News and Spotlights

A time capsule from 1976 was recently unearthed from former Fox Hills Elementary School. The capsule included a yearbook, photographic slides, carbon copies of text describing the slides, and a cassette tape. South Hills Middle School teacher Scott Sugg is a former Fox Hills student, and shares memories of the school.

Second grade students create a balloon parade after reading the book “Balloons Over Broadway”.

Merrick Chernett, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Michigan and graduate from Bloomfield Hills High School, Class of 2024, has broken world records and made history as the youngest person to ever complete the grueling Great World Race. The Great World Race entails seven marathons run in seven days, on seven continents.

Mike Huhta, a Bloomfield Hills High School biology teacher, has raised eight lake sturgeons as class pets over the years. This endangered species class project connects with many ecological concepts discussed in biology, including survival methods and reproduction.

Bloomfield Hills High School art teacher and visual arts department chair, Matthew Beauchamp, won the Teacher Award at the Tri-County High School Art Exhibition!

Thanks to the 2020 bond, the district is progressing with key upgrades: Fox Hills demolition, Bloomin’ West expansion, ongoing BHHS wellness center construction, and 2025 improvements across district facilities.

Thanks to generous funding from the Cohen Foundation, the Rotary Club of Bloomfield Hills, a Placemaking Realtor Grant, an anonymous large donation, and contributions from individual community donors, the Johnson Nature Center now features an outdoor classroom, which includes a new pavilion, shed, garden boxes, and fencing.

Congratulations to BHHS student artists whose 18 pieces were selected for the competitively judged Tri-County High School Art Exhibition, and to Matt Beauchamp, BHHS art teacher, who won the Teacher Award for this prestigious exhibit.

Recreation basketball program for girls and boys age preK through 5th grade. Practice session and game each week. Eight weeks of league play.

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, November 20 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bloomfield Hills Doyle Center.

The Oakland County unofficial results for the November 5, 2024 General Election are available now. Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education has three open seats. The term for these seats will be January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.

The unofficial winners of the three seats are: Jason R. Abel, Michelle Southward, and Lindsay G. Baker.

Congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected trustees. BHS deeply appreciates the dedication of community members who step up to serve in this vital role. The Board of Education plays an essential part in ensuring that students in Bloomfield Hills Schools are provided every opportunity to thrive and succeed.

As we approach the winter season, please review our guidelines for inclement weather and school closures. 

On a sunny Saturday morning, volunteers of all ages and from many communities came together at the Johnson Nature Center to plant 25 sugar maple saplings. This initiative was supported by ReLeaf Michigan, a nonprofit tree organization, in collaboration with the Johnson Nature Center, Friends of the Johnson Nature Center, Bloomfield Hills Schools, and the DTE Energy Foundation.

On national Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 26, over 120 student and parent volunteers took part in the Bloomfield Hills Schools Make A Difference Day initiative. Over $1,500 was donated to Read to a Child, and over 2,800 books were donated to Whitman Elementary School. The community effort continues, with more book sorting and labeling to be completed - please sign up here to help!

In October 2024, the Bloomfield Hills Schools Foundation awarded over $25,000 in grants to fund 29 projects across the district, supporting initiatives in STEAM, literature, music, physical education, social-emotional learning, technology, and art.

Safety Week in Bloomfield Hills Schools highlights the vital work of district nurse Debbie Glazer, who focuses on student health, safety, and staff training, collaborating with administration and local emergency services to promote wellness and support throughout the district.

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.

School Resource Officers Jenn Lower and Tom Riney play a vital role in ensuring safety at Bloomfield Hills Schools by maintaining daily security, collaborating with administrators on safety plans and investigations, and building trust with students through education, mentorship, and a consistent presence in the school environment.

Bloomfield Hills Schools ensures the safety and security of its community through strong partnerships with local police and fire departments, the presence of two school resource officers, and collaboration with families, fostering preparedness and a secure learning environment.

Congratulations to our number one ranked BHHS Varsity A Tennis Team! On Saturday, October 19, the team won the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Finals for a third straight time! All 12 players advanced to the semi-finals, 8 players went to the finals, and 7 won individual championships!

Bloomin' East students enjoyed a visit from the Bloomfield Township Fire Department, where they learned about fire safety.

Bloomfield Hills Schools prioritizes student wellness, evident through the work of School Mental Health Specialist Julianne Umbarger, who has developed and led numerous district-wide mental health programs, training sessions, and initiatives to support students and staff in creating a safer, more connected school environment.

Elementary students in Bloomfield Hills Schools are learning a growth mindset through engaging lessons in STEAM unified arts classes. A growth mindset refers to the belief that the brain can grow with practice, and that mistakes are opportunities for learning and improvement. 

The annual Fall Festival at Bowers School Farm featured its first-ever pumpkin carving contest, where special guest teams, guided by student judges, competed in a fun-filled, creative challenge, with the Boo-ing Black Hawks emerging as the winners.

The Education Benefits Form helps secure essential state and federal funding for Bloomfield Hills Schools, supporting crucial programs like instructional staff, supplies, counseling, and technology, and families with qualifying incomes are encouraged to apply.

Congratulations to Bloomfield Hills High School grade 12 student Giselle Haddad, who scored a 36 on the ACT, the highest achievable score on this challenging standardized test.

Congratulations to the students from Bloomfield Hills High School and International Academy who were recently named National Merit Semifinalists and Commended students!

For the second year, students in Bloomfield Hills High School theatre classes had the extraordinary opportunity to visit Stratford, in Ontario, Canada, to watch three productions and learn from professionals through workshops, talkbacks, and tours.

Students in classrooms across Bloomfield Hills Schools learn about the heritage and culture of different Hispanic communities as they recognize Hispanic Heritage month.

Bloomfield Hills Schools welcomes new-to-the-district students in various ways, including playing trivia games, enjoying snacks together, and providing give-aways.

In celebration of the 50th reunion of Andover's 1974 football season, nine football team players along with two cheerleaders gathered together during Bloomfield Hills High School’s Homecoming weekend.

Congratulations to over 100 Bloomfield Hills High School students in grades 11 and 12 who were named AP Scholars! In May 2024, nearly 700 Bloomfield Hills High School students took Advanced Placement courses, which are college-level classes. The Advanced Placement program recognizes students who have consistently demonstrated high achievement on the AP tests.

Check out the outstanding athletic achievements at Bloomfield Hills High School for September!

The Black Hawk Hall of Fame expanded significantly at Bloomfield Hills High School on Friday, September 20, 2024, as four individuals and four teams from the sports of tennis, swimming, and golf were recognized for their outstanding achievements as Black Hawk student athletes.

The Johnson Nature Center recently hosted a successful and enjoyable Forest to Table strolling dinner, featuring beautiful scenery, entertainment, food and drink to celebrate the educational space.

Congratulations to 12th grade students Emmanuel Adewumi, Alexis Albert, and Gabriela (“ChoCho”) Yi for being recognized as College Board National Recognition scholars for 2024!

PREP students enjoyed cider, donuts, and socialization at their first field trip of the new school year! Learning about how the water wheel works, and sharing donuts with staff, builds understanding and community.

Bloomfield Hills High School Black Hawks build community by meeting in small cohorts of students in newly formed “Nests.” The goal of these “Nest” groups is to improve school spirit, build school culture and pride, meet and connect with students across grade levels, and provide students with an additional adult in the building who can be a source of support.

Thank you to everyone in the BHS community who made the first day of school a success! 

Sajan Doshi, a grade 11 student at International Academy and Bloomfield Hills High School varsity tennis player, co-founded the Lil Aces Tennis Academy in Summer 2023 to offer free tennis lessons to students across Oakland County.

Dylan Psenka and Ashley Shulkin, students from Bloomfield Hills High School, earned prestigious national awards in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with Psenka receiving a Silver Medal for a mixed media sculpture and Shulkin, a rare Gold Medal for a photograph created during grade 9.

Although this benefit is available to all 4- to 26-year-olds who are enrolled in the Bloomfield Hills Schools, applications will still need to be filled out for families with students in this age group that qualify. For example, if your household size is 4 people, and your annual income is $57,720 or less, please apply.

In order to ensure the protection of children in the care of Bloomfield Hills Schools, school policy requires, prior to any and all persons providing a volunteer service at the school or for any function conducted by the school; all potential volunteers complete a State of Michigan background check. The background check is a name check only, through the State of Michigan ICHAT system and is based on individual identifiers. Any applicant declining to complete a "Volunteer Background Check" acknowledgment form will not be considered.

As we start the new school year, we're thrilled about the enhancements coming to our schools through the 2020 Bond construction projects.

The Road Commission for Oakland County will be replacing two culverts under Long Lake and Eastways roads. Long Lake Road will close after July 4 and re-open by August 16. Eastways Road will close after August 17 and re-open in September. 

Congratulations to the Bloomfield Hills High School Traub Award Recipients: Art Award Winner: Andriana Nicoghosian; Music Award Winner: Amalia Socha; Art Alternate: Zainab Khatri; and Music Alternate: Henry Hutchison!