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As we step into a new school year, our focus is on creating an environment where every student and staff member feels a true sense of belonging.

Together, we can make West Bloomfield a place where everyone is seen, valued, and supported.

Month-Long Celebrations:

• Deaf-Awareness Month
• Hispanic Heritage Month
• Macedonian American Heritage Month
  
  

Daily Celebrations and Recognitions:

● Sept. 7 - Labor Day

● Sept. 8 - 15 - Paryushana Parva

● Sept. 11 – Ethiopian New Year

● Sept. 11 - 13 - Rosh Hashanah

● Sept. 14 - Ganesh Chaturthi

● Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month

● Sept. 16 - Mexican Independence Day

● Sept. 20 - 21 - Yom Kippur – A Jewish day of atonement

● Sept. 25 - Native American Day

● Sept. 27 - Meskel - Religious holiday in the Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox churches

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are among the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. These sacred days are marked by worship services, time with family and community, and abstention from work and extracurricular activities. In 2026, the dates for these holidays are as follows:

• Rosh Hashanah: September 11-13 (begins at sunset on Friday, September 11, and ends at sunset on Sunday, September 13)
• Yom Kippur: September 20-21 (begins at sunset on Sunday, September 20, and ends at sunset on Monday, September 21)

Mexicans around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain. The day is marked by a national holiday in Mexico, a reenactment of a historic moment from the revolution’s leader, and an array of performances from fireworks to dance routines

• What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
• Why is Hispanic Heritage Month Important?
• How can I celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

In partnership with the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Oakland Schools invites educators from across the county extend a sense of belonging and acceptance through a multi-sensory learning experience. Across 5 sessions, participants will:

• Become immersed in the cultural setting of 4 houses of worship in Oakland County
• Engage in meaningful learning and dialogue
• Reflect and synthesize learning for application
• Build a sense of community with fellow participants

All Journeys 9-3pm, Lunch provided

• Oct. 8, 2026- Bharatiya Temple 6850 N Adams Rd, Troy, MI 48098
• Dec. 10, 2026- Islamic Association of Greater Detroit 879 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 4830712/10/26
• Feb. 11, 2027- Christ Church Cranbrook 470 Church Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 483042/11/2027
• April 15, 2027- Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 4/15/27
• May 26, 2027 - Oakland Schools ISD2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328