February 26: Late Start
March 12: Late Start
March 24-28: Spring Break
Full Calendar Here

In celebration of Black History Month, enjoy booths, demos and displays highlighting careers, resources and black-owned businesses.

• Free Admission
• Family Friendly
• Over 75 Vendors

This event is presented by the West Bloomfield Diversity Task Force. The West Bloomfield Diversity Task Force is a partnership between WB Parks, the WB Public Library, WB Township and community volunteers.

Oakland Schools is proud to host author Jacqueline Woodson as our guest for this year's African American Read-In. She's the award-winning author/illustrator of numerous critically acclaimed books for children. The first 500 Oakland County households who register will receive a copy of one of Jacqueline Woodson's books.

All West Bloomfield Families are invited! Join us at WBMS to enjoy food, books, and crafts for all ages.

Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: West Bloomfield Middle School iCenter

You'll receive a confirmation email that includes the event's Zoom link -- keep an eye out for that information in your email inbox.

You can find more information about the National African American Read-In here: https://ncte.org/get-involved/african-american-read-in/

Please contact Shahenda VanNostrand, Sheiko Elementary Librarian, with any questions regarding the event.

shahenda.vannostrand@wbsd.org

Are your children safe while online? Michigan families, especially minors, are becoming inundated with advertisements from alcohol, tobacco, pornography, illegal drugs and gambling marketers through different internet and cell phone inboxes. Thankfully, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, text messages, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Discord, TikTok, Twitch and Twitter. The Michigan Child Protection Registry, is a free do-not-contact service for Michigan’s families and can be located at www.ProtectMIChild.com.

To sign up only takes seconds. Just go to www.ProtectMIChild.com and keep your family safe.

Help the West Bloomfield Orchestras thrive! Proceeds help fund clinicians, trips, camp scholarships, and more. Order tasty popcorn & show your support. 50% of each purchase benefits this fundraiser.

Join us at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 20th for the Pre-Festival Orchestra Concert at WBHS!

WBHS 8th Grade Parent Info Night (for parents of incoming freshmen)

3/4/2025, 7 p.m., West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Come learn about West Bloomfield High School -- and how we work with families to develop socially responsible citizens empowered to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing global society, and who are characterized by curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate. Meet staff. Ask questions. Call or email Principal Eric Pace to schedule a personal tour (248) 865-6720 eric.pace@wbsd.org. There is a link to last year's presentation at the bottom of this page:https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-high-school

Oakland Early College Info Night Webinar
3/18/2025, 7 p.m., Webinar - email morrison.borders@wbsd.org for the link
At Oakland Early College, we do school differently; through our partnership with Oakland Community College, we provide an early middle college experience where OEC students are simultaneously enrolled in high school and college classes at no cost to families. All students in 9th through 11th grade whose families reside in Oakland County can apply. Here, students earn transferable college credits, up to an associate's degree, that will follow them to a four year university. There is also an option to earn a work certificate through one of OCC’s many programs. All students are supported by our tenets of college, culture, community, and connection in a small and diverse school community while they progress through our five year high school program. Learn more at our webinar March 18.

A huge shoutout to our Theatre IV students for their outstanding achievement at the MIFA States Theatre Festival at Wayne State in Detroit on February 14th and 15th! Their hard work and dedication paid off as they secured 2nd place with exceptional performances. We are incredibly proud of their talent and commitment—way to go!

Auditions for West Bloomfield High School Theatre Department's Spring Musical are happening February 19, 20, and 21! Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, everyone interested is welcome to audition. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting production!

Mark your calendars for West Bloomfield High School Theatre Department’s production of Matilda! Join us on May 1, 2, and 3, 2025, as we bring this inspiring story to life. Follow the journey of a brilliant young girl who, despite facing oppression at home and school, discovers the power of standing up to bullies. Don’t miss this unforgettable production filled with heart, humor, and a little bit of magic!

West Bloomfield Middle School is presenting the musical Freaky Friday on February 28th and March 1st! Tickets are just $5. Poster artwork created by WBMS 8th grader Comet Erickson.

• Boys snowboarding team qualifies for the state meet

• 3 WB Wrestlers Headed to States, Khizanishvili Regional Champion

• Girls JV Basketball beats Bloomfield Hills 33 – 21

  
  
• Shop Laker spirit gear here.

• All Teams Schedule

One of our 6th grade students, Joshua Pennington in Mrs. Belli's class is a student in the EcoTek program and was granted permission to present his ongoing project to his classmates. His presentation was equally impressive to the rover he is designing!

All Lunch Menus are located on the Nutrition Services page, use this link.

Did you know Laker Opportunity Center is open to all students in Michigan ages 16-22? Help us share with students who are behind in credits and interested in a different path to a diploma, with the flexibility of online learning and the support of real WBSD teachers.

• Finance Supervisor
• English Language Development (ELD) Program Paraeducator
• Long Term Substitute Art Teacher
  
  

Please share our Job Postings with your friends and family.

• GWB Historical Society Events
• Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition
• Oakland County Parks
• West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library
• West Bloomfield Youth Assistance

Book Lists

· Pine Tree (Youth)

· Civil Rights History (Youth)

· Black History Month

Tuesday, February 25 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Main Library Youth Activity Center
What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs will be on hand so elementary students can practice independent reading skills while reading to a friendly canine companion.

For Grades K-5. No Registration Required

West Bloomfield Youth Assistance is now accepting applications for scholarships to help fund summer camp, skill building, or other educational opportunities for students!

The West Bloomfield Youth Assistance (WBYA) Camp and Skill Building Scholarship Program provides families an opportunity to enroll their students in enriching programs during the school year or over summer break. The scholarships are being offered to families of 5 to 17 year olds residing within the West Bloomfield School District. The application form is posted on the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance website. Please complete the application three weeks or more before the first payment due date. WBYA will cover ninety percent (90%) of the total camp/program cost, up to $250 per child per calendar year, if approved. Funding for scholarships is limited, however, so please apply early!

Bus Tracker will be deactivated, so please join the 1,000 families already enjoying the advanced features of BusZone. To sign up you'll need to download the app, use our district code 4079WBSD, and know your student ID number from PowerSchool. Be sure to set up both AM and PM routes and take advantage of the push notification feature. Need help? Contact: Tanja Thomas, General Manager, Phone: (248) 865-3682 or email tathomas@durhamschoolservices.com.