DPSCD is one of the fastest-improving urban school districts in the country, our data proves it

Did you know:

• In Grades 3–8, DPSCD gained 2 points in math proficiency, while the state declined by 4 points—again narrowing the gap.

• On the Grade 11 SAT Math assessment, DPSCD improved by 3 points, while the state declined by 10 points.

• i-Ready Math results show more students moving into mid- and on-grade level categories over the last two years

Attendance Tips for the New School Year: As of today, Monday, August 25, marks the first day of school for the 2025-26 school year. Students and families established best practices to ensure your student attends school every day.

• Set an alarm. Make sure students receive the appropriate amount of sleep to be alert and prepared for learning in the classroom.

• Prepare the night before. Get backpacks and lunches ready to cut down on rushing to get out the door.

• Eat a nutritious breakfast. Whether your students receive free breakfast at school, or you prepare a home cooked meal, make sure students have enough time to get their first meal of the day.

DPSCD Offers Free Breakfast to All Students: FREE breakfast meals are provided to all students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Breakfast is served daily at the beginning of each school day. Families, please make sure your students eat a nutritious meal to start off their day. For more information, visit your students’ school website for breakfast times or visit the Division of School Nutrition.

 

First Day for the GSRP PreK is Tuesday, September 2, 2025: You still have time to enroll students who will be 4 years old by December 1, 2025, for this school year GSRP. Contact your student's local school as seats are limited. Please visit the Pre-K page detroitk12.org/prek and fill out the interest form for the 2025-26 school year to start the application process. Let’s ROAR back to school with our PreK students Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Student Performances at the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival: DPSCD jazz band student performers will take the stage Monday, September 1, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the 2025 Detroit Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend. Students from Detroit School of Arts, Edward Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music, and Renaissance High School will showcase their talents at the Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University 4743 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48202. Come out and support our amazingly talented student musicians. Check out the Program Schedule for more information.

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.