Bates Elementary School

Big changes are underway at Bates Elementary! This summer, we’re laying the foundation for exciting improvements that will benefit our students for years to come. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes progress updates! 🏗️ #BuildingBates #WBSDForward

🥍 Lacrosse + Learning = One awesome Wednesday! Our next Think Stretch check-in is at Erving Elementary (NOT Civic Park)! 📅 July 9 | ⏰ 12–2 PM 🏅 Learn lacrosse skills from WHS athletes & get closer to medal status!

🌙 It’s Michigan Mammals Night! Come out at 6 PM to meet the mammals, check in your Think Stretch progress, and learn something wild! 🐿️ Two showtimes: 6:15 & 7:15 📍 Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion 🎒 Don’t forget your workbook!

🦝 Ready to meet some Michigan mammals? Join us this Wednesday evening for our Think Stretch check-in PLUS a wild visit from the Metroparks Mobile Program! 🐾 Two live sessions: 6:15 & 7:15 🎒 Bring your workbook to earn prizes! 📍 Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion

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/

🚨 Today’s the day! 👨‍🔬 Mad Science + Think Stretch Check-In = EPIC FUN 🎈 Live science shows at 12:15 & 1:15 🎒 Bring your workbook to earn prizes and show what you’ve learned! 📍 Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion

🚒🚓 TOUGH trucks. BIG fun. FAMILY smiles! 🚚🚛 Join us for the Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, June 21 from 10AM–2PM at the Brownstown Ballfields (23555 King Rd)! 🕙 Quiet Hour from 10–11AM for those with sensitive ears (no horns or sirens) 🚨 Get up close to vehicles from emergency services, construction, utility, and more 🍔 Food vendors and vehicle list coming soon! 🎉 Presented by Brownstown DDA & the Woodhaven-Brownstown Rotary This is a FREE, family-friendly event you won’t want to miss! Let the kids climb, explore, and experience the awesome world of trucks! 👷‍♀️👮‍♂️👨‍🚒 #WBSDCommunity #TouchATruck #FamilyFun #BrownstownMI #FreeEvent

🧪 Mad Science is taking over Civic Park this Wednesday! Grab your Think Stretch books and join us for mind-blowing experiments and fun! 📍 Woodhaven Civic Park Pavilion Wednesday, June 18 | 12–2 PM

A Flag That Tells a Story Congratulations to third grader Lyla Klapp, whose original flag design was selected to represent Bates Elementary for the next year! 🎉 Her design was unveiled during a special Flag Day ceremony and now flies proudly outside the school. This powerful project blends history, creativity, and school pride—and gives students a meaningful way to learn about symbolism and patriotism. 👉 Read the full story and see how Bates students brought history to life: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2257039 #WBSDProud #FlagDay #StudentVoice #BatesElementary #WarriorWay

Community Enrichment Programs are throughout the summer! Check out the summer hours for June 13 - August 24. Note: Our facilities will be closed during the Independence Day and Labor Day weekend holidays.

📱☀️ New Warrior Way Podcast Episode! ☀️📱 Keeping Students Safe Online: A Guide for Parents As summer approaches, students will have more free time—and more time online. 🎮📷💬 In this episode, Superintendent Mark Greathead sits down with Director of Technology Lyndsay Johnson-Lemieux to talk about the real risks kids face in digital spaces and what families can do to stay safe. From cyberbullying and gaming concerns to privacy tips and parental controls, this conversation is packed with practical advice just in time for summer. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify/iHeartRadio/Sirius or at mywbsd.org! 🔗https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2057134/ #WarriorWayPodcast #WBSDConnected #DigitalSafety #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #OnlineSafetyForKids #WarriorWay

🎧 New Episode Alert! ☀️ Warrior Way Podcast | Summer Programming in WBSD Summer break doesn’t mean the learning stops! In this episode, we explore the exciting summer opportunities available across the district - from academic enrichment and credit recovery to sports camps and STEAM adventures. 🏕️📚⚙️ 🎙️ Tune in to hear from our program coordinators about what’s available, how to sign up, and how students can stay active, engaged, and prepared for fall. 🔗 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2041026/ #WarriorWayPodcast #WBSDWarriorWay #SummerWithPurpose #WeAreWoodhaven

Bates Elementary Summer Construction Information

Check out the WBSD Calendar-at-a-Glance for the 2025-26 School Year. This includes important dates such as conferences and breaks.

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/

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.

🏀🏐🏈 SUMMER CAMPS ARE BACK! 🏈🏐🏀 Ready to move, cheer, and get in the game? WBSD is bringing the heat this summer with youth sports camps for every kind of athlete! 🔥 Cheer 🏀 Girls & Boys Basketball 🏈 Football 🏐 Volleyball Whether you're a future MVP or just love being part of a team, there's a camp for YOU! ✨ Learn new skills ✨ Make new friends ✨ Have FUN 📅 Spots are limited - don’t wait! #WBSDWarriors #WarriorWay #SummerSports #YouthCamps #GetInTheGame

Fall enrollment is now open for Champions before and after school care. Call or email for more information or to register your student.

The Michigan Alliance for Families is hosting many free seminars for parents throughout the month of May. In particular, check out this webinar for Supporting Student Mental Health on May 13 - with Dianna Robinson from 9:30am-11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y76829xd

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! The WHS Music Production class took over The Warrior Way Podcast — and they nailed it! 🎙️ From interviews to original music and smooth transitions, 19 students ran the show from start to finish. Hear them talk about Hadestown, Mental Health Awareness Month, senior advice, United Sound, and more. This is student voice at its best! Please support them by listening and sharing this episode!💜🎶 🔗 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2010857/ #WarriorWayPodcast #WHSWarriors #StudentVoice #PodcastTakeover #WoodhavenHS