Bowers Academy

November 4, 2020
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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We are writing to notify you of two confirmed positive student COVID-19 cases: one at East Hills Middle School and one at Eastover Elementary School. The schools will be deep cleaned once again this evening and all areas will be thoroughly disinfected. Our regularly scheduled classes will continue and, if you do not receive a specific quarantine notice or a phone call from the Oakland County Health Division case investigator, your child can attend school as scheduled.

The Bloomfield Hills Schools COVID Pre-Screen has been updated to now include a self-reporting tool for possible, probable, and confirmed cases of COVID-19.

In addition, families can report a student absence via the form and we encourage families to use the form for absence reporting in lieu of the attendance hotlines at each individual school.

Please continue to visit www.bloomfield.org/pre-screen each morning to complete the COVID-19 pre-screen.

Families should contact their child's school building with questions regarding the daily pre-screen tool, reporting an absence, or reporting a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

Staff, please contact your immediate supervisor with questions.

Thank you for your participation in this important district safety measure!

Oakland County and United Way for Southeastern Michigan are pleased to offer the Oakland Together COVID-Relief Microgrant Initiative. Eligible residents in Oakland County can apply for a $500 microgrant to cover necessary expenses or gaps in income resulting from the economic repercussions of COVID-19. Visit Fund.UpTogether.org/Oakland to submit an application.

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has started its Phase 3 services, which include computer use by appointment, print from home, and use of photocopy machines.

Since last spring, Ella Tupper, then a 9th grade student at BHHS, began choreographing Colorguard routines each day. Tuesday, October 20, marked Day 200 of Tupper’s Color Guard routines!

October 27, 2020
6 to 7 p.m.
Zoom

Congratulations to Black Hawks varsity football team kicker Sara Huston, for scoring the game winning point in overtime 35-34 against undefeated Berkley! Check out Sara’s interview on Channel 4 WDIV featured Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Looking for a great job and enjoy working with children? Bloomfield Hills Schools has open positions for paraeducators, bus drivers, and substitute teachers! Apply today at www.bloomfield.org/employment

November 12, 2020
7 to 9 p.m.
Via Zoom

Wednesdays in October
7:30 p.m.
Registration Required

Tuesday
November 10, 2020
7 p.m.
Virtual
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Beginning October 12 through December 30, 2020, Oakland County is offering a telephone screening resource to assist parents/guardians through the pre-screening process and to help identify potential illness in children prior to entering school. All screenings are conducted by healthcare professionals.

Hotline staff can help answer questions about COVID-19 symptoms, the need for testing, and what is considered high-risk.

• Cost: No cost for parents/guardians of Oakland County school-aged children
• Days: Monday through Friday
• Times: 5 a.m. to 8 a.m.
• Number: 248-551-4242

As a reminder, please be sure your child’s mask follows the Bloomfield Hills Schools mask guidelines. Face masks can be either reusable or disposable. They should fit tightly over your entire nose and mouth. Masks must have school-appropriate graphics. Masks should NOT have valves. Masks with valves are not permitted in Bloomfield Hills Schools. Students and staff are welcome to wear face shields brought from home, but they are not required. They may be worn in addition to a face mask. Neck gaiters and bandannas are not sufficient face coverings. They may be worn in addition to a face mask. Neck gaiters must have school-appropriate graphics.

On October 8, 2020, BHS was notified of a positive COVID case at Bloomfield Hills High School. The student was not in attendance today. The high school was deep cleaned as a part of our normal weekly practice yesterday (Wednesday) and all areas have been thoroughly disinfected. Out of an abundance of caution, all volleyball activities are suspended beginning today and until further notice. Our regularly scheduled classes will continue and, if you do not receive a specific quarantine notice or a phone call from the Oakland County Health Department case investigator, your child can attend school as scheduled.

On October 12 & October 30, Bloomfield Hills Schools will have a half day of school. The October half days will be remote/virtual for all DHH (pre-K-12), PREP, and K-12 students regardless of their learning setting (hybrid, remote, and Bloomfield Virtual). 

UPDATE: The launch of the new GPS bus locator App has been delayed by the vendor. We expect Stop Finder to be available for Bloomfield families the last week in October.

This information was provided to the district to share with the community by the League of Women Voters. We appreciate their time investment in this wonderful guide for voters!

• BHS Board of Education Voter Guide
• Candidate Interviews

Bloomfield Hills Schools is quickly working through the issuance process for Series 1 of the Bloomfield Hills Schools 2020 School Building and Site Bonds (Unlimited Tax General Obligation). We are happy to share that our local community will have a first priority opportunity to purchase the District's bonds that are expected to be sold mid-October.