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Jumpstart the School Year at Back-to-School Expos!
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The countdown is on to the first day of school, Monday, August 26, 2024. To help families get ready, schools are inviting students and their families to enroll, participate in fun activities, and receive valuable resources and support at our Back-to-School Expos. Join us to get all the information you need and be prepared for the new school year!
| School Name | Date & Time | Activities |
| A. L. Holmes Academy of Blended Learning |
August 16 |
Games, Face Painting, Jewelry Making, Slime Making, Painting with a Twist, Giveaways, Music, Snacks |
| Academy of the Americas | August 23 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
School Tours, Classroom Visits, Partner Tables, Homeroom Assignments |
| Amelia Earhart | August 16 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Food, Games, Community Partners |
| Ann Arbor Trail | August 10 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Tye Die Shirts |
| Bagley Elementary | August 17 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Music, Games, Food, Building Tours, Go Karts, Bouncy House, Enrollment, School Supplies |
| Barton Elementary | August 17 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Meet & Greet Open House - Indoor and Outdoor Activities |
| Bates Academy | September 11 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Classroom Visits, Technology Demonstrations |
| Bennett | August 14 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
School Tours, Community Partners, Meet the New Principal, School Information |
| Bethune | August 8 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Enrollment, Games, Music. |
| Bow | August 14 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Ice Cream Social, Enrollment, PTA Round-Up, Welcome Information for Families |
| Brenda Scott Academy | August 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Raffles, Music/Dancing, Community Partners, Registration/Enrollment, Giveaways, Food, School Tours |
| Brewer Academy | August 12 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Raffle, Principal's Corner, Curriculum Overview, Enrollment, Food |
| Bunche | August 11 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Back to School Block Party |
| Burns Elementary Middle School | August 14 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Back to School Bar B Que |
| Burton International Academy | August 10 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Student Schedules and Packets, Backpacks, Giveaways |
| Carleton Elementary School | August 10 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Enrollment, Carleton Points of Pride Presentation, Swag Bag Gift Table, Building Tours, Parent Volunteer Registration, Q & A, Food, Music, Games |
| Carstens | August 17 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Meet the New Principal/Admin Team, Onsite Enrollment, School Information, Giveaways, Games |
| Carver STEM Academy | August 14 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Meet the New Principal, Onsite Enrollment, Information for the 2024-25 School Year, Outdoor Games, Giveaways |
| Cass Technical High School | August 16 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
One-on-one Workshops, Snacks, Fact Sheets |
| Catherine C. Blackwell Institute | August 10 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
BBQ, Family Activities, New Principal Meet & Greet, Student Information Distribution |
| Central-Durfee | August 17 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Open House |
| Charles R. Drew Transition Center | August 7 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Orientation PowerPoint, Building and Farm Tours, Community Agency Presentation, Back-to-School Supply Raffle |
| Charles Wright Academy | August 16 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Music/DJ, Meet our Mascot Charlie, Snacks, Games, Arts & Crafts |
| Chrysler Elementary | August 10 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Art In the Park |
| Clippert Academy | August 16 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Tours, Enrichment Program Demonstrations, Information Service Tables/Sessions with District Social Worker, Children's Center, Central Michigan University & more |
| Cody High School | August 16 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Food Truck |
| Coleman A.Young Elementary | August 15 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Field Day |
| Communication & Media Arts High | August 7 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Overview of Clubs and Athletics, Community and Parent Organization Information Tables, Prizes and Giveaways |
| Cooke STEM Academy | August 13 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
Enrollment, Snacks, School Tours, Games |
| Crockett Midtown High School | August 14 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Indoor and Outdoor Open House - Tolan Park Activities, Lunch, School Tours |
| Davis Aerospace High School | August 7 11 a.m to 3 p.m |
School Tours, Raffles, Lunch |
| Davison | August 17 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Fun Activities, Book Giveaways, Enrollment, Meet & Greet |
| Denby High School | August 16 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
DJ, Games, Food, School Tour, Backpack and Enrollment Giveaways |
| Detroit International Academy for Young Women | August 9 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Meet and Eat, Giveaways, Music |
| Detroit Lions Academy | August 8 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Parents will use a Passport to visit rooms to learn about offerings and events; Fun Activities, Food Trucks, Face Painting, Games, Prizes |
| Detroit School of Arts (DSA) | August 10 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Lunch, RefreshmentsSchool Tours, DJ, Parent Liaison information Packet, School Information Packet, Meet the DSA Administration, Enrollment Packets, Lunch, Refreshments |
| Dixon Academy | August 5 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Dixon Days Enrollment Fair |
| Dossin Elementary Middle School | August 3 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Music, Food, Games |
| DPSCD Virtual School | August 15 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Workshops, Navigating Virtual Classrooms, Parent Information Sessions, Technology Tips, Club/Activity Fair, Interactive Games, PTA Booth, Back-to-School Kits, Photo Booth, Family Resources, Trivia, Q & A Sessions |
| Duke Ellington | August 15 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Enrollment, Giveaways, Resource Tables, Music, Popcorn, Slushies, Games. Food |
| East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney | August 10 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Music, Food, Games, Prize Giveaways, Athletic Showcase, School Tours, Raffles |
| Edison Elementary | August 14 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Meet the Staff, School Information |
| Edmonson Elementary School | August 14 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
School Tours, Orientation, PTA Engagement, Music, Games |
| Emerson | August 13 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Student Enrollment, Parent-Student Information Updates, Community Services Information, Voter Registration, Food, Music, Games, Crafts |
| Essential Skills Transition Program at Diann Banks | August 16 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Parent and Student Orientation - Detailed Program Overview |
| Fisher Magnet Academy | August 3 11 a.m. to. 2 p.m. |
Parade, Vendors, School Supply Giveaways, Fun Activities |
| FLICS |
August 15 (PK-4th) |
Video Game Truck, Slushies |
| Frederick Douglass | August 14 10 a.m. to. 2 p.m. |
Drone and Basketball Competition |
| Gardner Elementary | August 16 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Parent Orientation, Paint-N-See, Giveaways, Raffles, POC display, Treats, Snacks |
| Garvey Academy | August 9 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Cultural Festival with Raffles, Food, Vendors, Make & Take Art |
| Golightly Education Center | August 17 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Mini Tours, Enrollment Packets, Raffles, Food, Music |
| Gompers | August 7 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Food, Games, Entertainment, Giveaways, Mobile Game Bus |
| Greenfield Union | August 17 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Circus Theme Events |
| Hamilton Elementary-Middle School | August 17 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Family Style BBQ, Gifts, Music, Back-to-School Giveaways |
| Harms Elementary | August 9 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Variety of activities for students and stations with information |
| Henderson Academy | September 7 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Building and Classroom Tours, Attendance and Expectations Information, Food, Games, Volunteer and Tutoring Sign-Up Opportunities |
| Henry Ford High School | August 15 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Open House, Building and Classroom Visits, Enrollment, Activity Offerings, Food/Snacks |
| Hutchinson Elementary Middle School | August 9 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Enrollment, Games, Food, Ascension Health |
| J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy | August 9 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Backpack Giveaway |
| Jerry L. White Center | August 9 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Orientation |
| John R. King Academy | August 28 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Food, Prizes, Supplies and Giveaways for Students, Meet the Teachers, Curriculum Overview, School Expectations |
| Keidan Special Education Center | August 15 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Parent/Student Orientation, School Tour, Music, Back-to-School Giveaways, Pizza |
| Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School | August 17 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
The Mack Movie Premiere |
| Mann Learning Community | September 11 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Vendors, Club sign-up, Building Tours, Parent Resources, Parent Portal Sign-in, Vaccinations |
| Marion Law Academy | August 6 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Music, Food, Face Painting, Health Department Table, Enrollment, MLA Swag Giveaway, Backpack Giveaway, Basketball, Games |
| Mark Twain School | August 7 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Golf, Video Game Truck, Basketball Challenge, Bubble Palooza, Face Painting, Food, Music |
| Marquette Elementary Middle School | August 17 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Games, Food, Music, School Tours, Bookbag Distribution, Information Tables |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior HS | August 17 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Old School Vs. New School Alumni Basketball Game, Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball Teams, Cheerleading Team, School Information, Building Tours, Parent and Student Resources, DJ, Giveaways |
| Mason Academy | August 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Vendors, Curriculum Tables, Enrollment |
| Maybury Elementary | August 16 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Giveaways, School Supplies, Snacks, Staff Meet & Greet, Games, Vendors, Family Resources, Fun Activities |
| Moses Field Center | August 10 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
School Spirit Scavenger Hunt, Classroom Tours, Meet the Teachers, Arts and Crafts Corner, Parent Information Session |
| Mumford | August 15 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Food & Beverages, Games, Face Painting |
| Munger Elementary Middle School | August 16 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Raffles, Popcorn, Music, Games, Activities |
| Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy | August 21 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Open House, Enrollment, Meet the Staff, Food |
| Nichols | August 15 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Baseball Theme Events |
| Noble | August 16 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Games, Vendors, Enrollment, Clothes Donations, Food |
| Nolan | August 7 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Enrollment, Health Fair (immunizations), Meet & Greet Teachers & Staff, Sports Registration, PTSA Sign up, Volunteer Sign Up |
| Northwestern High School | August 14 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Block Party Theme Festival |
| Osborn High School | August 7 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Welcome, Meet & Greet, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Meet our Partners |
| Palmer Park | August 9 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Montessori & Traditional Tours, Meet and Greet Staff & PTA, Curriculum, Activities/Sports & P3A Overview, Refreshments, Games, Raffles. |
| Pasteur | August 16 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
School Fair |
| Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy | August 19 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Event sponsored by DJ Reader, Defensive Tackle for the Detroit Lions |
| Pershing | August 10 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Community Event, Enrollment |
| Priest Elementary Middle School | August 15 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Foam Party, Game Truck, Crafts & Activities, Art & Science Projects, Ice Cream Truck, Food & Treats, Music, Live Performance by DJ Artist |
| Pulaski Elementary/Middle School | August 9 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Campus Tour, Live DJ, Schedule Pick Up, Food, Supply Giveaways |
| Randolph CTC | August 20 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Collaboration with Western High School |
| Renaissance | August 20 (10th & 12th) August 21 (9th & 11th) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Grade Level Events: ID/Yearbook Pictures, Book and Locker Distributions, Giveaways, Food Trucks, Hustle In the Atrium August 20: 12th grade - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 10th grade - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. August 21: 9th grade - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 11th grade - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Roberto Clemente Learning Academy | August 7 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Enrollment, School Souvenirs, Refreshments |
| Ronald Brown Academy | August 17 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Meet & Greet, Enrollment, Raffles, Schedule Distribution |
| Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy | August 8 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Game Truck, Music, Food, Resources |
| Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts | August 17 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Chat with Kemp, Music, Volleyball, Table Games, Food, Ice Cream, Game Room, Face Painting, Resource Tables, Giveaways, School Tours |
| Southeastern High School | August 15 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Building Tours, DJ, Refreshments |
| Spain | August 16 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Food, Building Tours, Middle School Elective Sign Up |
| The School at Marygrove | August 10 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Marygrove Campus Summer Fest |
| Thirkell Elementary-Middle School | August 9 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Community Organizations, Registration/Enrollment, Uniform Pick Up, Physical Exam Sign Up, Fun Games, Food Truck, Area Book Clubs, Local Library, Motown 5, Mobile Health Truck, Food, Giveaways |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary | August 9 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Food, Games, Rep your Favorite Detroit Team |
| Turning Point Academy | August 3 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Back-to-School Activities |
| Vernor Elementary-Middle School | August 15 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Resource Presentations, Overview of School Data and Code of Conduct, Crafts, Refreshments |
| Wayne Elementary | August 15 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Games, Face Painting, Enrollment, Police, Firefighters |
| Western International High School | August 20 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
School Orientation |
