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

Did you know:

• • Dual enrollment participation has increased more than threefold since 2020 (from 1,084 to 3,804 students).

DPSCD Student Spotlight: Congratulations to Our Newly Appointed Student Board Members! We are proud to recognize Alan Carlisle, sophomore at Cass Technical High School, Ali Anderson, sophomore at Pershing High School, and Anthony Peete, senior at Henry Ford High School, who have recently been appointed as Student Board Members for the 2025–2026 school year. We are #DPSCDProud of your leadership and commitment. We hope your voices will inspire change and make a meaningful impact on students across the District.

 

Parent Academy Workshop: DPSCD Families, join us for this week’s Parent Academy Workshop, Overview of ESE Curriculum on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This informative session will provide families with an overview of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) curriculum and how it supports student instruction. To learn more about available resources, visit the Family and Community Engagement website. Access the Parent Academy Catalog to join a workshop just for you.

 

Let’s Read Tutors Needed! DPSCD Office of Enrollment, Family and Community Engagement, and Division of Literacy are hosting training sessions for Let’s Read Tutors, open to both new and returning volunteers! All interested tutors must complete the Galaxy Volunteer Form before receiving training details and assignments placement. Training will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Both in-person and virtual options are available. Training dates and times will be provided after the screening process is complete. We’re seeking dedicated individuals to support 1st and 2nd grade students during the school day. If you or someone you know is interested, please spread the word! Let’s work together to help every child become a confident reader!

 

Benchmark testing continues: The beginning of the year testing window continues this week. These assessments provide teachers with important information about what students know and can do as they start the school year.

• i-Ready Reading: K-8, select 9-11 students
• i-Ready Math: K-8 students
• Science: 5th and 8th grade students
• Social Studies: 5th and 8th grade students
• End-of-Course Assessments: 9th-12th grade students

Every school day, it is important that students get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. The District looks forward to learning more about our students as we prepare to help them rise. For more information, contact your school.

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.