WBSD Weekly Update

Chief Dale Young shared that there is no information connecting West Bloomfield Schools to the incident at Temple Israel. You may notice an increased presence from the West Bloomfield Police Department at our schools as part of their continued partnership and support for our community. This is a visible presence to support our schools, not due to any issue within our buildings.

Below are some helpful resources:

• Interactive resources, in-depth info and quick assistance
• Tips for families and educators
• Developmentally appropriate responses

Do you need to update family contact information in your PowerSchool account? If you need to update your email or phone number in PowerSchool, use this link.

This Friday, March 20 - No School

March 30 - April 3 No School, Spring Break

April 15 - Late Start
May 13 - Late Start

2025-2026 Calendar AND 2026-2027 Calendar

Thank you to the West Bloomfield Interact Club! 890 pounds of food was collected totaling a value of $1,691. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.

Eliza Baker’s artwork has been selected as the 2026 Whale of a Kid’s Art Contest Winner from the City of Dana Point California! Eliza created this piece in 2nd grade at Sheiko Elementary. She is now in 3rd grade at Scotch Elementary. She won a whale watching trip for her family.

WBHS Model UN team competed at the Michigan State conference in East Lansing. They worked with students from around the country to address global issues like smuggling, women's education, safe drinking water, and even the potential colonization of Mars.

Congratulations to WBHS Junior Jordyn Law for winning the coveted Best Delegate award!

Children are welcome to join parents for this informal WBSD Preschool Pop Up & Play. Get to know our staff and learn more about our amazing preschool options and flexible scheduling. For more information, call 248-865-6466.

West Bloomfield Youth Assistance and West Bloomfield School District invite families to Parent University: Understanding & Managing the Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at West Bloomfield High School. Join clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Braciszewski and parent advocate Melissa Holland for an informative discussion on how social media and mobile technology affect youth mental health and how families can set healthy boundaries. Dinner and social-emotional giveaways will be provided, and childcare will be available through NHS. Participants may attend in person or register to stream the event.

Register for Adult English Language Learning classes for individuals age 18 and older this spring. Classes run May 11-June 17, 2026, with both Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Conversation levels available. Sessions meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and registration must be completed by May 9, 2026. For more information or to schedule a registration appointment, contact Melissa McDonald at (248) 539-2390 or melissa.mcdonald@wbsd.org

West Bloomfield Preschool Academy invites current and incoming preschool families to Kiddie Kite Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the WBSD Administration Building (ACS), 5810 Commerce Rd., West Bloomfield. Families can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon making kites, exploring a touch-a-truck, visiting the book fair, participating in games and activities, and entering raffle baskets. Tickets are $2 and include a slice of pizza, chips, and a drink. Families are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

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.

Tee up for a great cause! Support West Bloomfield High School Golf Team at the Golf Benefit Tournament on April 11 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Back Nine in West Bloomfield. Grab a partner for the 9-hole scramble, compete for prizes, and help our Lakers continue to grow their program.

Mad Science Spring Break Camp 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Scotch Elementary

Kitchen Kidz Spring Break Camp NEW Culinary Camp! 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Scotch Elementary

We are so thrilled to share West Bloomfield Middle School Wrestling won their first county championship!

Thank you Tom DeGrand, Greg Goidosik, Carlos Acosta, James Hitchcock and Michael Zimnicki for developing our kids on and off the mat. The past five years of hard work paid off!

Oliver Moreno, Jaxon Neal and John Radbata from Scotch Elementary School took the game to the next level and competed in the 2026 Michigan Junior High Team Chess Championship. This time, with a team of only three players, they still managed to score 2.5 points out of 5 in the “K-9 U600” section and placed 32nd out of 65.

Are you ready for a robotics PARTY? Join us for the Atomic-GLOW on May 9, 2026!

For the Atomic-GLOW, inspired by FIRST, students created a game field designed to glow under the illumination of black lights. Event info here: https://atomicglowevent.weebly.com/

Congratulations to three WBHS alumni band students on their recent performances with their collegiate ensembles!

• Class of 2025 trombonist, Natalie Weissman performed with the Carleton College Symphony Orchestra
• Class of 2024 trumpeter, Rylie Schell performed principal trumpet with the Central Michigan University Symphony Orchestra
• Class of 2023 saxophonist, Alexander Pranis performed lead tenor sax with the Wayne State University Big Band

Your feedback is important! We want to hear from parents and students. Fill out the short survey together! We have 175+ responses, keep it going!

All menus can be found on the Nutrition Services page:

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

To sign up you'll need to:

• download the app
• use our district code 4079WBSD
• know your student ID number from PowerSchool
• for elementary routes you need to know the route number and school name
• be sure to set up both AM and PM routes
• take advantage of the push notification feature

Mrs. Graham received her tools from a West Bloomfield Education Foundation grant. One of the many ways WBEF supports our teachers and students

Saturday, May 2 from 5-10 p.m. at Edgewood Country Club

All proceeds benefit educational resources for teachers and students! To purchase tickets, sponsor the event, or for more info visit www.wbef.org

Shop at Busch's? Earn money for WBEF when you get groceries! It's easy and free! Link West Bloomfield Education Foundation to your Busch's MyWay card. https://www.buschs.com/myway

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 to be our next:

• Athletic Director
• Kids Connect School Age Child Care Assistant Instructor
• Preschool Before and After Care Provider
• Grade 2 Teacher
• Lunchroom/Playground Monitor

Here are a couple more photos from the NEW Sheiko Elementary. It is still on schedule to open the fall of 2026. The new space will feature an Early Childhood Center and the NEW Sheiko Elementary. To view more photos, use this link.

• 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