WBSD Weekly Update
Our mass communications partner Finalsite, is moving away from short codes in favor of local phone numbers, in line with industry best practices. Local numbers are more familiar and trusted by recipients, improving message delivery and recognition.
You will be receiving text messages from our new number (248) 243-8803.
Kindergartener at Scotch Elementary
West Bloomfield School District is proud to honor Owen Reynolds as the November 2025 Superintendent’s Excellence Award recipient. Owen represents what it means to be a true Laker Leader with his kindness, curiosity, and joyful spirit that brightens every room. Owen’s teachers describe him as caring, respectful, and always ready to help. He listens, works hard, asks great questions, and makes sure everyone feels included.
- Neighborhood House Food Pantry
- Open Door Outreach Center
- Open Hands Food Pantry & Garden
- Oakland Hope Food Pantry
- Lighthouse Food Program
- Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA)
- Hospitality House Food Pantry
- Matchan Nutrition Center
- Berkley Cares Food Pantry
- Oxford/Orion FISH
- United Community Family Services
- Clawson Food Pantry:
- Hope Food Pantry
- Community Sharing Outreach Center
- The DRE Project
- Zion Food Pantry
- Food Gatherers
- Forgotten Harvest
- Oakland County Food Assistance
- Gleaners
Big congratulations to Coach Chris Ludwig, named Division 1 Michigan Tennis Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association!
With nearly 150 wins in 7 seasons and a standout year for the varsity team, this honor is a testament to his dedication, leadership, and the incredible student-athletes he coaches. Well deserved, Coach! Full article here.
Amani Agott
Tennessee Tech University
Volleyball
Sheridan Beal
University of North Alabama
Basketball
Elizabeth Eichbrecht
Indiana University
Swimming
The WBSchussers Ski & Snowboard club is now open for 2025/2026 season. An exciting opportunity to learn to ski/snowboard at Alpine Valley this winter through the WBSchussers Wednesday night ski/snowboard club. More details about the club can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/wbskiclubs
West Bloomfield High School theatre presents The Outsiders! Come see this classic story that you all know and love about friendship, loyalty, and finding your place in a divided world. Tickets are on sale now at https://wbhstheatrearts.ludus.com/
Pre-K for All Enrollment Update
With the expansion of Pre-K for All (4-year-old preschool), we are excited to share that Phase 1 enrollment through Mi Early Childhood Connect (MIECC) will be open from December 1st–12th. This enrollment window is for families of age eligible children (turning 4 by December 1st) either currently enrolled in WBPA or have a sibling enrolled in WBSD.
K-5 Family Resources - How to help your child at home
EL Education is a knowledge building curriculum that supports science and social studies concepts to deepen student understanding through reading, writing, and speaking/listening.
WBSD has a dedicated page for parents, click here to check out:
- Module Lessons
- Skills Block
- Recorded Webinar & More
Oakland Early College on the Campus of Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills
OEC students had a blast at MiCareerQuest Southeast exploring hands-on career pathways and connecting with professionals from across the region! Events like this help bring classroom learning to life and spark curiosity.
Order Holiday Candles & Soap from West Bloomfield Transition Center
Dream Crafts is a student run business. Students make soy wax candles and goat milk soap. The mission of the West Bloomfield Transition Center is to guide and enable young adults ages 18-26 to gain skills necessary to make responsible decisions that allow them to lead independent, productive adult lives.
Button Contest
Save the Date
2025 Winning Button Design
Chess Wizards Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament
Congratulations to Aaron Souza, Jaxon Neal, Rithik Subnani, and John Radbata! They participated in the Chess Wizards Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament and brought home the 3rd place team trophy in the 4th–5th Grade division. John Radbata earned, for the second year in a row, the 1st place individual trophy in the 2nd–3rd Grade division. What an achievement!
For more information on After the Bell Programming, use this link.
Academic Games
Played at Gardner Elementary tournament
WBMS Robotics
Participated in the Madison Heights competition
Lego League Robotics
Showcased their project at Troy High School
