Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

🎉 It’s our final Summer Meet Up of the season! 🎉

Over the past few weeks, students have explored Mad Science, discovered Michigan Mammals, met Birds of Prey, and even learned how to play Lacrosse with the WHS Lacrosse Team 🧪🦉🏑

Whether you’ve joined us for every session or this would be your first, everyone is welcome to come out for one last afternoon of fun!

📍 Civic Center Park Pavilion, on Hall Rd. in Woodhaven
🕛 Tomorrow | August 6 | 12–2 p.m.
Let’s close out the summer together! 💜

Reminder: Today at Woodhaven High School. MHSAA sports physicals

🏈🎉 Attention Woodhaven High School Warriors! 🎉🏐

Fall sports officially kick off with tryouts starting Monday, August 11! Whether you're aiming for the field, court, or course —now's your time to show up and show out.

Make sure your MHSAA physical is on file and you're ready to go. Let’s make this season one to remember! 💪💜

#WarriorPride #FallSports #WoodhavenAthletics #TheWarriorWay

🎉 The BIG FINALE is almost here! Wrap up your summer learning with us this Wednesday at Civic Park! 🎈 Bounce houses, balloon animals, face painters & Kona Ice await 📚 Final Think Stretch check-in = prize entries & medals!

🏈🎙️ Fall Sports Are Back, Warriors! 🎙️🏐
The latest Warrior Way Podcast is all about the start of the 2025–26 athletic season! Superintendent Mark Greathead sits down with WHS Athletic Director Keith Christnagel and Middle School AD Jared Nicholls to cover:

✅ First practice dates
✅ Sports physicals & pay-to-participate (Reminder Warrior Physical Day is Tuesday, August 5!)
✅ Summer safety tips
✅ Why athletics matter in education
✅ How YOU can get involved with the Booster Club

Whether you’re a new sports parent or a returning Warrior fan, this episode has everything you need to get game-day ready.
🎧 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2144561/

#WarriorWay #GoWarriors #WBSDathletics #WarriorPride #FallSports #Podcast

🌼 Tonight’s the night! Explore Michigan’s fascinating flora during our Think Stretch check-in! 📅 July 30 | ⏰ 6–8 PM 🌱 Two sessions: 6:15 & 7:15 📍 Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion 🎒 Don’t forget your workbook!

Summer is an incredibly busy time around the WBSD! These are just some of the construction projects taking place this summer, made possible by the 2021 Bond.

🌿 Let’s grow our brains AND our love of nature! Join us for our Think Stretch check-in + an exploration of Michigan plants with the Metroparks Mobile Program! 🍃 Sessions at 6:15 & 7:15 Wednesday, July 30 🎒 Workbook = entry for prizes! 📍 Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion

📬 WBSD Board Briefs – July 2025 Edition
Hear directly from Superintendent Mark Greathead in this month’s Board Briefs! Get the latest highlights on 2021 Bond projects, new staff hires, curriculum Summer Program updates, and more. 🏫✨

🔗 Read the full update: https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/woodhaven-brownstown-school-district/newsletters/board-briefs-july-2025

#WBSD #BoardBriefs #WarriorWay #SuptUpdate

📚☀️ Summer learning is in full swing across WBSD! From hands-on STEM experiments to engaging reading challenges and creative enrichment activities, students of all ages are learning, growing, and having FUN! 🧠🎨🧪

Whether it’s in the classroom, on the playground, or out in the community, our Warriors are making the most of their summer break—and we love seeing their curiosity and excitement shine! 💜
#WBSDWarriors #SummerLearning #WBSDProud

📚☀️ Summer Meet Ups = Learning + Fun! 🥍🍧
From lacrosse with WHS athletes to Kona Ice, prizes, and hands-on learning, this week’s Meet Up had something for everyone! Families are loving this WBSD summer tradition — and there are still two chances left to join the fun. No registration needed—just show up!

👉 Read more: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2322783
#WarriorWay #WBSDSummerMeetUps #LearningIsCool #KonaIceAndConnection

📣 We’re Hiring! The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is looking for passionate, student-centered professionals to join our team! 💜✏️ Current openings include: - School Psychologist - Athletic Trainer - Coaches - Part-time Counselor ...and more! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking district—we want to hear from you! 📍 View all openings and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/3d35h52f #WBSDProud #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #WarriorWay

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/

📍 REMINDER: Summer Check in on Wednesday, July 23 at Woodhaven Civic Center Park Pavilion
⏰ 12–2 PM
🥍 Meet the WHS Lacrosse Team and learn the game
🎒 Bring your Think Stretch book for prize entries
💜 Learn. Play. Celebrate summer with us!

🦈🌊 It’s SHARK WEEK! 🌊🦈
Dive into the fun by learning more about these fascinating ocean predators—and guess what? You don’t have to go far to see them in real life!

🐟 The Toledo Zoo has an incredible aquarium exhibit featuring several species of sharks, rays, and other marine life. It’s the perfect close-to-home adventure for families, students, and curious minds of all ages!

Of course, if you just need a sweet treat, Holy Cow Creamery has some fin-tastic desserts to celebrate sharks this week too!

Got more Shark Week ideas to share? Drop them below ! #SharkWeek #WBSDExplores #ToledoZoo #SharkSighting #HolyCowCreamery

🎧 New Episode Alert!
Warrior Way Podcast: Reclaiming Play – Helping Kids Grow Beyond the Screen

This summer, let’s hit pause on screen time and press play on real childhood. 🌳🎲

Superintendent Mark Greathead sits down with Curriculum Supervisor Phil Short to talk about the importance of unstructured, imaginative play—and how small shifts at home can make a big impact. From backyard bug hunts to math with measuring cups, this episode is packed with practical tips and powerful insight from WBSD’s district-wide book study, The Anxious Generation.

📚💡 Want to raise confident, curious, and connected kids? Start with play.

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, RSS.com, or at mywbsd.org https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2118539/

#WarriorWayPodcast #WBSD #ReclaimPlay #TheAnxiousGeneration #SummerLearning #BeyondTheScreen

📣 Now Hiring: School Psychologist
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to join our team! 💜✏️

If you're passionate about supporting student well-being, fostering a positive school environment, and collaborating with educators and families—we want to hear from you!

✅ Competitive salary and benefits
✅ Supportive, student-centered district
✅ Make a lasting impact every day

📍 Apply now and become part of the Warrior family: https://tinyurl.com/3z6ckw65

🎙️ Warrior Way Podcast: What Stories Should We Tell Next? 💜💬
We want to hear from YOU — our Warrior community! What topics are you curious about? Who do you want to learn more about in our schools, on our teams, or throughout our district? 💡

Whether it's a behind-the-scenes look at school programs, spotlights on inspiring students and staff, or deep dives into district decisions — the Warrior Way Podcast is here to share the stories that matter most to you.

💥 Drop your ideas or questions in the comments! And if you know someone who would make a great guest, let us know that too.

🎧 Catch up on past episodes here: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/
Let’s keep growing together — the Warrior Way!

Thanks to strong advocacy and community support, WBSD has officially received the full $736,000 in federal pandemic relief funding to complete Phase 2 of the HVAC upgrades at Woodhaven Upper Elementary! 🛠️❄️☀️

Work is underway and on schedule to wrap up before school starts, ensuring a healthier, more efficient, and more comfortable environment for our students and staff this fall.

A special thank you to Senator Darrin Camilleri, Representative Jamie Thompson, and the Michigan Department of Education for helping make this possible. 💜