WBSD Weekly Update

Download the app for access to a real time bus locator. Check out the Bus Tracker flyer with step by step instructions. Be sure to use our school access code 4079WBSD which is on the flyer.

December Menus for all schools are here.

The oratorical contest for students in grades 6-12 and the button contest for students in grades K-5 are open now! Please save the date for a wonderful, free community event Sunday, January 19. We start at 2 p.m. with the presentation where our oratorical and button contest winners will be honored. We walk at 3 p.m. (inside West Bloomfield Middle School in inclement weather). And we participate in community service and children's activities after the walk. We hope you will join us that day as we keep the spirit of Dr. King alive.

This year we are also collecting food, toiletries and plastic grocery bags to help local families. See the list above. As a district we're asking donations be taken to your school by our WBSD Day of Giving 1/15/25 or brought to the United We Walk event Sunday, 1/19/25.

This year's theme is Continuing the Dream: Building Bridges of Unity.

• Shop Laker spirit gear here.
• Download Go Fan to purchase tickets for upcoming WBHS games.
• Check out the Athletics calendar here for upcoming events.

• Christopher Jay Gardenhire Crooks, an offensive tackle originally from Maplewood, NJ, will be signing to play football at the University of Colorado.

• Kamren Flowers, a senior at West Bloomfield High School, is signing to attend and play football at The University of Toledo.

• Read more about these two student athletes at westbloomfieldathletics.com

• Photos courtesy of Ari Saperstein, WBHS senior

FIRST Lego League EXPLORE makes learning STEM and coding skills fun! All skill levels are welcome!

STUDENT SEASON THEME: Using creative thinking and LEGO technology to explore the layers of the ocean as they “sea” into the future.

Click here to view the SUBMERGED Explore Set and here to check out the EXPLORE story.

Program Highlights:

• Students will work in teams of 6, with 1 or 2 parent coaches per team
• Team Meetings will begin in late Jan/early February
• Ten meetings total, plus the LakerBot Event (Showcase Event in April, date TBD).
• One 90 minute in-person meeting per week at Doherty, Gretchko, Sheiko, and Scotch directly after school
• Each school will have 1 "Teacher Leader" as a facilitator, however, we will need 1-2 parent volunteer for every 6 students to help coach teams. The number of volunteers will determine the number of teams we will offer. Guarantee your child's participation by volunteering to coach.

STAY TUNED FOR REGISTRATION INFO. Email andrea.frank@wbsd.org for questions.

The WBSD 3-year-old program is tuition based. Call or visit the website for information on the two preschool options available through West Bloomfield Preschool Academy.

Our West Bloomfield Preschool Academy 4-year-old program is free for all and you can enroll now for this school year! Call 248-865-6466 if you would like help selecting WBSD locations with space currently available.

Did you know the West Bloomfield Educational Foundation (WBEF) has provided over $1 million in grant funding to our public school teachers? WBEF has impacted every grade at every school in the district. The WBEF is a501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. The more donations we receive, the more grant requests we can fulfill. More info at https://www.wbef.org/

Photos of WBEF grant projects in action!

Book Lists

· Winter Wonderland (Youth)

· Mouth Watering Reads (Youth)

· Fairy Tale Retellings (Teen)

Winter Reading Kickoff - Celebrate with our favorite Blue dog!

Saturday, December 7 from 10am – 1pm

Main Library Youth Activity Center
Get ready to kick off our annual winter reading party with some dog-gone good fun! We are celebrating reading and everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler with characters, crafts, and more! While you are celebrating, sign up for Winter Reading and claim your sign-up reward.

For All Ages. No Registration Required

Happy Birthday, Taylor! Party

Friday, Dec.13 from 4pm – 5:30pm

Main Library Meeting Room
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday with your friends. We will have crafts, trivia, and karaoke!

For All Ages. No Registration Required

• WBSD Employment Opportunities
• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library
• West Bloomfield Youth Assistance

West Bloomfield Preschool Academy hosted a multicultural event featuring food samples, performances, and presentations from various cultures.

Call or visit the website for information on the two preschool options available through West Bloomfield Preschool Academy.

Did you know Laker Opportunity Center. It's open to all students in Michigan ages 16-22?Help us share with students who are behind in credits and interested in a different path to a diploma, with the flexibility of online learning and the support of real WBSD teachers.

WBSD has job openings!

Please share these job opportunities with your friends and family.

Job Postings.

To view the 2024-25 Calendar, Click Here.

December 11: Late Start
December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 6: Return to school!