Welcome to The Warrior Way, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District podcast where we talk about all things WBSD. My name is Mark Greathead, the Superintendent of the Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools, and I’ll be your host as we celebrate where we’ve been, what we’re doing, and where we’re going.

Today, we are talking about the upcoming freshman registration (for current 8th grade students) at Woodhaven High School slated for 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Here with me today is Kelsey Smith, one of the counselors at Woodhaven High School to tell us all about it. Thanks for being here, Mrs. Smith.

Let’s dive right in about some of the most important things 8th grade students and families will learn about when they come to registration night on Thursday, February 27.

One of the most important topics we will discuss is the course selection process and the requirements for graduation. As students begin their high school career, we want them to make informed decisions about courses that will allow them to meet graduation requirements as well as prepare them for their future post secondary education goals.

We will present information about required courses, elective options, and all of the amazing academic and career programs available to students at Woodhaven High School. The WHS counseling department is an essential resource for students and parents in this process and we will be there every step of the way until your student walks across the stage at graduation.

Our goal in the WBSD is for each and every student to be involved in some kind of sport, club, extracurricular activity by the time they graduate. And there are so many things for students to get involved in.

Students can choose from many extracurricular activities including clubs, performing arts, athletics and more. Getting involved is a great way to meet new people and enhance the high school experience. During registration night, many of these opportunities will be represented by club sponsors, coaches, and student leaders to give incoming freshmen the opportunity to hear about what extracurricular activities WHS has to offer and how to get involved.

Students and families will also get a chance to come together in the auditorium, meet the school principals and counseling staff, but also have the freedom to take tours and learn more about the building from our students, right?

Yes, we will begin the evening in the auditorium with a presentation about the registration process, including course planning and information about career and academic programs. After the initial presentation, students and families are invited to The Commons (FNA the PBLZ) where representatives from both the extracurricular activities and the Department Heads from each content area will be available for additional discussion and questions.

During this time NHS students will be providing building tours, while also sharing information on what a typical day may be like for the freshman at WHS. During the tour, students and parents will have the opportunity to explore the school and ask additional questions.

A big piece of this support is our Link Crew program, run by one of our wonderful WHS counselors, Mrs. Hagan. Students are invited and encouraged to attend Link Crew orientation on August 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. The link crew orientation is a morning full of fun and celebration for the incoming freshman. Students are “linked” up with upperclassmen and will be able to learn more about WHS, tour the building again and ask any other important question before school starts, which is slated for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

That really is a lot of great information for parents and incoming freshmen at WHS. Thank you, Mrs. Smith for giving everyone a little preview of what to expect for Thursday, February 27.