WBSD Weekly Update
The West Bloomfield High School auditorium seats were filled with students, staff, board members, family and many individuals from the school community awaiting the arrival of their Assistant Principal, Susan (Susie) Aisner. Upon Aisner’s arrival, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals' Executive Director, Wendy Zdeb, surprised her by announcing she had been selected as the Michigan 2025 High School Assistant Principal of the Year, and the auditorium erupted in celebration.
“Susie Aisner is a shining example of what it means to lead with vision, empathy and determination,” said Zdeb. “Her work has elevated West Bloomfield High School, enhancing student achievement and fostering an inclusive, supportive culture for staff and students alike.”
This prestigious recognition honors assistant principals who excel in collaborative leadership,
curriculum and instruction innovation, and fostering a personalized and positive school environment.
“Susie is the quintessential 21st century educator, leaning on relationships, culture and
learner-forward thinking in all of her work,” said Eric Pace, Principal of West Bloomfield High School.
“She has proven to be intuitive and thoughtful in her work, fostering an environment of respect and
positivity with staff, students and parents alike.”
Aisner brings more than 29 years in education, with 11 as an administrator, to her school community. Her colleagues, students and community members expressed their admiration and appreciation for her effective collaborative leadership style.
“Mrs. Aisner is a natural leader, adept at building strong relationships with both students and faculty,” said Ashlee Frankford, a West Bloomfield High School student. “Her approachable demeanor and willingness to listen make her a trusted advocate for all members of our school community.”
Throughout her years at WBHS, Aisner has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including a
comprehensive audit of grading and scheduling systems to improve efficiency and equity. She led the development of the school’s Advisory Leadership Team, which has been instrumental in implementing social-emotional learning programs and fostering stronger teacher-student connections.
“Her hands-on involvement in key school-wide initiatives and her ability to collaborate effectively with staff, students and families make her an indispensable member of our leadership team,” said
Johanna Mracna, West Bloomfield School District Assistant Superintendent of School Administration and Innovation.
Mracna described Aisner as being instrumental in WBHS’s SEL programs success; highly skilled in
crisis management while being a compassionate leader; deeply dedicated to college and career
readiness; and supporting students in their post-graduation planning.
Scott Long, WBSD Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services also supported Aisner’s
nomination. “[There’s] one common thread: Susie’s relentless passion for doing what is best for our community and students,” Long said. “She is a thoughtful and supportive leader, a systems thinker, and a strong advocate for our kids ... we are better as a district because of what Susie does.”
When recommending her for the award, Sonja James, WBSD Executive Director of Educational
Equity and Inclusion, acknowledged Aisner’s qualities. “Through her leadership, we are seeing a change in our school culture: Students feel safe, supported, and truly seen,” James said. “... she brings warmth, empathy and a collaborative spirit that makes everyone feel valued. Susie listens intently, responds thoughtfully, and builds trust through every interaction.”
As Michigan’s High School Assistant Principal of the Year, Aisner will represent the state in the
National Association of Secondary School Principals’ 2025 High School National Assistant Principal of the Year program. NASSP will announce finalists and the national winner in the spring.
About MASSP: The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals represents the state's high school, career technical education, middle-level principals and assistant principals. MASSP was first established in 1911 and for more than 100 years has worked to be the premier educational association, promoting excellence in school leadership and advocating for education system improvements – including guiding curriculum and transforming state standards – for the
benefit of students, teachers, education leaders and schools throughout Michigan. For more information on MASSP and MASC/MAHS’s Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
programs, visit massp.com/poty.
New Bus Zone App coming soon!
We are finalizing preparation for a new Bus Zone App. Key features
- View a real-time, map-based bus locator
- Guarantee parent/guardian and student information privacy
- Create custom zones for each stop and facility
- Send email alerts and SMS messages
- Available on smartphones and tablets
Bus Tracker will remain live until we launch Bus Zone in December. Watch for flyers with step by step instructions and our school access code.
Thank you
Thank you to the West Bloomfield Administration, Staff and Community for supporting Trivia night 2024.
With your help, we have made enough money to ensure our food insecure students receive six non perishable meals each weekend of the school year. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to the families. For the application, click here.
We could not do it without you!!
Kathy Clark, Kathy Sheiko, Ellen Simmons, Tracy Falkowski and Kay Nicholas
Fueling Kids' Futures Steering Committee
Making Headlines!
West Bloomfield is proud to honor Coach Darrin McAllister, recognized at the 66th Annual Coach of the Year Awards by the Michigan High School Coaches Association for Girls Basketball.
Under his leadership, our team has achieved:
3 Conference Titles
3 District Championships
3 Regional Championships
3 Quarterfinal Appearances
2 State Semi-Final Appearances
1 State Runner-Up Finish
2 State Championships
Attention 1st - 3rd Grade Parents
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.
If you and your child are interested in participating, please join us for a Parent Info Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 7-7:30 p.m. The Zoom meeting is to provide parents with basic information about the FLL Explore Program. Zoom Meeting Link will be provided in the next newsletter.
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.
Life Size Candy Land
Friday, November 29 from 10am – 1pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Take a sweet trip to Candy Land in this LIFE-SIZED version of the classic children's board game. Kids of all ages are invited to play with their family and friends. Arrive at Candy Castle and you win! But be careful not to get stuck in Molasses Swamp and stay away from the sticky Lord Licorice!
For Ages 3+. No Registration Required
November 20: Evening Conferences MS Only
November 21: Evening Conferences HS Only
November 22: Half Day/Afternoon Conferences All Levels
November 27: No School
November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break
WBSD has job openings!
- Media Consultant/Information and Technology Specialist
- English Language Development (ELD) Program Teacher
- Kids Connect School Age Child Care Instructor - AM and PM
Please share these job opportunities with your friends and family.
