WBSD Weekly Update

December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 Winter Break
January 14 - Half Day - HS Only
January 19 - No School - MLK Jr. Day
February 11 - Late Start

February 16 - No School Mid Winter Break

2025-2026 Calendar AND 2026-2027 Calendar

Always stop when the stop-arm is out! Keep an eye out for kids getting on and off the school bus or crossing the street. It’s illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus when the stop arm is out with flashing red lights.

All school menus can be found here.

West Bloomfield Girls swim and dive team had an outstanding performance at the MHSAA D1 State Meet. The girls took 8th place over all out of 52 teams. Individual qualifiers included Elizabeth Eichbrecht, Bryn Cusack, Keira Pratt, Piper Smith and Diver Lucy Harmala.

West Bloomfield Lacrosse invites all 6th–8th grade boys and girls to our FREE “Try Lacrosse” Clinics at Sheiko Elementary. Join West Bloomfield Lacrosse for our free clinic to have fun, and try a new sport before we start getting ready for the Spring season! Meet the West Bloomfield Youth Lacrosse coaches and learn lacrosse basics in a fun, welcoming environment.

All equipment is provided. Friday, December 5th, 5:30-7pm.

Try Lacrosse 12/5/25

Stay tuned for more information regarding Late Winter Introduction to Lacrosse programs and our WB Youth Girls team and Boys Teams!

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/

• Friday, December 5th at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, December 6th at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

International Thespian Society Troupe 2070 welcomed 4 new members last week. Congratulations to Madeline Johns, Darwin Vincent, Aaron Bernard, and Grace Leon!

Three High School orchestra musicians Winifred Washington (11th grade cellist), Tevy Kahakani (9th grade cellist), and Kelly Myles (9th grade violist) represented WBHS at Eastern Michigan University High School Honors Orchestra conducted by Dr. Hutchinson, the EMU Director of Orchestral Activities. Students were nominated by Ms. Kang for their outstanding musicianship.

Digital Dinos qualified for the FIRST Robotics Michigan State Championships after TWO outstanding competitions.

Weekend 1 - Madison Heights:

• 3rd Place Inspire Award
• Entered playoffs as 6th seed
• Advanced to States!

Weekend 2 - Ann Arbor:

• Entered playoffs as 3rd seed out of 35 teams in the playoffs!

The competition was fierce, but our Digital Dinos proved that heart, teamwork, gracious professionalism, and perseverance is what makes us true winners. Every single student contributed to these successful qualification matches. We're looking forward to cheering on the WBMS RoboGators and WBMS Mine-Bots as they enter their final qualification match at Grosse Pointe Woods on December 7.

Doherty Elementary Student Council community service project focused on collecting food donations to sponsor Hospitality House Food Bank. Student council students made posters to spread awareness at school, set up food boxes to collect food items and sorted the items. Teamwork and support resulted in 606 pounds of food to be donated to the Hospitality House Food Bank this month!

• 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