WBSD Weekly Update

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

At the 3/9 meeting, the Board of Education approved a resolution supporting a potential countywide enhancement millage. The proposal would levy 1.5 mills for six years, with the election being held on August 4, 2026. This funding would provide additional general fund revenue to all public school districts in Oakland County beyond the state’s per-pupil funding.

This action requests that the Oakland Schools Board of Education place the proposal on the ballot. Oakland Schools may do so if districts representing a majority (50% + 1 student) of Oakland County residents approve the same resolution.

Why is this being considered?
School costs continue to rise faster than state and federal funding. A countywide millage would give districts the flexibility to address local needs, such as staff recruitment and retention, safety, mental health supports, and maintaining smaller class-size. Neighboring Wayne and Macomb counties already have similar millages in place.

What’s next?
If Oakland Schools moves the proposal forward, we will share additional details, including cost information, potential uses of funds, ballot language, a website and FAQs. For now, we want the community to be aware that the resolution has been approved locally and is now under consideration by districts across the county.

They have seven weeks of working with the West Bloomfield Fire Department, giving the students a chance to learn about fire fighting and the WBFD. Special thanks to the West Bloomfield Fire Department for partnering with us to make this happen!

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.

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.

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

More info coming soon! Parents click below to fill out a short interest form.

At the Michigan DECA State Career Development Conference in Detroit our students earned an impressive 62 awards and demonstrated excellence across a variety of business and marketing categories.

Out of more than 5,000 competitors, 39 of our students were named state finalists, and 17 students earned the opportunity to represent Michigan at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta this April! Thank you WBSD DECA Advisors!

WBHS students recently explored the Detroit Institute of Arts. Learning comes to life when students can step into spaces filled with creativity and history.

Your feedback is important! We want to hear from parents and students. Fill out the short survey together!

All menus can be found on the Nutrition Services page:

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

Filter First requires schools to provide filtered drinking water. These filters are a protective measure, used as a precaution, to protect children from potential lead exposure. Filter usage does not mean that there is lead in the water, it protects you in case there is. Signage will be placed on bottle-filling stations and/or hand washing stations. For more information on Filter First, visit www.Michigan.gov/FilterFirst

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

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