Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Set to Deliver Major Summer Upgrades with 2021 Bond Funds

Community Bond Investment Enhancing Every Building, Modernizing Learning Spaces

The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District (WBSD) is excited to announce the continuation of its multi-year facility improvement plan funded by the 2021 voter-approved bond. With gratitude to the community’s support, summer 2025 will bring significant upgrades to every school building in the district - marking another milestone in our commitment to providing state-of-the-art learning environments for all students.

Summer 2025: Upgrades Across All Schools

This summer’s construction includes over $31 million in updates, covering everything from innovative classroom additions and high-tech Smart Labs to revitalized athletic facilities, upgraded furnishings, and student-focused outdoor spaces. Highlights include:

Bates and Gudith Elementary Schools ($5.6M each)

New main offices, expanded classrooms, small group professional spaces, and modern Learning Commons featuring Smart Labs. Mechanical system upgrades, new playgrounds, resurfaced parking lots, and updated furniture throughout instructional and collaborative spaces.

Special Services Building

A complete reconfiguration to better support specialized programming and staff collaboration, along with updated furnishings to meet program needs.

Brownstown Middle School – Phase 2 ($6.1M)

Modernized pool and locker rooms, an advanced Learning Commons and Smart Lab, newly constructed baseball/softball fields, track and athletic storage, a revitalized teacher workspace, a new parking lot, and new furniture to support enhanced learning and staff spaces.

Woodhaven High School ($3.8M)

Renovated cafeteria and science spaces, a new teacher workspace, resurfaced tennis courts with new lighting, seal-coated parking lots, and enhanced campus security. A state-of-the-art Dental Lab - comparable to college-level training facilities - will be constructed to prepare students for real-world healthcare careers. Updated spaces will be furnished with modern equipment and furniture aligned with current instructional practices.

Wegienka, Erving, and Yake Elementary School

Each school will receive new GSRP playgrounds, with Wegienka also adding a backup generator. All buildings will be equipped with new furniture to complement future-ready learning environments.

Looking Back: Progress Since 2021

Previous work completed through the bond program includes:

· Installation of new playgrounds at elementary schools district-wide

· Repurposing of Patrick Henry Middle School into the new Woodhaven Upper Elementary School (grades 5–6), with band, art, and choir rooms, robotics area, gym upgrades, mechanical system improvements, Smart Lab, and Learning Commons. Classrooms and common spaces are being completed this summer, along with HVAC upgrades.

· Renovations at Brownstown Middle School, including updated cafeteria, classrooms, furniture, and outdoor track and field

· Additions and renovations at Woodhaven High School, including performing arts classrooms (band and choir), cafeteria expansion, classroom additions, and a new counseling suite

Looking Ahead: 2026 Construction – $18M in Design and Planning

WBSD is currently in the planning phase for 2026 construction projects, which will bring classroom additions, upgraded Learning Commons, Smart Labs, and front office enhancements to Erving, Wegienka, and Yake Elementary Schools. All upgrades will include new furniture to support next-generation learning environments.

Superintendent’s Message

“Thanks to the continued support of our community, we’ve been able to turn a bold vision into reality - one that prioritizes student success, innovation, and safety. These investments go beyond bricks and mortar; they represent our shared belief in providing every child with an exceptional learning environment.”

- Mark Greathead, Superintendent, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

About the 2021 Bond

The 2021 bond program authorized $144 million in district-wide improvements with no increase to the existing tax rate. Every school in the district has been impacted, with projects designed to support 21st-century instruction, student well-being, and long-term operational efficiency.