📢 Reminder, Warriors!
Our district is proud to partner with the Woodhaven Kiwanis Club for the Annual An Apple for Ryan food drive — honoring the legacy of Ryan Sergent by helping families in need across the Downriver community. 🥫💜
All WBSD schools — Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegienka, Yake, Woodhaven Upper Elementary, Brownstown Middle, and Woodhaven High — are collecting non-perishable, kid-friendly foods.
As pantry demand continues to rise, every donation makes a difference. Let’s show the Warrior Way by giving back! 💪
Read more about our partnership and how you can help ➡️https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2490685
#WarriorWay #AppleForRyan #WoodhavenKiwanis #CommunityStrong #WBSDGivesBack
Our district is proud to partner with the Woodhaven Kiwanis Club for the Annual An Apple for Ryan food drive — honoring the legacy of Ryan Sergent by helping families in need across the Downriver community. 🥫💜
All WBSD schools — Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegienka, Yake, Woodhaven Upper Elementary, Brownstown Middle, and Woodhaven High — are collecting non-perishable, kid-friendly foods.
As pantry demand continues to rise, every donation makes a difference. Let’s show the Warrior Way by giving back! 💪
Read more about our partnership and how you can help ➡️https://www.mywbsd.org/article/2490685
#WarriorWay #AppleForRyan #WoodhavenKiwanis #CommunityStrong #WBSDGivesBack
🌟 Together, We RISE! 🌟
WB-RISE — Resources, Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment — is the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District’s Parent Advisory Committee for families of students receiving special education services.
Join us as we learn, connect, and share resources that empower families and strengthen our community. 💜
📅 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Woodhaven Upper Elementary
🍽️ Dinner provided | 👶 Childcare available
Whether you’re new to special education or a long-time advocate, you’re welcome here. Let’s support one another and help every child thrive! 💪
#WBSD #TogetherWeRise #SpecialEducation #WarriorWay #WBRISE
WB-RISE — Resources, Inspiration, Support, and Empowerment — is the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District’s Parent Advisory Committee for families of students receiving special education services.
Join us as we learn, connect, and share resources that empower families and strengthen our community. 💜
📅 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Woodhaven Upper Elementary
🍽️ Dinner provided | 👶 Childcare available
Whether you’re new to special education or a long-time advocate, you’re welcome here. Let’s support one another and help every child thrive! 💪
#WBSD #TogetherWeRise #SpecialEducation #WarriorWay #WBRISE
Good afternoon,
I hope that all of our families are excited for our Trunk or Treat & Monster Mash Bash taking place this evening. Currently we have 65 trunks, which is our biggest yet! Please make sure that all vehicles except those preparing a trunk exit the parent's parking lot by 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. The lot will then be blocked off for families to set up trunks and for Gators to have a safe Trunk or Treat experience.
Please click on our Gator Bites link below for information about Trunk or Treat/MMB, Scare Away Bullying Week, the Pumpkin Raffle, our Halloween Parade and more. Please know that parking tonight and and on Halloween morning will be limited as spots fill up quickly.
https://secure.smore.com/n/j4df2
Please enjoy taking a peek at our Gator Bites and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
I hope that all of our families are excited for our Trunk or Treat & Monster Mash Bash taking place this evening. Currently we have 65 trunks, which is our biggest yet! Please make sure that all vehicles except those preparing a trunk exit the parent's parking lot by 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. The lot will then be blocked off for families to set up trunks and for Gators to have a safe Trunk or Treat experience.
Please click on our Gator Bites link below for information about Trunk or Treat/MMB, Scare Away Bullying Week, the Pumpkin Raffle, our Halloween Parade and more. Please know that parking tonight and and on Halloween morning will be limited as spots fill up quickly.
https://secure.smore.com/n/j4df2
Please enjoy taking a peek at our Gator Bites and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Hi Yake Families!
On Monday October 20th, all our pie sale forms are due in to the office.
Over the weekend please try to touch base with family, friends, and neighbors to get those last minute sales in.
Our Annual Achatz Pie Fundraiser goes a long was to help fund all the fun things we do at Yake! This helps our PTO put on events like Fall Fest, Monster Mash Bash, Santa Secret Shop, Winter Carnival, activities with our safeties, Gator Alley, assemblies (Science Alive, Anti Bulling, The Planetarium) and so much more!
If you student sells:
10 pies- they get to pie a teacher
15 pies- they get to pie a teacher & Mr Podlewski
And the top 2 sellers also get to pie our Superintendent- Mr Greathead.
Have a great weekend Gators!
*Any questions can be directed to yakepto@wbsdweb.com
On Monday October 20th, all our pie sale forms are due in to the office.
Over the weekend please try to touch base with family, friends, and neighbors to get those last minute sales in.
Our Annual Achatz Pie Fundraiser goes a long was to help fund all the fun things we do at Yake! This helps our PTO put on events like Fall Fest, Monster Mash Bash, Santa Secret Shop, Winter Carnival, activities with our safeties, Gator Alley, assemblies (Science Alive, Anti Bulling, The Planetarium) and so much more!
If you student sells:
10 pies- they get to pie a teacher
15 pies- they get to pie a teacher & Mr Podlewski
And the top 2 sellers also get to pie our Superintendent- Mr Greathead.
Have a great weekend Gators!
*Any questions can be directed to yakepto@wbsdweb.com
Good afternoon,
I hope all my Yake Gators can join us Friday for our annual Trunk or Treat & Monster Mash Bash starting at 5pm in the Yake visitor lot!
Our Trunk or Treat starts at 5pm and requires ALL children to have a wristband. Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $5 or at the door for $7. Our PTO only accepts cash and paypal. We will also have light up toys & extra refreshments for sales, and Monster Adoptions.
We will have a DJ spinning some Spooky Fun music from 6pm to 730pm.
We have over 45 cars registered and are looking at our biggest trunk turnout yet!
Wristbands will be sent home Thursday and Friday so make sure you check those backpacks/folders.
Please make sure you only go through the line once so we have enough candy for everyone, and please leave all wagons and double strollers outside due to space constraints.
Thank you,
Tim Podlewski
I hope all my Yake Gators can join us Friday for our annual Trunk or Treat & Monster Mash Bash starting at 5pm in the Yake visitor lot!
Our Trunk or Treat starts at 5pm and requires ALL children to have a wristband. Wristbands can be purchased in advance for $5 or at the door for $7. Our PTO only accepts cash and paypal. We will also have light up toys & extra refreshments for sales, and Monster Adoptions.
We will have a DJ spinning some Spooky Fun music from 6pm to 730pm.
We have over 45 cars registered and are looking at our biggest trunk turnout yet!
Wristbands will be sent home Thursday and Friday so make sure you check those backpacks/folders.
Please make sure you only go through the line once so we have enough candy for everyone, and please leave all wagons and double strollers outside due to space constraints.
Thank you,
Tim Podlewski
Good morning,
I know this is a late request, but we are looking for volunteers for our Monster Mash Bash and Trunk or Treat scheduled to take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. this Friday night. Please click on the link below to volunteer if you are interested and available.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A48A4AA23A6FF2-59158248-yake
Thank you!
Mr. Podlewski
I know this is a late request, but we are looking for volunteers for our Monster Mash Bash and Trunk or Treat scheduled to take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. this Friday night. Please click on the link below to volunteer if you are interested and available.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A48A4AA23A6FF2-59158248-yake
Thank you!
Mr. Podlewski
No more guessing when the bus will arrive! ⏰
With the WBSD Zonar MyView app, parents can:
✅ See the exact location of the bus
✅ Get estimated arrival times
✅ Receive customized alerts
📲 Download the append use the WBSD code WOO9929 and stay connected.
With the WBSD Zonar MyView app, parents can:
✅ See the exact location of the bus
✅ Get estimated arrival times
✅ Receive customized alerts
📲 Download the append use the WBSD code WOO9929 and stay connected.
Good afternoon,
Please take a peek at our Gator Bites as we move into the 3rd week of October. This will be an extra special week as we wrap up with our Trunk or Treat & Monster Mash Bash. I am going to apologize for not being at the event. My youngest daughter turns 17 on Wednesday and her favorite comedian will be at the Fox on the 17th. I bought tickets as soon as they went on sale. The event will be great and I will have a fun costume ready for the Halloween Parade. With that noted, please click on the link below to learn more about the exciting event coming up during the month of October. I will share information about this year's Wipe Out Bullying theme, which is "Scare Away Bullying" next week.
https://secure.smore.com/n/jq25p
If you stop by Yake during the day, please join me in welcoming our new day custodian, Mr. Peel. Mr. Peel is already hard at work with Ms. Beson to keep Yake looking its best. Welcome to our team, Mr. Peel!
Please take a moment to peek at our Gator Bites and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Please take a peek at our Gator Bites as we move into the 3rd week of October. This will be an extra special week as we wrap up with our Trunk or Treat & Monster Mash Bash. I am going to apologize for not being at the event. My youngest daughter turns 17 on Wednesday and her favorite comedian will be at the Fox on the 17th. I bought tickets as soon as they went on sale. The event will be great and I will have a fun costume ready for the Halloween Parade. With that noted, please click on the link below to learn more about the exciting event coming up during the month of October. I will share information about this year's Wipe Out Bullying theme, which is "Scare Away Bullying" next week.
https://secure.smore.com/n/jq25p
If you stop by Yake during the day, please join me in welcoming our new day custodian, Mr. Peel. Mr. Peel is already hard at work with Ms. Beson to keep Yake looking its best. Welcome to our team, Mr. Peel!
Please take a moment to peek at our Gator Bites and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
🍎✨ October is National Principals Month! ✨🍎
WBSD is proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible principals who lead with dedication, care, and vision every single day. From creating safe and welcoming schools to inspiring both students and staff, their impact is felt in every classroom, hallway, and beyond. 💜
Thank you to our WBSD principals for all you do to help every student succeed! 👏🙌
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WarriorPride
WBSD is proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible principals who lead with dedication, care, and vision every single day. From creating safe and welcoming schools to inspiring both students and staff, their impact is felt in every classroom, hallway, and beyond. 💜
Thank you to our WBSD principals for all you do to help every student succeed! 👏🙌
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WarriorPride
Good afternoon,
We are wrapping up our first Friday of October with Homecoming! Good luck to our Spirit Squad, our Warrior Elite football players & cheerleaders and all of our current and former Gators who will be marching in the parade this afternoon through a Yake neighborhood. What a beautiful day for a parade!
Please click on the link below to learn about all of the exciting events coming up during the month of October, including our Pie Fundraiser, our Trunk or Treat/Monster Mash Bash, our Pumpkin Raffle, our Halloween Parade (on a Friday!) and more.
https://secure.smore.com/n/176eh
Please enjoy taking a peek at our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a good Friday and a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
We are wrapping up our first Friday of October with Homecoming! Good luck to our Spirit Squad, our Warrior Elite football players & cheerleaders and all of our current and former Gators who will be marching in the parade this afternoon through a Yake neighborhood. What a beautiful day for a parade!
Please click on the link below to learn about all of the exciting events coming up during the month of October, including our Pie Fundraiser, our Trunk or Treat/Monster Mash Bash, our Pumpkin Raffle, our Halloween Parade (on a Friday!) and more.
https://secure.smore.com/n/176eh
Please enjoy taking a peek at our newsletter and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a good Friday and a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
📢 We’re Hiring!
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is seeking a Student Advocate Clerk to join our team.
This position plays an important role in supporting students, families, and staff by helping provide administrative assistance.
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students
📩 Interested applicants can apply online through our district website: https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=31151
Join us in shaping bright futures—apply today! 💜
#WBSD #WarriorPride #NowHiring
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is seeking a Student Advocate Clerk to join our team.
This position plays an important role in supporting students, families, and staff by helping provide administrative assistance.
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students
📩 Interested applicants can apply online through our district website: https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=31151
Join us in shaping bright futures—apply today! 💜
#WBSD #WarriorPride #NowHiring
🎶🥁 The Woodhaven Warrior Marching Band is on the move! 🥁🎶
On Saturday, September 27, the band will be marching right through the neighborhoods of Woodhaven and Brownstown for our March-A-Thon Fundraiser!
We’ll be trading the football field for your street as we play, march, and raise funds to help support students involved in the program.
💵 How you can help:
✅ Cheer us on when we pass by!
✅ Make a donation to support our amazing student musicians.
✅ Can’t be home? Tax deductible donations can be made through Venmo or Paypal.
✨ Special Opportunity!✨
Would you like the band to stop and perform at your house?
Pledge $100 or more and make it happen!
📧 Contact Mr. Faryniarz at farynib@wbsweb.com for details.
🎺 Every dollar helps us keep the music strong — thank you for supporting the Woodhaven Warrior Marching Band!
#WarriorPride #WoodhavenMarchingBand #MarchAThon
On Saturday, September 27, the band will be marching right through the neighborhoods of Woodhaven and Brownstown for our March-A-Thon Fundraiser!
We’ll be trading the football field for your street as we play, march, and raise funds to help support students involved in the program.
💵 How you can help:
✅ Cheer us on when we pass by!
✅ Make a donation to support our amazing student musicians.
✅ Can’t be home? Tax deductible donations can be made through Venmo or Paypal.
✨ Special Opportunity!✨
Would you like the band to stop and perform at your house?
Pledge $100 or more and make it happen!
📧 Contact Mr. Faryniarz at farynib@wbsweb.com for details.
🎺 Every dollar helps us keep the music strong — thank you for supporting the Woodhaven Warrior Marching Band!
#WarriorPride #WoodhavenMarchingBand #MarchAThon
Good afternoon,
I hope that you are having a good day. Please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites as we move into the month of October. In our Gator Bites, you will learn about Picture Day, our annual Pie Sale fundraiser for our PTO, a letter about our Emergency Preparedness Drills, our "Safe House" walking field trip, dates for our Monster Mash Bash and Trunk or Treat, our Halloween Parade and more.
https://secure.smore.com/n/1qs0r
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites for the upcoming week and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
I hope that you are having a good day. Please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites as we move into the month of October. In our Gator Bites, you will learn about Picture Day, our annual Pie Sale fundraiser for our PTO, a letter about our Emergency Preparedness Drills, our "Safe House" walking field trip, dates for our Monster Mash Bash and Trunk or Treat, our Halloween Parade and more.
https://secure.smore.com/n/1qs0r
Please take a moment to review our Gator Bites for the upcoming week and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
🚨 Safety Testing Notice 🚨
Over the next two weeks, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be testing our new CrisisAlert safety system.
Neighbors and community members may see flashing lights or hear loud sirens during this time. Please know these are tests only and not real emergencies.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority as we take this important step in strengthening school security.
Over the next two weeks, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District schools will be testing our new CrisisAlert safety system.
Neighbors and community members may see flashing lights or hear loud sirens during this time. Please know these are tests only and not real emergencies.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority as we take this important step in strengthening school security.
Good afternoon,
The message below is being shared in the phone message that just went out. I wanted to share it as an email, as well.
Good Afternoon,
This is Mr. Podlewski calling to remind all Yake families about our fundraiser at Buddy’s taking place today. When your Gators walk in the door and ask “What is for dinner?” imagine their faces when you say “Buddy’s Pizza.” In addition to trading cooking and dirty dishes for huge smiles, you will also be helping our PTO since 20% of all sales go back to our PTO. So, mention you are with Yake Elementary School when dining in or ordering carryout. Thank you for joining me for some good food with some great families at Buddy’s Pizza this evening.
Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.
The message below is being shared in the phone message that just went out. I wanted to share it as an email, as well.
Good Afternoon,
This is Mr. Podlewski calling to remind all Yake families about our fundraiser at Buddy’s taking place today. When your Gators walk in the door and ask “What is for dinner?” imagine their faces when you say “Buddy’s Pizza.” In addition to trading cooking and dirty dishes for huge smiles, you will also be helping our PTO since 20% of all sales go back to our PTO. So, mention you are with Yake Elementary School when dining in or ordering carryout. Thank you for joining me for some good food with some great families at Buddy’s Pizza this evening.
Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.
Good afternoon,
Please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. You will find information about the Fall Festival coming up on Sunday, Inclusion week starting on Monday, our first Family Dinner Night at Buddy's Pizza, dates for the month of October and more.
https://secure.smore.com/n/b7qah
Please review and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. As a note, we are down to 5 openings on the Watch D.O.G.S. calendar. Please see below for the open dates. Remember, the dates are filled on a first to respond basis. They will go fast. Please remember, Watch D.O.G.S. are limited to 1-2 dates based upon the number of children they have attending Yake.
• Wednesday, October 15
• Thursday, January 22
• Wednesday, January 28
• Thursday, January 29
• Monday, February 2
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Please click on the link below to take a peek at our Gator Bites for the upcoming week. You will find information about the Fall Festival coming up on Sunday, Inclusion week starting on Monday, our first Family Dinner Night at Buddy's Pizza, dates for the month of October and more.
https://secure.smore.com/n/b7qah
Please review and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. As a note, we are down to 5 openings on the Watch D.O.G.S. calendar. Please see below for the open dates. Remember, the dates are filled on a first to respond basis. They will go fast. Please remember, Watch D.O.G.S. are limited to 1-2 dates based upon the number of children they have attending Yake.
• Wednesday, October 15
• Thursday, January 22
• Wednesday, January 28
• Thursday, January 29
• Monday, February 2
Have a great weekend!
Tim Podlewski
Good afternoon!
Please take a peek at the attachments and consider joining us for our first PTO meeting of the year starting at 6:00 p.m. in our media center this evening. Find out how you can get involved and continue to put on the events that make Yake so special every year. I hope to see many of our parents both new and veterans at our PTO meeting this evening.
See you soon!
Tim Podlewski
Please take a peek at the attachments and consider joining us for our first PTO meeting of the year starting at 6:00 p.m. in our media center this evening. Find out how you can get involved and continue to put on the events that make Yake so special every year. I hope to see many of our parents both new and veterans at our PTO meeting this evening.
See you soon!
Tim Podlewski
On September 17, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District joins in observing Constitution Day—the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. For more than 230 years, this historic document has served as the foundation of our nation’s democracy.
Today, we celebrate the principles of liberty, justice, and equality that continue to guide us, and we recognize those who have taken the meaningful step of becoming United States citizens.
As educators, we take this opportunity to inspire our students to explore the Constitution, understand its impact, and reflect on the rights and responsibilities it grants us all.
#ConstitutionDay #CivicEducation #WhyWBSD
Today, we celebrate the principles of liberty, justice, and equality that continue to guide us, and we recognize those who have taken the meaningful step of becoming United States citizens.
As educators, we take this opportunity to inspire our students to explore the Constitution, understand its impact, and reflect on the rights and responsibilities it grants us all.
#ConstitutionDay #CivicEducation #WhyWBSD
Good evening,
The message below is being shared in the phone message that went out tonight. I wanted to share it as an email, as well.
Hello,
This is Mr. Podlewski calling to welcome all Yake families to our 1st PTO meeting of the year scheduled to take place in our media center at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. All of the special events at Yake Elementary School like our Fall Festival, the Monster Mash Bash, Santa’s Secret Shop, the Winter Carnival, and our Field Day only happen because of the efforts of our supportive parent base. In addition, our PTO assists with the transportation for our field trips and covers the costs of assemblies and countless other classroom initiatives. So, please consider joining us for our PTO meeting on Wednesday evening and throughout the year. Even if you cannot make it to our meeting tomorrow night, please consider joining us for other meetings that take place on the third Wednesday of every month. Parents play a huge role in why Yake is such a special school. Join us to find out how you can get involved. You are always welcome.
Thank you and have a great night.
Tim Podlewski
The message below is being shared in the phone message that went out tonight. I wanted to share it as an email, as well.
Hello,
This is Mr. Podlewski calling to welcome all Yake families to our 1st PTO meeting of the year scheduled to take place in our media center at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. All of the special events at Yake Elementary School like our Fall Festival, the Monster Mash Bash, Santa’s Secret Shop, the Winter Carnival, and our Field Day only happen because of the efforts of our supportive parent base. In addition, our PTO assists with the transportation for our field trips and covers the costs of assemblies and countless other classroom initiatives. So, please consider joining us for our PTO meeting on Wednesday evening and throughout the year. Even if you cannot make it to our meeting tomorrow night, please consider joining us for other meetings that take place on the third Wednesday of every month. Parents play a huge role in why Yake is such a special school. Join us to find out how you can get involved. You are always welcome.
Thank you and have a great night.
Tim Podlewski
Good evening,
The message below is being shared in the phone message that went out tonight. I wanted to share it as an email, as well.
Good Evening, this is Mr. Podlewski calling with a message for all of our fathers and father figures. Hopefully, by now you have heard about our Watch D.O.G.S. program, which has been running for over 15 years at Yake Elementary School. If not, join us for our “Dads & Kids Pizza Night” scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this Thursday evening. Come out to find out how father and father figures, which include grandfathers, uncles, and older, college-age brothers can become a hero for a day. Fathers can still RSVP by sending in their slips tomorrow morning.
Please be aware that on Thursday evening, I will be sharing a set of updates in regards to the Pizza Night, including signing up for days on the calendar and expectations for our Watch D.O.G.S. on the day or days that they are volunteering. The calendar will not be posted until the conclusion of our meeting with prospective Watch D.O.G.S. on Thursday evening. We needed to tighten up our practices and expectations to ensure that our 16th year with the Watch D.O.G.S. program is our best one yet for teachers, Gators and our Watch D.O.G.S.
We will look forward to seeing our current and soon-to-be Watch D.O.G.S. for our Dads & Kids Pizza Night starting at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday evening.