Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
Reminder: Friday, May 22 is a half day for all students and Monday, May 25 is no school in remembrance of Memorial Day.
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is excited to announce that Jenny Lauterbach has been approved as the new Director of Special Services, effective July 1! 🌟
With 23 years of dedicated service to WBSD - progressing from special education teacher to department head and supervisor - Jenny brings immense experience, leadership, and a deep-rooted commitment to student-centered advocacy. She succeeds Matt Salah, who will be transitioning into his new role as District Superintendent.
Congratulations, Jenny! We look forward to your leadership in this next chapter for our special education programming. 👏📚
Read the full announcement on our website:
🔗 https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2914555
With 23 years of dedicated service to WBSD - progressing from special education teacher to department head and supervisor - Jenny brings immense experience, leadership, and a deep-rooted commitment to student-centered advocacy. She succeeds Matt Salah, who will be transitioning into his new role as District Superintendent.
Congratulations, Jenny! We look forward to your leadership in this next chapter for our special education programming. 👏📚
Read the full announcement on our website:
🔗 https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2914555
If you are a parent of an incoming 5th grade students and you were not able to attend your student's elementary school visit, feel free to come out on May 21 from 5-6 p.m. to check out the Woodhaven Upper Elementary !
Monday Mindfulness 💜
Your well-being matters. Take a moment today to pause, reflect, and do something that helps you feel grounded and supported. Prioritizing yourself is always worth it.
Your well-being matters. Take a moment today to pause, reflect, and do something that helps you feel grounded and supported. Prioritizing yourself is always worth it.
Check out the Weekly Athletics update as we close in on the end of the Spring Sports Season!
🏃♂️💜 Calling all incoming Woodhaven High School student-athletes in grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year!
Get stronger, move better, and prepare for game day with the Woodhaven Sports Medicine 6-Week Injury Reduction & Performance Prep Program at the WHS Turf Gym!
This structured summer program is designed to help athletes:
✅ Reduce injury risk
✅ Improve strength, speed & mobility
✅ Build confidence and sports readiness
✅ Train smarter for the upcoming season
📅 Program Dates: June 29 – August 3
⏰ Multiple daily session options available
📍 Woodhaven High School Turf Gym
Each week focuses on a different area of athletic development, from movement quality and stability to power, agility, conditioning, and recovery.
🔗 Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/y2zn9xrd
#WoodhavenWarriors #WarriorStrong #SportsMedicine #PerformancePrep #InjuryPrevention #WBSDProud 💜
Get stronger, move better, and prepare for game day with the Woodhaven Sports Medicine 6-Week Injury Reduction & Performance Prep Program at the WHS Turf Gym!
This structured summer program is designed to help athletes:
✅ Reduce injury risk
✅ Improve strength, speed & mobility
✅ Build confidence and sports readiness
✅ Train smarter for the upcoming season
📅 Program Dates: June 29 – August 3
⏰ Multiple daily session options available
📍 Woodhaven High School Turf Gym
Each week focuses on a different area of athletic development, from movement quality and stability to power, agility, conditioning, and recovery.
🔗 Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/y2zn9xrd
#WoodhavenWarriors #WarriorStrong #SportsMedicine #PerformancePrep #InjuryPrevention #WBSDProud 💜
The WB RISE meeting is coming up on Monday, May 18. The Guidance Center will be sharing information on supports and resources for families. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP if you're planning to attend. https://tinyurl.com/2pfsn7u4
Brownstown Middle School students went to Boston, Massachusetts last week for an exciting and educational trip filled with learning and fun. Students explored historic sites connected to American history, including famous landmarks that brought classroom lessons to life. In addition to sightseeing, students had opportunities to bond with classmates, try new experiences, and make lasting memories. The trip was a wonderful success and gave students a deeper appreciation for the history and culture of Boston.
Last night's WBSD Board of Education meeting was all about celebrating our PEOPLE! Retirees were honored, teachers achieving tenure were recognized and new staff were hired. Thank you and congratulations to all those achieving milestones last night.
Come out and support the Warriors on Wednesday, May 20th starting at 4:30 PM!
Bring your family and friends for a fun night of softball and baseball featuring:
⭐ Warrior Trade Pop-Up Shop
⭐ Giveaways
⭐ Run the Bases After the Game
⭐ Great Community Atmosphere
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Warriors! We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Bring your family and friends for a fun night of softball and baseball featuring:
⭐ Warrior Trade Pop-Up Shop
⭐ Giveaways
⭐ Run the Bases After the Game
⭐ Great Community Atmosphere
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Warriors! We can’t wait to see everyone there!
🎨🍕 Creativity is on display at Francesca’s Brick Oven Pizzeria!
From May 11–31, artwork from 60 talented Wegienka Elementary student artists, representing Young Fives through 4th grade, will be featured in a special community art exhibition. The showcase highlights the variety of media and themes explored in the Wegienka Art Studio throughout the school year.
Be sure to stop by, enjoy some pizza, and support our young artists! 💜
Read more here: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2888993
From May 11–31, artwork from 60 talented Wegienka Elementary student artists, representing Young Fives through 4th grade, will be featured in a special community art exhibition. The showcase highlights the variety of media and themes explored in the Wegienka Art Studio throughout the school year.
Be sure to stop by, enjoy some pizza, and support our young artists! 💜
Read more here: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2888993
Attention 6th and 7th Grade families - these camps are for your students!
Find more info on all our summer sport camps offerings here: https://www.mywbsd.org/page/sport-camps
Find more info on all our summer sport camps offerings here: https://www.mywbsd.org/page/sport-camps
Monday Mindfulness 💜
Progress doesn’t have to be big to matter. A short walk, a deep breath, or checking in with a friend can make a difference. Small steps forward are still steps forward.
Progress doesn’t have to be big to matter. A short walk, a deep breath, or checking in with a friend can make a difference. Small steps forward are still steps forward.
Check out the Weekly Athletics Update!
To the moms, grandmothers, aunts, and mother figures who make the WBSD community so special — today is for you! 💐
From the early morning bus stops to cheering in the stands at the end of a long day, we see the love and dedication you pour into our students. Today, we celebrate the incredible women within our staff and our families who lead with heart and inspire our Warriors every day.
Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mother figures in our community.
#WBSD #MotherDay2026 #WarriorFamily #WoodhavenBrownstown #CommunityLove
For THREE nights only at Woodhaven High School, the WTC Presents: Mamma Mia! You definitely don't want to miss this event - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings, May 7, 8 and 9!
Today is National School Nurses Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible professionals who keep our district healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Our school nurses are often the first line of defense in student wellness. Whether they are managing chronic conditions, responding to emergencies, or simply providing a calm space and a kind word for a student who isn't feeling their best, their impact is immeasurable.
Why We’re Grateful Today (and Every Day):
Expert Care: They handle everything from complex medical plans to playground scrapes with professional ease.
Student Support: They ensure that health barriers don't stand in the way of a student's education.
Community Safety: They are vital leaders in wellness education and public health within our schools.
Peace of Mind: They provide a safety net that allows parents and teachers to focus on growth and learning.
To our district nurses: Thank you. Your expertise, patience, and compassion make our schools better places to be. You are the heart of our health services, and we are so lucky to have you on our team.
Our school nurses are often the first line of defense in student wellness. Whether they are managing chronic conditions, responding to emergencies, or simply providing a calm space and a kind word for a student who isn't feeling their best, their impact is immeasurable.
Why We’re Grateful Today (and Every Day):
Expert Care: They handle everything from complex medical plans to playground scrapes with professional ease.
Student Support: They ensure that health barriers don't stand in the way of a student's education.
Community Safety: They are vital leaders in wellness education and public health within our schools.
Peace of Mind: They provide a safety net that allows parents and teachers to focus on growth and learning.
To our district nurses: Thank you. Your expertise, patience, and compassion make our schools better places to be. You are the heart of our health services, and we are so lucky to have you on our team.
🚨✨ Junior Jedi Race: Operation Grogu was a GALACTIC success at Woodhaven Upper Elementary! ✨🚨
Our Junior Jedi Cadets took on an epic mission to rescue Grogu, testing their strength, focus, and courage through a series of action-packed stations. From start to finish, these young heroes showed determination, resilience, and plenty of Force power! 💫
Here’s a look at the challenges they conquered:
🟣 The Force Float – Keeping objects suspended while navigating to safety
🟣 The Kyber Fracture – One-leg hopping across unstable terrain
🟣 The Sands of Tatooine – Hydration stop to refuel with “Jedi Juice”
🟣 The Thermal Detonator Toss – Precision throw to disable enemy defenses
🟣 The Desperate Evasion (Gauntlet) – Sprinting through a dodgeball “attack”
🟣 The Ewok Scramble – Low crawling to avoid detection
🟣 The Asteroid Field Navigation – Spinning through space and staying on course
🟣 The Carbonite Freeze – Freezing in place at the sound of the whistle
🟣 The Mustafar Heat Shield – Final hydration before the last push
🟣 The Reverse Warp – Running backward to escape the tractor beam
🟣 The Inflatable Breach & Extraction – Storming the course to rescue Grogu and cross the finish line
🌟 Finalists:
Tommy Jenkins
Malcolm McGinnis
Anderson Stanley
Giovanni Sweet
Carmela Roberts
Ontario Torrence (WUE Master Jedi Champion!) 🏆
Cass Burton
Lily Nowicki
Blake Hilla
Dewayne Taylor
👏 A huge thank you to our staff, families, and volunteers who helped bring this unforgettable experience to life. The Force was strong at WUE! 💜
#WUE #WarriorWay #JuniorJediRace #OperationGrogu
Our Junior Jedi Cadets took on an epic mission to rescue Grogu, testing their strength, focus, and courage through a series of action-packed stations. From start to finish, these young heroes showed determination, resilience, and plenty of Force power! 💫
Here’s a look at the challenges they conquered:
🟣 The Force Float – Keeping objects suspended while navigating to safety
🟣 The Kyber Fracture – One-leg hopping across unstable terrain
🟣 The Sands of Tatooine – Hydration stop to refuel with “Jedi Juice”
🟣 The Thermal Detonator Toss – Precision throw to disable enemy defenses
🟣 The Desperate Evasion (Gauntlet) – Sprinting through a dodgeball “attack”
🟣 The Ewok Scramble – Low crawling to avoid detection
🟣 The Asteroid Field Navigation – Spinning through space and staying on course
🟣 The Carbonite Freeze – Freezing in place at the sound of the whistle
🟣 The Mustafar Heat Shield – Final hydration before the last push
🟣 The Reverse Warp – Running backward to escape the tractor beam
🟣 The Inflatable Breach & Extraction – Storming the course to rescue Grogu and cross the finish line
🌟 Finalists:
Tommy Jenkins
Malcolm McGinnis
Anderson Stanley
Giovanni Sweet
Carmela Roberts
Ontario Torrence (WUE Master Jedi Champion!) 🏆
Cass Burton
Lily Nowicki
Blake Hilla
Dewayne Taylor
👏 A huge thank you to our staff, families, and volunteers who helped bring this unforgettable experience to life. The Force was strong at WUE! 💜
#WUE #WarriorWay #JuniorJediRace #OperationGrogu
Monday Mindfulness 💜
Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout May, WBSD proudly participates in this national movement - working to reduce stigma, provide support, and promote education that prioritizes the well-being of our students and families.
Today is a fresh start. Take a moment to breathe, reset, and choose a positive mindset. Prioritizing your mental health - even in small ways - can shape the rest of your day.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WBSDCares
Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout May, WBSD proudly participates in this national movement - working to reduce stigma, provide support, and promote education that prioritizes the well-being of our students and families.
Today is a fresh start. Take a moment to breathe, reset, and choose a positive mindset. Prioritizing your mental health - even in small ways - can shape the rest of your day.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WBSDCares
The new Spirit Rock at Brownstown Middle School received its first coat of paint this week with a fitting message!
