WBSD Weekly Update
Annual African American Read-In Registration
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: 6 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.
West Bloomfield Preschool Pop Up & Play
2/5/25 from 6-7 p.m., ACS, 5810 Commerce Road (corner of Commerce & Hiller)
Children are welcome to join parents for this informal WBSD Preschool Pop Up & Play. Get to know our staff and learn more about our amazing preschool options and flexible scheduling. For more information, call 248-865-6466.
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.
Oakland Early College student Selma Allam wins DAR Good Citizen Award
Selma Allam is the recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award from Oakland Early College. The Piety Hill Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, honored 16 local high school recipients of the Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Essay Contest in January at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.
The DAR Good Citizen Award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
There are 3,000 chapters of the DAR in all 50 states and Washington D.C. The DAR headquarters complex occupies an entire city block near the White House. It was founded in 1890 as a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Selma is graduating from OEC a year early. She was able to do this by earning her associates degree by the end of her 12th grade year. She will graduate from OEC with above a 4.0 GPA and is the current MSA Debate Club President and the VP of Membership for NHS. She has previously held leadership positions for HOSA, Student Government and Book Club.
For more information, contact Piety Hill Regent Debbie Harrington at pietyhillchapterDAR@gmail.com, or websites at www.pietyhilldar.org, www.dar.org
- Paraeducator for the Program for Students with Cognitive Impairment
Lunchroom/Playground Monitor (2 positions available)
- Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher
- GSRP Early Childhood Associate Teacher
Please share our Job Postings with your friends and family. Several postings are closing soon!
Rockin’ Readers
Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m.
February 11
March 11
Main Library – Youth Activity Center
Does your child need help with reading skills such as comprehension, fluency,
vocabulary and writing? Join us as we partner with West Bloomfield School district
teachers to encourage reading and writing skills in a fun and interactive way.
For Grades K-5. Registration Required
Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/rockin-readers-
grades-kindergarten-5th-8013
College Admissions Tips and Tricks: Curriculum Planning (Westacres Branch)
Thursday, February 6 from 7-8pm
Westacres Activity Center
In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students and parents will learn about the importance of high school course selection. Proper class selection ensures that students are academically on the right track for their college goals. AP and honors magnet programs, and dual enrollment will be discussed. Find out what colleges are looking for when evaluating applicants.
For grades 9-11. Registration is required.
Click here to register: https://westbloomfield.librarycalendar.com/event/college-
admissions-tips-tricks-curriculum-planning-8759
