REMINDER: (As IF students need a reminder!) Spring Recess is coming up next week! School resumes on March 31.
Bates Elementary School teacher Celine Farner and her "twin," student Riley Sawicki, 3rd Grader pose with their matching shirts as part of the school's dress up days for March is Reading Month!
Youth Dance Team Classes are forming NOW! The deadline to register is April 4th, or when all the spots are filled. This program is open to students in first through sixth grades. If you have questions, please email lintonc@wbsdweb.com
🔔 Time to Spring Forward! 🔔
Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead tonight before you go to bed! ⏰ Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Longer days & more sunshine ahead! ☀️Let’s make sure everyone is on time for school and activities on Monday!
🎙️ The Warrior Way Podcast: Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences In the latest episode of The Warrior Way podcast, Superintendent Mark Greathead speaks with Wegienka Elementary Principal Michelle Briegel about how parents can make the most of their elementary parent-teacher conferences. They share helpful tips, key questions to ask, and ways to collaborate with teachers for student success.
Listen now here https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1908972 or on Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Sirius, or at mywbsd.org!
🌴☀️ Beach vibes in the middle of winter? Yes, please! 🏖️❄️
Bates Elementary students traded in their snow boots for sunglasses and brought the sunshine to the gym for Beach Day! 🏄♂️🏐🏝️ Even though it’s still chilly outside, the fun was heating up with games, activities, and plenty of tropical smiles. 🌊🐚🌺
Who needs warm weather when you have Bates Elementary spirit? #BeachDayFun #BatesElementary #WinterEscape #WBSD
The Woodhaven Theatre Company would like to share their love of theatre with the elementary students of the WBSD with our annual Drama Llama Day. Each year, the WTC hosts students grades Young 5's through 4th grade for a day of workshops, games and performances at WHS on Saturday, April 26th.
Final day to register is March 18. Use the QR code or register here: https://tinyurl.com/3vuvsj2y
What is WIN Time? Listen to the most recent episode of the Warrior Way Podcast to find our more about this program which is coming soon to Woodhaven High School and Brownstown Middle School.
https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1897841
📢 Plan Ahead for the 2025-26 School Year! 📢
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Calendar-at-a-Glance for the 2025-26 school year is now available! 🗓️✨ Stay informed about important dates, including conferences, breaks, and more.
#WBSD #PlanAhead #202526SchoolYear
🚨 SCHOOL CLOSURE ALERT 🚨
Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day! ❄️☃️#WBSD #SnowDay #StaySafe
🚀✨ Innovation is in Session! ✨🚀
Our new SMART Lab at Woodhaven Upper Elementary is sparking creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning like never before! From 3D printing to robotics, our students are diving into the future—one project at a time. And the best part? More SMART Labs are coming to WBSD!
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of The Warrior Way Podcast to hear how these high-tech learning spaces are preparing students for success.
🔗 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1886379
#WBSD #TheWarriorWay #SMARTLab #STEMEducation #FutureReady #WhyWBSD
Due to predicted extreme weather that could bring ice and hazardous conditions, all Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Please stay safe!
📚❄️ Reminder - NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. ❄️📚
Due to dangerously cold temperatures, all Woodhaven Brownstown School District buildings will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Take a cue from Sidney, who can usually be found at Bates Elementary School, to snuggle up, grab a good book, and dream of warmer days ahead. Sidney has the right idea, bundled up and enjoying a story! 🐾📖
All Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to extreme temperatures and wind chill. Please stay safe and warm!
WHS Dance Team is hosting their Annual Winter Junior Warrior Clinic - the time is NOW to register! See the photos above for the details and the link/QR code to register. Register to secure your spot, as registration closes on 1/17 at 3 p.m. or when all spots have been filled.
Join WBSD's Early On team for a special event, Diapers to Wipers to learn how to "potty like a rockstar!" Please RSVP for the event as space is limited. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemyuHdcyH7Ujavenhg_HlfBebhXTfZ3ZXeBoTddNo24MO6zg/viewform
December 20th is Tidings of Comfort & Joy Pajama Day
Have voices, will travel.
BMS and WHS choir students traveled around the district bringing holiday cheer for all to hear. The students at Bates Elementary School enjoyed a short program.
"Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!"
We know students love "snow days," but did you ever wonder how the decision is made? Listen to the new episode of the Warrior Way Podcast HERE - Weathering the Storm: Inside WBSD’s School Closure Process to learn more. https://rss.com/podcasts/thewarriorway/1782681
Good morning Bates Families,
Due to a police situation in the neighborhood across the street from Bates Elementary School in collaboration with our partners in the Woodhaven Police Department and out of an abundance of caution a decision was made to put the building in a lock-in procedure. This type of school safety procedure means that all classroom activities and learning is continuing as normal but no students are allowed outside of the building. Portions of Gudith road were blocked during this incident.
The safety and security of our students and staff is our number one priority and we will always communicate with our families the most current and up to date information.