DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Carstens Elementary-Middle School is shaping the future, and now is the perfect time to enroll! Serving students from Pre-K to 8th grade, Carstens provides a nurturing, innovative learning environment where young students grow and thrive. Exciting developments are ahead—through the FMP initiative, Carstens will soon receive a brand-new building, further enhancing opportunities for students. Carstens robotics team is making waves, recently earning first place in three of their matches at the Motor City Alliance Spring Event First Tech Challenge Qualifier. Join this dynamic school community today and give your child the opportunity to excel. Enroll now!

DPSCD Student Spotlight of the Week: Congratulations to the 149 students who earned a total of 153 Michigan Seals of Biliteracy! This year, students achieved Intermediate high proficiency in eight different languages: Spanish, Sylheti, Arabic, French, Pashto, Fulani, Wolof, and Bangla—a testament to their dedication to language learning. The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy celebrates world, heritage, and native languages, recognizing students' multilingual skills and expanding their future opportunities. Well done to all our recipients!

Parent Listening Session: Join the conversation online for an engaging Parent Listening session with Board President, Bishop Corletta J. Vaughn Ph.D. and Superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti. This important discussion will take place virtually on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Come receive important updates about DPSCD and take this opportunity to stay informed and connected with our school community.

GSRP PreK Application is open for Fall 2025! Do you or anyone you know have a student who will be 4 by December 1, 2025? Families can now apply for a GSRP PreK seat for the 2025-26 school year! Please visit detroitk12.org/prek and fill out the Interest Form for the 2025-26 school year to start the application process. Seats are limited and will go fast! Start the process today.

Career and Technical Enrollment is open for Fall 2025! Is your student thinking about life after high school? Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) offers state-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) in culinary arts, construction trades, automotive, cosmetology, graphics, welding, aviation, and more. CTE programs at Breithaupt, Golightly, and Randolph Career and Technical Centers prepare high school students with the academic and technical skills to earn industry-recognized credentials, and family-sustaining careers. Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year has started. Seats are limited and will go fast! Learn more about our career and technical program at Breithaupt, Golightly. and Randolph.

Reminders:

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