The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Board of Education has approved the sale of the District’s 2026 Refunding Bonds—resulting in more than $6 million in savings for local taxpayers over the life of the bonds.
This refinancing takes advantage of favorable market conditions, maintains the existing repayment timeline, and reflects the District’s continued commitment to responsible fiscal management.
🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2701832
Join us LIVE as our talented elementary finalists compete at Woodhaven High School in this year’s Future Chefs competition!
Meet our incredible finalists and the delicious dishes they’ll be creating:
🥔 Zadie Cernuto, 3rd Grade – Erving Elementary School
German Potato Salad
🍝 Thea Khoury-Johnson, 4th Grade – Gudith Elementary School
S.S. (Special Spaghetti) with Garlic Bread
🌮 Audrey Napier, 4th Grade – Wegienka Elementary School
Audrey’s Famous Fajitas
🧀 Ella VanMarter, 3rd Grade – Yake Elementary School
Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
Each student created an original recipe inspired by flavors from around the world, and one winner will advance to the Future Chefs National Challenge for a chance at exciting prizes! 🏆
📅 Watch the competition live here:
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/wasNFRCnubM?feature=share
Tune in, cheer them on, and celebrate the creativity of our young chefs! 🌍💜
You’re invited to a special evening of music and celebration! 🎶✨
Join us for the WHS Wind Ensemble Black History Month Concert on Thursday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium.
The program will feature powerful works by Black composers — including the world premiere of a brand-new piece commissioned by WHS Bands!
We are also honored to welcome two distinguished guest conductors:
🎼 Arris Golden, Michigan State University
🎼 Damien Crutcher, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
This will be an inspiring night of music, culture, and community you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there! 🎵💜
The Student Council at Bates Elementary School recently hosted a fun-filled Rock Paper Scissors contest, and we’re excited to recognize our top winners! Each of these students took home a prize for their winning streaks:
🥇 1st Place & Champion: Evan Perez, 3rd grade (Mrs. Farner)
🥈 2nd Place: Maxlyn Ramirez, 2nd grade (Ms. Watson)
🥉 3rd Place: Sa’riah Drew, Kindergarten (Ms. Toth)
Great job to our winners—and thank you to the Student Council for organizing a creative and engaging event for our Bates students!
Last week, Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten students at Wegienka Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school with four days of fun, hands-on learning! Students read stories about the 100th day, added 100 sprinkles to a cupcake, counted 100 gumballs, searched for and colored all the 100s, counted and colored 100 candies in a candy jar, and created “100 Days of Hard Work” crowns 👑.
We are so proud of all the growth, learning, and hard work these kinders have shown since the beginning of the school year!
Is your child ready to learn the basics of Dance Team? Now’s the time to sign up for our Youth Dance Team Classes, led by Woodhaven High School Dance Team Coaches Courtney Linton and Kayla Chavez!
🩰 Grades 1–3
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
🩰 Grades 4–6
Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Classes held at Erving Elementary
24175 Hall Rd., Woodhaven
💲 Cost: $90
📅 8-week program (meets 2x per week)
🎉 Culminating recital at Woodhaven High School
Participants will learn jazz and pom fundamentals, master a pom and jazz routine, and receive a tank top and poms for their recital performance!
Spots are limited — don’t wait!
👉 Sign up here: https://gofan.co/event/6130174?schoolId=MI10127
For questions, email Lintonc@wbsdweb.com
Let’s dance, Warriors! 💜
The Woodhaven Theatre Company has done it again — earning their fourth straight State Championship at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association (MIFA) State Theatre Finals!
With three student-directed productions, multiple Superior and Excellent awards, and unforgettable performances, our students once again proved what talent, leadership, and dedication can accomplish.
From powerful performances to transformative experiences, this season was about more than trophies — it was about growth, creativity, and representing the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District with pride. 💜
Read the full story and see how they brought home another state title:
https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2718571
Please join us in congratulating our incredible cast and crew! 👏✨
Students at Woodhaven High School are getting a real-world look at oral surgery in the Dental Science program through the Downriver Career Technical Consortium.
While studying impacted tooth extractions, students are learning that making an incision also means properly closing the site. Under the guidance of instructor Dawn Damron, students practiced suturing techniques using bananas — a safe, hands-on way to build precision, confidence, and essential skills used in dental offices every day.
From infection control to patient care, these future healthcare professionals are gaining experience that prepares them for what’s next. 🍌🪡🦷
#CTEMonth #DentalScience #HandsOnLearning #WarriorWay #FutureHealthcare
Brownstown Middle School 7th grade art students have been busy crafting cake slices out of cardboard, joint compound, and other construction materials. The finished pieces are imaginative, detailed, and far too beautiful to eat. Kudos to Mrs. Kaip for serving up such a creative project.
CTE Month: Meet the Teacher – Tim Prichard
Meet Tim Prichard, our Welding & Fabrication instructor, where students learn far more than how to join metal - they build skills, confidence, and a future.
In this hands-on program, students focus on the technical aspects of welding, learning how to safely and precisely combine materials into a strong, finished product. Through consistent practice, students develop perseverance, grit, problem-solving skills, and pride in their work - qualities that are essential in any career.
What makes the program unique is the freedom and ownership students gain, especially in their second year. Advanced students can choose to refine specific welding techniques, attempt industry-style weld testing, fabricate original designs, or work with the program’s 4’x8’ CNC plasma cutting table, gaining experience with cutting-edge technology used in the field today.
What students gain:
✔ Technical welding and fabrication skills
✔ Independent troubleshooting and critical thinking
✔ Strong work ethic and personal accountability
✔ Experience with industry standards, codes, and testing
Students are exposed to real-world facilities and career pathways, including registered apprenticeships that can lead to high-paying careers - often without student debt. For those who choose to continue their education, grant opportunities and postsecondary training options are also explored.
“Welding has given me the ability to go anywhere and do anything I want in life. Helping students see they can do the same is what makes this work meaningful," Pritchard said.
From learning how to do dangerous work safely and correctly to understanding how skilled trades literally hold our world together, this program prepares students for a modern, high-tech trades workforce - and a future full of opportunity.
#CTEMonth #MeetTheTeacher #SkilledTrades #Welding #CTEWorks #WarriorWay
In the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, we are so grateful for our three outstanding SROs:
👮♂️ Raul Villarreal of the Woodhaven Police Department
👮♂️ Joe Mathews of the Brownstown Township Police Department
👮♂️ Bob McNamera of the Brownstown Township Police Department
School Resource Officers are so much more than law enforcement. They are mentors, educators, informal counselors, role models, and trusted adults. They build relationships, create safe learning environments, and help bridge the gap between students and law enforcement in meaningful ways.
Thank you, SRO Villarreal, SRO Mathews, and SRO McNamera, for the care, protection, guidance, and presence you bring to our schools each day. Our students, staff, and families are better because of you. 💙
#SROAppreciationDay #WBSDPride #ThankYouSROs
Through 7th Grade Exploratory Technology and 8th Grade Career Tech, taught by James (Jim) Walrad, students are learning that technology is more than entertainment—it’s a powerful tool for their future.
From digital citizenship and responsible social media use to early career exploration in fields like cybersecurity, business, and entrepreneurship, these classes help students build awareness, confidence, and direction. Project-based learning encourages creativity, empathy, and problem-solving, while real conversations about online behavior and digital footprints prepare students for what’s ahead.
“Helping students realize they can start preparing for their careers right now is incredibly rewarding,” Walrad shared. “Their creativity and ideas are amazing.”
By empowering students early, these courses ensure they leave middle school informed, inspired, and ready to make thoughtful choices about their future.
🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2683895
#CareerReady #DigitalCitizenship #CTE #BrownstownMiddleSchool #StudentSuccess
CTE Month: Meet the Teachers – Lisa Meyers & Brian Taylor
Meet Lisa Meyers and Brian Taylor, the team behind Marketing and Business education at Woodhaven High School, where students learn skills that shape both careers and everyday life.
Through courses such as Marketing, Marketing II, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, School Store, and soon AP Business, students develop strong marketing, communication, leadership, and financial literacy skills. Lessons don’t stop at theory - students apply what they learn through hands-on projects, DECA competitions, and real-world business experiences.
Students put their skills to work through DECA by tackling projects focused on community awareness, financial literacy, career development, sales, and community giving. They also collaborate with local businesses and organizations like Cycle Trip Studio, Kiwanis, Woodhaven Brownstown Rotary, and Downriver for Veterans, gaining firsthand insight into marketing careers and job opportunities.
What students gain:
✔ Communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
✔ Real-world marketing experience (inventory, sales, promotion, pricing, product development)
✔ Career exploration through guest speakers and community partnerships
✔ Employability skills like resumes, interviewing, and job exploration
The School Store class gives students the opportunity to operate a real business, with recent technology upgrades making the work-based learning experience even more meaningful. Students also benefit from experiences like the Financial Reality Fair, designed to prepare them for budgeting and financial decisions they’ll face after graduation.
By encouraging students to explore a wide range of business and marketing courses, this program helps students discover career paths - and graduate with direction, confidence, and practical skills they can use for life.
#CTEMonth #MeetTheTeachers #MarketingEducation #BusinessEducation #DECA #CTEWorks #WarriorWay
