DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Bennett Elementary School continues to shine as a Top 5 K-8 School in both Family Survey Favorability and the Student Loved, Challenged, and Prepared Index—a true testament to our commitment to student success and community trust. Families choose Bennett for its nurturing environment, high academic standards, and dedicated educators who inspire growth and achievement every day. Serving PK–5th grade, Bennett provides your students with the foundation for a bright future. Join a school where students thrive, feel supported, and are prepared for the future! Apply today and become part of the Bennett legacy.

DPSCD Staff Spotlight of the Week: Congratulations to this year’s incredible 2025 Educators of the Year, whose dedication and excellence continue to make a lasting impact on students across the district. Among the honorees, Dr. Mia Rollack of Pulaski Elementary-Middle School was recognized as Teacher of the Year, and Michelle Davis of Davis Aerospace Technical High School was named Principal of the Year—both embodying leadership, passion, and commitment to student success. Read the full story to see more winners and view photos from this special celebration! #CelebratingExcellence

Discover Resources Through Parent Academy: DPSCD Families, did you know the Parent Academy offers free workshops to support and empower you? Whether you're seeking college prep insights, digital safety guidance, or advocacy strategies, our latest Summer Parent Academy catalog has valuable resources for every parent. Join us for an upcoming session and take advantage of these tools designed to help families succeed! Visit the Family and Community Engagement home page for more details.

Summer on the Block: DPSCD Families, join the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for Summer on the Block. There are two locations and times to fit your schedule: Dossin Elementary-Middle, 16650 Glendale Street Detroit, MI 48227, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. or Mumford High School 17525 Wyoming Street Detroit MI 48221, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. There will be free food, giveaways, fun activities for the children as well as resources and enrollment support for families. See you on the Block this week!

Prepare For Your Child’s Future Today! Kindergarten Boot Camp is a six-week summer program that helps prepare pre-kindergarten students and their parents for kindergarten. Enroll your students today! We look forward to seeing you Monday, June 23, 2025. For more information, email Joi Mausi or call 313.873.7490. Meals are provided.

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.