🌎✈️ Passport to Flavor: Take Your Taste Buds on a Global Adventure! 👩🍳👨🍳
Join us LIVE as our talented elementary finalists compete at Woodhaven High School in this year’s Future Chefs competition!
Meet our incredible finalists and the delicious dishes they’ll be creating:
🥔 Zadie Cernuto, 3rd Grade – Erving Elementary School
German Potato Salad
🍝 Thea Khoury-Johnson, 4th Grade – Gudith Elementary School
S.S. (Special Spaghetti) with Garlic Bread
🌮 Audrey Napier, 4th Grade – Wegienka Elementary School
Audrey’s Famous Fajitas
🧀 Ella VanMarter, 3rd Grade – Yake Elementary School
Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
Each student created an original recipe inspired by flavors from around the world, and one winner will advance to the Future Chefs National Challenge for a chance at exciting prizes! 🏆
📅 Watch the competition live here:
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/wasNFRCnubM?feature=share
Tune in, cheer them on, and celebrate the creativity of our young chefs! 🌍💜
Join us LIVE as our talented elementary finalists compete at Woodhaven High School in this year’s Future Chefs competition!
Meet our incredible finalists and the delicious dishes they’ll be creating:
🥔 Zadie Cernuto, 3rd Grade – Erving Elementary School
German Potato Salad
🍝 Thea Khoury-Johnson, 4th Grade – Gudith Elementary School
S.S. (Special Spaghetti) with Garlic Bread
🌮 Audrey Napier, 4th Grade – Wegienka Elementary School
Audrey’s Famous Fajitas
🧀 Ella VanMarter, 3rd Grade – Yake Elementary School
Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
Each student created an original recipe inspired by flavors from around the world, and one winner will advance to the Future Chefs National Challenge for a chance at exciting prizes! 🏆
📅 Watch the competition live here:
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/wasNFRCnubM?feature=share
Tune in, cheer them on, and celebrate the creativity of our young chefs! 🌍💜
Good afternoon,
Please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites going into the last week of February. By peeking at our Gator Bites, you will learn about upcoming events including our Yake Family Dinner Night at Panda Express tonight, our Yake Coin Wars, Spring Picture Day, half-days of school coming in the month of March, the Winter Carnival, the Grandparents Social, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten Enrollment, Spring Break and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/zwse0c
Thank you for reviewing our newsletter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites going into the last week of February. By peeking at our Gator Bites, you will learn about upcoming events including our Yake Family Dinner Night at Panda Express tonight, our Yake Coin Wars, Spring Picture Day, half-days of school coming in the month of March, the Winter Carnival, the Grandparents Social, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten Enrollment, Spring Break and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/zwse0c
Thank you for reviewing our newsletter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Don't forget that our Yake Family Dinner Night is taking place at Panda Express from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. today! Dine in and show the attached flyer or order online PandaExpress.com or on the App and enter 3849866 in the fundraiser code box. Enjoy that orange chicken knowing that 20% of all sales will go back to our PTO.
Thank you!
Thank you!
💜✨ Join the Youth Dance Team! ✨💜
Is your child ready to learn the basics of Dance Team? Now’s the time to sign up for our Youth Dance Team Classes, led by Woodhaven High School Dance Team Coaches Courtney Linton and Kayla Chavez!
🩰 Grades 1–3
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
🩰 Grades 4–6
Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Classes held at Erving Elementary
24175 Hall Rd., Woodhaven
💲 Cost: $90
📅 8-week program (meets 2x per week)
🎉 Culminating recital at Woodhaven High School
Participants will learn jazz and pom fundamentals, master a pom and jazz routine, and receive a tank top and poms for their recital performance!
Spots are limited — don’t wait!
👉 Sign up here: https://gofan.co/event/6130174?schoolId=MI10127
For questions, email Lintonc@wbsdweb.com
Let’s dance, Warriors! 💜
Is your child ready to learn the basics of Dance Team? Now’s the time to sign up for our Youth Dance Team Classes, led by Woodhaven High School Dance Team Coaches Courtney Linton and Kayla Chavez!
🩰 Grades 1–3
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
🩰 Grades 4–6
Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Classes held at Erving Elementary
24175 Hall Rd., Woodhaven
💲 Cost: $90
📅 8-week program (meets 2x per week)
🎉 Culminating recital at Woodhaven High School
Participants will learn jazz and pom fundamentals, master a pom and jazz routine, and receive a tank top and poms for their recital performance!
Spots are limited — don’t wait!
👉 Sign up here: https://gofan.co/event/6130174?schoolId=MI10127
For questions, email Lintonc@wbsdweb.com
Let’s dance, Warriors! 💜
Congratulations to the 4x Defending State Champion, Woodhaven Theatre Company!
Please see the message below from Yake father and company Theatre Director, Mike Clemons. Former Yake Gators were well represented with Josephine Clemons as the Student Director for "Wiley & the Hairy Man." Holden Clemons, Emmalyn Pinnegar, Harper Clemons, Broderick Justian, & Conor Hatfield were all a part of the State Champion team. Congratulations, all around! I can't wait to see "Mama Mia" in May.
Good morning!
Please join me in congratulating the students of the Woodhaven Theatre Company on another stellar showing at the 2026 MIFA State Theatre Finals last weekend. The WTC sent three productions this year. A Short Play (new event) A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile (student directed by Brooklynn Coleman), Studio Production Eurydice (student directed by Cooper Fondaw), and Main Stage Production Wiley and the Hairy Man (student directed by Josephine Clemons).
The Short Play was recognized with the Bare Stage Brilliance award (which included a small grant for the company), Eurydice placed 2nd in the State in Division 1 Studio, and Wiley and the Hairy Man placed 1st in Division 1 Main Stage, earning Woodhaven's 4th straight State Championship!
The cast and crew were also awarded many Excellent and Superior Awards (slides attached). Above all, these outstanding students represented the WBSD with talent, tenacity, and unparalleled commitment.
WTC States Awards
Save the date for Mamma Mia on May 7-9!
Please see the message below from Yake father and company Theatre Director, Mike Clemons. Former Yake Gators were well represented with Josephine Clemons as the Student Director for "Wiley & the Hairy Man." Holden Clemons, Emmalyn Pinnegar, Harper Clemons, Broderick Justian, & Conor Hatfield were all a part of the State Champion team. Congratulations, all around! I can't wait to see "Mama Mia" in May.
Good morning!
Please join me in congratulating the students of the Woodhaven Theatre Company on another stellar showing at the 2026 MIFA State Theatre Finals last weekend. The WTC sent three productions this year. A Short Play (new event) A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile (student directed by Brooklynn Coleman), Studio Production Eurydice (student directed by Cooper Fondaw), and Main Stage Production Wiley and the Hairy Man (student directed by Josephine Clemons).
The Short Play was recognized with the Bare Stage Brilliance award (which included a small grant for the company), Eurydice placed 2nd in the State in Division 1 Studio, and Wiley and the Hairy Man placed 1st in Division 1 Main Stage, earning Woodhaven's 4th straight State Championship!
The cast and crew were also awarded many Excellent and Superior Awards (slides attached). Above all, these outstanding students represented the WBSD with talent, tenacity, and unparalleled commitment.
WTC States Awards
Save the date for Mamma Mia on May 7-9!
Today we celebrate National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day — established in 2022 by the National Association of School Resource Officers to honor the incredible officers who serve inside our schools every single day.
In the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, we are so grateful for our three outstanding SROs:
👮♂️ Raul Villarreal of the Woodhaven Police Department
👮♂️ Joe Mathews of the Brownstown Township Police Department
👮♂️ Bob McNamera of the Brownstown Township Police Department
School Resource Officers are so much more than law enforcement. They are mentors, educators, informal counselors, role models, and trusted adults. They build relationships, create safe learning environments, and help bridge the gap between students and law enforcement in meaningful ways.
Thank you, SRO Villarreal, SRO Mathews, and SRO McNamera, for the care, protection, guidance, and presence you bring to our schools each day. Our students, staff, and families are better because of you. 💙
#SROAppreciationDay #WBSDPride #ThankYouSROs
In the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, we are so grateful for our three outstanding SROs:
👮♂️ Raul Villarreal of the Woodhaven Police Department
👮♂️ Joe Mathews of the Brownstown Township Police Department
👮♂️ Bob McNamera of the Brownstown Township Police Department
School Resource Officers are so much more than law enforcement. They are mentors, educators, informal counselors, role models, and trusted adults. They build relationships, create safe learning environments, and help bridge the gap between students and law enforcement in meaningful ways.
Thank you, SRO Villarreal, SRO Mathews, and SRO McNamera, for the care, protection, guidance, and presence you bring to our schools each day. Our students, staff, and families are better because of you. 💙
#SROAppreciationDay #WBSDPride #ThankYouSROs
Good afternoon,
I hope that all of our Gators are home and excited about Valentine's Day and the mid-winter break. I know that I am looking forward to seeing many of our Gators and their families at Kalahari on Monday. In the meantime, please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. Our calendar is full of events as we wrap up the month of February and move into the always exciting month of March. In the newsletter, you will see some great pictures and you will learn more about upcoming events including the Yake Family Dinner Night at Panda Express on a Friday, Yake Coin Wars, Spring Pictures, our Winter Carnival, the spring Grandparent's Social, kindergarten enrollment and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/8pkvg
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great Valentine's Day and mid-winter break.
Tim Podlewski
I hope that all of our Gators are home and excited about Valentine's Day and the mid-winter break. I know that I am looking forward to seeing many of our Gators and their families at Kalahari on Monday. In the meantime, please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. Our calendar is full of events as we wrap up the month of February and move into the always exciting month of March. In the newsletter, you will see some great pictures and you will learn more about upcoming events including the Yake Family Dinner Night at Panda Express on a Friday, Yake Coin Wars, Spring Pictures, our Winter Carnival, the spring Grandparent's Social, kindergarten enrollment and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/8pkvg
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great Valentine's Day and mid-winter break.
Tim Podlewski
Good evening
This is Mr. Podlewski writing to remind all of my Gators that we will have a half-day of school tomorrow to begin our mid-winter break. We will then be off of school on Monday and Tuesday to complete our mid-winter break. I will look forward to seeing all of my Gators when they return for a full day of school on Wednesday.
I hope that all of our families enjoy the mid-winter break.
Thank you, and have a great evening.
Tim Podlewski
This is Mr. Podlewski writing to remind all of my Gators that we will have a half-day of school tomorrow to begin our mid-winter break. We will then be off of school on Monday and Tuesday to complete our mid-winter break. I will look forward to seeing all of my Gators when they return for a full day of school on Wednesday.
I hope that all of our families enjoy the mid-winter break.
Thank you, and have a great evening.
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
We have a big edition of our Gator Bites with notations about events through the month of February and into the always full and fun month of March. A month that we place a huge emphasis on the joy of reading. Please click on the link below to see the date for our Mid-Winter Break, the Yake Family Fun Night at Kalahari where we are up to 115 rooms booked, link to order your yearbooks and spring pictures, date notations for the Winter Carnival, Reading Month Spirit Week and more. We even prepare to welcome our incoming kindergarten and young fives classes (the Classes of 2039 & 2040 respectively).
https://app.smore.com/n/ed2nw
Please take a moment to review our newsletter and enjoy some pictures from Kids Against Hunger and our 100th Day of School.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
We have a big edition of our Gator Bites with notations about events through the month of February and into the always full and fun month of March. A month that we place a huge emphasis on the joy of reading. Please click on the link below to see the date for our Mid-Winter Break, the Yake Family Fun Night at Kalahari where we are up to 115 rooms booked, link to order your yearbooks and spring pictures, date notations for the Winter Carnival, Reading Month Spirit Week and more. We even prepare to welcome our incoming kindergarten and young fives classes (the Classes of 2039 & 2040 respectively).
https://app.smore.com/n/ed2nw
Please take a moment to review our newsletter and enjoy some pictures from Kids Against Hunger and our 100th Day of School.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Families and caregivers of nonverbal or minimally speaking children are invited to our next WB-RISE meeting.
This gathering is designed to build community and provide a supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another. A district speech pathologist and AAC coach will be on hand to help guide the conversation and offer support.
WB-RISE Meeting
📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Wegienka Elementary
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/d8W6Y3afpmV7UFcB8
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, learning, and support.
Good afternoon,
I hope that you are staying warm and surviving the winter blast. Please click on the link below to take a peek at events taking place during the month of February and as we move into the month of March. In the newsletter, you will find information about Yake's Valentine's Family Paint Night, the Unified Warriors vs. The Woodhaven Police Department basketball game, the Future Chefs Cooking Competition (entries can be turned in through Friday, February 6th), ordering your yearbook, and even a peek at the 2026/27 District Calendar.
https://app.smore.com/n/73sua
Please take a moment to peek at our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a warm and safe weekend.
Tim Podlewski
I hope that you are staying warm and surviving the winter blast. Please click on the link below to take a peek at events taking place during the month of February and as we move into the month of March. In the newsletter, you will find information about Yake's Valentine's Family Paint Night, the Unified Warriors vs. The Woodhaven Police Department basketball game, the Future Chefs Cooking Competition (entries can be turned in through Friday, February 6th), ordering your yearbook, and even a peek at the 2026/27 District Calendar.
https://app.smore.com/n/73sua
Please take a moment to peek at our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a warm and safe weekend.
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon,
Please see the letter from WBSD Supt. Mark Greathead regarding school closures during winter weather.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Tim Podlewski
Please see the letter from WBSD Supt. Mark Greathead regarding school closures during winter weather.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Tim Podlewski
Tonight’s the night! Join us at Woodhaven High School for Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie at 6:00 p.m., and a panel discussion at 7:00 p.m. Childcare is available.
Please RSVP if you haven’t already: https://tinyurl.com/jr2wnjbx
Please RSVP if you haven’t already: https://tinyurl.com/jr2wnjbx
The 2026–27 School Year Calendar-at-a-Glance is now available.
Please note: this calendar is for NEXT school year, not the current 2025–26 school year.
Families are encouraged to review important dates as they plan ahead.
Please note: this calendar is for NEXT school year, not the current 2025–26 school year.
Families are encouraged to review important dates as they plan ahead.
Please see the letter from WBSD Supt. Mark Greathead regarding school closures during winter weather.
Due to inclement weather, all Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools are closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Stay safe and warm!
❄️ Snow/Ice Season Is Here! ❄️
As winter weather approaches, make sure you’re getting every important update from WBSD!
Please take a moment to log into your Parent Portal and double-check that your contact information is accurate and up to date. You don’t want to miss critical alerts about school closures!
Families will be notified through:
📱 Text message
📞 Phone call
📧 Email
🟣 Social media
You can also stay informed by signing up for NIXLE emergency text alerts — just text WBSD to 888777 to enroll.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and informed this winter! ❄️🟣
As winter weather approaches, make sure you’re getting every important update from WBSD!
Please take a moment to log into your Parent Portal and double-check that your contact information is accurate and up to date. You don’t want to miss critical alerts about school closures!
Families will be notified through:
📱 Text message
📞 Phone call
🟣 Social media
You can also stay informed by signing up for NIXLE emergency text alerts — just text WBSD to 888777 to enroll.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and informed this winter! ❄️🟣
Families and caregivers of nonverbal or minimally speaking children are invited to our next WB-RISE meeting.
This gathering is designed to build community and provide a supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another. A district speech pathologist and AAC coach will be on hand to help guide the conversation and offer support.
WB-RISE Meeting
📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Wegienka Elementary
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/d8W6Y3afpmV7UFcB8
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, learning, and support.
This gathering is designed to build community and provide a supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another. A district speech pathologist and AAC coach will be on hand to help guide the conversation and offer support.
WB-RISE Meeting
📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Wegienka Elementary
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/d8W6Y3afpmV7UFcB8
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, learning, and support.
Good afternoon,
I hope that all of our families are staying warm inside today. Please take a peek at our Gator Bites to learn about events taking place in January and February. In our newsletter, you will learn more about The Future Chefs Cooking Competition, Kids Against Hunger, the last day to book a room for Kalahari, the Yake Family Painting Night and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/87wx3
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay warm and safe. Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
I hope that all of our families are staying warm inside today. Please take a peek at our Gator Bites to learn about events taking place in January and February. In our newsletter, you will learn more about The Future Chefs Cooking Competition, Kids Against Hunger, the last day to book a room for Kalahari, the Yake Family Painting Night and more.
https://app.smore.com/n/87wx3
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay warm and safe. Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Just a few days away! Families are invited to a free screening of Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition on January 27. The movie begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 7:00 p.m. Food, snacks, and childcare will be available.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/jr2wnjbx
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/jr2wnjbx
