DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Palmer Park Preparatory Academy, located in the heart of the University District, is a premier Montessori school offering a unique and individualized learning experience for students from PreK through 8th grade. Palmer Park Montessori classrooms prioritize child-centered exploration, creative development, collaboration, and growth. Students at Palmer Park excel in academics and the arts, with recent achievements including four mathematicians qualifying for the 2025 districtwide Math Bee, nine young artists featured in the prestigious 88th DIA Art Exhibition, and two Spelling Bee champions earning trophies in their categories. Visit Palmer Park’s Open House on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., to explore their classrooms, meet the educators, and learn why Palmer Park is the perfect fit for your child. The Round 1 admission window is now open through Friday, April 4, 2025, with limited seats available. Apply today!

DPSCD Student Spotlight of the Week: Congratulations to the six undefeated Gold Medalists who competed at the 2025 State Chess Championship. Let’s celebrate our DPSCD Gold Medalists, Amara Slater, third grade, and Camden Bourgeois-Martin, eighth grade of Bates Academy, Jordan Robinson, seventh grade of Bunche Academy, Foxx Williams, Sophomore of Cass Technical High School, Armari Howard, Junior of Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, and Andrew Wahi, Junior of The School at Marygrove. Thank you DPSCD coaches and players for your display of sportsmanship, resilience and exceptional skill, proving that the DPSCD chess program is stronger than ever.

 

Parent Listening Session: Join the conversation online for the Parent Listening session with Board President, Bishop Corletta J. Vaughn Ph.D. and Superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Save the Date for 2025 Summer Learning Registration: DPSCD Families, registration for the 2025 Summer School Programs begins on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for your students to explore new interests, develop new skills, and enjoy a summer filled with learning and fun. Please mark your calendar and visit detroitk12.org/summerschool on April 1 to secure a spot in our sought-after programs.

 

Calling all 8th Grade and High School Students to the 2025 Level Up Expo: DPSCD families who have 8th grade or current high school students, join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Level Up Expo. Come explore DPSCD high school options with your student. The morning will begin with an informative Town Hall outlining the high school journey. Your Opportunities Start Here at DPSCD! Register Today.

Reminders:

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