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    WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

    2025-2026

     

    Cass Technical High School  

    2501 Second Avenue

    Detroit, Michigan 48201  

    July 22, 2025

     

    Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

     

    Welcome back to the 2025-2026 school year! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break and are as excited as we are to embark on a new academic journey.

    As we begin this new school year, we look forward to building on our past successes and creating new opportunities for growth and learning. Our dedicated staff have been working hard to prepare for an engaging and enriching educational experience for all our students.

     

    Here are a few important updates and reminders for the upcoming school year:

    Schedule Pickup: August 20,2025 10:00 am-1:00 pm 9th Grade and New students ONLY. 

    The first day of school is August 25,2025. Classes will begin promptly at 8:00 am, so please ensure your child arrives on time. School day will end at 3:20 pm. 

     

    9th Grade enters on the North side of the building starting at 7:30 am

    10th- 12th Grade enters on the South side of the building starting at 7:30 am.

    Cass Tech Dress Code- https://www.detroitk12.org/Page/3939

     

    We are excited to welcome several new staff members to our school community. Their expertise and enthusiasm will be great additions to our team.

     

    CTE Business: Carmen Johnson & Emily Walker

    Counseling Department: Maria Bell

    English Department: Porschia Harris & Devinne Wheeler-Tate

    Physical Education: Kent Baker 

    Science Department: Roviere Colson, Soli Evans & Scott Gillen (Science/Engineering)

    Social Studies Department: Peter Brewis

    Math Department: Mr. Russell Andrews-El & Ms. Patrice Daniels

    World Language Department: Mrs. Lori Ostertag

     

    The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We will continue to follow all the recommended guidelines to ensure a safe learning environment. Please review the attached health and safety protocols.

    We believe that open communication between school and home is key to student success. Please ensure your contact information is up to date. You can expect regular updates through our school newsletter, website, and social media channels.

    Our PTA plays a crucial role in supporting our school. We encourage all parents to get involved. Please check CT website (detroitk12.org/casstech) for information. We look forward to seeing you there!

    We are proud to offer a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance our students' learning experience. Information about clubs, sports, and other activities will be available during the first week of school. 

     

    We are committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 313-263-2000.

    Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make the 2025-2026 school year a memorable and successful one!

    Key Dates for the 2025-26 School Year:

    First day for students: August 25, 2025

    Last day for students: June 5, 2026

     

    Warm regards,

    Principal Phillips