West Hills Middle School

Spend time connecting with BHS Superintendent Pat Watson!

Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 12-1 p.m. at Booth Center (7273 Wing Lake Rd.) 

As I write this weekly update, our 8th-grade students are just returning from the first Washington, D.C. trip since the Fall of 2019.  Our WHMS represented well as they explored the incredible sites found in Gettysburg and our nation's Capitol.  A special thank you to Mrs. Nasiri, Mrs. Parsell, Ms. Schlenker, and our twenty parent chaperones that kept our students safe throughout the trip! Back in the hallways of WHMS, I was thrilled to see the return of our 5th-grade cultural lunch.  The celebration of the diversity of our community is highlighted at this event as each student is able to share a part of their family's culture.  Part of our 4th grade was able to do the exciting bird banding field trip at the Nature Center while the rest goes this upcoming week.  7th grade completed their fourth world religions field trip. Looking forward to the memories to be built this coming week!

Each year, Bloomfield Youth Assistance honors students from the community who have proven to be outstanding citizens. The winners were honored at the annual Outstanding Youth Citizen Awards Ceremony this spring.

There are several opportunities for students to prepare for upcoming sports seasons and take advantage of athletic camps this summer.

Bloomfield Hills Schools fosters public speaking skills through Forensics Teams, existing in all three middle schools and at Bloomfield Hills High School. Middle School teams prepare students for the more rigorous high school level competitions.

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.

Students currently in grades 8-11 and will be in grades 9-12 during the 2022-2023 school year are invited to audition and participate in an audition workshop for the BHHS Fall Musical: Newsies.

The Michigan Department of Education allows students the opportunity to test out of high school courses. Students must exhibit mastery of course content by attaining a percentage of 78% (C+) or better on a comprehensive final assessment. Students may also be required to demonstrate mastery through assessments used in the class which may include, but are not limited to, portfolios, performances, papers, projects, and/or presentations. There will be three assessment windows for students to sign-up for test-outs.

This school year is beginning to come to an end. Your child’s Math 7 teacher has or will be reviewing this information with your child.  Next year, Math 7 students will be enrolled in either Math 8 or Algebra. Both options offer rigor and challenge for students. We have updated our Grade Up Process for students who are completing Math 7 for this current school year. A summary of the changes can be found here. Ultimately, it is up to the family to determine which course (Math 8 or Algebra) is appropriate for their child. To assist in the decision making process, an optional assessment can be given during the last two weeks of May to help students and caregivers understand student mastery on the 7th and 8th grade Common Core State Standards. We ask that a caregiver complete this Math Course Selection Survey for Current Math 7 Students by Monday, May 9 to give teachers and building leaders an idea of what course you think your child will take next school year and if you would like to participate in the Algebra Readiness test to help make your decision.