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WBSD Weekly Update

WBSD Weekly Update
WBSD Weekly Update

May 6, 2026 May 6, 2026

Your Feedback Is Important! Your Feedback Is Important!

West Bloomfield School District's Family Feedback Survey
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Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Parents, students and school staff all play important roles in this process. To help all of us learn how to make your child's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, please complete the Family Feedback Survey Here. If you have multiple children please complete one survey per child. Thank you!

Complete the Family Feedback Survey Here
Graphic celebrating the last day of school for the 2025–2026 school year with WB mascot and school supply illustrations in the background.
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Mark Your Calendar

May 13 - Late Start

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

June 3 - Half Day - HS Only

June 4 - Half Day - All Schools

June 5 - Half Day - Students' Last Day


2025-2026 Calendar AND 2026-2027 Calendar

The last day of school is approaching fast. Capture the progress of your student and the moment using our Last Day of School signs. Download the printable version of the Last Day of School 2025-2026 graphic HERE

West Bloomfield Preschool Academy West Bloomfield Preschool Academy

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State of michigan prek for all logo
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NO-COST, high-quality PreK is open for enrollment for the 2026-27 school year! PreK for ALL helps families save thousands of dollars on child care and gets children ready for kindergarten. Enroll your 4-year-old TODAY! Learn more here.

Newsworthy Stories banner with images of students and WBSD logo.
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WBHS Athletic Director Eric Pierce talks with Civic Center TV about retirement WBHS Athletic Director Eric Pierce talks with Civic Center TV about retirement

Thumbnail graphic announcing WBHS Athletic Director Eric Pierce is retiring, featuring his portrait over a football field background with WBHS branding.
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West Bloomfield High School Athletic Director Eric Pierce talks with Jake Schaf about his upcoming retirement, and his reflections on inspiring countless student athletes within West Bloomfield.


Click Here to watch the video

West Bloomfield School District Names Shane Hynes as New Athletic Director West Bloomfield School District Names Shane Hynes as New Athletic Director

Welcome graphic introducing Shane Hynes as Athletic Director, featuring his portrait with WBSD and Lakers athletics branding.
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West Bloomfield School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shane Hynes as the district’s new Athletic Director, effective July 1, 2026. Hynes currently serves as Athletic Director for Waterford School District, where he leads a comprehensive high school athletic program supporting more than 450 student-athletes and supervising more than 50 coaches.

Spring Food Drive Spring Food Drive

Scotch Elementary's student council group collected food items to donate to Spirit of Grace Church
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Scotch Elementary's student council group collected food items to donate to Spirit of Grace Church. These goods are helping local families!

Oakland County Enhancement Millage Oakland County Enhancement Millage

Oakland Enhancement Millage graphic with slogan “Elevating Every Student” and call to action: “Vote August 4” on a gold background.
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On August 4, 2026, voters in Oakland County will consider a Regional Enhancement Millage to bolster all public school districts and eligible public school academies across the county.


44% of students in Michigan already receive enhancement millage funding

If approved, funds would be distributed to districts based on student enrollment. West Bloomfield School District would focus on:

  • Recruiting and retaining high-quality staff

  • Maintaining appropriate staff-to-student ratios

  • Maintaining and strengthening educational programs

RESOURCES & FAST FACTS:
Oakland Enhancement Millage Website

Enhancement Millage Flyer

WBSD Personal Tech Device Policy WBSD Personal Tech Device Policy

WBSD Personal Tech Device Policy infographic outlining elementary, middle, and high school rules for personal technology devices during the school day.
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Families are encouraged to review the grade-level guidelines for elementary, middle, and high 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.

Newsletter header reading “In Case You Missed It…” with green wave graphic, envelope icon, and West Bloomfield School District logo on the right.
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West Bloomfield School District's DECA Club in Atlanta, GA
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WBHS DECA takes on Atlanta

WBHS Architecture Club Tours New Sheiko Elementary
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WBHS Architecture Club Tours New Sheiko Elementary

All smiles at West Bloomfield High School as they celebrated Autism Awareness Month during the month April.
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Autism Awareness Month at WBHS

Parent University at Doherty Elementary in West Bloomfield School District
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Parent University at Doherty Elementary

Farewell to Lisa Berkey of the Greater West Bloomfield Coalition
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Farewell to Lisa Berkey of the Greater West Bloomfield Coalition

Medical Mentorship Field trip for West Bloomfield High School students
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Medical Mentorship Field Trip

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Student Support Services PAC hosts “Popsicles with the PAC” on Friday, May 8, 5–6:30 p.m. at Marshbank Park for families to connect, play, and meet new reps.
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Popsicles with the Pac

May 8, 2026

Click Here for more info

West Bloomfield School District Adult English Language Learning flyer for adults 18+. Spring classes run May 11–June 17, 2026, Mondays–Wednesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m
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Adult English Language Learning Classes

May 11-June 17, 2026

Click Here for more info

Flyer for “Donuts with Dania” featuring meeting dates, times, and location for community discussions with WBSD Superintendent, with illustrated donuts.
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Donuts with Dania

May 14, 2026
West Bloomfield Preschool Academy Kiddie Kite Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the WBSD Administration Building, 5810 Commerce Rd. Tickets $2 include pizza, chips, and drink. Activities include kite making, touch-a-truck, book fair, games, and raffles.
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WBPA Kiddie Kite Day

May 16, 2026

Click Here to RSVP

Oakland Early College Meet & Greet on Zoom Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6–7 p.m. Meet incoming Head of School Sonja James and current Head of School Morrison Borders.
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Meet & Greet

May 19, 2026

Click Here to join via Zoom

Community Happenings Community Happenings

Flyer promoting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive

May 7, 2026

Click Here for more info

Collage of a formal community event with attendees networking, group photos, and a banquet-style program with speakers presenting on stage to a seated audience.
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Michigan Week Community Award Breakfast

May 7, 2026

Click Here for more info

West Bloomfield Township Public Library Westacres Branch
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College Research and Visit Planning

May 11, 2026

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Juneteenth Jamboree flyer for June 19, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Covenant Baptist Church, West Bloomfield. Free event with performances, food, and activities.
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6th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree

June 19, 2026

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Flyer promoting Hot Works Fine Art Shows in West Bloomfield on June 20–21 and Orchard Lake on July 25–26.
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Fine Arts Shows

June 20-21, 2026

Click Here for more info

“Shop with a Hero: Back to School” event flyer with police and fire logos, QR code for nominations, Aug. 1, 2026, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at Target in Walled Lake.
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Shop With A Hero

August 1, 2026

Click Here for more info

WBSD Athletics banner with student athletes playing golf, lacrosse, and marching band members, alongside school branding and mascot graphic.
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Lacrosse History in the Community Lacrosse History in the Community

West Bloomfield Girls Youth Lacrosse team
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West Bloomfield Girls Youth Lacrosse team took the field for their first game ever; a huge milestone and the beginning of a brand new chapter for lacrosse in our community. We are so proud of these girls for being part of the very first chapter.

“West Bloomfield School District Robotics banner featuring students building and programming robots during classroom and competition activities.”
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Atomic Glow is THIS SATURDAY! Atomic Glow is THIS SATURDAY!

Graphic with neon circle and glowing text reading “Atomic Glow” on a dark textured background.
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Teams light up a custom game field glowing under black lights for a unique robotics experience. Competitive matches, engaging activities and a family-friendly setting makes it a one-of-a-kind event. Atomic-GLOW is Saturday, May 9 at West Bloomfield Middle School. Click Here for more

Horizontal banner with the text, "Visual & Performing Arts" on the left and photos of students acting and rehearing on the right.
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Final Shows and Fundraisers Final Shows and Fundraisers

Check out Theatre 3 & Theatre 4 classes perform their final shows! Theatre 4’s Improv Show will be in the WBHS iCenter on May 11th at 7 p.m. Theatre 3 is taking on Shakespeare with a performance of The Twelfth Night on May 15th at 7 p.m. in the Forum.

Poster advertising the Theatre 4 Honors Theatre Improv Show featuring comedy and tragedy masks holding microphones. Event takes place Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at iCenter with $5 tickets at the door.
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Improv Show

May 11, 2026

Click Here for more info

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The Twelfth Night

May 15, 2026

Click Here for more info

Colorful poster promoting the WBHS Spring Choir Concert on May 14, 2026, from 7–8:30 p.m. in the WBHS Auditorium.
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Spring Choir Concert

May 14, 2026

Click Here for more info

Poster promoting the Laker Update Popcorn Fundraiser supporting West Bloomfield High School student journalists
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Laker Update Popcorn Fundraiser

For the 2027 Student Television Network's National Convention in California

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May 2026 Menus

All menus can be found on the Nutrition Services page:

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

Kentucky Derby Gala - Fundraising Event
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Thank you for your generous support! Thank you for your generous support!

Group of adults dressed in formal and Derby-style attire posing together at the “A Fancy Gala for the Education of Greater West Bloomfield” event in front of a West Bloomfield Educational Foundation backdrop.
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the West Bloomfield Educational Foundation's Kentucky Derby Gala. All proceeds benefited educational resources for teachers and students! For more info visit www.wbef.org

Sheiko Elementary Update Sheiko Elementary Update

Check out a few photos from the NEW Sheiko Elementary. It is coming along and will be opening this fall 2026. The new space will feature an Early Childhood Center and the NEW Sheiko Elementary. Stay tuned for more information.

Sheiko Elementary school gymnasium under construction with workers installing hardwood flooring beneath basketball hoops in a bright blue and white athletic space.
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Large open Sheiko Elementary school commons under construction with blue walls, decorative cloud-shaped ceiling panels, modern lighting, stage area, and expansive front windows.
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Interior of Sheiko Elementary school building under construction featuring a decorative tree-shaped support column with cloud-like ceiling panels and hanging leaf accents above an open common area.
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WBSD 2026 Summer Camps and Information WBSD 2026 Summer Camps and Information

WBSD Summer Camp graphic with smiling sun in sunglasses, rainbow, and palm tree. Text reads “Summer Camp” and “Register Now.”
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  • WBSD Summer Camp at Scotch Elementary, Info Here
  • Camp Invention, Info Here
  • Sunset Theatre Camp, Info Here
  • Chess Wizards Summer Camp, Info Here
  • Media Makers Boot Camp, Info Here
  • Resources for Special Services Camps, Info Here
  • Other Camps around Oakland County, Info Here
WBSD Summer Camp 2026 Registration and Info
Media Maker Bootcamp flyer for grades 5–8 featuring hands-on media training, QR code to register, and student images using cameras, audio, and editing tools.
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The Media Maker Bootcamp gives students in grades 5–8 the chance to explore the exciting world of media production through hands-on learning and real-world storytelling.

From filming and editing to anchoring and directing, campers will create their own news stories and productions using professional equipment alongside the experienced Laker Update crew at WBHS


Register now: https://qrco.de/bgieBP

Community Partner Links

  • 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
OK2SAY logo with speech bubbles in blue, orange, and green. Text reads: “Stop the Silence. Help End the Violence.” Contact options include phone numbers 8-555-OK2SAY and 855-565-2729, text 652729 (OK2SAY), website ok2say.com, and email ok2say@mi.gov . Also available through the OK2SAY app on Google Play and the App Store.
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