DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Edison Elementary School offers an exceptional learning environment filled with achievements and opportunities. Recognized as a Top 5 School for Excellence for outstanding performance in the M-Step Social Studies assessment, Edison celebrates the hard work of its students, teachers, and staff. Students benefit from a rich variety of programs, including Music, Art, Physical Education, and sports like Cheer, Basketball, and Track. Academic support through Math and Reading Interventionists, Small Group Instruction, and Tutoring ensures every student excels. Join a community that’s dedicated to education, character, and growth. Applications for Fall 2025 are open until Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something amazing!

 

DPSCD Student Spotlight of the Week: Congratulations to Cass Technical High School freshman, Cyrus Woodberry, who won an individual state wrestling title in the 106-pound division. Mr. Woodberry is the second DPSCD student to ever win a wrestling state title. We are #DPSCDProud of you! Like and follow Detroit Cass Tech Wrestling on Facebook.

 

Parent Academy Workshop - Mental Health Check-In: The DPSCD Board of Education members invite DPSCD family members for a fun mental health check-in prior to the regular monthly board meeting. Join us Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School 3200 E. Lafayette Detroit MI 48207, to get your mental health refreshed.

 

DPSCD Examination High School Round 2 Now Open: The Round 2 application window for admission to the five District's Examination High Schools opened today Monday, March 10. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2025. Applicants can apply for fall 2025 admission to the following schools: Cass Technical High School, Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, Renaissance High School, Southeastern High School, and The School at Marygrove. Learn more about Exam High Schools and apply now.

 

Exceptional Student Education Parent Advisory Meeting: Join us Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting. The PAC’s mission is to empower parents, guardians, and grandparents of students with an active individualized education program (IEP) with knowledge as it relates to their participation in the special education process, delivery of services, and funding for schools. In addition, members will work with key stakeholders to make decisions and recommendations regarding compliance, parent and community involvement, and ongoing issues related to special education.

Reminders:

Stay updated weekly by reviewing DPSCD's Family Newsletter; an updated weekly version is sent every Monday at 6 p.m. by SMS text and posted to the web: detroitk12.org/families.

Important Note:

Don’t miss a robocall/text -- If you opted out of receiving text messages but would like to receive them, please text "START" to 60680 from the phone line that has opted out of non-emergency messages. Text "START" to 54968 for emergency messages.