• Join us for a family friendly parade through the community starting at 5:30 p.m. and stay for the homecoming football game at 7 p.m. vs Southfield A&T. Download Go Fan to purchase tickets for WBHS games.
• The Homecoming Parade starts at Prince of Peace Church at 5:30 p.m. and travels along Green Road to WBHS. If you are walking in the parade, please check with your club, sport, or class sponsor because you will need to arrive early! (NO PARKING AT THE WB CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS NEAR THE LIBRARY AND POLICE STATION)

Elementary School Menus

• Breakfast Menu August - September 2024
• Lunch Menu August - September 2024

Middle School Menus

• Breakfast Menu August - September 2024
• Lunch Menu August - September 2024

High School Menus

• Breakfast Menu August - September 2024
• Lunch Menu August - September 2024

The new school year has opened in meal magic so we are ready for free and reduced applications to start coming in. We are serving free meals under Michigan School Meals again this year, but we still need all families to complete an application. The free and reduced meals application is now called the "Education and Nutrition Benefits Application." This is because it is tied to other benefits that families may receive such as Summer EBT. These supplemental programs have the potential to offer additional support for reduced priced sports, ACT, SAT, college application and AP exam waivers. This information is also critical in determining the amount of money our schools receive from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs.

Here is an FAQ letter answering Frequently Asked Questions. All of our applications are taken 100% online.

Our special dietary needs form is also posted online. This needs to be filled out and returned to nutrition services for any students that may have severe medical food allergies. Thank you!

Parents of WBSD students can apply to receive six non-perishable meals each Friday of the school year. The goal of Fueling Kids' Futures is to make sure no child goes hungry on the weekend. Run by volunteers, there is NO cost to the families. For the application, click here.

Save the Date: the major fundraiser for Fueling Kids' Futures is Trivia Night Friday, November 8.

Sheiko’s second-grade families met up at the playground for a fun-filled Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! A big thank you to Cristobal and his family for creating a beautiful horse piñata and for generously providing snacks and drinks.

G.E.T. exists to build a community that supports a restorative culture through relationships and educational equity for all. The three main focus points of the Global Equity Team are student outreach, culture and climate, and training and development.

What kind of work might G.E.T. be involved in?

• Continued learning around equity topics

• Shared articles, learning, and discussion around various topics relevant to our school and district

• Sharing classroom practices that lift equity work

• Discussion of concerns that arise around equity within a building and our community

• Elevating student's and staff's voice

• Community Outreach

• Creating a sense of Belonging in WB

Who will we be as a team?

We are students, caregivers, parents, staff, and anyone who is part of the West Bloomfield Community! Anyone passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social-emotional health and well-being can join our G.E.T. Each building has two slots for partnership at this time. If you are interested in being a member of the Global Equity Team click here. The First Meeting will be held on September 18, 2024, at West Bloomfield High School in Conference Room 1 located in the front of the building.

Additional resources that may help understand our work along with our meeting schedule:

• West Bloomfield School District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Homepage

• Board of Education Anti-Racism Resolution

• 2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates

Check out the newsletter for events, opportunities, and more! From Sonja James, WBSD Executive Director of Educational Equity and Inclusion

Throughout the academic year, we celebrate a variety of traditions and holidays that hold deep significance for many of our students. It is our goal to ensure that the entire West Bloomfield school community is informed about these important occasions, which are embraced by both students and staff.

As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, it’s important to note that several major Jewish holidays fall within October. During this time, many of our Jewish staff, students, and families may be unable to attend classes or participate in school events due to religious observances.

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 2024, the dates for these holidays are as follows:

• Rosh Hashanah: October 2-4 (begins at sunset on Wednesday, October 2, and ends at sunset on Friday, October 4)

• Yom Kippur: October 11-12 (begins at sunset on Friday, October 11, and ends at sunset on Saturday, October 12)

In keeping with our commitment to fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity, we ask that you consider these holidays when planning assessments, projects, or presentations in your classes. Please note that there is no school on Thursday, October 3.

Please be reminded that documented absences for religious observances will be considered excused, with no negative consequences for students or staff. We appreciate your understanding of the significance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and their potential impact on staff and student participation.

Thank you for your continued efforts in creating a respectful and inclusive learning environment for all.

Respectfully,

Sonja James

Executive Director of Educational Equity and Inclusion

West Bloomfield Parks has partnered with West Bloomfield Township, the West Bloomfield School District and the West Bloomfield Public Library to host our annual Heroes Appreciation Breakfast. We appreciate the hard-work and sacrifices made by those in the military and this event is our way to honor and recognize those individuals and their families.

November 2, 2024, from 9–10:30 am at the West Bloomfield Middle School

Whether you are a veteran or non-veteran, this event is open to you. Veterans and one guest are able to attend for free. Additional guests or non-veterans can attend for $15. ​

Event will include:

Breakfast
Presentation by the West Bloomfield Honor Guard
Guest Speaker Brigadier General Ravindra Wagh
Live Entertainment by HarmonyTown Chorus

To learn more or to register visit wbparks.org/heroes

The 2024 Michigan Governor's High School Cyber Challenge is a two-round challenge program run by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and SANS Institute. The first round started June 1 and continues through September 25. An in-person cyber range tournament called SANS NetWars follows as the championship round in October.

All Michigan high school students at least 16 years old are invited to participate in this series of free challenges designed to test their knowledge of cybersecurity, computer science, and information technology. The only requirements are an interest in cybersecurity and access to a computer. Students are encouraged to register on the 2024 Michigan Governor's High School Cyber Challenge website.

• Check out the Athletics calendar here for upcoming events.
• Shop Laker spirit gear here.
• Download Go Fan to purchase tickets for upcoming WBHS games

Fall Play-Save the Date!
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Nov 14, 15, 16 at 7 p.m.

Nov 16 at 1 p.m.

The WBHS Atomigators girls competed at the Goonettes Invitational on 9/7 and 9/8.

This was an all-girls competition playing the 2023-2024 FRC game Crescendo.

WBSD Community Education offers a wide array of enrichment and recreation classes. Check out what your Elementary School is offering during After the Bell OR evening classes.

• Wrestling
• Soccer
• Karate
  
• Sunset Theatre
• Dodgeball
• Chess Wizards
• Team Handball Coached by former member of Team USA Joey Williams
• Saturday Basketball

For more information and online registration, click here. Use the search feature to type in the program.

• Strengthen Math Skills
• Creative Thinking
• Develop Problem Solving Techniques

Calling all K-7th Graders! Season starts in October, Tournaments are in April/May 2025
Please join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. to hear more about the season, meeting practice schedule, and more. Click here to join the Zoom.

Calling all 6-8th Graders! Does your child enjoy the challenge of story problems and critical thinking exercises? Do they have a passion for math and an interest in competing at a National Level Math Competition?

Meetings will be every Saturday, starting September 21, 2024, from 2-3:30 p.m. through February 22, 2025 at West Bloomfield Middle School.

The focus of the program is to apply concepts learned in elementary and middle school to advanced problem solving for real world applications. Students will use mental math, problem-solving strategies and develop critical thinking skills. Students will be required to complete some homework after each class. We are looking for parent volunteers to help with the Math Counts journey, please indicate on the Google Form if you’re available to help out. The program is open to all WBMS students. There will be a fee of $65 to participate. Additional information is at www.mathcounts.org

Please submit your interest here:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe6YF28k7eBJ6.../viewform

Submit the form and more information will be provided.

Kids Connect has openings for Before and After Care at ALL Elementary Schools. More info here.

If approved by voters, library millage funds would be used for:

• replacement of aging building components
• updates to IT Infrastructure, including 24/7 holds pickup lockers
• improvements to programming areas, including the Meeting Room and outdoor spaces
• expanded digital collections (eBooks, eAudiobooks, etc.)

Learn more at wblib.org/millage.

Book Lists

· Friends in Our World – Hispanic Friends (Youth)

· Hispanic Heritage Month (Teen)

· Hispanic American History (Youth)

Open House

Saturday, September 21 from noon – 3 p.m.

Main Library Community Commons Space

The library staff is excited to share all of the new spaces and exciting programming that we have added this year with the community. Drop in and take a look at our new Community Commons space where there will be demos of our new maker equipment. Our Reflection Room will also be open with a special mindfulness sessions at 12:30 PM and 1:30PM. The afternoon will end with a walk on our new storybook trail with local, bestselling children’s author Deb Pilutti. For All Ages. No Registration Required

Storybook Trail Author Event

Saturday, September 21 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Main Library Youth Activity Center
The storybook trail is officially open! Join bestselling children’s author and Michigander Deb Pilutti as we walk along our trail and read from her new book The Dinosaur in the Garden. After the walk the author will be available for Q&A and to sign copies of her books. Books will be available for purchase at the event. West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation is our partner for the storybook trail and naturalists will be on hand for our trail hike and with special activities for the day!

For All Ages. No Registration Required

Teen Creative Writing Club – Westacres Branch Library

Thursday, September 19 from 7-8 p.m.

Westacres Activity Center

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club. Whether you’ve been writing stories for years, or are trying to start getting into writing for fun, all experience levels are welcome!

For Grades 6 - 12. No Registration Required

• WBSD Employment Opportunities
• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library

We have some job openings!

Please share these opportunities with your friends and family.

Job Postings.

To view the 2024-25 Calendar, which includes the start and end times for schools next year, Click Here. All start and end times remain the same except for Sheiko which will be on the center tier time schedule (8:20 a.m. start, 3:12 p.m. dismissal) while at the temporary location.

October 3: No School
October 30: Late Start