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

📱☀️ 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

🎙️ New Warrior Way Podcast Episode - Supporting Student Mental Health May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and in this episode, Superintendent Mark Greathead sits down with WBSD experts—Amanda Sayre (Brownstown MS Counselor), Monique Giannetti (School Social Worker), and Stefanie Scalcucci (School Psychologist)—to talk about real, practical ways parents can support their child’s mental health. 💬💜 ✅ How to check in with your student (without making it awkward) ✅ Reducing the stigma around mental health ✅ Support available through our partnership with @CareSolace 🎧 Tune in now and learn how small conversations can lead to big support. 🔗 https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/2010432/ #WBSDWay #MentalHealthMatters #CareSolace #StudentSupport #WarriorWayPodcast

🎨📚 Today, we celebrate our kindergarteners and teachers who bring curiosity, energy, and excitement to learning every day! Kindergarten is where the love for learning begins! Don't forget that tonight is Young Fives and Kindergarten Orientation at all five of our elementary schools at 6 p.m.💜 #WhyWBSD #BatesEagles #ErvingSkyhawks #GudithGrizzlies #WegienkaWildcats #YakeGators

🎙️ New Episode Alert! This week on the Warrior Way Podcast, we’re talking all things Young Fives with Yake Elementary’s very own Mrs. Kara Hool! 💜👶✏️ From how the program supports early learners to what a typical day looks like in her classroom, Mrs. Hool shares her passion for helping our youngest Warriors grow, learn, and thrive. 🎧 Tune in now to learn why Young Fives might be the perfect start for your child’s school journey! 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1auuv0T4eeW9MdndjejxZ0?si=vgbMI7LPQJq9RIPxIgYj6Q As a reminder, Young Fives & Kindergarten orientation is TOMORROW, April 24 at all of our elementary schools at 6 p.m. #WarriorWayPodcast #YoungFives #WBSDProud #WarriorStrong #WoodhavenBrownstown

Dentists R Us will be at our school on Tuesday, April 29th. Permission slips need to be turned in to participate.

📣 We're Hiring! The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team! 💜If you love working with students and want to make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Come be a part of the WBSD family and help shape the future—one student at a time. ✨📚 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3d35h52f #WhyWBSD #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers #MakeADifference

💜 Women of Woodhaven Inspire Young Minds! 💜 The Women of Woodhaven (WOW) Club at Woodhaven High School brought history to life for students at Wegienka and Bates Elementary Schools with their first-ever Women’s History Month Showcase! WOW members led interactive stations highlighting women’s achievements in science, athletics, music, and art, engaging young learners with crafts, trivia, storytelling, and even a puppet show! 🎭🎨🏅 👏 Check out the photos from this incredible event and celebrate the power of women educating and inspiring generations! Read the story here: https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2127239 #WOWClub #WBSDProud #WomensHistoryMonth #InspiringGenerations

📚 Join us for the final "The Anxious Generation" Book Study Discussion! Whether you've been part of the journey or want to jump in now, we’d love to have you! 🗓 When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7 PM 📍 Where: Woodhaven High School 📖 What: A discussion on The Anxious Generation—exploring the impact of social media on children’s mental health with parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators. Light refreshments and small appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly! https://tinyurl.com/2p9unwrt #WhyWBSD #TheAnxiousGeneration #ParentEngagement #MentalHealthMatters

Let's get ready for school! The latest episode of the Warrior Way Podcast features GSRP teacher Jennifer Danosky and Young Fives teacher Kara Hool as they talk about some of the things that families can be doing at home to prepare students for when they come to school in the fall! Remember, GSRP, Young Fives and Kindergarten enrollment is happening now! Listen to the episode here https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1952155/ or on Spotify, Tune-In or many other podcast platforms!

Summer EBT is Back! What are SUN Bucks? SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries. Who Should Apply? Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly. APPLY HERE: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer! Where to Find the Application: This application is available online! Deadlines: Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025. https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US