Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
Check out the Weekly Athletic Update for the week of September 14-20, 2026.
We invite you to join us tomorrow morning from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Woodhaven High School for an unforgettable event — Victory Day!
Victory Day will bring together 14 Downriver high school football teams and cheerleading squads to serve and celebrate 70 children with special needs. For one incredible morning, these kids will take the field, hear their names announced, and experience the thrill of being the star of the team and scoring a touchdown!
We’re asking our Downriver community to PACK THE STANDS for these amazing kids! Come out, bring your family, cheer as loud as you can, and help give these young athletes the game-day experience they deserve.
On Saturday from 10 to noon at Woodhaven High School — PACK THE STANDS and help us make Victory Day a day these kids will never forget!
Victory Day will bring together 14 Downriver high school football teams and cheerleading squads to serve and celebrate 70 children with special needs. For one incredible morning, these kids will take the field, hear their names announced, and experience the thrill of being the star of the team and scoring a touchdown!
We’re asking our Downriver community to PACK THE STANDS for these amazing kids! Come out, bring your family, cheer as loud as you can, and help give these young athletes the game-day experience they deserve.
On Saturday from 10 to noon at Woodhaven High School — PACK THE STANDS and help us make Victory Day a day these kids will never forget!
Today, at Gudith Elementary, 4th grade students gathered together around our flag to remember a day that changed our country forever. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation faced a moment of great sadness and fear. Many innocent people lost their lives, and many families lost people they loved. Today, we remember each of them and honor the lives they lived.
But when we remember September 11, we also remember courage. We remember the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, teachers, doctors, and ordinary people who showed incredible bravery when others needed help. They did not know exactly what was going to happen, but they chose to help. They chose to be brave. Their courage showed us what it means to put others before ourselves.
We also remember unity. In the days and weeks after September 11, people across our country came together. They helped strangers. They supported families. They stood beside one another. Differences that sometimes seemed important suddenly mattered much less than the fact that we were all Americans, all neighbors, and all human beings who needed one another.
Today, 25 years later, we raise our flag together. No one person is raising it alone. Each of us has a hand on the rope, and each of us has a part in lifting it higher. That is what unity looks like. When we work together, we are stronger. When we stand together, we can face difficult things with courage.
As fourth graders, we can carry that lesson with us every day. Courage doesn't always mean doing something heroic. Sometimes courage means standing up for someone who is being treated unfairly, helping someone who is struggling, trying again when something is difficult, or doing the right thing even when it isn't easy.
So as we raise our flag today, let us remember those we lost, honor those who showed courage, and celebrate the strength we find when we stand together.
Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We stand together. And we will never forget.
But when we remember September 11, we also remember courage. We remember the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, teachers, doctors, and ordinary people who showed incredible bravery when others needed help. They did not know exactly what was going to happen, but they chose to help. They chose to be brave. Their courage showed us what it means to put others before ourselves.
We also remember unity. In the days and weeks after September 11, people across our country came together. They helped strangers. They supported families. They stood beside one another. Differences that sometimes seemed important suddenly mattered much less than the fact that we were all Americans, all neighbors, and all human beings who needed one another.
Today, 25 years later, we raise our flag together. No one person is raising it alone. Each of us has a hand on the rope, and each of us has a part in lifting it higher. That is what unity looks like. When we work together, we are stronger. When we stand together, we can face difficult things with courage.
As fourth graders, we can carry that lesson with us every day. Courage doesn't always mean doing something heroic. Sometimes courage means standing up for someone who is being treated unfairly, helping someone who is struggling, trying again when something is difficult, or doing the right thing even when it isn't easy.
So as we raise our flag today, let us remember those we lost, honor those who showed courage, and celebrate the strength we find when we stand together.
Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We stand together. And we will never forget.
Today, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District joins our nation in honoring and remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On this Patriot Day, the 25th anniversary, we reflect on the courage, resilience, and unity that carried us through one of our nation’s darkest days.
As educators and community members, we have the responsibility to teach our students the values of compassion, strength, and togetherness - reminding them of the heroes who gave everything and the families who continue to carry their legacy.
Together, we stand united in remembrance and in hope for a future built on peace and understanding. 🕊️
#PatriotDay #NeverForget #WhyWBSD
As educators and community members, we have the responsibility to teach our students the values of compassion, strength, and togetherness - reminding them of the heroes who gave everything and the families who continue to carry their legacy.
Together, we stand united in remembrance and in hope for a future built on peace and understanding. 🕊️
#PatriotDay #NeverForget #WhyWBSD
REMINDER THIS EVENT IS TOMORROW MORNING!
9/11 CLIMB — HONORING THE 412
Join us as we come together to pay tribute to the 412 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
This collective fitness endeavor is a powerful way to honor their bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to others.
⏱️ THE CHALLENGE
Complete 41 minutes and 20 seconds of physical movement of your choice in honor of the 412 first responders who lost their lives.
Choose the activity that works best for you:
🏃 Walking or running
🪜 Climbing
🏋️ CrossFit WOD
100 lunges/steps
20 burpees
30 sit-ups
20 air squats
Mix and match activities or create your own movement challenge. The goal is to move with purpose, remember with gratitude, and honor their sacrifice.
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 6:00 AM & 8:46 AM
📍 Woodhaven High School — Frank H. Scarton Memorial Field
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ynn9f2kb
Everyone is welcome!
Students • Staff • Parents • First Responders • Community Members
Come together as a community to remember those who gave everything in service to others.
We Remember. We Honor. We Never Forget.
9/11 CLIMB — HONORING THE 412
Join us as we come together to pay tribute to the 412 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
This collective fitness endeavor is a powerful way to honor their bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to others.
⏱️ THE CHALLENGE
Complete 41 minutes and 20 seconds of physical movement of your choice in honor of the 412 first responders who lost their lives.
Choose the activity that works best for you:
🏃 Walking or running
🪜 Climbing
🏋️ CrossFit WOD
100 lunges/steps
20 burpees
30 sit-ups
20 air squats
Mix and match activities or create your own movement challenge. The goal is to move with purpose, remember with gratitude, and honor their sacrifice.
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 6:00 AM & 8:46 AM
📍 Woodhaven High School — Frank H. Scarton Memorial Field
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ynn9f2kb
Everyone is welcome!
Students • Staff • Parents • First Responders • Community Members
Come together as a community to remember those who gave everything in service to others.
We Remember. We Honor. We Never Forget.
👨👩👧👦🚌 HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD RIDING THE BUS? BUSRIGHT MAKES IT EASY!
Managing transportation for multiple children just got simpler with the new BusRight Parent App, now live for Woodhaven-Brownstown families!
Parents can easily:
✅ Switch between routes for multiple children
✅ View morning and afternoon bus routes
✅ Check real-time bus ETAs
✅ Manage notifications for important bus updates
Everything you need to stay connected to your child’s bus ride is right on your smartphone.
📲 Download the BusRight Parent App from your app store to get started. When setting up your account, be sure to use the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system.
Less guessing. More information. Greater peace of mind. 🚌💜💛
Managing transportation for multiple children just got simpler with the new BusRight Parent App, now live for Woodhaven-Brownstown families!
Parents can easily:
✅ Switch between routes for multiple children
✅ View morning and afternoon bus routes
✅ Check real-time bus ETAs
✅ Manage notifications for important bus updates
Everything you need to stay connected to your child’s bus ride is right on your smartphone.
📲 Download the BusRight Parent App from your app store to get started. When setting up your account, be sure to use the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system.
Less guessing. More information. Greater peace of mind. 🚌💜💛
The first day of school for the 2026-27 school year was a GREAT DAY! From Senior Sunrise at Woodhaven High School, to the First Day of Kindergarten vibes for little learners, students in the WBSD had a bright start to the new school year.
WBSD offers a Technology Protection Plan for $20 a year per student to help cover any accidental damages that may occur throughout the school year on student devices. All payments must be received by September 30th in order to be considered covered this 2026-2027 school year.
This is an optional program, however damages that occur will be charged to each student if not enrolled. Please check out the link to the info sheet below for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDC_aegtSeP5JZlVgRRvSnJPQG9l9UNS7iel9dEUIpw/edit?usp=sharing
This is an optional program, however damages that occur will be charged to each student if not enrolled. Please check out the link to the info sheet below for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDC_aegtSeP5JZlVgRRvSnJPQG9l9UNS7iel9dEUIpw/edit?usp=sharing
🚌 A Friendly Reminder: Patience with Bus Transportation 🚌
As we move through the first weeks of school, we want to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Afternoon bus routes may run later than expected as students, families, and staff adjust to new routines and heavier traffic around our schools.
Our transportation team has been diligently preparing - drivers have been practicing these routes for over a week and are very familiar with them. It will, however, take a week or two before bus stop times consistently align with the posted schedules.
We appreciate your support as we work to ensure that all students get to and from school safely. Safety is always our top priority, and with time, the routes will smooth out and timing will become more reliable.
Thank you for your patience and partnership!
— Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Transportation Department
As we move through the first weeks of school, we want to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Afternoon bus routes may run later than expected as students, families, and staff adjust to new routines and heavier traffic around our schools.
Our transportation team has been diligently preparing - drivers have been practicing these routes for over a week and are very familiar with them. It will, however, take a week or two before bus stop times consistently align with the posted schedules.
We appreciate your support as we work to ensure that all students get to and from school safely. Safety is always our top priority, and with time, the routes will smooth out and timing will become more reliable.
Thank you for your patience and partnership!
— Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Transportation Department
🎉📚 Welcome Back! 📚🎉
Today marks the first day of an exciting new school year in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! We’re thrilled to welcome our students, staff, and families back into our classrooms, hallways, and learning spaces.
This year is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed together. As we begin this journey, let’s remember to support one another, embrace new challenges, and celebrate the moments—big and small—that make our Warrior community so special. 💜
Here’s to a safe, successful, and inspiring 2026-27 school year ahead. Let’s make it the best one yet!
#WeAreWBSD #WarriorPride
Today marks the first day of an exciting new school year in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! We’re thrilled to welcome our students, staff, and families back into our classrooms, hallways, and learning spaces.
This year is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed together. As we begin this journey, let’s remember to support one another, embrace new challenges, and celebrate the moments—big and small—that make our Warrior community so special. 💜
Here’s to a safe, successful, and inspiring 2026-27 school year ahead. Let’s make it the best one yet!
#WeAreWBSD #WarriorPride
Happy Labor Day, Warrior Families! 💜
As we celebrate Labor Day, we want to wish all of our WBSD families, staff and community a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. Thank you to everyone who works hard each day to make our schools and community such a wonderful place to live, learn and grow!
📚 And just a reminder… school starts TOMORROW!
🎒 First Day of School: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
We can't wait to welcome our Warriors back for another incredible school year filled with learning, new friendships and opportunities to Engage, Enlighten & Empower!
Enjoy the long weekend, Warriors, and we'll see you Tuesday! 💜💛
#WarriorProud #WBSD #BackToSchool #LaborDay #EngageEnlightenEmpower
As we celebrate Labor Day, we want to wish all of our WBSD families, staff and community a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. Thank you to everyone who works hard each day to make our schools and community such a wonderful place to live, learn and grow!
📚 And just a reminder… school starts TOMORROW!
🎒 First Day of School: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
We can't wait to welcome our Warriors back for another incredible school year filled with learning, new friendships and opportunities to Engage, Enlighten & Empower!
Enjoy the long weekend, Warriors, and we'll see you Tuesday! 💜💛
#WarriorProud #WBSD #BackToSchool #LaborDay #EngageEnlightenEmpower
Check out the Weekly Athletics update! No events tomorrow, Monday, September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday.
🚌📱 KNOW WHERE THE BUS IS. KNOW WHEN IT WILL ARRIVE.
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is excited to offer BusRight, a new Parent App that provides families with real-time visibility into their child’s bus ride.
With BusRight, you can check your child’s route, view the bus’s real-time ETA, and receive notifications when the bus starts its trip and arrives at your child’s stop.
It’s one more way we’re working to provide families with safety, reliability and peace of mind throughout the school day.
💡 Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the BusRight Parent App from your app store.
2️⃣ Use the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system.
3️⃣ Log in and access your child’s transportation information.
BusRight: More than a ride. A commitment to safety, reliability and care. 💜💛
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is excited to offer BusRight, a new Parent App that provides families with real-time visibility into their child’s bus ride.
With BusRight, you can check your child’s route, view the bus’s real-time ETA, and receive notifications when the bus starts its trip and arrives at your child’s stop.
It’s one more way we’re working to provide families with safety, reliability and peace of mind throughout the school day.
💡 Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the BusRight Parent App from your app store.
2️⃣ Use the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system.
3️⃣ Log in and access your child’s transportation information.
BusRight: More than a ride. A commitment to safety, reliability and care. 💜💛
ATTENTION WBSD FAMILIES: Due to weather, all athletic practices and contests are on hold. Students are safely sheltering in place at our schools. Coaches will communicate further on an individual basis.
WBSD Superintendent Matthew Salah welcomed staff back on Wednesday, September 2 with an opening message for the 2026-27 school year. Staff also spent the rest of the day learning with their colleagues throughout the district. We can't wait to see our students on Tuesday, September 8 for the first day of school!
🎉 Congratulations to Our WBEF Mini Grant Recipients! 🎉
We are thrilled to celebrate 24 WBSD educators and staff members who were recently awarded a Mini Grant from the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation (WBEF)! 💜
These grants help bring innovative ideas, engaging learning experiences and new opportunities to our students across the district. We are grateful to the WBEF for supporting our educators and investing in the educational experiences of our Warrior students! 🧑🏫📚✨
👏 Congratulations to:
• Rob Schaffer
• Maryam Khan
• Tracy Artress
• Kimberly Thornberry
• Alicia Scheffler
• Lisa Turner
• Melanie Merolla
• Jennifer Dmitrucina
• Selena LaSorda
• Michelle Duchene
• Angela Gillis
• Shannon Dietrich
• Aubrey Banning
• Gabrielle Redman
• Ashley McFadden
• Kevin Kama
• Charles Hool
• Jennifer Woodworth
• Jonathon Drumm
• Lorena Castro
• Sara Furrow
• Stefanie Scalcucci
• Linda Callahan
• George Hloros
Thank you for your creativity, dedication and commitment to finding new ways to Engage, Enlighten and Empower our students! 💜
And a special thank you to the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation for continuing to support the amazing work happening in our classrooms!
#WarriorPride #WBSD #WBEF #MiniGrants #EngageEnlightenEmpower
We are thrilled to celebrate 24 WBSD educators and staff members who were recently awarded a Mini Grant from the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation (WBEF)! 💜
These grants help bring innovative ideas, engaging learning experiences and new opportunities to our students across the district. We are grateful to the WBEF for supporting our educators and investing in the educational experiences of our Warrior students! 🧑🏫📚✨
👏 Congratulations to:
• Rob Schaffer
• Maryam Khan
• Tracy Artress
• Kimberly Thornberry
• Alicia Scheffler
• Lisa Turner
• Melanie Merolla
• Jennifer Dmitrucina
• Selena LaSorda
• Michelle Duchene
• Angela Gillis
• Shannon Dietrich
• Aubrey Banning
• Gabrielle Redman
• Ashley McFadden
• Kevin Kama
• Charles Hool
• Jennifer Woodworth
• Jonathon Drumm
• Lorena Castro
• Sara Furrow
• Stefanie Scalcucci
• Linda Callahan
• George Hloros
Thank you for your creativity, dedication and commitment to finding new ways to Engage, Enlighten and Empower our students! 💜
And a special thank you to the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation for continuing to support the amazing work happening in our classrooms!
#WarriorPride #WBSD #WBEF #MiniGrants #EngageEnlightenEmpower
🎀✂️ Ribbon Cuttings at Bates & Gudith Elementary!
It was a special evening in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District as we officially celebrated the incredible transformations at Bates Elementary and Gudith Elementary!
Members of our Board of Education, former Superintendent Mark Greathead, staff, families, and community members joined us to celebrate these exciting bond projects and the many new and renovated spaces now ready for our students.
✨ From brand-new SMART Labs and learning spaces to updated classrooms, renovated cafeterias, new art and music rooms, kindergarten classrooms, improved entrances, parking lots, outdoor spaces, and so much more—these projects represent a tremendous investment in our students and their future.
At both schools, nearly every corner tells a story of creating safer, more welcoming, and more engaging spaces where our Warriors can learn, grow, and thrive.
We are so excited to see these spaces filled with our students this school year!
📸 Take a look inside the transformations at Bates and Gudith and read the full story:
👉 https://www.mywbsd.org/article/3108830
#WarriorPride #WBSD #WoodhavenBrownstown #Bond2021 #BatesElementary #GudithElementary #EngageEnlightenEmpower
It was a special evening in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District as we officially celebrated the incredible transformations at Bates Elementary and Gudith Elementary!
Members of our Board of Education, former Superintendent Mark Greathead, staff, families, and community members joined us to celebrate these exciting bond projects and the many new and renovated spaces now ready for our students.
✨ From brand-new SMART Labs and learning spaces to updated classrooms, renovated cafeterias, new art and music rooms, kindergarten classrooms, improved entrances, parking lots, outdoor spaces, and so much more—these projects represent a tremendous investment in our students and their future.
At both schools, nearly every corner tells a story of creating safer, more welcoming, and more engaging spaces where our Warriors can learn, grow, and thrive.
We are so excited to see these spaces filled with our students this school year!
📸 Take a look inside the transformations at Bates and Gudith and read the full story:
👉 https://www.mywbsd.org/article/3108830
#WarriorPride #WBSD #WoodhavenBrownstown #Bond2021 #BatesElementary #GudithElementary #EngageEnlightenEmpower
Due to the projected heat this evening, the Freshman Football Game time has been moved to 5:30 p.m. and the JV game will follow at the conclusion of the Freshman game, at approximately 7/7:15 p.m.
All of the WBSD schools will be participating in the "An Apple for Ryan" food drive this fall, so why not get a head start and bring non perishable items to the WUE tonight for Open House? WUE Students can learn about getting involved in the Warrior Charity Club too!
🚌 GREAT NEWS, WARRIOR FAMILIES! BUSRIGHT IS NOW LIVE! 📱
Getting your child to and from school just got a little easier! The BusRight Parent App is now available for Woodhaven-Brownstown families.
With BusRight, parents can:
📍 View their child’s morning and afternoon bus routes
🚌 See the real-time ETA to their child’s bus stop
🔔 Receive notifications when the bus begins its trip and arrives at the stop
👨👩👧👦 Easily switch between routes when multiple children ride the bus
Ready to get started? Download the BusRight Parent App from your smartphone’s app store and sign in using the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system.
Keep track of your child’s journey to and from school—right from your phone! 💜💛
Getting your child to and from school just got a little easier! The BusRight Parent App is now available for Woodhaven-Brownstown families.
With BusRight, parents can:
📍 View their child’s morning and afternoon bus routes
🚌 See the real-time ETA to their child’s bus stop
🔔 Receive notifications when the bus begins its trip and arrives at the stop
👨👩👧👦 Easily switch between routes when multiple children ride the bus
Ready to get started? Download the BusRight Parent App from your smartphone’s app store and sign in using the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system.
Keep track of your child’s journey to and from school—right from your phone! 💜💛
