There’s a Choir for YOU at WHS
At Woodhaven High School, there are five choirs: Concert Choir, Warrior Chorus, Elora, Chamber Ensemble, and Bella Voce.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no experience required for any of them, but an audition is required to be in Elora, Chamber Ensemble, or Bella Voce. This is because these choirs perform more difficult music that splits into more parts. The more lines/parts that a choir sings in, the fewer people are singing each line, so confidence and independence are key qualities in the students who are in Elora, Chamber Ensemble, and Bella Voce because they have fewer other students to help them sing the correct parts.
Concert Choir and Warrior Chorus are open to any student as long as they want to sing once they sign up! We teach everything you need to know - how to read music, how to use all of your different voice types to produce the sound needed to sing in a choir - if you want to sing, there is a place for you in Woodhaven Choirs!
- Concert Choir is for Sopranos and Altos only, and they sing music with two or three lines.
- Warrior Chorus is for Tenors and Basses only, and they sing music with two or three lines.
- Elora is for Sopranos and Altos only, and they sing music with three or four lines.
- Chamber Ensemble is for all voice types, and they sing music with a minimum of four lines and have sung up to sixteen different lines at one time!
- Bella Voce is for Sopranos and Altos only, and they sing music with a minimum of three lines and have sung up to twelve different lines at one time!
Did You Know these things about PERFORMING ARTS?
Brownstown Middle School is proud to spotlight our NJHS students. Since June, they have been collecting and returning pop cans, knowing that all the money raised would go toward helping families in need during Christmas, as well as supporting children at the hospital. It is important to serve our local community and to extend kindness beyond the Woodhaven-Brownstown borders.
These students went above and beyond, raising over $1,600. Combined with the funds raised during the recent Read-a-Thon, they were able to purchase not only the gifts the families requested, but also stocking stuffers and items for a holiday breakfast. Each family received pancakes, syrup, and cereal.
After the event, many students reflected on how good it felt to help others in need. They also shared how grateful they are for all they have. Their work is a wonderful reminder that giving forward creates a ripple of kindness that reaches far beyond our school and teaches lessons that go beyond what we cover in the classroom.
These students went above and beyond, raising over $1,600. Combined with the funds raised during the recent Read-a-Thon, they were able to purchase not only the gifts the families requested, but also stocking stuffers and items for a holiday breakfast. Each family received pancakes, syrup, and cereal.
After the event, many students reflected on how good it felt to help others in need. They also shared how grateful they are for all they have. Their work is a wonderful reminder that giving forward creates a ripple of kindness that reaches far beyond our school and teaches lessons that go beyond what we cover in the classroom.
Band Spotlight - James Mobley, BMS Band Director “Why is performing arts education important for students?”
“From a philosophical standpoint, while all cultures rely upon science, math etc., in order to build and supply basic needs, society, in any definition, also requires culture. And culture's foundation is in the arts. From a real world standpoint, I, for one, would never argue against the importance of our core subjects. Kids need to be able to navigate the world and have skills that make them able to care for themselves and (perhaps) a family. But I would be one that would argue that we (as adults) tend to put the ability of a student to succeed as an adult in a very small box, predicated on their ability to do well only in core subjects. I believe that we all have gifts and talents, and we should grow those gifts and talents so that we can use them to better ourselves and our community. As a district we should strive to create the next great physicist, the next successful surgeon. But we also need to foster those who may become the next great playwright, the next great pop vocalist, or the next great musician. And, I would be remiss if I did not mention that far too many times I have heard parents say to arts teachers, if it wasn't for your class my child would not come to school. We need places where kids can BELONG, BELIEVE, and BECOME.”
“From a philosophical standpoint, while all cultures rely upon science, math etc., in order to build and supply basic needs, society, in any definition, also requires culture. And culture's foundation is in the arts. From a real world standpoint, I, for one, would never argue against the importance of our core subjects. Kids need to be able to navigate the world and have skills that make them able to care for themselves and (perhaps) a family. But I would be one that would argue that we (as adults) tend to put the ability of a student to succeed as an adult in a very small box, predicated on their ability to do well only in core subjects. I believe that we all have gifts and talents, and we should grow those gifts and talents so that we can use them to better ourselves and our community. As a district we should strive to create the next great physicist, the next successful surgeon. But we also need to foster those who may become the next great playwright, the next great pop vocalist, or the next great musician. And, I would be remiss if I did not mention that far too many times I have heard parents say to arts teachers, if it wasn't for your class my child would not come to school. We need places where kids can BELONG, BELIEVE, and BECOME.”
Reminder: Winter Break begins after school on Friday! Have a safe Winter Recess!
Check out the Weekly Athletic Events!
Woodhaven High School's Choirs Performed last night during their Winter Concert. Just in case you missed it, or you want to see it again, here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/2qPbtj2cMfk?si=2jDJ9vxW0UTS3vZa
Pay special attention to the finale as Alumni join the choirs on stage!
https://www.youtube.com/live/2qPbtj2cMfk?si=2jDJ9vxW0UTS3vZa
Pay special attention to the finale as Alumni join the choirs on stage!
Tote and WBSD Early On Families! We look forward to seeing you tonight at the 40th Annual TOTE Holiday Party! #WBSDCares #WhyWBSD #WarriorStrong
Mrs. Regan and Mrs. Palovich’s students had an action-packed week of hands-on learning at Woodhaven Upper Elementary!
Creativity took over as they engineered toothpick and cranberry towers and boats, testing their designs and teamwork.
Inspired by the book Cranberry Thanksgiving, students whipped up cranberry-orange muffins from “Grandma’s” recipe. They even made their own homemade butter to enjoy with it.
And for the bravest learners… they tasted raw cranberries. Let’s just say the reactions were priceless! 😂
It was a week filled with discovery, creativity, and LOTS of laughter — the Warrior Way! 💜📚🥣
Creativity took over as they engineered toothpick and cranberry towers and boats, testing their designs and teamwork.
Inspired by the book Cranberry Thanksgiving, students whipped up cranberry-orange muffins from “Grandma’s” recipe. They even made their own homemade butter to enjoy with it.
And for the bravest learners… they tasted raw cranberries. Let’s just say the reactions were priceless! 😂
It was a week filled with discovery, creativity, and LOTS of laughter — the Warrior Way! 💜📚🥣
After 15 years of dedicated leadership, Superintendent Mark Greathead has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2026.
Under his guidance, WBSD has grown academically, expanded opportunities for students, enhanced facilities, and strengthened its financial foundation. We are deeply appreciative of his service and look forward to celebrating his impact with our community.
Click to read the full announcement: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2590769
Under his guidance, WBSD has grown academically, expanded opportunities for students, enhanced facilities, and strengthened its financial foundation. We are deeply appreciative of his service and look forward to celebrating his impact with our community.
Click to read the full announcement: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2590769
✨ Thank You, Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation! ✨
We are so grateful to the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation for supporting our youngest learners with a classroom grant for brand-new cubbies in the Erving Elementary GSRP classroom!
Teacher Jennifer Danosky shared that the new cubbies have already made a big difference—helping students build independence, stay organized, and manage their belongings with ease, especially as winter gear starts piling up. ❄️🧤🧣
Thank you, WBEF, for continuing to invest in our classrooms and create meaningful learning environments for all students. 💜📚
We are so grateful to the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation for supporting our youngest learners with a classroom grant for brand-new cubbies in the Erving Elementary GSRP classroom!
Teacher Jennifer Danosky shared that the new cubbies have already made a big difference—helping students build independence, stay organized, and manage their belongings with ease, especially as winter gear starts piling up. ❄️🧤🧣
Thank you, WBEF, for continuing to invest in our classrooms and create meaningful learning environments for all students. 💜📚
Congratulations, Coach Mifsud! 🏈💜
Woodhaven Warrior Varsity Football Coach David Mifsud has been voted by his peers as the 2025 Division 1, Region 3 Coach of the Year — an incredible honor he is receiving for the sixth time in his distinguished coaching career.
This recognition follows another major milestone: Coach Mifsud’s 2024 induction into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
This season, he led the Woodhaven Warriors to an outstanding 8–3 record, continuing a legacy of excellence built over decades.
Coach Mifsud shared his gratitude for the honor, emphasizing the collective effort behind it:
“It’s awesome to be recognized this season — but this is TRULY a TEAM award. This award just reflects the hard work and the success the team had this year. I am so happy and so proud of this team and am honored to receive it on behalf of the coaching staff and all the players on the team. ‘Team Above Me.’ Go Warriors.”
Career Highlights Include:
🏆 Four Conference Championships
🏆 One Undefeated Regular Season (Dearborn, 2010)
🏆 17 State Playoff Qualifications
🏆 Four District Championships
🏆 Two Regional Championships
🏆 Two State Semi-Final Appearances
🏆 Detroit Lions Coach of the Week (2010)
🏆 East All-Star Game Coach (2008)
🏆 Six-Time MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year (2001, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2018, 2025)
Please join us in congratulating Coach Mifsud on this well-earned recognition and for his continued leadership of our Warriors! 💜🏈
Woodhaven Warrior Varsity Football Coach David Mifsud has been voted by his peers as the 2025 Division 1, Region 3 Coach of the Year — an incredible honor he is receiving for the sixth time in his distinguished coaching career.
This recognition follows another major milestone: Coach Mifsud’s 2024 induction into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
This season, he led the Woodhaven Warriors to an outstanding 8–3 record, continuing a legacy of excellence built over decades.
Coach Mifsud shared his gratitude for the honor, emphasizing the collective effort behind it:
“It’s awesome to be recognized this season — but this is TRULY a TEAM award. This award just reflects the hard work and the success the team had this year. I am so happy and so proud of this team and am honored to receive it on behalf of the coaching staff and all the players on the team. ‘Team Above Me.’ Go Warriors.”
Career Highlights Include:
🏆 Four Conference Championships
🏆 One Undefeated Regular Season (Dearborn, 2010)
🏆 17 State Playoff Qualifications
🏆 Four District Championships
🏆 Two Regional Championships
🏆 Two State Semi-Final Appearances
🏆 Detroit Lions Coach of the Week (2010)
🏆 East All-Star Game Coach (2008)
🏆 Six-Time MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year (2001, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2018, 2025)
Please join us in congratulating Coach Mifsud on this well-earned recognition and for his continued leadership of our Warriors! 💜🏈
✨ Warrior Pride! ✨
Please join us in congratulating Woodhaven High School seniors Michael Owens, Marquez McAdoo, and Isaiah Ibrahim on being selected as MHSFCA All-Region honorees for Division 1!
These outstanding student-athletes have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and heart throughout the season, and we’re proud to see their hard work recognized at the state level.
🏈 Congratulations, Warriors!
Your school and community are cheering you on—today and always. 💜🤍
#WarriorPride #AllRegion #WBSD #WarriorNation #WoodhavenFootball
Please join us in congratulating Woodhaven High School seniors Michael Owens, Marquez McAdoo, and Isaiah Ibrahim on being selected as MHSFCA All-Region honorees for Division 1!
These outstanding student-athletes have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and heart throughout the season, and we’re proud to see their hard work recognized at the state level.
🏈 Congratulations, Warriors!
Your school and community are cheering you on—today and always. 💜🤍
#WarriorPride #AllRegion #WBSD #WarriorNation #WoodhavenFootball
Check out this week's Athletic events!
🎖️ Veterans Appreciation Basketball Game 🎖️
Join us on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. as DECA proudly sponsors a special night honoring our veterans!
🏀 Woodhaven vs. Trenton
📍 Woodhaven High School
All veterans receive free admission, a gift bag, and will be recognized before the game for their service.
Let’s fill the stands and show our gratitude — Go Warriors! 💜
Join us on Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. as DECA proudly sponsors a special night honoring our veterans!
🏀 Woodhaven vs. Trenton
📍 Woodhaven High School
All veterans receive free admission, a gift bag, and will be recognized before the game for their service.
Let’s fill the stands and show our gratitude — Go Warriors! 💜
WHS Swim & Dive Alumni Meet
Get ready to make a splash, Warriors! 💜🏊♂️
We’re excited to welcome back our Swim & Dive alumni for a fun and spirited meet on Saturday, December 27 at the Woodhaven High School Pool.
Warm-up: 11 AM
Meet starts: Noon
There’s no cost to swim or spectate — we just ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to support our community.
Let’s celebrate tradition, teamwork, and Warrior pride! 💜💪
Get ready to make a splash, Warriors! 💜🏊♂️
We’re excited to welcome back our Swim & Dive alumni for a fun and spirited meet on Saturday, December 27 at the Woodhaven High School Pool.
Warm-up: 11 AM
Meet starts: Noon
There’s no cost to swim or spectate — we just ask that you bring a non-perishable food item to support our community.
Let’s celebrate tradition, teamwork, and Warrior pride! 💜💪
🎙️ NEW WARRIOR WAY PODCAST EPISODE!
This week, the WHS Music Production class took over the podcast - and they delivered an incredible episode packed with student voices, school pride, and all things Warrior Nation!
Tune in to hear their full lineup, including:
🎭 A student review of High School Musical
🎶 What students love most about being part of band and choir
🎮 An Esports update as teams gear up for competition
🤼 Wrestling season kicks off—get the inside scoop
🍎 “Meet the Teachers & Staff” student interviews
👗 DECA’s formal dress drive to help students get ready for prom
📚 WIN Time highlights + advice from WHS seniors
Our students took the lead from planning to recording—and we’re so proud of their work!
👉 Listen to the full student-produced episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2364933/
#WarriorWayPodcast #WHSVoices #WarriorPride #WBSD
This week, the WHS Music Production class took over the podcast - and they delivered an incredible episode packed with student voices, school pride, and all things Warrior Nation!
Tune in to hear their full lineup, including:
🎭 A student review of High School Musical
🎶 What students love most about being part of band and choir
🎮 An Esports update as teams gear up for competition
🤼 Wrestling season kicks off—get the inside scoop
🍎 “Meet the Teachers & Staff” student interviews
👗 DECA’s formal dress drive to help students get ready for prom
📚 WIN Time highlights + advice from WHS seniors
Our students took the lead from planning to recording—and we’re so proud of their work!
👉 Listen to the full student-produced episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2364933/
#WarriorWayPodcast #WHSVoices #WarriorPride #WBSD
Students at Brownstown Middle School performed before a packed audience last night at BMS during their Winter Concert.
If you missed it, or you want to listen to the moments again, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOxdggDyjxc
A special thank you to the Sims family for catching these magical moments!
If you missed it, or you want to listen to the moments again, check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOxdggDyjxc
A special thank you to the Sims family for catching these magical moments!
Has the chill of fall made you rethink exercising outside? Come walk, swim and use our gym inside WHS! Through the end of the year, here’s what you can look forward to:
Weekend Hours & Activities
Saturdays – Woodhaven High School
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🏓 Pickleball
🏀 Basketball
🚶 Indoor Track Walking
🏫 Open Gym
🏊 Swim (Adult-only: 9:00–10:00 a.m.)
Sundays – Woodhaven High School
12:00–4:00 p.m.
🏓 Pickleball
🏀 Basketball
🚶 Indoor Track Walking
🏫 Open Gym
🏊 Swim (Adult-only: 12:00–1:00 p.m.)
All programs are free for Woodhaven and Brownstown residents, WBSD employees, and students with their families.
Helpful Details
🅿️ Parking: Use the Athletic Entrance on the east side of Woodhaven High School.
📅 Closures: December 7, 20, and 27 and January 3 for alternate High School Sport and community events.
Our goal is simple: to keep our community moving, connected, and enjoying time together. We look forward to seeing you and your family this fall!
#WBSDWarriorWay #CommunityEnrichment #StayActiveWBSD
Weekend Hours & Activities
Saturdays – Woodhaven High School
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🏓 Pickleball
🏀 Basketball
🚶 Indoor Track Walking
🏫 Open Gym
🏊 Swim (Adult-only: 9:00–10:00 a.m.)
Sundays – Woodhaven High School
12:00–4:00 p.m.
🏓 Pickleball
🏀 Basketball
🚶 Indoor Track Walking
🏫 Open Gym
🏊 Swim (Adult-only: 12:00–1:00 p.m.)
All programs are free for Woodhaven and Brownstown residents, WBSD employees, and students with their families.
Helpful Details
🅿️ Parking: Use the Athletic Entrance on the east side of Woodhaven High School.
📅 Closures: December 7, 20, and 27 and January 3 for alternate High School Sport and community events.
Our goal is simple: to keep our community moving, connected, and enjoying time together. We look forward to seeing you and your family this fall!
#WBSDWarriorWay #CommunityEnrichment #StayActiveWBSD
Today Woodhaven-Brownstown School District celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities - it serves as a global reminder of the importance of inclusion, accessibility and respect for the rights and dignity of all people with disabilities. This year's focus encourages communities to remove barriers, celebrate strengths, and ensure all students have the chance to thrive in the classroom, community and beyond.
In the WBSD, inclusion is not an initiative - it is our commitment.
#IDPD2025 #inclusionMatters #Accessibiltyforall #WBSDstrong #WBSDcares #WhyWBSD
