WBSD Weekly Update
Thursday, October 2 - No School
Wednesday, October 15 - Late Start (TWO hours after regular start time)
2025-2026 Calendar AND 2026-2027 Calendar, Visit this Link
October is National Principals Month, they make WBSD a great place to learn and thrive!
The Detroit Urban League is accepting nominations for the 2025 “Do the Right Thing” Youth Awards, open to students in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
- What: Honors youth for leadership, service, academics, athletics, the arts, technology, citizenship, heroic deeds, and more.
- Who can nominate: Youth themselves, or a teacher, counselor, parent, religious/community leader, neighbor, or peer.
- Requirements: Only one category per application; supporting documentation encouraged (awards, letters, report cards, photos, etc.). Applications without documentation are ineligible.
- Deadline: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
- Recognition: Nominees will be invited to the Urban League’s 60th Annual Guild Gala on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., where winners will be announced
Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at The Westin Southfield Detroit
Track Your Route! District Code is: 4079WBSD
- 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.
- 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.
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!
- Lunchroom/Playground Monitor
- Special Education Paraeducator - Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Special Education Teacher - Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Speech and Language Pathologist
Special Education Paraeducator - Adult Transition Program
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On Tuesday, October 7th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. when you order from the Chipotle at 6753 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, they will donate 25% of event sales to the West Bloomfield High School Boys Lacrosse team. If you order online for pickup, use code XG3ZWNY for your purchase to go towards the cause. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify.
Want to sponsor the 100% self-funded boys lacrosse team? Find out more details here.
This October, the WBHS Varsity Softball team invites all middle school and high school girls (Grades 6–9) to join us for ZOM-BALL Clinics at The Swamp — four fun and spooky Tuesday nights of skill-building, teamwork, and Halloween excitement.
Location: WBHS Softball Field
Dates: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per clinic OR $80 for all 4 (save $20!)
Bonus: First 20 full-series signups get a FREE limited-edition ZOM-BALL T-shirt
Highlights include:
• Varsity coaches and players running skills sessions
• Special appearances from Oakland University Softball players
• Giveaways from Athletes Unlimited Softball (AUSL)
• Gear raffles supporting WBHS Softball
• A Halloween finale: ZOM-BALL Scrimmage & Costume Contest
Register online here
We hope you’ll join us for the fun — let’s build skills, make memories, and celebrate softball together as one softball Family!
Just For Kicks is an inclusive soccer program designed for players on the Autism Spectrum, as well as those with physical challenges or special needs. The program is tailored and adapted to accommodate players of all abilities, ensuring they can actively participate, enjoy their experience, and develop motor skills and physical strength in a fun and supportive environment.
For questions, contact Coach Nikki Melville: nicole.melville@wbsd.org
or Trisha Wellock, Director of Youth Development: trisha.wellock@michiganjaguarsfc.com
Math Pentathlon - K-7th Parents Mark Your Calendars
Parents join us to hear about Math Pentathlon, important dates, and more.
Division 1: K & 1st Graders
Division 2: 2nd & 3rd Graders
Division 3: 4th & 5th Graders
Division 4: 6th & 7th Graders
Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. via Zoom
Zoom link: https://wbsd-org.zoom.us/j/89145698606
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
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
KUDOS to the top readers from WBSD, elementary through high school for participating in the West Bloomfield Township Public Library Summer Reading Program. The program encourages children to read during the summer months in order to promote reading as a habit and inspire children to visit the library.
West Bloomfield Educational Foundation
Check out the new events and programming! All proceeds benefit the WBEF mission, to provide educational resources to WBSD staff and students.
Family Mini Photo Session
Click here for more info.
Dollars for Scholars
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Kentucky Derby Party
Save the Date! Saturday, May 2, 2026
