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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 Conant Cub, Alaina Walker! Alaina's vibrant artwork has been chosen by a committee to be featured as the centerpiece of the 2024 Bloomfield Hills Schools annual art exhibition, "Art from the Hills." The art will adorn the invitations, posters, district website, and all promotional materials associated with the event.

Students in Mrs. Lirette's fourth grade class at Conant are provided multiple avenues dependent on their comfort level to participate in a lesson about book themes. 

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.

Conant third graders from the robotics team, "Lights, Camera, Action Coders," explored the BHHS television studio receiving tours from high school 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.

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.

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.

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.

Conant and Lone Pine first grade students created egg and bird nest collages as part of an interdisciplinary collaboration at Bowers Farm.

Over 50 students joined Dr. Phelps, Conant staff, and Officer Marissa Miller on a walk to school.  Families met at Windmill Park, in the Foxcroft neighborhood, for donuts, juice, and coffee before the walk began.  It was a wonderful way to start the week!

In Mrs. Richard's music room, students sing, perform musical movements, find rhythm on the drums, and play ukuleles. 

Over the past several months, we have made significant progress with our bond construction.

Fourth grade students in Bloomfield Hills Schools participated in the annual Disability Awareness Workshop. This hands-on activity based workshop traveled to each elementary building in the district to help children become more aware of disabilities.

Bowers introduces a brand new program called Harvest Club. A mash up of a traditional CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and a modern subscription plan, the Harvest Club is a great way to source fresh and local produce for your family while supporting Bowers School Farm.

Three authors made in-person visits to Conant Elementary in celebration for March is Reading Month.

Python Programming is up and running again at Conant Elementary. This after school coding club is run by current Bloomfield Hills High School senior, Vijay Daita, with assistance from his former 4th grade Conant Teacher, Michael Hamlin.

Please see details for testing dates (April 11, 12, 13) as schedules vary by grade, and a no school day for kindergarten students on May 12.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Foundation Board members recently announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 BHSF grants by visiting schools and surprising winners with the good news! Giant checks created smiles from school to school.

Across Bloomfield Hills Schools this past semester, students have been hard at work to help our schools receive the No Place for Hate designation. An initiative of the Anti-Defamation League, No Place for Hate involves students leading the way, designing and implementing three activities over the course of a school year to gain the designation.

BHS will no longer be utilizing Community Pass for lunch deposits. Electronic funds (paying by bank account or credit card) should now be done directly in ParentPortal. Instructions are available here.

Recently, 8th grade students from Bloomfield Hills Middle School worked with other BHS students on various service as action experiences.

Bloomfield Hills Schools third and fourth grade students found a new class on their specials schedule for the 2022-2023 school year: STEAM and Innovation!  STEAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, is being launched at all BHS elementary schools.

Visit Bowers School Farm to view a recently installed tile mosaic Legacy Project, created by Conant's 2019 fourth grade students!

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There are not many changes from what students and staff experienced in the Spring regarding our COVID-19 protocols, but this is a good reminder for all of us. 

Bloomfield Hills Schools families may receive an encrypted email from Virtru. This is a legitimate email provider used by Bloomfield Hills Schools to improve data protection and privacy.

Bloomfield Hills Schools celebrates the diversity of families within the school community with an annual Multicultural Celebration. Now in its fourth year of being a district-wide event, the Parent Teacher Organization Council, composed of volunteer family members from across Bloomfield Hills Schools, hosted this educational celebration of culture in the Bloomfield Hills High School Main Commons.

The Bloomfield Hills Schools Foundation announced the recipients of the Spring 2022 BHSF Grants. This year’s grant projects include technology tools, student manipulatives, diverse literature, guest speakers, STEM tools, musical instruments, learning games, field trips, outdoor/experiential learning equipment, social/emotional learning resources, and other unique learning opportunities.

Conant Elementary was visited by local Emmy- and Grammy-nominated trumpeter Kris Johnson.

Conant and Eastover Elementary Schools celebrated the magic of repeating 2’s for palindrome day.

Lunch Bunch is a new Conant student group this year that meets once a month with approximately nine student members in upper elementary grades.

The first snowfall prompted the creation of dozens of snowpeople of all shapes and sizes at the Conant Elementary playground.

In preparation for the Primary Years Programme International Baccalaureate Exhibition in June, Conant’s fourth grade students recently participated in a Mini Exhibition presentation in front of their third grade peers. 

Second Graders in Ms. MacLeod’s class at Conant Elementary School are learning about properties of matter for their current science unit and designed sunhats to demonstrate properties of everyday materials.

BHS second graders are learning safety tips during a nine-week program presented by Bloomfield Township Fire Department firefighters.

Robotics teams from Bloomfield Hills Schools in the elementary and middle school divisions just wrapped up successful seasons.

The Bloomfield Hills Schools Johnson Nature Center partnered with Conant Art Teacher Pennie Ellis for a new place-based STEAM project that brought both authentic learning and community sharing to the student experience.

International families from across Bloomfield Hills Schools recently attended an information night and community-building event. The English Language Development department, led by Lisa Lockhart was instrumental in providing engaging sessions for families from around the globe attending BHS.

Several schools and student groups across Bloomfield Hills Schools took the initiative to support students at Oxford schools following the recent tragedy in the neighboring district. 

Bloomfield Hills Schools is proud to announce that K-12 student artwork is being displayed from now through Monday, November 29, at the Oakland Schools ISD.

During the annual "Farmer for a Day" field trip, kindergarteners learn from Bowers Academy students about farm jobs and how to take care of the animals.

Thank you to the BHS PTO Council and school families who generously donated to Gleaners Food Bank. BHS donated $6,729.26 in monetary funds, plus an incredible amount of non-perishable food and personal items.

Bloomfield Hills Schools was recently gifted with book bundles from the organization, Girls of the Crescent, that will increase the diversity within the District's literary collections in our media centers.

Elementary students across Bloomfield Hills Schools have resumed field trips visiting Bowers School Farm and the E. L. Johnson Nature Center.

Beginning this fall, students and staff at West Hills and Lone Pine  welcomed therapy dogs into the schools’ classrooms. Throughout the remainder of this school year, the goal is to place therapy dogs in every Bloomfield Hills School. 

If your child will be missing school because they are not feeling well or to attend an appointment, the attendance line to call in a student absence is (248) 341-7010 and is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

The public hearings are intended to provide the community with an opportunity to evaluate the proposal and provide feedback before the school board votes for adoption. After feedback is collected from the public hearings, the board of education will be asked for a vote to approve the new curriculum for use in Bloomfield Hills Schools 7th and 8th grade health classes this year. 
 

On Friday, May 28, 2021, there will be a transition day for many of our students, commonly referred to as “Move Up” day. This is a half day for all students.