August 11, 2025

Greetings Palmer Park Preparatory Families:

Happy New Year! I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year. We hope this letter finds you well and you are enjoying a wonderful summer break. As we embark on this exciting journey together, we are elated to have the opportunity to continue partnering with you to provide a quality education and nurturing, safe learning environment for your child. Our dedicated staff are committed to fostering academic excellence, creativity and a love for learning for all students at Palmer Park.

This past academic school year, we accomplished major goals and are excited to share the good news! Palmer Park improved their school report grade in core proficiency areas and has expanded the Montessori community by opening three additional classrooms. The school’s success is a direct result from the dedication, resilience, and hard work of P3A’s staff, students and families. We are welcoming staff this year to P3A and building upon the momentum from last year. As we embark on an exceptional new school year, our priority is to continue to provide an optimal learning experience for all students and staff this year. This year’s district’s theme is ELEVATE, and we are prepared to soar!

Additionally, the safety of all students and staff is our priority; thus, as a gentle reminder after 9:30 AM, all students, parents and guests must enter through Door 1 to ensure there is one point of entry. All volunteers and guests will also be provided with a guest badge while on campus. We encourage parents to attend our monthly PTA meetings where you can learn more about Palmer Park, and partner with school leadership, staff and parents. Throughout the school year we will continue to engage, inform and communicate with all families in various modes of communication.

Please visit our school’s social media and schoolwide platforms where information is shared.

Social Media Platforms for Up-to-Date Information:

Palmer Park Website: www.detroitk12.org/palmerpark

Facebook: Parents of Palmer Park Prep

Instagram: palmerparkprep

Class Dojo: Teachers use this platform to engage with parents

Again, I would like to welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year at Palmer Park. We are looking forward to an amazing year with our staff, students, families and community as we continue to embrace Palmer Park’s legacy, as well as become a gem and beacon of light in the community and the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

With Gratitude - Christa Reeves, Principal