News and Spotlights

Black Hawk basketball, bowling, hockey, and swim & dive teams check-in with exciting season opening highlights.

Elementary and middle school robotics teams are wrapping up an exciting season. Two teams from South Hills Middle School and one team from Conant Elementary advanced to the state championships, while several others walked away with major awards.

Grade 7 students at South Hills Middle School collaboratively used LEGO™ SPIKE Prime sets and Scratch-based coding to program break-dancing robots.

Bloomfield Hills High School’s Theater 3 students are preparing the one-act musical Something Rotten.

This Fall BHHS welcomed a new co-curricular debate team. In their debut season, the Black Hawk debaters have already earned top trophies, developed critical thinking and public‑speaking skills, and built a positive, supportive community!

Bloomin' West Preschool recently showcased a six-week classroom on study on light where students led interactive learning stations. 

The Robotic Girl Bosses team partnered with the University of Washington’s GoBabyGo! program to design and donate an adapted, student-friendly Jeep to Wing Lake Development Center.

Bloomfield Hills Schools students from Bloomfield Hills High School, North Hills Middle School, and South Hills Middle School have been selected to perform in the 2026 Michigan School Band, Jazz, and Orchestra All-State Ensembles.

Congratulations to the 2025 BHHS girls varsity volleyball team! This team made history as they powered through an incredible season, won the District Championship, swept the Regional Championship, and earned runner-up honors at the Division 1 State Championship with an impressive overall season record of 43-7-1.

Student anchors, camera operators, directors, and editors work together to create a student-driven broadcast aired every other day at BHHS. Peek into the Digital Narratives and Production class as an entire show is recorded and edited within the session.

PREP students look forward to Wednesdays for PE, traveling from Booth Center to Wing Lake’s gym, and, new this year, some attend Planet Fitness every other week for hands-on community gym experience.

Bloomfield Hills Schools is excited to announce that two of our BHHS students were named semifinalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. The program had 107,000 applicants, and only 1,237 high school students were chosen to be named semifinalists. Huge congratulations to BHHS grade 12 students, Kathryn Ho and Katie Tadesse for being chosen for this honor. Ho and Tadesse’s outstanding leadership, academic achievements, and dedication to their community is inspiring! 

Peek into Mr. Raines' classroom at Lone Pine Elementary! 

Throughout the 2025-26 school year, BHS staff are being encouraged to prioritize self-care and personal well-being.

Students across all four elementary schools engaged in social-emotional learning during “Mindfulness Matters Day” in October. Experts from Bloomfield Child & Family Counseling volunteered their time to lead in-class lessons on emotional regulation, calming techniques, and more.

Conant students take scientific learning to a beloved local destination.

Take a peek into Mrs. King’s science class to see how grade 7 students test variables like magnet strength and spinning speed, and use a fidget spinner, to light up a bulb. Students experiment to find the best way to generate electricity.

Exciting update from the Bloomfield Schools Athletic Department. Please welcome new middle school athletic leads, Mr. Mike Massucci and Mr. Tony Midea to the athletics team! These newly created lead roles are designed to be a reliable resource for families and coaches to receive timely and accurate middle school athletics information.

Bloomfield Hills Schools occupational therapists support students’ physical, sensory, cognitive, and emotional development through hands-on, creative activities such as making applesauce to help them build essential skills and thrive in the classroom.

October brought many athletic victories and challenges for our Black Hawks! Review the highlights of the month here.

Students in STEM took center stage at Bloomfield Hills High School at the Bloomfield Girls Robotics Competition. Teams from 28 Michigan high schools demonstrated their expertise and teamwork, both on the robotics field and behind the scenes.

Student volunteers in the School Safety Patrol serve as leaders and role models by helping ensure the safety of their peers during arrival, dismissal, and throughout the school day.

Bloomfield Hills Schools prioritizes the safety and security of its students, staff, and community. Through a strong and ongoing partnership with the Bloomfield Township Police Department, Bloomfield Township Fire Department, and a positive working relationship with the West Bloomfield Police Department, the district ensures the highest level of preparedness in every school.

As a part of the Bond 2020 improvements, our pre-K-12 schools have been equipped with a state of the art public address system.

Participants of this season’s Night Hike at the Johnson Nature Center discovered the fascinating world of coyotes. Naturalist Cathy Molitor shared insights on the canine’s behavior, history, and habitat, as the group strolled the wooded trails at night.

Bloomfield Hills Schools is proud to celebrate the achievements of Bloomfield Hills High School students who have been recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program. 

Peek into Mrs. Walkenhorst's grade 5 classroom.

Peek into BHHS World Language classes!

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of all students, we want to highlight the critical importance of safe firearm storage.

Congratulations to over 135 Bloomfield Hills High School students in grades 11 and 12 who were named Advanced Placement Scholars! The AP program recognizes students who have consistently demonstrated high achievement on the AP tests.

On September 6, Bloomfield Hills High School hosted 21 middle school robotics teams for the FIRSTⓇ Tech Challenge season kickoff, organized by the BHHS robotics team, the Bionic Black Hawks. The event included workshops, collaborative learning opportunities, and the official unveiling of this season’s game.

Bloomfield Hills Black Hawk Jax Scott (grade 11) won three Gold medals at the 2025 Nations Cup, a prestigious international competition. Scott is currently a member of the BHHS marching band as a feature twirler and also participates in cross country and track.

On Friday, September 12, 2025, the Bloomfield Hills Schools community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new BHHS Wellness Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Black Hawks football community night. Families enjoyed tours of the beautiful new facility, ice cream, and activities as part of the celebration. 

The BHHS Black Hawks football team kicked off the football season with new head coach, Scott Merchant. Merchant’s extensive experience and focus on players’ well being and community are setting the stage for success at BHS!

On August 12, the Johnson Nature Center hosted Emmy award-winning Bassquatch Hunter host Mike McKinstry, a Waterford native, as he filmed a Discovery Channel episode where he trades jobs for a day in exchange for kayak fishing.

Bloomfield Hills Schools has developed guidance for using AI in education. Please visit the Instructional Technology web page for more information.

At Bloomfield Hills Schools, the health and safety of our students and staff are always a top priority. As part of Michigan’s new Filter First legislation, we are taking important steps to continue ensuring clean drinking water in our schools.