your student advisory class.
Refer to the chart below to confirm the photo you should order.
House photos are a 10 X 30 panoramic printed picture. Lifetouch professional photography was at the school to take the photo on Friday, September 11th. The cost for the print is $24, this DOES NOT include a frame. Photos are delivered to the school & distributed for your student to bring home.
Link to the Lifetouch Website to order your house photo:
6th Grade Lower:- Mrs. Roth's advisory class was photographed with Lower Blue
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
The picture day ID number is listed on the flyer and here: LM016012T0
6th Grade Upper:
Mrs. Roth's advisory class was photographed with Lower Blue- Please Order the LOWER Blue photo
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
The picture day ID number is listed on the flyer and here: LM016011T0
7th Grade Lower:
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
The picture day ID number is listed on the flyer and here: LM016017T0
7th Grade Upper:
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
The picture day ID number is listed on the flyer and here: LM016016T0
8th Grade Lower:
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
The picture day ID number is listed on the flyer and here: LM016015T0
8th Grade Upper:
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
The picture day ID number is listed on the flyer and here: LM016013T0
2027 - Washington DC Trip Information- Current 8th Grade Class
Hard Deadline for REGISTRATION is FRIDAY, September 18th
Review the packet of information
Registration is ONLINE through the Student Adventures Website.
We DO NOT accept registrations through the main office..
West Bloomfield High School Homecoming Parade
October 9th ... Walk in the Parade... please RSVP
Show your LAKER School Spirit!!!
Please RSVP to participate in the WBHS Homecoming Parade. We will meet in the Prince of Peace Church Parking Lot to line up and walk the parade route to WBHS parking lot. We meet at 5:00 PM to get organized.
Students will be able to walk with our school banner (student section) or
Create a banner to represent your WBMS club/organization and walk together with your banner.
Parents will meet you at the WBHS parking lot & will be required to escort students into the football game, should you choose to attend the game. Students must be supervised during their attendance at the football game.
Please RSVP so we know who is planning to attend.
We will have mini-green/white pom pons for all participants.
Questions directed to Mrs. Carson: cindy.carson@wbsd.org
Personal Tech Device Policy
Review the grade-level guidelines for middle school students, including where and when personal devices may be used and stored. Please note that updated state law restricting personal wireless device use during instruction takes effect beginning in the 2026–27 school year.
Bus Transportation
WBMS Safe Line: 248-865-4482
Please spell the first and last name and provide the reason for absence.
Email documentation (doctor notes) to Antoinette.Morton@wbsd.org
If you call after school hours, your student's attendance will be updated the next school day.
If your student's pick will be different for the day, please call the school main line before 2pm.
Bus protocol - Students are not allowed to ride a bus unless they are assigned by transportation.
Extra riders for the buses we will need to confirmed 24 hours before the student is to ride with another student.
AT HIS TIME........NO GUEST/EXTRA RIDERS, THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING
Lifetouch Photo Retake Day
Upcoming Lifetouch Picture Day Date:
Picture RETAKE DAY for everyone at WBMS is October 21st.
If your student retakes their photo, this is the one we publish in the yearbook.
Once the retake is processed, the original photo is no longer available.
Yearbook Ordering Online
ORDER HERE:
https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=25753
WBMS school code is 25753
The price will increase according to the following schedule:
$40, August 22 - September 30
$45, October 1- 31
$50, November 1- December 31
$55, January 1- March 31
$60 for yearbooks that are not pre-ordered. First come first serve.
If you are a West Bloomfield School District Employee, you will receive a special discount. Please DO NOT pre-order through the website. You will have the opportunity to pre-order with Ms. Fran in the main office. Your price is $30 and you must pre-order by March 1st for this special employee pricing. Thank you. (If you submitted an online order, no worries. Just email Mrs. Carson to let her know)
WBSD District Issued Chromebook
If you are new to the district or coming into 6th grade, you will be issued a WBSD Chromebook device.
Students are not allowed to use personal devices at school. Each student is expected to bring their Chromebook to school, fully charged, every day. Our Go Guardian and Gaggle system are in place, for safety measures, and we require students to use our devices.
Thank you!
Updated as of 8-17-2026
Please click on the link above to read the updated guidelines & expectations for our district issued Chromebooks.
WBMS Counseling Department
Ms. J ; J'Mesha Anderson
Mrs. Rachel Hamilton
Ms. Susan Chang
WBMS PTO Information
Hello Laker Families!
Our No Frills Fundraiser is still happening- the goal is to raise $20 per student- please donate here:
We are excited that next Thursday is our first blizzard sale at Lunch, cash only! $5 for a small blizzard- choose from Oreo, cookie dough, sprinkles or m&m
We also have some community fundraiser and bonding nights planned, please see the calendar here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gXb9-E_HP-ZYdNzZdYr0QRQkpe0h8j6P-Pya7Pudzhg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Year round spirit wear site: https://1stplace.sale/115952
Our School Goal is $20,000
We're currently at $3,800. Teal house is in the lead. Let's go Lakers!!
Winner will be announced on October 5th, keep the donations coming.
Athletics at WBMS: 2026-27 Information
If your student plans to participate in WBMS Athletics during the fall, winter, or spring season, please take a few minutes to review the important information attached.
Completing these requirements early will help ensure your student is ready for tryouts and practices.
Back to School Wish List for iCenter Projects
WBMS Student Clubs and Organization meetings take place after school hours
Please watch this space for updates.
Please note some clubs require registration
through WBSD Community Education and there may be a registration fee.
We are excited to see our students shine!!
Academic Games Team
Visit Michigan League of Academic Games for more information about the games.
Participation in Academic Games competition will require registration through Community Education.
Ms. Maeva Le Colas: maeva.lecolas@wbsd.org
Book Club 2026-27
Mrs. Joanna Graham: joanna.graham@wbsd.org
Chess Club
Complete this Google Form if you are interested in joining- Space limited to 25 students.
Mr. Aaron Blatt: aaron.blatt@wbsd.org
National Junior Honor Society - Current 8th grade members
Ms. Andrea Cole: andrea.cole@wbsd.org
Middle School FIRST Robotics Team
Friendly competition is at the heart of Middle School Robotics, as teams of 6th-8th 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.
Our season officially kicks off on Saturday, Sept 12, however teams will be meeting starting the week before. We are offering 2 sessions this year - an after school session, and an evening session (great for our athletes). Space is limited, do not hesitate to register if you are interested.
Registration link: https://wbsdec.arux.app/course/255/fall-2026/middle-school-robotics
Questions? Contact Coach Chris: wbrobotics2020@gmail.com"
Robotics is a Community Education Program, registration is required. Click the registration link for details.
Coach Chris Haines: wbrobotics2020@gmail.com
Staff Liaison: Ms. Andrea Cole: andrea.cole@wbsd.org
SPANISH CLUB
Dr. Joann Manetta: joann.manetta@wbsd.org
YOGA
Mrs. Laura Cowell: Laura.Cowell@wbsd.org
We'll see you at Family Fun Night!
September 18 - Family Fun Night at WBHS
September 18th ONLY: Students... wear your HOUSE T-shirt
or other WB Spirit Wear and your admission to the game is FREE.
All Elementary and Middle School students must be supervised
by an adult during the high school and middle school athletic events.
2026-2027 Calendar
West Bloomfield Middle School Exclusive...
Show your WB pride!!
Within the efunds payment portal, please indicate the style
according to the image above, letter = A, B, C, D, E, F, or G
and the size: Youth Large, Adult S, M, LG, or XL
Each style has the available sizes listed. NOT all sizes are available for every color.
Please note the youth large and adult small are identical in size.
Friday, September 18th at West Bloomfield High School
We will have a booth at FAMILY FUN NIGHT to purchase t-shirts.
$20 CASH will be accepted during this EVENT ONLY
(please have exact change)
Important Dates
UPCOMING EVENTS:
9/18 - WBSD Family Fun Night - 5 PM at WBHS
9/21 - No SCHOOL
October 21st Picture RETAKE day
Fueling Kids Futures
Dear Parents of West Bloomfield School District Students,
If your child is a student (3 to 26 years of age) in the West Bloomfield Schools, s/he can also participate in the 2026-27 Fueling Kids’ Futures–One Meal at a Time (previously known as Blessings in a Backpack) program. This program sends six non-perishable meals home each Friday of the school year. Its goal is to make sure that no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to you.
To enroll in this program, please fill out the form below and return it to your school office or email it to katherinesheiko@hotmail.com. This registers your child/ren in the Fueling Kids’ Futures–One Meal at a Time program and alerts us to any allergies they might have. The first bag of food will be sent home in mid September. Any student enrolled in the program for the 25/26 school year will automatically be enrolled for the 26-27 school year and does not have to fill out an application.
Thank you to our local UPS Store!
Thank you to the UPS store for their assistance with printing our 2026-27 Advisory workbooks.
Support our local businesses.
West Bloomfield Middle School
SAFE LINE to report absences:
248-865-4482
Leave your child's FIRST & LAST NAME
State the reason for absence