WBSD Weekly Update
Friday, June 23
WBSD Newsletter Summer Update
The District Weekly Newsletter will alter its publication frequency during the summer. The next District Newsletter is slated for July 14. Please keep in touch on social media and reach out to us with all of your great news!
We wish each of you a wonderful summer break and hope you are able to enjoy the time with friends and family.
Important Special Announcements
The West Bloomfield School District has transitioned to a completely online enrollment process. As a yearly requirement, families must log in to PowerSchool and fill out a Back to School Update for each child enrolled with WBSD. The Back to School Update will open on July 19, 2023. It is essential that you complete the update before the first day of school.
Once you have logged into PowerSchool after July 19, the system will walk you through the process. However, WBSD will offer Drop-In Support Sessions for families that need additional assistance. Drop-In Sessions will take place at WBHS in the iCenter. WBHS is located at 4925 Orchard Lake Rd.
DROP IN SESSIONS
July 25: 9 - 11 a.m.
July 27: 6 - 8 p.m.
August 2: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Amy Hughes Hero's Journey Scholarship Award
Mrs. Hughes has built her legacy on supporting students who strive to realize their dreams, full potential, and work hard. The scholarship will be awarded based on improvement in performance, academics, and behavior. Amy will attend the 8th grade promotion ceremony in 2024 and present $100 to one 8th grade student that is planning to attend WBHS. Nominations will be provided by WBMS Staff via a confidential ballot process.
Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)
Congratulations to Carol Finkelstein, WBSD Board Treasurer, for earning MASB’s highest honor, The President’s Award of Recognition. Also, congratulations to the following Board members who received recognition:
- Dr. Nelson Hersh (Vice President) - 20 Years of Service
- Stacy Brickman (President) - Master Diamond Award
- Deborah J. Evans (Trustee) - Data Skills Specialty
Jet's Pizza Saves the Day!
WBSD is beyond grateful for Jet's Pizza, Owner - Pat Foster, and Manager - William McGibbon. When one of our Food Trucks did not show up to feed staff on the last day of school at the Staff Summer-Send Off, Pat and William jumped into action and prepared pizza for 200 people in less than 1 hour!
They saved the day! If you have not gotten pizza from them before, order today!
Jet's Pizza, West Bloomfield - 6641 Orchard Lake Rd. (248) 737-0770
or Jet's Pizza, Bloomfield Hills - 43173 Woodward Ave. (248) 858-8800
Pat has owned the business for 15 years and we are grateful for our community partnership! Thank you again!
Thank You for Joining Us!
Team WB celebrated “Juneteenth in the WB” at WBHS. Arts, artisans, vendors, storytelling, face painting, and MORE...all powered by community volunteers and donations. To get involved in future events, visit https://juneteenthwb.org/
Information from The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. For a Tribal land search tool, click here.
Dear Laker Nation,
Athletic competitions remain an important part of the educational experience within our schools. As we prepare for the 2023-24 school year, we continue to make improvements and streamline processes for our fans and spectators.
The West Bloomfield School District will be moving to an efficient digital ticketing service, GoFan, for all home games. We strongly encourage fans and spectators to purchase home game tickets in advance to avoid delays at the gate. Tickets will be for sale at the gate through credit card payment however, we do not recommend utilizing this method as it will cause longer lines at the gate.
Cash will NOT be accepted for ticket sales; families can still use cash to purchase concessions.
To purchase tickets online, please use the following link:
WBHS - https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10121
Many of our opponents use GoFan as well. Ticket sales for away games may also be accessible through the link above.
Admission details are as follows:
Children ages 5 and under are free
West Bloomfield residents 65 years and over with a Laker Senior Gold Card, are free. Please show your Gold Card at the gate for entry. Senior Gold cards can be obtained from the WBSD Athletic Office or by calling (248) 865-6742.
Individual tickets are $5.00, plus a $1.00 service fee
Service fees are paid by the ticket purchaser. All sales are final.
Athletic Yearly Event Passes/Family Passes are available for WBSD families. The Family Pass is $100 and admits up to 4 family members into District home athletic events for that school year except for self-funded sports and MHSAA tournaments. The pass can be purchased at Jump Start or in the Athletic Office at West Bloomfield High School.
Thank you for supporting Laker Nation Athletics at West Bloomfield High School. We look forward to joining you as we cheer on our Lakers!
Go Lakers!
Eric Pierce
Athletic Director
WBHS at Eastern Michigan University
WBHS Choral Student Board attended the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Leadership Conference at Eastern Michigan University. The day with packed with a variety of experiences that helped everyone grow as musical leaders.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT WEST BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (not September 15). Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!
Job Fair - Spread the Word
The WBSD Transportation Department will be hosting a Job Fair.
Thursday, June 29, 2023 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We are looking for drivers. Starting pay is $24/hr., includes paid training, 401K with matching, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Bring your drivers license to 3340 Orchard Lake Rd. on Thursday. If you can't make it or if you have any questions, please call (248) 865-3680 or apply on Indeed.com.
In 2022, Tri-County officials identified broadband availability, accessibility, and reliability as a concern. As a result, Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties have joined together to work with an experienced vendor, Merit Network, to plan and conduct a regional survey to identify availability, gaps, speed and accessibility of broadband. Please take a moment to take the survey - www.MichiganMoonshot.org/Tri-County-Broadband
Summer Learning
Summer is a great time for kids to be kids! It is also a great time to think about how to keep your children engaged and learning over the summer. We have listed a few suggestions below:
Elementary
• IXL Math and IXL Social Studies (grades 3-5)
• The Summer Reading Program at the West Bloomfield Public Library
• Start a journal about things you are doing over the summer
Middle School
• Find interesting articles on Newsela, including Science, Social Studies, Current Events, and so many other topics (see your child’s teacher for more details)
• Increase your vocabulary with “SAT Word of the Day” on vocabulary.com
• Sharpen Math skills with 99math.com or Khan Academy
High School
• Increase your vocabulary with “SAT Word of the Day” on vocabulary.com
• Sharpen Math skills with 99math. com or Khan Academy
• Subscribe to Arizona State University's “Study Hall” page on YouTube. It exists to help students prepare for, apply to, succeed at, and graduate from college
Summer Speech Therapy, Kids Talk, and Summer Reading Program.
Read to a Dog, Wacky Writers, and Wonderful Writers.
Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program is a summer math and reading correspondence program that helps grades K-8 retain skills learned during the school year by providing review exercises. More info here.
Summer Camps
Donovan Edwards
Basketball Camp
One week basketball skills and drills at WBHS in July. More info here.
WBSD Summer Camps
Sunset Theatre Camp
Acting, improv, voice, and dance! One week camp at Scotch Elementary School in July. More info here.
Dance Camp
Various dance styles for one and/or two weeks in July at Roosevelt Elementary School. More info here.
Braid Camp
Grades 6-12 learn braiding techniques at WBHS email WBHS Teacher, Pashun Barnes at pashunbarnes@gmail.com
Do you have a newsworthy story to share? We want to share your wonderful stories with the rest of the community! Please share with us what is happening with your child(ren) and our staff. We would love to hear about your events and activities including awards, honors, good deeds, and accomplishments. Help us share your success stories in art, music, scholastics, athletics, drama, debate, and more. We look forward to sharing your news! Submit a story here.