

WBSD Weekly Update

March 19, 2025
Important Dates
- March 24-28: Spring Break
- April 2: Late Start
- April 7: Board Study Session
- April 18: No School
- April 21: Board Meeting
- Full Calendar Here
March is Reading Month!
Mystery readers, events, and more all centered around reading and learning. Please keep up the reading over spring break! The hours and books logged have been amazing, Laker Learners!
High Fives for WBHS DECA!
Members of the WBSD chapter of Michigan DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) joined 5,700 high school business, finance, hospitality and marketing students at the annual association career development conference held March 13-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit. 22 WBHS students will be advancing to international level competition at the DECA International Career Development Conference that will be held April 26-29, 2025, in Orlando, FL. Nine students received recognition of individual ability and achievement at the association level and were Michigan DECA State Career Development Overall Finalists. For more photos and info, click here.
West Bloomfield Preschool Academy
Flexible Preschool Program Options
4 year-old preschool (with full and half day options) is free for ALL interested families (all families qualify regardless of income). To register and enroll, please visit here and follow the steps.
If you have questions about the registration and enrollment process, please contact: Collette Goestenkors (collette.goestenkors@wbsd.org)
3 year-old preschool is tuition-based, and we offer full and half-day options. To register and enroll, please visit here and follow the steps.
If you have a preschool student and have any questions or would like to discuss a personalized transition plan for your child, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you don’t have a preschool student in your family, we appreciate you sharing this information with a friend. As always, thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child’s success!
Do you have a child who turns 3 by 12/1/25? Click on the image to learn more.
Do you have a child who turns 4 by 12/1/25? Click on the image to learn more.
Flexible Preschool Program Options and Tips for Transitioning Parent Letter
WB March Inclusive Acknowledgements and Recognitions
American Sign Language Swag
Online stores close April 7th … orders will be in by April 14th. These will be available for pick up at WBHS or delivered to any school building (please specify) in WB! Do not pay for shipping - choose Store Pick Up!! Questions? Contact Liz Shaw elizabeth.shaw@wbsd.org
WBHS Media
Check out poems, videos and more of students sharing their writing and photography.
Matilda, the Musical
The West Bloomfield High School Theatre department proudly presents the family-friendly fantasy Matilda, the Musical on May 1, 2, and 3rd at 7 p.m. at West Bloomfield High School (4925 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield). American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be present on May 3rd at the 1 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $20 ($5 for any WBSD student) and are on sale starting April 10th at https://wbhstheatrearts.ludus.com. Tickets will also be on sale at the school’s box office prior to each performance.
WBHS girls basketball team is headed to the Final Four after a huge win over Utica-Henry Ford 57-35, they are headed to the Breslin Center on Friday! Goooooo Lakers!
- Shop Laker spirit gear here.
All Teams Schedule
Photo: Regional Champs! Congratulations WBHS girls basketball!
Featured Programs
Kindness Rocks Event
Camp Invention
Spring Break Sports Camp
Select 1, 2, 3, or all 4 days!
Monday: Basketball
Tuesday: Multi-Sport
Wednesday: Soccer
Thursday: Flag Football
Spring Break Mad Science Camp
NASA Academy Camp 1/2 days Monday-Thursday next week
Summer Camp
Sunset Theatre
Lion King After the Bell (starting soon at ALL WB Elementaries)
Transportation Tips
use district code 4079WBSD
Download the new BusZone App Today!
Bus Tracker has been deactivated, so please join the 1,313 families already enjoying the advanced features of BusZone. An additional 213 have downloaded the app but not finished the set up process so they are not getting notifications.
To sign up you'll need to:
- download the app
- use our district code 4079WBSD
- know your student ID number from PowerSchool
- for elementary routes you need to know the route number and school name
- be sure to set up both AM and PM routes
- take advantage of the push notification feature.
Need help? Contact: Tanja Thomas, General Manager, Phone: (248) 865-3682 or email tathomas@durhamschoolservices.com. We use your feedback to improve the sign up materials and services available. For example, based on feedback we are excited to announce we will be adding information on the midday routes after spring break!
Food Service March and April Menus
All Lunch Menus are located on the Nutrition Services page, use this link.
WBSD is Hiring!
Community Partner Links
West Bloomfield Public Library
Book Lists
- Pine Tree (Youth)
- Women’s History (Youth)
- Inspiring Women (Teen)
Build Your Own Ecosystem (Grades 3-5)
Thursday, March 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library - Youth Activity Center
Investigate and explore ecosystems by learning about the processes of various types of precipitation and how its movement of water to soil helps the life cycle of plants and animals. Students will also build an ecosystem to take home.For Grades 3-5. Registration Required
Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/build-your-own-ecosystem-intermediate-8628