🎶 The sound of inclusion is loud and clear at Woodhaven High School! Through the United Sound program, 13 students with disabilities are paired with 32 peer mentors to learn, play, and perform music together — breaking down barriers and building lifelong friendships. With support from Detroit Harmony and the leadership of WHS students Alex Vazquez and Miles Gawrych, this initiative is creating powerful change one note at a time. 💜🎺🥁 Catch their performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” at the Spring Concert on May 21 at 7 p.m. at WHS! 🎵 Read the full story here ➡️ https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2218555 #WarriorWay #UnitedSound #InclusionThroughMusic #WoodhavenPride #DetroitHarmony

Check out the weekly athletics schedule for the upcoming week! Go Warriors!

Did you know that families who have a child ages 0 to five years old in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District are eligible for free books on a monthly basis from our partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library? Check out the link here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

SAVE THE DATE! Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is hosting a Health + Safety Fair on Wednesday, May 28 from 4-8 p.m.

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Tenure Recipients! 🎉 At the recent May 13 Board of Education meeting, we proudly celebrated the dedication, passion, and excellence of our staff members who achieved tenure this year. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the students and families of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District! 👏 Please join us in recognizing the following educators: TOTE Deanna Banko Katherine Lee Mary Ritchie Nicole Wallis Gudith Elementary School Kimberly Bardoni Rebecca McNamee Bates Elementary School Kelsey Pizzo Yake Elementary School Amanda Dennison Gabrielle Redman Wegienka Elementary School David Gapske Allison Rickard Rebekah Smith Sarah Szalay Erving Elementary School Ammy Rosales Julie Wykle Woodhaven Upper Elementary School Tyler Calhoun Charles Hool David Mifsud Chelsea Randles Haley Turner Brownstown Middle School George Hloros Karie Kujala Vanessa Tyra James Walrad Woodhaven High School Meg McCormick Paula Ray Jacob Seasock Katelynn Testy Matthew Valerius District-Wide / Specialized Programs Tiffany Maier – Early On Austin Peters – English Language Learners 💜 Your hard work, heart, and impact do not go unnoticed. Congratulations on this milestone! #WBSDProud #WarriorWay #Tenure2025 #ThankYouEducators

📚✨ From imagination to illustration — Gudith kindergarteners and WHS creative writing students teamed up to create original children’s books! 💜 With story titles like Lunch Ladies in the Sky! and How the First Polar Bear Went to Mars, this cross-grade collaboration brought student creativity to life in the most heartwarming way. See how these young authors and illustrators connected across classrooms to turn ideas into real books: 🔗 https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2211279 #WBSDProud #WarriorWay #StudentVoices #CreativeWriting #KindergartenMagic

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 WBSD Retirees! 🎉 Please join us in celebrating the incredible careers and lasting impact of this year's retirees. Your dedication, passion, and service to our students, staff, and community have made a difference that will not be forgotten. 💜 👏 Thank you and congratulations to: Larry Blackburn – WBSD Accounting Specialist Laura Hetzel – Woodhaven High School Art Teacher Michael Hoeft – Woodhaven High School Math Teacher Laura Holland – Woodhaven High School Graphic Arts & Print Technology Teacher Scott Hoye – Brownstown Middle School 7th Grade Math Teacher Irene Miekis – Special Services Supervisor Mark Muscat – WBSD School Psychologist Amy Suni – Brownstown Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher These remarkable individuals were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, May 13, for their years of dedicated service to the district. We wish you all the best in your next chapter! 🥳💐 #WBSDProud #Retirement2025 #ThankYou

🎮🏁 WHS E-Sports Update! Four of the five teams made the playoffs this season, and our Mario Kart team advanced all the way to the semifinals at Oakland University this past Saturday! 🏎️💨 Representing WHS at OU were: 🎮 Makenzie Whitman (Captain) 🎮 Maxwell Dorton 🎮 Kameron Burns 🎮 Aaron Culver 🎮 Tyler Moore 🎮 Apollo Cruz While they were eliminated in the semifinals by Richmond High School, we’re incredibly proud of how far this team went and how they represented Warrior Nation. 👏💜💻 #WHSWarriorPride #Esports #GameOn #WarriorWay

🎣 Smiles, sunshine, and a whole lot of fish (BIG and small)! This year’s annual Woodhaven-Brownstown Rotary Fishing Trip was another unforgettable day on the water for WBSD students. With rods in hand and hearts full of joy, students from across the district teamed up with volunteers from the Rotary Club, Brownstown Professional Firefighters Union, Woodhaven Police Department, Advantage One Credit Union, Michael Bates Chevrolet, and other community partners to reel in some fun at the pond. After fishing, students headed to Thorn Park in Brownstown for a hot dog picnic and play time — the perfect way to wrap up a day full of laughter and connection. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience one to remember! 🐟💜 #WBSDWay #CommunityStrong #InclusiveExperiences #RotaryFishingTrip #WhyWBSD

🚌💜 All aboard for learning and growing! As part of our TOTE “Ride a Bus” field trip through our Play Group program, nearly 30 toddlers had the opportunity to hop on a school bus — many for the very first time! Over two days, 14 children rode on the first day and 15 on the second, each accompanied by a loved one for a safe and supportive experience. This special trip is designed to ease the transition from TOTE into school-based services by reducing anxiety and helping children feel comfortable with riding the bus and carrying a backpack. For many of our littlest learners, this was their first step toward building independence, confidence, and key socialization skills — all essential parts of early childhood development. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience fun, safe, and unforgettable! 💜🚌 #WBSDWay #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ConfidenceInKindergarten #TOTEPlayGroup

Third grade students at Yake Elementary School are on their way to visit our State Capital today - Lansing!

Supt. Mark Greathead and former WBSD School Board member Cara Pimer visited Wegineka Elementary last week and raffled off some prizes during the staff meeting. 💜

🪵👏 Woodhaven Craftsmanship on Display! 👏🪵 Our Woodhaven High School woodshop students recently wrapped up a hands-on project that combined creativity, skill, and precision - handcrafted wooden bowls! From design to the final finish, students worked hard to shape, smooth, and polish their unique creations. This project taught them valuable lessons in patience, problem-solving, and the art of woodworking. We’re so proud of their craftsmanship — great job, Warriors! #WarriorWay #WoodhavenPride #StudentSuccess #WHSCreates

The Bates Elementary School snack helpers River and Zayden passed out flowers to all the Moms as part of our BSE (Best Snacks Ever!) cart this week.

🌸 Today, on Mother's Day, we honor and celebrate all those who care with a mother’s heart. 🌸 To the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, guardians, mentors, and anyone who fills the role of a mother figure—your love, guidance, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and community. We also hold space for those who may find today difficult. Whether you're celebrating, remembering, or simply reflecting, we see you, and we appreciate the unique ways you show care and compassion. Thank you for all you do. 💜

Check out the Weekly Athletics Game Plan for the week of May 12-17

🎨🌸 Something beautiful has bloomed at Wegienka Elementary! Students, staff, and even grandparents came together to create a powerful new legacy art piece inspired by The Boy with Flowers in His Hair. This collaborative collage is more than just art - it’s a symbol of kindness, connection, and creativity. 💜 👉 See the full story behind the newest addition to Wegienka’s permanent art collection: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2195485 #WBSDWarriorWay #WegienkaElementary #LegacyArt #StudentVoices #ArtWithHeart

The Warrior Charity Club met up to Chalk the Walk during Teacher Appreciation Week for the wonderful WUE staff! #teacherappreciationweek #WUETeachersarethebest #WeAppreciateYou

📏🔍 Measurement meets adventure in 2nd grade! Mrs. Watson's students at Bates Elementary went on a Measurement Scavenger Hunt, learning all about inches vs. centimeters and putting their new skills to the test by finding objects that matched their measurements. Hands-on learning = big smiles and even bigger discoveries! 💡🎉 #WBSDWarriorWay #HandsOnLearning #MeasurementFun #BatesElementary

📚🍼 The WBSD Tote Program was proud to participate the recent Bump to Backpack: Birth to Kindergarten Transition Fair! We joined families from across the Downriver area to share valuable early learning resources and connect with parents preparing their little ones for the journey from diapers to kindergarten. From hands-on crafts like painting onesies to presentations on breastfeeding, safe sleep, and baby food prep — this event had something for everyone! 👶🎨🎒 A big thanks to the Guidance Center and Wayne County Community College District for hosting this fantastic event! #WBSDToteProgram #EarlyChildhoodEducation #WBSD #WarriorWay #DownriverFamilies #KindergartenReady