New research shows that even after just 10 books, children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library show stronger early literacy skills and greater interest in books. WBSD is a partner and provides free books to children ages 0-5 years old. Click the link to begin: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
🗓 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Woodhaven High School
This is a great opportunity for students and families to conveniently obtain a first-time Michigan State ID, renew a driver’s license or ID, transfer a title, apply for a disability placard, and more — right here at WHS!
If your student needs a state ID for employment, banking, travel (including REAL ID requirements), or other important purposes, this event makes the process easy and accessible.
👉 RSVP to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/bp9bkhzd
Please note: There are costs and fees associated with each service, and proper documentation is required. Families are encouraged to review document requirements before attending to ensure a smooth visit.
We’re excited to bring this convenient service directly to our school community! 💜
Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of stories!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #BirthToThree #EarlyLearning #FamilyReading #NationalReadingDay #LiteracyFun
Mrs. Sara Furrow’s fifth grade class at Woodhaven Upper Elementary recently took on a powerful, student-led project after being asked to select an impactful and positive African American individual to highlight.
After thoughtful discussion and connecting their classroom readings about the Olympics to the excitement surrounding the Winter Games, students chose Simone Biles. While she’s known around the world for her incredible accomplishments in gymnastics, these fifth graders were especially inspired by her courage in advocating for mental health.
Students filled their classroom door with meaningful quotes from Simone Biles, highlighting her strength, resilience, and message about prioritizing mental well-being. Their goal? To inspire others to speak up, seek support, and advocate for their own mental health.
What makes this project even more special — it was 100% student-led. From the decision-making and brainstorming to designing and creating the display, every step was powered by teamwork and student voice.
Way to go, Mrs. Furrow’s class! You’re showing us that leadership, compassion, and advocacy can start at any age. 🌟
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We’re celebrating our 2026 Future Chefs winners — and the grand prize goes to Audrey Napier, Wegienka Elementary! 🙌 She rocked the competition with Audrey’s Famous Fajitas and had tons of fun doing it!
Want to know more about the event and hear Audrey’s thoughts on the competition? Click below 👇
🔗 https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2731473
#WBSD #FutureChefs #FutureChefChampion #StudentSuccess
📚GSRP Interest Form Is Open!
🌟 Preschool Families — We’re Ready for You! 🌟
Do you have a child who turns 4 years old on or before September 1? It may be time to enroll in the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District!
Our GSRP Preschool is offered at each of our elementary buildings, giving your child a strong start in a nurturing, engaging learning environment. 💜
Program begins: September 21, 2026
👉 Fill out the interest form today:
https://tinyurl.com/48wkemtn
📚 Big news for our littlest learners!
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District proudly participates in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing FREE, high-quality books every month to children from birth to age 5 who live in the district.
New, groundbreaking research - the largest shared book reading study ever - shows that children enrolled in Imagination Library have stronger early literacy skills, are more interested in books, and are read to more often at home than children not in the program. By putting books directly into families’ homes during the most critical years of brain development, Imagination Library helps build a lifelong love of reading and sets children up for long-term success. 💜
📖 Enrollment is free for WBSD families with children ages birth–5!
👉 Click here to sign up: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
#WBSD #ImaginationLibrary #EarlyLiteracy #FutureWarriors
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!
