News and Spotlights

The Black Hawks enjoyed post winter-season success, including a historic basketball season, a national wrestling championship, and a state championship in a swim relay event! Read the highlights here.

Check out what our schools have done so far for March is Reading Month!

Bloomfield Hills Schools held the second annual “Parent Camp” on Saturday, March 14, at North Hills Middle School, offering community members the opportunity to learn from professionals about a variety of topics related to raising healthy children and teenagers. 

Bloomfield Hills Schools proudly congratulates Kanata Richardson who won the Girls National Wrestling Championship in the 190-pound weight class!

Please note, October 30, 2026 will now be a half day and November 6, 2026 will be a full day. 

The BHHS Science Olympiad competitive and alternate teams were two of 33 high school teams participating at the regional tournament held at Detroit Country Day School on February 28, 2026. The Black Hawk competitive team placed 10th overall.

Each year, teachers select fine arts students to spend time creating art in the Main Commons of BHHS for all to see, poetically referred to as “Art in the Halls.”

Bloomfield Hills High School was honored to host the "B3" tri-city concert featuring the highest level bands from Groves High School, Seaholm High School, and Bloomfield Hills High School.

Grade 2 students at Eastover Elementary play chess to build strategic thinking and communication skills. 

Conant Elementary celebrates the Kindness Olympics with a special Detroit Lions kindness assembly!

Each January, Way Elementary students in grades 3-5 vote on a “Caldecat” Award design for their favorite picture book(s) of the year. The contest is not only a fun way to learn about the prestigious Caldecott Awards, but also builds a memorable collection of student artwork inspired by their favorite books.

As the Winter sports season dives into playoffs, our Black Hawk teams are ready to win! Read about the highlights here.

A new BHHS learning initiative and collaboration between a business course and an engineering course uses advanced technology to bring a new student-designed product to The Perch. 

Students in the BHS PREP program gain real-world experience by running a store and snack carts. Interacting with the public boosts confidence and community.

Take a sneak peek into a BHHS AP Literature and Composition class. The lesson is on sonnets and an introduction to the Shakespearean play, "Othello".

Our district is implementing Visitor Aware, a new check-in system requiring visitors to present a state-issued photo ID and wear a printed name badge while on school grounds.

The Great Start Readiness Program is Michigan's state-funded preschool program for four-year-old children. 

Conant Elementary’s January character assembly, led by fourth graders, highlighted the importance of courage through real-world learning, student reflections, and a schoolwide challenge.

For the first time ever, BHHS’s Black Hawk dancers are heading to the national stage! The team will compete at the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida. 

It may be cold outside, but the Black Hawks are heating up the sports scene! Check out the athletic highlights for the month of January.

Bloomfield Hills Schools continues to stand out for academic excellence and post-secondary success, ranking first among the top 20 Michigan school districts in proportion of graduates who go on to earn four-year college degrees.

BHS elementary students are now in their second year with Bridges in Mathematics, a hands-on math curriculum that emphasizes real-world problem solving and flexible thinking. Read more to discover how families can incorporate two key elements of Bridges math into everyday moments: multi-strategy thinking and purposeful “Math Talk.”

The BHHS co-curricular club, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) offers students an exciting, professional opportunity to explore the healthcare industry as they strengthen their problem-solving, research, oratory, and leadership skills. Impressively, 32 BHHS students advanced to compete at the State Leadership Conference and will compete in April.

Kayla Nwabueze was named 2025-26 Gatorade Michigan Volleyball Player of the Year. This is a top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes for their excellence in sport, academics, and community. As part of the award, Nwabueze will provide a grant to the Super Spikers Volleyball Club in Abuja, Nigeria.

Grade 2 students at Conant created community-themed postcards through interviews and research for a social studies unit. Their work is now on display at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

Bloomfield Hills High School theater students traveled to Lansing, Michigan, in mid-December to participate in the annual Michigan Educational Theatre Association Festival.

BHHS recently hosted a successful Model United Nations conference attracting 1,300 students from across Michigan. The event offered students the opportunity to engage in debates, practice diplomacy, and manage a large professional gathering ahead of their competitive season.

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. 

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.

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!

We are pleased to announce the BHHS Wellness Center hours and information for our high school students.

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.

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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.

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.