News and Spotlights

Grade 4 students at Lone Pine Elementary used the engineering design process to create unique board games or toys, including brainstorming, planning, building a prototype, testing, and making adjustments as needed. This hands-on STEAM project provided an introductory foundation for invention and design work, while allowing students to explore their creativity and have fun in the process.

Kidz Zone is Bloomfield Hills Schools’ before and after school care program and is available at our four elementary schools. The Kidz Zone application window is May 11 at 6 p.m. to May 18 at 6 p.m. Families will receive notice of their application status by July 10. Registration will reopen on July 13. You will be placed on a waitlist and be notified of your child's status within 10 business days of the registration and paperwork being received. Complete details are available on the Kidz Zone website.

Last week, grade 5 classes at Lone Pine visited the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit for a social studies field trip. Students explored powerful exhibits, learned about important moments in history, and had meaningful conversations about culture, courage, and community.

We are pleased to announce the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year!

BHS elementary students are now in their second year with Bridges in Mathematics, a hands-on math curriculum that emphasizes real-world problem solving and flexible thinking. Read more to discover how families can incorporate two key elements of Bridges math into everyday moments: multi-strategy thinking and purposeful “Math Talk.”

Bloomfield Hills Schools recognizes outstanding educators with the Distinguished Service Awards - Teacher of the Year. This year we are celebrating Ms. Zervos from Way, Ms. Mueller from North Hills, and Ms. Matz from BHHS for their dedication, innovation, and positive impact on students across BHS.

Lone Pine Media Center opened the “Starbooks Cafe” for grade 5 students to explore a collection of new titles from different genres while enjoying a treat.

With a focus on an engaging and safe learning day for all in our building, the following are guidelines for ALL visitors.

• BUILDING VISITS: 
  • For visitors joining our learning community as a volunteer, a background check must be submitted and verified prior to appointed date and time of visit. Find the Bloomfield Hills background check form here.
  • Meetings with staff are by appointment only. 
• PARKING LOT: Arrival and dismissal traffic flow is restricted to pathways and designated areas. See our traffic / parking map here.
• NUTRITION GUIDANCE: All elementary buildings are nut restricted. No edible treats for individual birthday or celebatory events.
• DISMISSAL CHANGE: For any change to a routine dismissal plan, parent/guardian must submit this form on the day of student dismissal change.

Be sure to update parent/guardian and emergency contact information in MISTAR.

Your classroom teacher and school will communicate to you via REMIND using contact information in MISTAR.

Visit our school website for calendar events and announcements.

We are here to serve and partner with you!

Questions and Clarifications regarding...

classroom events & learning - contact teacher

school events & logistics - main office

student dismissal change - complete this form - https://forms.gle/eguK7okJRHJqjTde6

safety & security - principal

We look forward to partnering with each of our families and community members to provide a meaningful learning experience for each of our students.