Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Let’s come together to recognize the warning signs and offer support to those in need. If you or someone you know needs help, Care Solace provides 24/7 confidential support to connect you with mental health professionals.
Visit caresolace.com/wbsd or call 888-515-0595. You’re not alone. 💚 #SuicidePrevention #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters
Visit caresolace.com/wbsd or call 888-515-0595. You’re not alone. 💚 #SuicidePrevention #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court!
Freshman: Lainey Holt and David Canada
Sophomores: Taya Duerr and Kaeson Banks
Juniors: Lillian LeBlanc and Liam Yee
Seniors: Hope Noal, Chiamara Ogbonna, Brooke Perkins, Erin Sax and Isabella Smith and Adan Anaya, Julian Cardona, Blake Dobek, Aidan Gray and Cameron Thorning.
Freshman: Lainey Holt and David Canada
Sophomores: Taya Duerr and Kaeson Banks
Juniors: Lillian LeBlanc and Liam Yee
Seniors: Hope Noal, Chiamara Ogbonna, Brooke Perkins, Erin Sax and Isabella Smith and Adan Anaya, Julian Cardona, Blake Dobek, Aidan Gray and Cameron Thorning.
It's HOCO Day for Woodhaven High School!
Parade at 5 p.m. (Please see map for route).
Football Game at 7 p.m. vs Wyandotte Roosevelt
Let's have a fun and safe day, Warriors!
Parade at 5 p.m. (Please see map for route).
Football Game at 7 p.m. vs Wyandotte Roosevelt
Let's have a fun and safe day, Warriors!
🎉 Congratulations, Mrs. Briegel! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Wegienka Elementary Principal Michelle Briegel, who has been named the MEMSPA Region 1 Principal of the Year!
Michelle was surprised with the honor in front of Wegienka students and staff by Cynthia Nickel, Ed.S., Principal of Miller Elementary in Canton and MEMSPA President, and Crystal Eskin, Principal of Jefferson Elementary in Wyandotte and MEMSPA Region 1 President.
The award recognizes outstanding principals whose leadership, commitment to students and staff, service to their communities, and contributions to the education profession are recognized by their peers and communities.
Michelle was nominated by WBSD Superintendent Matthew Salah, who described her as a leader who puts people first and creates a school culture where students, staff and families feel seen, heard and valued.
“She shows up. She is visible. She builds relationships. She celebrates successes, supports people through challenges, and never loses sight of the fact that education is ultimately about the students we serve.”
Michelle says the recognition is a reflection of the entire Wegienka community:
“This award is truly a reflection of the amazing students, staff, and families I have the privilege of working with every day.”
After the surprise presentation, the Wegienka community celebrated together with cake in the cafeteria, joined by students, staff and members of Michelle’s family. 💜
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Briegel on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have her leading our Wegienka Wildcats! 🐾
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower #WegienkaWildcats
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Wegienka Elementary Principal Michelle Briegel, who has been named the MEMSPA Region 1 Principal of the Year!
Michelle was surprised with the honor in front of Wegienka students and staff by Cynthia Nickel, Ed.S., Principal of Miller Elementary in Canton and MEMSPA President, and Crystal Eskin, Principal of Jefferson Elementary in Wyandotte and MEMSPA Region 1 President.
The award recognizes outstanding principals whose leadership, commitment to students and staff, service to their communities, and contributions to the education profession are recognized by their peers and communities.
Michelle was nominated by WBSD Superintendent Matthew Salah, who described her as a leader who puts people first and creates a school culture where students, staff and families feel seen, heard and valued.
“She shows up. She is visible. She builds relationships. She celebrates successes, supports people through challenges, and never loses sight of the fact that education is ultimately about the students we serve.”
Michelle says the recognition is a reflection of the entire Wegienka community:
“This award is truly a reflection of the amazing students, staff, and families I have the privilege of working with every day.”
After the surprise presentation, the Wegienka community celebrated together with cake in the cafeteria, joined by students, staff and members of Michelle’s family. 💜
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Briegel on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have her leading our Wegienka Wildcats! 🐾
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower #WegienkaWildcats
On behalf of our Care Solace partners, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 At Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, we’re proud to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Join us in honoring this vibrant heritage and the diverse voices that make our community strong.
As a reminder to all of our district families, we are committed to supporting our community's overall well-being year-round.
If you or your family ever need wellness support, Care Solace offers free, confidential mental health care coordination services for all WBSD families. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/wbsd.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #WBSDCommunity
Join us for the first WB RISE meeting of the 2026-27 school year!
The Michigan Alliance for Families will be sharing information including supports and resources for our families.
Dinner will be provided - please RSVP so we can get an accurate count.
Please RSVP https://forms.gle/b72A6ooDE9tK7fzw7
The Michigan Alliance for Families will be sharing information including supports and resources for our families.
Dinner will be provided - please RSVP so we can get an accurate count.
Please RSVP https://forms.gle/b72A6ooDE9tK7fzw7
☕ Coffee & Conversation with Superintendent Matthew Salah
We’re inviting our Woodhaven-Brownstown community to join us for our new Coffee & Conversation series with Superintendent Matthew Salah!
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 9 a.m.
📍 WBSD Board of Education Office
This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, share ideas and, most importantly, be heard. Superintendent Salah wants to hear from our families, residents and community members about the things that matter most to you and our schools.
Come enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation about Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! 💜
Please RSVP here:
https://tinyurl.com/4zeycf2k
We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you!
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower
We’re inviting our Woodhaven-Brownstown community to join us for our new Coffee & Conversation series with Superintendent Matthew Salah!
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 9 a.m.
📍 WBSD Board of Education Office
This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, share ideas and, most importantly, be heard. Superintendent Salah wants to hear from our families, residents and community members about the things that matter most to you and our schools.
Come enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation about Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! 💜
Please RSVP here:
https://tinyurl.com/4zeycf2k
We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you!
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower
🔴🟡🔵 Making Their Mark at Gudith Elementary! 🟢🟣🟠
Our kindergarten students at Gudith Elementary celebrated International Dot Day by reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and discovering the message behind the story: everyone has the ability to make their mark!
After reading the book, our young learners put their creativity to work by creating dots for a special Dot Day mural along the new kindergarten hallway. Each dot is unique—just like the students who made them—and together, they create something beautiful as a community. ❤️
International Dot Day began in 2009 when teacher Terry Shay introduced his students to The Dot. Inspired by the story of a student who learns to trust in her own abilities, Dot Day has grown into a worldwide celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.
What started with one small dot on a piece of paper continues to inspire people of all ages to be brave, get creative and make their mark.
We love seeing our youngest Warriors do just that! 💜
#WhyWBSD #InternationalDotDay #GudithElementary #MakeYourMark #EngageEnlightenEmpower
Our kindergarten students at Gudith Elementary celebrated International Dot Day by reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and discovering the message behind the story: everyone has the ability to make their mark!
After reading the book, our young learners put their creativity to work by creating dots for a special Dot Day mural along the new kindergarten hallway. Each dot is unique—just like the students who made them—and together, they create something beautiful as a community. ❤️
International Dot Day began in 2009 when teacher Terry Shay introduced his students to The Dot. Inspired by the story of a student who learns to trust in her own abilities, Dot Day has grown into a worldwide celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.
What started with one small dot on a piece of paper continues to inspire people of all ages to be brave, get creative and make their mark.
We love seeing our youngest Warriors do just that! 💜
#WhyWBSD #InternationalDotDay #GudithElementary #MakeYourMark #EngageEnlightenEmpower
🔬 Building, Teamwork & a Little Friendly Competition! 🏗️
Mrs. Banker’s 8th grade science students at Brownstown Middle School kicked off the school year with an engineering challenge!
Working in teams, students were tasked with building the tallest tower possible using only blocks, paper and scissors. Along the way, they reviewed important engineering concepts, including criteria, constraints and the engineering design process.
It was a great way to start the year—putting problem-solving, communication, creativity and collaboration to work while having a little fun!
#WhyWBSD #BMSWarriors #EngageEnlightenEmpower
Mrs. Banker’s 8th grade science students at Brownstown Middle School kicked off the school year with an engineering challenge!
Working in teams, students were tasked with building the tallest tower possible using only blocks, paper and scissors. Along the way, they reviewed important engineering concepts, including criteria, constraints and the engineering design process.
It was a great way to start the year—putting problem-solving, communication, creativity and collaboration to work while having a little fun!
#WhyWBSD #BMSWarriors #EngageEnlightenEmpower
Check out this Week's Athletic Update - It's Homecoming Week! Parade at 5 p.m., Game at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 25.
📱🚌 PARENTS: TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF THE BUS RIDE!
BusRight is now LIVE for Woodhaven-Brownstown families!
Wondering where the bus is? BusRight can help you know when it will arrive at your child’s stop with real-time transportation information right from your smartphone.
With the BusRight Parent App, you can:
📍 View Routes – See morning and afternoon routes
🚌 Track the Bus – View the real-time ETA to your child’s stop
🔔 Get Notifications – Receive alerts about your child’s bus trip
👨👩👧👦 Manage Multiple Riders – Easily switch between routes for your children
Download the BusRight Parent App today from your smartphone’s app store and use the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system to log in.
🚌 Keep track of your child’s journey to and from school! 💜💛
BusRight is now LIVE for Woodhaven-Brownstown families!
Wondering where the bus is? BusRight can help you know when it will arrive at your child’s stop with real-time transportation information right from your smartphone.
With the BusRight Parent App, you can:
📍 View Routes – See morning and afternoon routes
🚌 Track the Bus – View the real-time ETA to your child’s stop
🔔 Get Notifications – Receive alerts about your child’s bus trip
👨👩👧👦 Manage Multiple Riders – Easily switch between routes for your children
Download the BusRight Parent App today from your smartphone’s app store and use the email address associated with your child in the district’s student information system to log in.
🚌 Keep track of your child’s journey to and from school! 💜💛
☕ Coffee & Conversation with Superintendent Matthew Salah
We’re inviting our Woodhaven-Brownstown community to join us for our new Coffee & Conversation series with Superintendent Matthew Salah!
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 9 a.m.
📍 WBSD Board of Education Office
This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, share ideas and, most importantly, be heard. Superintendent Salah wants to hear from our families, residents and community members about the things that matter most to you and our schools.
Come enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation about Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! 💜
Please RSVP here:
https://tinyurl.com/4zeycf2k
We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you!
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower
We’re inviting our Woodhaven-Brownstown community to join us for our new Coffee & Conversation series with Superintendent Matthew Salah!
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 9 a.m.
📍 WBSD Board of Education Office
This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, share ideas and, most importantly, be heard. Superintendent Salah wants to hear from our families, residents and community members about the things that matter most to you and our schools.
Come enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation about Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! 💜
Please RSVP here:
https://tinyurl.com/4zeycf2k
We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you!
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower
On September 17, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District joins in observing Constitution Day—the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. For more than 230 years, this historic document has served as the foundation of our nation’s democracy.
Today, we celebrate the principles of liberty, justice, and equality that continue to guide us, and we recognize those who have taken the meaningful step of becoming United States citizens.
As educators, we take this opportunity to inspire our students to explore the Constitution, understand its impact, and reflect on the rights and responsibilities it grants us all.
#ConstitutionDay #CivicEducation #WhyWBSD
Today, we celebrate the principles of liberty, justice, and equality that continue to guide us, and we recognize those who have taken the meaningful step of becoming United States citizens.
As educators, we take this opportunity to inspire our students to explore the Constitution, understand its impact, and reflect on the rights and responsibilities it grants us all.
#ConstitutionDay #CivicEducation #WhyWBSD
📚🧃 A little reading, a little juice, and a whole lot of bravery!
Mrs. Machlik’s kindergarten class kicked off the first day of school with a special way to help those first-day jitters disappear!
The class read The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems and then enjoyed a little “Jitter Juice” — a fun classroom tradition designed to help kindergarteners shake off those nervous feelings and get ready for a great year of learning.
Because starting kindergarten is a BIG adventure… and sometimes all you need is a good story, a little magic, and a cup of juice to help you feel right at home! 📖🧃
Welcome to kindergarten, Warriors! We’re so glad you’re here!
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower #Kindergarten #FirstDayOfSchool
Mrs. Machlik’s kindergarten class kicked off the first day of school with a special way to help those first-day jitters disappear!
The class read The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems and then enjoyed a little “Jitter Juice” — a fun classroom tradition designed to help kindergarteners shake off those nervous feelings and get ready for a great year of learning.
Because starting kindergarten is a BIG adventure… and sometimes all you need is a good story, a little magic, and a cup of juice to help you feel right at home! 📖🧃
Welcome to kindergarten, Warriors! We’re so glad you’re here!
#WhyWBSD #EngageEnlightenEmpower #Kindergarten #FirstDayOfSchool
☕ More Than Coffee: The BMS Coffee Cart Is Brewing Up Connections!
The BMS Coffee Cart is back for a new school year—and it’s serving up much more than coffee!
Each Thursday, students in Ms. Heather Henderson’s cross-categorical classroom work alongside their Peer-to-Peer buddies to take orders, prepare drinks and treats, complete receipts, make deliveries and practice valuable real-world job skills.
And on Fridays, Coffee Cart Express gives students another opportunity to work together while offering leftover items from Thursday for just $1!
From teamwork and communication to responsibility, confidence and building friendships, the Coffee Cart provides an authentic opportunity for students to learn, grow and contribute to their school community. Even better, proceeds from the Coffee Cart and BMS ice cream store help fund student field trips throughout the year. 💜
We’re excited to see what another year of the BMS Coffee Cart brings!
Read the full story:
https://www.mywbsd.org/article/3124562
The BMS Coffee Cart is back for a new school year—and it’s serving up much more than coffee!
Each Thursday, students in Ms. Heather Henderson’s cross-categorical classroom work alongside their Peer-to-Peer buddies to take orders, prepare drinks and treats, complete receipts, make deliveries and practice valuable real-world job skills.
And on Fridays, Coffee Cart Express gives students another opportunity to work together while offering leftover items from Thursday for just $1!
From teamwork and communication to responsibility, confidence and building friendships, the Coffee Cart provides an authentic opportunity for students to learn, grow and contribute to their school community. Even better, proceeds from the Coffee Cart and BMS ice cream store help fund student field trips throughout the year. 💜
We’re excited to see what another year of the BMS Coffee Cart brings!
Read the full story:
https://www.mywbsd.org/article/3124562
Spreading Kindness Beyond the Classroom! ☀️
Mrs. Hunter’s fourth-grade students at Gudith Elementary received a very special surprise from residents at Aberdeen Nursing Center in Trenton and Aerius Health Center in Riverview — cards filled with kind words and well wishes for the new school year!
The students were so touched by the thoughtful messages that they decided to return the kindness. They created beautiful sun catchers to brighten the residents’ windows and hopefully bring a little sunshine their way. 🌈☀️
It’s a wonderful reminder that a small act of kindness can make a big difference — and that learning, caring and connecting can happen far beyond the classroom walls.
We love seeing our Warriors spreading kindness throughout our community!
#WhyWBSD #GudithElementary #Warriors #SpreadingKindness #CommunityConnections
Mrs. Hunter’s fourth-grade students at Gudith Elementary received a very special surprise from residents at Aberdeen Nursing Center in Trenton and Aerius Health Center in Riverview — cards filled with kind words and well wishes for the new school year!
The students were so touched by the thoughtful messages that they decided to return the kindness. They created beautiful sun catchers to brighten the residents’ windows and hopefully bring a little sunshine their way. 🌈☀️
It’s a wonderful reminder that a small act of kindness can make a big difference — and that learning, caring and connecting can happen far beyond the classroom walls.
We love seeing our Warriors spreading kindness throughout our community!
#WhyWBSD #GudithElementary #Warriors #SpreadingKindness #CommunityConnections
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
