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Woodhaven-Brownstown School District |
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September/October 2025 Edition |
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CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
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MARK GREATHEAD - SUPERINTENDENT
Joshua Satterfield - Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
Matthew Salah - Executive Director of Special Services
Gregory Roberts - Director of Human Resources
Lyndsay Johnson-LeMieux - Director of Technology & Instructional Integration
Joshua Smith - Director of Finance
Michael Belcher - Director of Facilities & Operations
Kristi Stamey - Director of Communications & Public Relations
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Laura Berry - President
Kerri Sanders - Vice-President
Rob Harris - Secretary
Eryka Czopek - Treasurer
Mitchell Dobek - Trustee
Valerie Lowry - Trustee
Bridget Thorning - Trustee
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Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year
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WBSD Staff Opening day was held at Woodhaven High School on Wednesday, August 27. All staff gathered in their new Engage, Enlighten, Empower t-shirts to kick off the 2025-26 school year. The keynote speaker, Superintendent Mark Greathead kicked off the school year welcoming all the new staff and congratulating those who have achieved the 25-year milestone. The Warrior Trade school store opened especially for staff to start the new school year with new gear!
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Welcome to the
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District!
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WBSD New Employee Orientation is always a treat - staff are treated to a tour around the district with a small history lesson. Thank you to Paul Elsey for leading the tour for our newest WBSD employees. |
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Michigan Teacher of the Year Visits
Woodhaven Upper Elementary School
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Woodhaven Upper Elementary School had a special visitor on Friday, September 12, from Michigan’s Teacher of the Year, Corey Rosser, a social studies teacher at Quest High School in Lapeer County’s North Branch Area Schools.
Rosser was named one of the state’s 10 Regional Teachers of the Year in February, along with Woodhaven Upper Elementary 6th grade ELA Teacher Stephanie Jaskolski. Jaskolski is representing Region 9 for the State of Michigan.
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The 10 Regional Teachers of the Year will work together during the school year as the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council. During their year of service, group members work directly with the Michigan Department of Education and other Michigan educational stakeholders to address issues facing the state’s education system to ensure that the voices of teachers are present in these discussions.
While at the WUE, Rosser met with Principal Roger Gurganus, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Josh Satterfield and Jaskolski for a tour of the school and a discussion of the unique programming at the upper elementary 5th and 6th grade building. Rosser also got to learn how to play the drums with an interactive session with the fifth grade choir students as well in Mr. Seibert’s class.
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Warriors Celebrate Homecoming with Pixar-Themed Festivities and Big Win
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Woodhaven High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration was one to remember! The evening kicked off with the annual parade, led by Grand Marshal Sherry Berecz, Brownstown Township Supervisor, and special guests from the Class of 1975. The parade featured a showcase of Warrior spirit, with appearances by the cheer and dance teams, swim, football, Unified Sports, Goon Squad, and many other student organizations.
This year’s parade theme brought Pixar magic to life through imaginative floats. Each class selected a movie to represent—Seniors with Finding Nemo, Juniors with Monsters, Inc., Sophomores with Up, and Freshmen with Toy Story. The Sophomore Class took home first place for their creative Up float, complete with colorful balloons and a heartwarming message about adventure and friendship.
The excitement continued as the Woodhaven Warriors took the field and dominated the Dearborn Edsel Ford Thunderbirds, winning 63–7 in front of a packed home crowd.
During halftime, Amiris Storrs was crowned Homecoming Queen, and earlier in the day, Griffin Demyanovich was named Homecoming King during the school assembly.
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The full 2025 Homecoming Court included:
Freshman Representatives
Princess: Lilly Green
Prince: Simon Gardner
Sophomore Representatives
Princess: Karlee Austin
Prince: Cruz Rodriguez
Junior Representatives
Princess: Mataeya Guerro
Prince: Aiden Gish
Senior Female Court
Sydney Czopek
Kaitlyn Duchene
Mackenzie Kay Johnson
Kailey Sennett
Amiris Storrs
Senior Male Court
Griffin Demyanovich
Brody Garrison
Teygan Grossenheider-Albano
Francisco Guardado
Andrew Pridemore
Homecoming 2025 was a true celebration of school spirit, community pride, and Warrior tradition. From the Pixar floats to the thrilling football victory, it was a night that showed what it truly means to live the Warrior Way.
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Game photos courtesy of WHS sophomore Ryan O'Herron @rmo.flicks |
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Woodhaven High School Named One of Michigan’s Best Public High Schools |
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Woodhaven High School has been recognized as one of the top public high schools in Michigan, ranking 36th in the state according to the 2026 Best Public High Schools in America report released Monday by Niche.
Niche’s annual ranking evaluates more than 93,000 public high schools across the nation. Unlike other rankings that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance, Niche incorporates input from students, alumni, and parents, alongside quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education. The evaluation considers a wide range of factors, including teacher quality, available resources, and school facilities.
“We are proud to see Woodhaven High School recognized among the top schools in Michigan,” said Mark Greathead, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Superintendent. “This ranking reflects the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our students, and the strong support of our families and community.”
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Bates Elementary Student Honored at Board of Education Meeting
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Evelyn Nichols, a 4th grader at Bates Elementary, was recognized at last night's WBSD Board of Education meeting for going above and beyond while riding the bus with a substitute driver. As the designated Safety, Evelyn took full charge of the seating process - guiding each student row by row to ensure everyone was properly seated.
Her leadership, maturity, and calm direction made the ride smoother and safer for everyone on board.
Now that’s a student who truly knows the Warrior Way—showing responsibility, respect, and pride wherever she goes!
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New Balance Bikes and Tricycles Bring Joy and Learning to Gudith’s Young Fives
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Thanks to a generous grant from the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation (WBEF), Young Fives students at Gudith Elementary are experiencing the joy of learning on two and three wheels!
Angela Stewart, Young Fives teacher at Gudith, used her WBEF grant to purchase two balance bikes and two tricycles for her classroom. The new additions have quickly become a favorite part of the students’ day - bringing smiles, laughter, and valuable hands-on learning opportunities.
“These new bikes and trikes are helping students develop balance, coordination, and confidence while engaging in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences,” Stewart said. “From working together to assemble the bikes to learning how to take care of them - like checking tire pressure and proper storage - our students are gaining real-world skills in responsibility, teamwork, and problem solving.”
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Stewart shared that it’s been especially rewarding to see her students’ pride as they master new skills and encourage one another. The bikes have not only enhanced physical development but have also created moments of collaboration and connection among the class.
The Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation continues to support innovative learning opportunities like this across the district, helping teachers bring creative, impactful ideas to life in their classrooms.
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Teachers, Staff Collaborate During November PD |
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During the November professional development day, staff across the district engaged in learning tailored to their grade level and specialty areas. In the morning, teachers and interventionists focused on topics such as Number Talks and curriculum review, while PLC teams collaborated on instructional goals.
In the afternoon, sessions continued with literacy discussions, number sense foundations, and artificial intelligence learning for secondary staff. Meanwhile, several groups - including special teachers, social studies teams, paraprofessionals, music staff, counselors, and student support personnel - participated in full-day trainings, from trauma-informed practices to EdCamp collaboration and curriculum development.
The day provided meaningful learning and collaboration to support student success across the district.
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Additionally, Woodhaven High School hosted Wayne County EdCamp for paraprofessionals across the county in the auditorium and throughout the school with different opportunities for learning from experts in their field. |
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WBSD Community Enrichment Programs at Woodhaven High School
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Woodhaven-Brownstown School District is dedicated to offering community enrichment to our local communities, beginning with programs at Woodhaven High School.
These free programs are open to Woodhaven or Brownstown residents, district employees and WBSD students and their families. Participants should park outside the Athletic entrance on the east side of Woodhaven High School. Programs will be held only at Woodhaven High School this summer due to construction at Brownstown Middle School.
Fall Hours
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Saturdays at Woodhaven High School, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pickleball, Basketball, Walk the Indoor Track, Open Gym, Open Swim (adult 9 - 10 a.m.)
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Sundays at Woodhaven High School, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Pickleball, Basketball, Walk the Indoor Track, Open Gym, Open Swim (adult 12 - 1 p.m.)
Contact Jared Nicholls atnicholj@wbsdweb.comor by phone at 734-789-2934 if you have any questions.
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WBSD has a new App! It's everything WBSD, in your pocket.
We encourage all staff, students and families to download the new WBSD app, so you can stay in touch with the district and specific schools that your family is connected with.
Some of the key features include:
News Live Feed Events - District, Athletic and per School Parent Connect access Student Connect access -
ROOMS two way communication now being used with athletics and coaches
Just search Woodhaven-Brownstown SD, MI in your app store.
For support with Rooms, check out more informationHERE.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WARRIOR
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