In May 2021, voters in the Woodhaven‑Brownstown School District approved a $144 million bond, calling it a “destination for excellence” initiative, with zero tax-rate increase. The investment supports infrastructure upgrades, learning enhancements, athletics improvements, and more.

Beginning Fall 2024, the district implemented a major K–12 reconfiguration, shifting grade alignments to enhance academic and social-emotional learning.

• Academic Focus: Grade-level realignments boost tailored instruction—keeping younger students in elementary settings longer and guiding older students with increased academic independence

• Structural Enhancements: Bond-funded investments support this shift via school renovation, HVAC upgrades, security enhancements, technology enhancements, new playgrounds, athletic fields, and specialized spaces

• Supporting Learners: Everyone from Pre-K to high school benefits from modern, safe environments aligned with developmental needs.

Summer 2025 Construction has been progressing throughout the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. No school is untouched this summer. From a new Main Entrance and expanded classroom spaces at Bates Elementary to a new Dental Lab and expanded parking at Woodhaven High School.

• Expansion of GSRP preschool to all five elementary schools: Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegienka, Yake

• Each campus now includes Young 5s, Kindergarten plus grades 1–4.

• Core subjects supplemented by specials: Art, Media, Music, and PE

• Former Patrick Henry Middle School building was rebranded and remodeled as 5th–6th Woodhaven Upper Elementary, featuring playgrounds, STEM/tech labs, art and music studios, classroom “houses,” and a Learning Commons

• House model groups ~100–115 students; 5th graders have two core teachers, 6th graders have four; daily academic and social-emotional support prioritized

• Transitioned to 7th–8th grades; building received new boilers, roofs, cafeteria updates, flooring, ceilings, security upgrades, and athletic field improvements

• Expanded electives: Art (2D/3D), Spanish, Fit & Swim, Life Skills, Construction, Music Tech; Band & Chorus; advanced Spanish I and Algebra I for 8th grade

• 9th grade students join WHS, creating the first unified 9–12 high school in over 25 years

• Bond improvements continue with athletic field upgrades, updated STEM labs, auditorium enhancements, career/tech wings, and natatorium renovations

• Total bond issuance: $144 million

• Phased disbursement ensures proper cash flow

• Zero impact on residents’ tax rates maintained

• Detailed updates available via bond dashboard (LINK HERE)

Listen here to the Warrior Way Podcast Episode, "From Ballot to Building: The Impact of the 2021 School Bond"

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