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We are so excited to have our WBMS Students back in the building with us.

The first stop on the orientation checklist will be SMILE & Say "Hello!".

Next up... Have your school portrait taken for your ID card & the school yearbook.

See the image below for the outline of the Orientation event.

Students are expected to arrive with an adult. This is not a "drop off" event.

Please park in the front lot and enter through the main entrance doors near the office.

Drop in anytime between 9-2, it will take some time to get through the activities, plan to stay for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Doors will be closed at 3:00, as we need to clean & close up the school for the evening.

Thank you!

https://www.wbsd.org/parents/back-to-school-central

The West Bloomfield School District has moved to an all-online enrollment process. This process needs to be completed before the first day of school. Please click on the following link:

Complete the Back to School Update

Families are required to do this for each child enrolled with WBSD. If you do not know your login and/or password for PowerSchool, please contact your school for assistance, or visit https://www.wbsd.org/parents/powerschool for more information.

Our WBMS Administrative Assistants are back in the office & able to support parents with PowerSchool login information. Please call 248-865-4480

Please note that student schedules are not displayed through PowerSchool at this time. After Orientation events PowerSchool will be accessible to view schedules. A paper copy of your student schedule will be provided at the WBMS Orientation.

Starting a new school year can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience for middle school students. We are going to feature 2 helpful tips each week, prior to the start of the school year.

Here are the next two of our practical tips to help manage back-to-school anxiety and ease those first-day jitters:

Familiarize with the School

• School Visit: Attend any orientation. Walk around to find your classrooms, locker, and other important locations.

Prepare Mentally and Emotionally

• Talk About It: Share your feelings with a trusted adult, whether it’s a parent, teacher, school mental health specialist, or school counselor. They can offer support and advice.
• Practice Relaxation Techniques: Deep breathing, meditation, and visualization can help calm nerves. Practice these techniques regularly to manage stress.

Thank you to Ms. Rita Yousif, WBMS Mental Health Specialist for sharing this tips.

To connect with Ms. Yousif via email: rita.yousif@wbsd.org

Ms. Yousif is working over the summer months & you are able to connect with her through email.

Orientation Events are scheduled from 9-3 PM, plan for 1 hour to complete the activities & walk your student schedule.

Thursday, August 15, 2024 :
8th Grade Orientation for Students & Parents 9 AM - 3 PM

Friday, August 16, 2024:
7th Grade Orientation for Students & Parents 9 AM - 3 PM

Tuesday, August 20, 2024:
6th Grade Orientation for Students & Parents 9 AM-3PM
(also make-up date for 7th & 8th graders)

The orientation events will be an open format for students to do the following:

• Walk your schedule with a family member
• Lifetouch Professional Photograph for School ID & Yearbook Photo
  (photo ordering will be online or fill out a form on-site)
• Pick up your new lanyard, ID & student planner
• Purchase a Yearbook
• Pre-Order your House Photo
• Purchase WBMS Spirit Wear

Parent Meeting for Returning Families:
Thursday, August 15, 2024: 7-8 PM in the Auditeria

Parent Meeting for 6th Grade Parents & New Families:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024: 7-8 PM in the Auditeria

Athletic Participation Fee Reinstated

For those students participating in athletics:

To maintain the scope of programs WBSD provides, allowing students to have a wide variety of opportunities for involvement in activities beyond the school day, it has become necessary to reinstate a fee for those wishing to participate in athletics.

Student-athletes in school-sponsored sports will be required to pay a one-time yearly fee based on the fee structure below. Students can participate in multiple athletic opportunities with this fee.

High School Level:
Regular Rate $325
Free/Reduced Lunch Rate $160*

Middle School Level:
Regular Rate $225
Free/Reduced Lunch Rate $110*

A family cap of $800, still applies for all athletes in the family, including both Middle School and High School Levels. It is a “true” family cap. *The free/reduced lunch rate is for those who have filed approved paperwork with the Nutrition Office for Free/Reduced Lunch.

Students must still provide an updated sports physical. Students participating in self-funded sports (equestrian, field hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, snowboarding, sailing, lacrosse) will pay their fees independently of the fee above.

Important: Please be aware that the fee does not guarantee playing time, only the opportunity to be on the team if selected. Payment will be made upon completion of the Final Forms registration for all teams that are "no cut" sports. Fall no-cut sports include cross country, football, and girls swim. Payments for sports with cuts should not be made until the student has been selected for the team. Please contact the athletic director, Eric Pierce, with any questions. He can be reached at eric.pierce@wbsd.org or 248.865.6743.

• Mark your calendars! WBSD Movie Night will be on September 6th (rain date of the 13th) at the football field!.We are excited to host the community and see our new scoreboard in action! More information to come.