Greetings MLK Family,


I hope that each and everyone of you are full from food, family, togetherness and fun!

Here are just a few quick updates:

MLK Shouts Outs- MLK's own Marching Band Auxiliaries and K Sette under the Direction of Mr. Lamar Philips and Ms. Erica Stowall Auxiliaries Director, represented MLK in the Gardener White 98th Annual Detroit Thanksgiving Parade! Everyone looked and sounded  amazing and during the performance took Crusader Pride to the NEXT LEVEL! Please continue to represent the very best of 3200!

Please join us tomorrow November 30th at 12:30pm as the MLK Crusaders takes on Zeeland West High School at 1pm at Ford Field. Tickets are just $18.50 and can be bought on Ticketmaster.com . Together let's bring home ANOTHER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

Have an amazing evening!

Principal P

Today, we are celebrating 2 amazing groups here at MLK! First please join me in celebrating Ariana and Billi members of the award winning MLK Lady Swim Team. Arina is swimming 200 freestyle  and 100 freestyle.  And Billi is swimming the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 Breaststroke. These amazing swimmers will be representing MLK at the STATE swimming meet held at Oakland University!  Please join me in celebrating this two swimmers, the MLK Lady Swim Team, and their coaches Mr. Peters, and Ms. Kaplan. Together let's celebrate these remarkable young ladies and their achievements!  They have worked tirelessly to reach this milestone and are proudly representing DPSCD as the only swimmers from our district competing in the Division 2 State Championship against the fastest athletes in Michigan.

You can witness the greatness via livestream beginning 12 noon at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/mhsaa-mi

Also let's celebrate the MLK Robotics Team affectionately known as  8352 Code Gold as they host their first Robotics competition at the University of Michigan Mez this morning!  Congratulations to Ms. Russell and Ms. Boyle for their FEARLESS leadership of this amazing group of future "Tech Bro's and Gals"! 

Congratulations to these two amazing teams and their representing MLK!

Have a Fabulous Friday!

MLK Picture Day- Underclassmen & Staff Pictures will be taken on Monday, November  18, 2024 8:30 am - 2:30 pm in the MLK  Auditorium. Students who are taking pictures are allowed to dress down appropriately. Remember no rips, or tears that show skin, or tight, short or revealing clothing will be allowed. Students taking pictures will follow their regular schedules with students being pulled in their respective ELA classes. Staff is encouraged to drop in during their respective prep periods to have their picture taken.  Seniors please see information shared by Ms. Spain and Ms. Bentley on Class of 2025 picture specifics. Have questions on pictures please email Ms. Spain or Ms. Bentley at leslie.spain@detroitk12.org or marnett.bentley@detroitk12.org .

Greetings MLK Family,


I hope that each and everyone of you are enjoying this beautiful Sunday afternoon and are mentally preparing for another installment of Detroit Lion's Football!

And here are your Sunday Notes:

MLK Attendance Expectations- Did you know that poor attendance has serious implications for later outcomes as well. Students that drop out in high school have been found to exhibit a history of negative behaviors, including high levels of absenteeism throughout their school careers. These differences in absentee rates were observed as early as kindergarten, and students who eventually dropped out of high school missed significantly more days of school in first grade than their peers who graduated from high school. This trend continued in eighth grade, and was even more apparent by ninth grade.  Attendance was shown to be a key indicator significantly correlated with high school graduation.

Please keep in mind every day COUNTS, even 1st hour, and students who miss instructional time due to early dismissal. Remember every 3 instances of tardiness translates to 1 absence. Remember, absence excuses should be turned into the MLK Main Office, who will get all excuses to Mr. Yelder for verification and entry into PowerSchool.  Please see the attached letter from Mr. Yelder and look for more information on 1st hour tardy and early dismissal tracking.  Have questions on attendance please contact Mr. Yelder at joseph.yelder@detroitk12.org

MLK Honors Assembly- We are EXCITED to celebrate our MLK Honor Roll Recipients on Monday and Tuesday November 25th and 26th! Please ask students to see our amazing Honor Roll Bulletin Board outside of the MLK auditorium.

MLK HBCU College Tour- We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual HBCU College Tour April 13th-April 16th. The cost of the trip is just $421 which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, 4 star lodging,  lunch on campus, snacks and t shirt.  MLK 9th through 12th graders who meet the following requirements are eligible to attend:
• 3.0 GPA and 90% attendance in Semester 1.
• Positive behavioral interactions.
• Submission of a 200-400 word statement sharing
why you want to go and what makes you a
strong candidate.
• Submission of  2 teacher recommendations.
• Applications are due Friday, November 21st by
3:30 pm.

College Visits Include:
Hampton University
Howard University
Norfolk State University
Georgetown University
Points of Interest Include:
Smithsonian African American Museum Washington DC
Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Washington DC

MLK Picture Day- Underclassmen & Staff Pictures will be taken on Monday, December 18, 2024 8:30 am - 2:30 pm in the MLK  Auditorium. Students who are taking pictures are allowed to dress down appropriately. Remember no rips, or tears that show skin, or tight, short or revealing clothing will be allowed. Students taking pictures will follow their regular schedules with students being pulled in their respective ELA classes. Staff is encouraged to drop in during their respective prep periods to have their picture taken.  Seniors please see information shared by Ms. Spain and Ms. Bentley on Class of 2025 picture specifics. Have questions on pictures please email Ms. Spain or Ms. Bentley at leslie.spain@detroitk12.org or marnett.bentley@detroitk12.org .

Congratulations are in order for Head Coach Terel Patrick the MLK Coach Staff, AC Cannon for 9 Regional Championships and MLK's  9th trip to the Semifinals in 10 years. This occurred during their amazing victory over River Rouge. Shout outs are in order as well to MLK Cheer, Band and Auxiliaries, MLK ROTC Battalion!  

Have a Great Sunday and Go Lions! 

Greetings Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School Family,



As the second quarter of the school year gets under way, I have an important update to share. 

Any student below a 2.5 GPA will be identified as needing academic support for the remainder of the second quarter, which ends on January 15, 2025. 

Please take the coming days and weeks to keep an eye on their grades and provide support to ensure that they end the semester with a Grade Point Average above 2.5, which is expected of all exam high school students including MLK.

A letter for those specific students under a 2.5 grade point average containing additional details will be sent home on Monday. If you do not receive the letter, you may log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal to view it.

Your student’s counselor and the MLK Social Worker will be reaching out soon to share details about an academic support plan that they will develop with your student to help them raise their academic performance. You will be expected to review that plan and to support your student in raising their grades.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor, or the MLK Social Worker, Ms. Smith.

Thank you for your commitment to your student and to our school. 

Educationally yours,

Damian H. Perry M.A. M.Ed.
Principal

Dear Martin Luther King, High School Family,

Please have a conversation with your students regarding their online presence, cyberbullying, and threats towards the school. Governmental institutions, and churches.

Please take time and remind your student that making threats of violence is a criminal act punishable by the law. To avoid these very severe consequences, we urge you to discuss with your child the seriousness of issuing such threats.

If you believe your child needs emotional or mental support, hotlines are available to all students, grades K-12, Monday through Thursday, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Dial 833-466-3978

Thank you in advance for all that you do in keeping MLK Safe!


Principal Perry

Greetings MLK Family,

I hope that each and every one of you are enjoying this Sunday afternoon and mentally preparing for the upcoming Lion Football Game this evening.

And here are your Sunday Notes:

It's All About Attendance- This week please look for information from our new Attendance Agent on the process for submitting absence excuses. Also look for guidance on class tardies which do convert to absences after three instances of being tardy, and last but not least district exam school attendance expectations.

Did you know that your students' attendance is important because students are more likely to succeed academically when they attend school consistently. Without being there, it is difficult for the teacher to build your child's skills if they are missing multiple days of school.

Tomorrow November 11th Regular Day of School- Tomorrow will be a regular full day of school, students should report as normal at 8am and will be dismissed at 3:20pm.

Shout Out's- Congratulations to the MLK Girls Swim Team, Coach Kaplan and Coach Peters for their amazing showing on Thursday evening at Wayne State. MLK continues to dominate the Girl's Swimming, winning event after event! Thank you also goes to MLK Girls Swim Parents who continue to advocate for equity in the scoring process. Congratulations Ladies continue to present on and off the swim deck!

Congratulations are also in order for the Crusader Football Team who has gone on to win 10 District Division back to back Championships, the latest over Grosse Pointe North! Congratulations Coach Patrick and the entire Coaching Staff for their work and dedication!

Have a Sensational Sunday...And Let's Go Lions!

Greetings MLK Family,

Quarter 1 Report Cards will be distributed during lunch periods (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th) in the King Center located inside the MLK Cafeteria. MLK Counselors are located in the King Center to discuss your students' academic progress and provide some insight on credit attainment. Remember with PowerSchool Parent Portal you have the ability to view grades. absences, tardies and more!

Don't have PowerSchool access please reach out to the MLK Main Office, where a member of the MLK Administrative Team or me for your PowerSchool Access password and username.



Congratulations to all of the 3.0 gpa's and above that I am seeing from countless Crusaders! I am looking forward to celebrating YOU soon during the MLK 1st Quarter Honors Assembly!  To others who have work to do, remember that you have been endowed and blessed with the ability to EXCEL! Please take advantage of our FREE afterschool tutoring, and teacher led support during school.

Thank you all in advance,

Greetings MLK Family,


I pray that each and everyone of you are enjoying this unseasonably warm weather this beautiful Sunday afternoon, and you and yours have an opportunity to enjoy all of the amazing things that our city has to offer. Take the time visit a park, take a leisurely Sunday drive, or visit the mobile Cider Mill at Beacon Park!

And here are your Sunday Notes:

Welcome! Welcome! MLK is proud to welcome our new Attendance Agent Mr. Joseph Yelder. Mr. Yelder is excited to return back into the role of Attendance Agent and assist MLK in further supporting our push to ensure every student is in class on time and present everyday. Please look for information on 1st hour class attendance, early dismissal, and chronic absenteeism.

MLK College Visits- Did you know that the MLK Counseling Team hosts at least 2 visits from colleges a week? Last week the Counseling proudly hosted South Carolina State University and Morehouse College! During these visits students have the opportunity to talk to recruiters, ask questions about the institution, learn about scholarships, understand the admissions process, and fully understand the majors and programs each college offers.

*College visits like these can be a critical step in choosing a college. These visits can help students narrow down their options or even decide on a school. I have included some tips on how your student can maximize these visits.

*Plan ahead: You can usually book tours and information sessions on the schools website. Ask how long the visit will take.

*Attend an information session: College visits can be a critical step in choosing a college. They can help students narrow down their options or even decide on a school. Here are some tips for making the most of a college visit:
Plan ahead: You can usually book tours and information sessions on the schools website. Ask how long the visit will take.

*Attend an information session: Contact your counselor on registering for a MLK College Visit: There an admissions representative will talk about the college and answer questions.

No School Tuesday, November 5- On Tuesday November 5th all DPSCD Schools will be closed for Districtwide PD. School will resume at 8am on Wednesday November 6th.

And last but not least:

Remember , voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of being an engaged citizen. It allows each of us to have a say in shaping the policies and future of our communities, cities and country. Regardless of age (as long as you’re 18!), ethnicity, or background, every person has the power to make a difference through their vote. Remember Voting Gives You:

1. A VOICE IN DECISION-MAKING:
Voting provides us with the opportunity to express our opinions and choose representatives who will make decisions on our behalf. By casting a vote, you have a chance to select leaders who align with your values and who will work towards addressing the issues that matter most to you, your family, and your community. It is through this democratic process that the collective voice of the people is heard.

2. INFLUENCING POLICIES AND LAWS:
Through voting, you have the power to shape the policies and laws that govern your communities. Elected officials rely on the votes and voices of their constituents to help shape their policy decisions. By actively participating in the voting process, you can help shape legislation on topics such as education, healthcare, the environment, and countless other topics on local and national levels—issues that impact our everyday lives.


Principal P

Greetings MLK Family,



During dismissal this afternoon many of you may have noticed that there was a heavy police presence in the staff parking lot. DPD police officers were dispatched to MLK mistakenly by a caller who was reporting an incident at "Lincoln King School" located on the west side of Detroit. As always, the safety of your student is our chief concern, MLK will continue to communicate directly with you our partners if and when incidents of emergency occur.


MLK Welcomes AP Laidler- Due to our recent growth I am pleased to announce that MLK has been gifted a new Assistant Principal! AP Laidler joined the MLK family today. Together let's welcome AP Laidler to MLK! Please send her a warm howdy, she can be reached at ayrea.laidler@detroitk12.org .



Have an amazing evening!


Principal P