WBSD Weekly Update
Friday, June 9
Team WB,
As we approach the end of the year, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support of the WBSD family. Your commitment and dedication have played an instrumental role in making great things happen within our school community.
Due to your support, we have been able to execute our strategic plan, initiate transformative projects, and implement innovative programs that are shaping the future of our educational institution. This community has helped the District forge a solid foundation for continued growth, progress, and success.
I would also like to extend my warmest wishes to our graduating seniors. The graduation of the class of 2023 is a symbol of hope for the future that lies ahead. May you embark on a journey filled with endless possibilities and achieve remarkable success in all your future endeavors. Your hard work, resilience, and achievements throughout your time here have made us immensely proud.
Please join the Board of Education and I in thanking our team for their hard work and dedication to the students and families of the West Bloomfield School District. To our community, thank you for your invaluable support. We are truly grateful for your unwavering commitment of our school community. Let us continue to work hand in hand toward an even brighter future.
We wish each of you a wonderful summer break and hope you are able to enjoy the time off with friends and family.
In Education,
Dania H. Bazzi, PhD
Superintendent
Important Special Announcements
The West Bloomfield School District is moving to an all-online enrollment process. Each year, families will be required to log into PowerSchool and complete a Back to School Update Packet. Families will be required to do this for each child enrolled with WBSD. Families will complete forms regarding emergency information, technology, lunch forms, and other important annual school forms that require parent approval. To prepare for this, please make sure you have and know your login and password for PowerSchool. If not, contact your school for assistance, or visit https://www.wbsd.org/parents/powerschool for more information. Please make sure you check your email in July for additional details.
Thank you for your support!
Mark Your Calendar
June 11-WBHS Graduation at Pine Knob, more info here
June 13-Half Day, HS Only
June 14-Half Day, All Schools
June 15-Half Day, Last Day of School
Congratulations OEC Graduates!
WBSD is thrilled to celebrate all of our Oakland Early College graduates! Head of School - Morrison Borders superman's greatest strength is his humanity, not his super powers. Everyone can be superman, you just have to be a good person.
WBHS Honors Convocation
WBHS Seniors
It was a privilege to honor our seniors at Honors Convocation for their distinguished achievements! Congratulations!!!
-National Honor Society
-National Technical Honor Society
-Tri-M Music Honor Society
-National Merit Program
-National African American Recognition Award
-Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship Award
-AP Scholars, AP Scholar with Honors, AP Scholars with Distinction
-WB Optimist Club Be Like Bob Scholarship
-Project Strive Scholarship
-Youth Assistance Award
-WXYZ Brightest and Best Award
...and many, many, more individual scholarships!
2023 Reagan Leadership Medal
Tribute Tree
A tree was planted to recognize WBSD legend and interim principal, Mrs. Kathy Sheiko at Sheiko Elementary School! Your legacy of excellence, service, and commitment have been the ROOTS of this community for many years. Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.
Greetings from Camp Tanuga!
Our 5th graders took on “School in the Woods” at the amazing Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska, Michigan. Students have enjoyed water activities, arts and crafts, team games, rock climbing, archery, biking and making lifelong bonds. We’re so proud of them for trying new things and being so brave!
June Newsletter
- Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
- Black Music Month
- Immigrant Heritage Month
- National Caribbean American Heritage Month
- Pride Month (LGBTQIAA+)
- JUNE CELEBRATION DAYS:
- June 2 - American Indian Citizenship Day
- June 11 - Race Unity Day
- June 11 - Puerto Rican Day Parade
- June 12 - Loving Day
- June 19 - Juneteenth
- June 20 - World Refugee Day
- June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
- June 25 - Pride Day (LGBTQIAA+)
- June 26 - The Hajj (June 26-July1)
- June 28 - Eid-al-Adha
Check out the complete newsletter here. It includes book recommendations, community events, activities, and more.
Planning Ahead
Art Showcases
Thank you to our amazing WBHS art teachers Bridget Falenski, Margaret Squires, and Molly Marshall for allowing our seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the Senior Art Show.
Thank you to the amazing WBMS Art Teachers Allison Kim and Kimberly Lijewski for providing artistic direction!
WBHS Choir
West Bloomfield High School Choral Director & Fine Arts Coordinator, Sheryl Hauk talks about the many recent accomplishments of the choir program at WBHS! They received a special invitation to sing in Hawaii next year and represent Michigan in a parade. Click here to watch the interview with Sheryl Hauk.
WBMS Band Concert
Middle School Band Concert rocked the house! Guests were blown away by the performance acoustics in the new Audeteria. Major kudos to the students and Music Teacher Karl Stein.
WBMS Choir Performance
More beautiful music performed by our rising WBMS students at the Musical Theater and Choir Concert under the direction of John Deierlein and Ryan Moore.
Congratulations to WBHS Track & Field
All States under Head Coach: Nick Stration and Assistant Coaches: Mike Shewach, Raven Tatum, Zachary Hilbers, Keith Garrison, and Kason Dickerson. Gooooo Lakers!
Check out the Athletic calendar here.
Juneteenth in the WB
To volunteer, meet your neighbors or earn community service hours click here
Summer Camps
Donovan Edwards
Basketball Camp
One week basketball skills and drills at WBHS in July. More info here.
Juneteenth
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.
WB Parks
Variety of single day, art, STEM, and sports camp. Click here for more info.
Senior Spotlight - Please Share with WBHS Seniors
We would love to feature our WBSD 2023 senior class and their accomplishments with their own "Senior Spotlight" social media post. Do you know of a senior that would like to highlighted? Forward along this form: https://tinyurl.com/4rf8bk3t
Last Day of School signs are posted here https://www.wbsd.org/
Scroll down under District News to print. Be sure to use #onlyWB and tag West Bloomfield School District if you are posting to social media. Thank you for celebrating!
West Bloomfield Public Library
Book Lists
· History in the Making: LGBTQ+ Community (Kids)
· Spring & Summer Sports (Kids)
Summer Reading Kickoff
Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us! Mark your calendars for a day of fun, including:
· circus skills with Cirque Amongus
· an inflatable bounce house
· human hamster ball races
· a video game truck
· a photo booth
· and more fun for the whole family!
For all ages. No registration required. Sign up for Summer Reading beginning June 10 at https://westbloomlib.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app.
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.