WBSD Weekly Update
Welcome Back WBSD Families!
It’s been a wonderful first few days as we’ve moved into the new school year. Classrooms are buzzing with excitement, friendships are already forming, and we’re looking forward to all the learning and growth ahead. Thank you for your partnership in making the start of the year so positive.
Reminder: NO SCHOOL Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.
It's Quick, Confidential, and Critical for Student Support & District Funding
To ensure your child’s access to meals is not interrupted and to help West Bloomfield School District secure critical state and federal funding, we need ALL families to complete the Education & Nutrition Benefits Application (formerly known as the Free & Reduced Meals Application).
Complete the application today at: https://westbloomfield.familyportal.cloud/
If parents need assistance or have questions about completing the form, please contact Andrea Grobe at andrea.grobe@wbsd.org.
Free breakfast and lunch for all students will continue through September 30, 2025. VERY IMPORTANT - it is still uncertain whether the state will provide funding to offer free meals for all students after September 30, 2025.
Why it matters:
Your application helps ensure we can continue to provide nutritious meals to all students.
Funding tied to our free/reduced rate supports far more than meals; it impacts academic programs, athletic programs, technology, and student services.
Even if you think you may not qualify, completing the form still helps the district.
Fueling Kids’ Futures–One Meal at a Time
Parents of WBSD students can apply to receive six non-perishable meals each Friday of the school year. The goal of Fueling Kids' Futures is to make sure no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to the families. For the application, click here. Any student enrolled in the program for the 24/25 school year will automatically be enrolled for the 25/26 school year and does not have to fill out an application.
Save the Date: the major fundraiser for Fueling Kids' Futures is Trivia Night Friday, November 7, 2025.
Track Your Route!
- 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.
- As a safety protocol, the Bus Zone app will only allow families to see their student(s) bus route(s) only.
- Please download the app: Apple App Store and Google Play
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