Woodhaven-Brownstown School District
Learning and Leading for Tomorrow
WARRIOR PRIDE IN DETROIT! 🛡️💼🏆
This past weekend, Woodhaven High School DECA sent 86 incredible members to the State Career Development Conference. After months of "the grind"—practicing in front of peers, volunteers, and mentors—our Warriors stood tall among 5,000 students from across Michigan.
We are beyond proud to celebrate the 25 students who earned a spot on the big stage for their elite performance:
✨ Savonte Fleming
✨ Caden Wheaton
✨ Kashaf Ahmad
✨ Jaelynn Greene
✨ Hamna Malik
✨ Katherine Carlson
✨ Morgan Owens
✨ Erin Sax
✨ Jeffrey Adamisin
✨ Sydney Czopek
✨ Chukwuemeka Ogbonna
✨ Kylie Digna
✨ Jason Lustig
✨ Brooklyn Shell
✨ Francisco Guardado
✨ Emma Usher
✨ Sarah VanderKooi
✨ Evelyn Hard
✨ Annabelle Chan
✨ Raveen Virk
✨ Makayla Kraatz
✨ Nicholas Souders
✨ Thomas Paquette
✨ Zeenush Zafar
✨ Brandon Dinu
🔥 AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...
The following Warriors finished #1 in their event sections and are officially headed to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia! ✈️🍑
Chapter Awards: Harper Barnhart, Gabriella Ferrera, Ellie Greer
SBE: Abby Berry, April Padilla-Maldonado
Project Management (Community/Sales): Evan Doak, Jorin Rodriguez, Bryant Sanders, Gabriel Consiglio, Aixsa Jaime, Joseph Carmack, Audrina Finn, Jessica Lyons, Ella Borbolla, Madalyn Robinson
Marketing Champs: Niklas Duby (IMC), Madeline Scala (MC), Mairi McGinnes (PM)
A huge shoutout to advisors Lisa Meyer and Brian Taylor for their tireless leadership. Next stop: Atlanta! 🚀
#WoodhavenDECA #WarriorStrong #WHSMarketing #ICDCBound #MichiganDECA
This past weekend, Woodhaven High School DECA sent 86 incredible members to the State Career Development Conference. After months of "the grind"—practicing in front of peers, volunteers, and mentors—our Warriors stood tall among 5,000 students from across Michigan.
We are beyond proud to celebrate the 25 students who earned a spot on the big stage for their elite performance:
✨ Savonte Fleming
✨ Caden Wheaton
✨ Kashaf Ahmad
✨ Jaelynn Greene
✨ Hamna Malik
✨ Katherine Carlson
✨ Morgan Owens
✨ Erin Sax
✨ Jeffrey Adamisin
✨ Sydney Czopek
✨ Chukwuemeka Ogbonna
✨ Kylie Digna
✨ Jason Lustig
✨ Brooklyn Shell
✨ Francisco Guardado
✨ Emma Usher
✨ Sarah VanderKooi
✨ Evelyn Hard
✨ Annabelle Chan
✨ Raveen Virk
✨ Makayla Kraatz
✨ Nicholas Souders
✨ Thomas Paquette
✨ Zeenush Zafar
✨ Brandon Dinu
🔥 AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...
The following Warriors finished #1 in their event sections and are officially headed to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia! ✈️🍑
Chapter Awards: Harper Barnhart, Gabriella Ferrera, Ellie Greer
SBE: Abby Berry, April Padilla-Maldonado
Project Management (Community/Sales): Evan Doak, Jorin Rodriguez, Bryant Sanders, Gabriel Consiglio, Aixsa Jaime, Joseph Carmack, Audrina Finn, Jessica Lyons, Ella Borbolla, Madalyn Robinson
Marketing Champs: Niklas Duby (IMC), Madeline Scala (MC), Mairi McGinnes (PM)
A huge shoutout to advisors Lisa Meyer and Brian Taylor for their tireless leadership. Next stop: Atlanta! 🚀
#WoodhavenDECA #WarriorStrong #WHSMarketing #ICDCBound #MichiganDECA
Attention Tote Families!
Does your child get easily overwhelmed? Join the Guidance Center for Calm, Focus, Play—a free event designed to help you understand sensory processing and manage "big behaviors" with confidence. 🕊️
✨ Expert Guest: OT Kasey Zmijewski
📍 Southgate Veterans Memorial Library
📅 March 25, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Link in flyer to register! 👆 #ParentingTips #SensoryProcessing #ChildDevelopment #TheGuidanceCenter
🏀 DISTRICT FINALS BOUND! 🏀
Huge shoutout to our Woodhaven Lady Warriors for an incredible performance Wednesday night! The Varsity Girls Basketball team took down Trenton with a 39-32 victory to punch their ticket to the District Finals.
But the job isn't finished yet - it’s time to bring home the W!
🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
📍 Where: Monroe High School
📅 When: Tonight, March 6
🕖 Tip-off: 7:00 PM
🏀 Opponent: Bedford
Wear your purple and white and let's show Bedford what Warrior Pride is all about. 💜🤍
#WarriorNation #WoodhavenBasketball #DistrictFinals #LadyWarriors #GameDay
🎒 Get Ready for Kindergarten: The Kinder Lit Lab is Back! 🏝️
Attention parents of incoming WBSD Kindergartners! Is your little one ready for a summer of discovery? We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Kinder Literacy Lab - a FREE, 8-week hands-on program designed to give your student a head start on literacy and science.
🧪 What to Expect:
Fun science experiments and activities.
Early writing and literacy skills.
FREE books for every participant!
Daily snack and lunch provided.
📅 The Details:
Dates: June 16th – August 6th, 2026
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE for incoming WBSD Kindergartners!
📍 Locations (Summer 2026):
Due to construction at several of our buildings, program sites are centralized this summer:
Erving Elementary: Hosting Erving, Wegienka, and Bates students.
Yake Elementary: Hosting Yake and Gudith students.
⚠️ Important Notes:
Limited Space: Each school has only 15 seats available. If we receive more applications than seats, an enrollment lottery will be used.
Transportation: Is NOT included; parents must provide transport.
Enrollment: This program is for registered students. Kindergarten enrollment for the 26-27 school year is a separate process - visit our website for details (Kindergarten enrollment begins on March 16).
🔗 Ready to Apply?
Don't wait! Submit your application here: https://tinyurl.com/arsk2ruf
Questions? Reach out to us at curriculum@wbsdweb.com.
#WBSD #WoodhavenBrownstown #KindergartenReady #WarriorStrong #SummerLearning
Attention parents of incoming WBSD Kindergartners! Is your little one ready for a summer of discovery? We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Kinder Literacy Lab - a FREE, 8-week hands-on program designed to give your student a head start on literacy and science.
🧪 What to Expect:
Fun science experiments and activities.
Early writing and literacy skills.
FREE books for every participant!
Daily snack and lunch provided.
📅 The Details:
Dates: June 16th – August 6th, 2026
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE for incoming WBSD Kindergartners!
📍 Locations (Summer 2026):
Due to construction at several of our buildings, program sites are centralized this summer:
Erving Elementary: Hosting Erving, Wegienka, and Bates students.
Yake Elementary: Hosting Yake and Gudith students.
⚠️ Important Notes:
Limited Space: Each school has only 15 seats available. If we receive more applications than seats, an enrollment lottery will be used.
Transportation: Is NOT included; parents must provide transport.
Enrollment: This program is for registered students. Kindergarten enrollment for the 26-27 school year is a separate process - visit our website for details (Kindergarten enrollment begins on March 16).
🔗 Ready to Apply?
Don't wait! Submit your application here: https://tinyurl.com/arsk2ruf
Questions? Reach out to us at curriculum@wbsdweb.com.
#WBSD #WoodhavenBrownstown #KindergartenReady #WarriorStrong #SummerLearning
The WB RISE March Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9 - Please RSVP to attend.
https://tinyurl.com/yc8ycpt5
https://tinyurl.com/yc8ycpt5
Woodhaven High School is dismissing at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, March 5 due to a power outage.
REMINDER: Warriors, Spring Sports Tryouts are on MONDAY, March 9!
The first years matter more than we think.
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/
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/
Woodhaven High School DECA students practiced their skills with parents, staff and volunteers last week as they prepare to compete at the State Competition later this week. GO Warriors!
The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office is coming to Woodhaven High School!
🗓 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! 💜
🗓 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 is National Read Across America Day!
Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of stories!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #BirthToThree #EarlyLearning #FamilyReading #NationalReadingDay #LiteracyFun
Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of stories!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #BirthToThree #EarlyLearning #FamilyReading #NationalReadingDay #LiteracyFun
Weekly Athletics Update!
💜 Student Voice. Student Leadership. Student Inspiration. 💜
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. 🌟
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. 🌟
Check out the February Contact Newsletter!
https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/woodhaven-brownstown-school-district/newsletters/contact-february-2026
https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/woodhaven-brownstown-school-district/newsletters/contact-february-2026
🍲 Flavor, Fun, and Future Chefs! 🌟
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
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
Don't miss out on the last regular home season game for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team - Tonight at 7 p.m.! The team is one game away from a 16-0 season!
📚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
Attention WBSD families! Are you a parent or guardian of a student receiving special education services? Are you interested in learning more about ways to support your child’s programming? Michigan Alliance for Families is a wonderful resource—-check out their offered training on providing FAPE in the LRE - Register today!
🌎✈️ Passport to Flavor: Take Your Taste Buds on a Global Adventure! 👩🍳👨🍳
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! 🌍💜
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! 🌍💜
