Kindergarten
Kindergarten showcase 2024
Kindergarten Showcase was held Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at West Bloomfield Middle School's iCenter, 6000 Orchard Lake Road. We are grateful so many families were able to join us that evening. If you were not able to come, please review the information below and reach out to one of our school principals if you have any questions.
If you are interested in attending Kindergarten in WBSD, please click the enroll button below.
Additional enrollment information can be found here: https://www.wbsd.org/parents/enrollment
Is your child not quite ready for Kindergarten? Could they use some extra time? Check out Kindergarten Prep! It is our 2- Year Kindergarten Program that is designed to do just that.
Kindergarten Prep is held at Doherty and Gretchko Elementary Schools.
Please contact the building closest to your residence for more information or if you have additional questions. To determine the school closest to your residence, please use our Properties within our District tool.
24/25 Kindergarten Locations
Doherty Elementary - Kindergarten & Kindergarten Prep
3575 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield
(248) 865-6020
Gretchko Elementary - Kindergarten
5300 Greer Road, West Bloomfield
(248) 865-6570
Scotch Elementary - Kindergarten & Kindergarten Prep
5959 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield
(248) 865-3280
Sheiko Elementary - Kindergarten
Will be located at Abbott site 3380 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake for 24/25 and 25/26 due to construction of new Sheiko building
(248) 865-6370
Call your home school to schedule a personal tour.
Highlights
Kindergarten Readiness
Many parents are probably not even thinking about next school year, but now’s the time! While we encourage you to ask questions, tour buildings and meet our staff members to prepare for your child's first day of school, it’s not too early to ask yourself - "Is my child ready to start kindergarten?"
Kindergarten teacher, Carol Wild has prepared a helpful Parent Blog entry for parents as they prepare their child for his or her first day of school.
Welcome to Kindergarten
Feelings of anxiety, nervousness and worry are all normal and you are not alone, many parents are feeling the same way. I am going to give you a few tips to help you prepare before school begins and set your mind at ease before the BIG DAY!
Kindergarten teacher, Carol Wild, shares some tips for parents sending their little ones to kindergarten for the first time.