News and Spotlights

As we end another school year, we thank you for your support and partnership, which have been crucial to our students' success; enjoy a joyful and restful summer, and we look forward to continuing our partnership next school year.

As part of their integrated science and social studies units, first grade students hatched chicks in class, and learned all about birds during their field trip to Bowers Farm.

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. 

Conant Elementary replaced a gingko tree with a tulip tree through a collaborative and educational planting initiative involving teachers, students, and the Johnson Nature Center.

As AP and IB exam season wrapped up, 11th grade students in the IB Psychology class completed their Internal Assessments by conducting studies on memory, thinking, decision-making, and replicating previous psychology experiments.

Bloomfield Hills High School sport teams are gearing up for post-season play.

Bowers Farm celebrated the beginning of Open Barn season earlier this month. Available for members and non-members alike, hours are as follows: Fridays 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Store: Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bloomfield Hills High School Softball team clinches the league championship and Coach Dan Whitmire celebrates his 200th win.

A record breaking 13 sets of twins and one set of triplets at Bloomfield Hills High School are set to graduate this June!

Bloomfield Hills High School Biomedical Pathway seniors culminated their year in an impressive display of presentations exploring diverse medical fields, showcasing deep research and hands-on learning.

View the inspirational artwork of our Bloomfield Hills Schools students at the annual Art From the Hills exhibit, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library!

In the BHHS LINK class, students work together in an integrated, positive fashion, to promote socialization, independence, and strong friendship bonds that last throughout high school and beyond.

Bloomfield Hills Schools’ second grade students have been getting their hands dirty while visiting Bowers Farm during spring field trips to explore the science behind plants. Farm staff help students explore what plants need to thrive, climate and weather impact, biodiversity importance, the food they provide, and how to manage unwanted species.  

Kidz Zone is Bloomfield Hills Schools’ before and after school care program and is available at our four elementary schools. The Kidz Zone application window is May 20 at 6 p.m. to May 27 at 6 p.m. Families will receive notice of their application status the week of June 10. If an application is submitted following May 27, you will be placed on a waitlist and be notified of status within 10 business days of the application being received.

Bloomfield Youth Assistance honored Bloomfield Hills Schools students at the annual recognition ceremony on Tuesday, May 7.

Students from North and South Hills Middle School Forensics Teams excelled at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association state tournament on April 27, 2024.

This past weekend, 39 members of the BHHS Forensics Team concluded their 2024 season at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association State Finals, achieving a strong 4th place overall among Class A schools with two students winning 1st place in their respective categories.

Bloomfield Hills Schools has seen considerable construction and facility improvements over the past several years. The bond website has been updated with recent projects and what is planned for Summer 2024.

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!

Take a peek inside Ms. Amer's Newcomer English Language Development class at Way Elementary!

Bowers Academy students explore how different sports reflect varying cultures.

BHHS teams are competing with Black Hawk strength and spirit on fields, tracks, and courses this Spring sports season!

Bloomfield Hills High School and North Hills Middle Schools' Environmental Clubs are Green School certified!

North Hills and South Hills middle school students represented Bloomfield Hills at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association 18th Annual Middle School Honors Band Festival. 

The Bloomfield Hills Schools Foundation recently approved 24 grant proposals, totaling over $20,000 in funding, and delivered giant checks and smiles across our schools!

Bloomin' Preschools engage children in project based learning like a Road Study, where students actively explore topics, as seen in Ms. Sabrina's Just Fours Class' Road Study Museum.

For the first time in Bloomfield Hills High School history, the Phlat 5 Combo has been selected to perform at the Michigan Schools Band & Orchestra Association Spring Honors Showcase Concert. 

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stewart, Jr., a decorated military figure during World War II and one of the original four “Top Guns,” shared a historical presentation with about 100 fortunate Bloomfield Hills High School students. Social studies staff invited students across grade levels and various history classes to take part in the presentation, to see this living legend within our community. Stewart will turn 100 years old on July 4, 2024.

In honor of National Reading Month, elementary students at Lone Pine and Eastover Elementary Schools were treated to a lively, interactive presentation by children’s book author Baptiste Paul. 

When you hear the word “forensics,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do you picture someone on stage, performing a rehearsed speech with dramatic enthusiasm? Or, do you envision a trench coat-wearing inspector on a rainy, dark street, thoughtfully reviewing a crime scene investigation? Both are correct, and both disciplines are offered to Bloomfield Hills High School students, but they could not be more different. Keep reading for more details about each opportunity.

Students in Mrs. Philps' music class "hop" to discover staccato and legato notes. Take a peek inside Mrs. Philps' classroom at Eastover Elementary.

Farm store hours: Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Open barn hours: Friday: 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Each year, several Bloomfield Hills High School students attend classes in Royal Oak and Pontiac, through Oakland Schools Technical Campus, to explore unique electives.

First grade students in Bloomfield Hills Schools had a blast on a field trip back in time to the Wing Lake Schoolhouse. The one-room schoolhouse is the oldest school in Bloomfield. On the field trip, first grade students participated in four rotating stations: reading, writing, games, and chores.

Congratulations to all jazz band students on their outstanding performance at State Jazz Festival on March 19. 

Congratulations to the many BHHS band and orchestra students who represented our community with pride at MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival on March 16.

At the Michigan DECA State Career Development Conference, 47 students from BHHS showcased their skills and talents in 22 different events across the core business areas of marketing, management, finance, entrepreneurship, and hospitality. The dedication and hard work of these students were evident as they displayed exemplary performance and professionalism throughout the conference. 

Eleven BHHS Biff Radio students recently attended the Michigan Association of Broadcasters “Michigan Student Broadcast Awards” and five students brought home first place awards. 

A total of 221 students in grades 11 and 12 take IB World Religions. Co-taught by history teacher Matt MacLeod and psychology teacher Andrea McCoy, who has a background in visual arts, the course provides students with a range of lenses and tools through which they can understand the wide range of content. Take a peek inside the classroom on a day when a guest speaker joins the students to share about Hinduism.

Students in room 11 at Wing Lake Development Center embark on an exciting escape room challenge.

Bloomfield Hills High School 12th grader Joe Dillon received the honor of being named the 2024 MASC/MAHS Student of the Year. It's a remarkable achievement and a testament to Joe's dedication, leadership, and positive impact on his community.

Come along into a sixth grade math classroom at North Hills as the students explore geometry concepts.

Each year, students across the country submit writing and art pieces to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program, the nation’s longest-running, largest, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. This year, many student writers and artists from Bloomfield Hills Schools received regional recognition for their creative works.

Black Hawk Fever, held at Bloomfield Hills High School, brought Bloomfield families together to celebrate community and athletics!

The full 2024-25 calendar at a glance will be distributed once the Michigan Department of Education sets the dates for testing windows. 

First Day of School: September 3, 2024 (½ Day K-8)
Winter Break: December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Spring Break: March 24-28, 2025
Last Day of School: June 12, 2025 (½ Day K-12)

Registration is open now for Bloomfield Hills Schools’ GSRP Just Fours program for the 2024-25 school year. 

The Michigan Department of Education’s Great Start Readiness Program has expanded to increase early education options for young learners. GSRP is the nationally recognized state-funded preschool program offering kindergarten preparation for four-year-old children.

Bloomfield Hills Schools is proud to have over 35 different robotics teams across the district. Each year, coaches and students come together to tackle real-world problems using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts and methods to discover innovative solutions.

Across Bloomfield Hills Schools, students, staff and families are getting into the spirit of giving, with a variety of community service efforts.

Bloomfield Hills High School’s Kari Griesbeck, who has been teaching IB English since 2011, was recently named the International Baccalaureate Schools of Michigan 2023 recipient of the Jean Ramseyer Award for Excellence in Approaches to Teaching and Learning.

As we move into the season of giving thanks, teachers and faculty focus lessons and themes of the month accordingly. For two of our Bloomfield Hills Schools, the P.R.E.P. program and Bowers Academy, students gathered together to celebrate their first-ever Friendsgiving

A total of 49 students in grades 10-12 attended the first-ever Communications Camp, hosted at Camp Skyline in Almont, MI. Coordinated by Associate Principal Jason Ohrt, the goal of the multiple-day retreat was to build strong relationships amongst students of different social groups, and build a positive culture that will trickle down to the entire school community.

Elementary students learn to work together on projects in Lone Pine's STEAM sessions. The lessons in teamwork are essential for the educational growth of students.

English Language Department staff coordinated a multilingual family event, hosted at Bloomfield Hills High School, to help families connect, share culture, and learn about area resources.

In 1982, the West Hills Junior High School Social Studies classes buried a time capsule and left maps to help someone discover its location. The time capsule and associated maps were lost to time, until Summer 2023, when BHS Physical Plant Services crews unearthed a beat-up garbage can while installing the new lower elementary playground.

Each year, the Bloomfield Hills Schools Parent-Teacher Organization Council partners with a local organization for Make a Difference Day, which is celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of October. This year’s partnership with Humble Design in Pontiac focused on assisting in the effort to end homelessness.

Congratulations to the Bloomfield Hills High School Varsity Boys Tennis Team for an outstanding season! The team was ranked number one throughout the entire season and claimed their second state State Championship title in a row and fifth since the opening of BHHS.

Jessica Lupone, Associate Principal of Bloomfield Hills High School, has been named Michigan’s 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies. Congratulations, Jessica!

In Mrs. Brush's first grade classroom at Conant Elementary, students participate in an engaging writing lesson complete with timers, positive reinforcement, and active student participation.

Congratulations to the BHS staff members who received a BHS Foundation Lightning Grant!

Annaliese Wilbur, a former student of Bloomfield Hills High School, shares their journey from high school to a successful career in musical theater, highlighted by a role in the touring production of Funny Girl.

Each year, many Bloomfield Hills High School students take Advanced Placement courses, which are college-level classes. The Advanced Placement program recognizes students who have consistently demonstrated high achievement on the AP tests in May each year.

Bloomfield Hills Schools has seven grade 12 students from Bloomfield Hills High School and the International Academy who have received Semifinalist status from the National Merit Scholarship Program.

On Monday, September 11, 2023, students in grades 9 and 10 at the International Academy took part in a variety of service activities as a way to remember, honor, and give back to the community.

The Friends of Johnson Nature Center hosted the second annual Forest to Table strolling dinner experience on Saturday, September 9. This event is a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Johnson Nature Center.

The first day of school was a great success, with smiles all around from students and staff. It's an exciting time as students embark on their educational journeys and experience personal growth throughout the school year.

The Staff Welcome Back Celebration was a wonderful way to kick off the start of the 2023-24 school year.

BHS extended a warm welcome to the newest members of our teaching staff! The teacher orientation took place on August 24, providing our educators with a valuable chance to connect with one another, engage with administrative members, and explore excellent education, curriculum, and opportunities available for students.

The GEKOT Robotics Team received recognition for their collision-avoidance safety technology patent during a formal ceremony hosted by the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark office.

The Board of Education for Bloomfield Hills Schools is commencing the search for our next Superintendent.

We are thrilled to introduce Officer Jennifer Lower and Officer Thomas Riney as the newest additions to the BHS team for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.