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Check Out the 5 Things You Need to Know This Week!

DPSCD Graduations on WJR Weeknights at 8:05 p.m.: Students, staff, family and friends, please join DPSCD and WJR as we celebrate seniors from various high schools as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Tune in at 8:05 p.m. to WJR-AM news station 760 to hear and support DPSCD virtual graduations taking place! You can also listen to the recorded graduations on WJR.com.

  • Tuesday, July 28 - Communication Media Arts High School
  • Wednesday, July 29 - Diann Banks Williamson Education Center
  • Thursday, July 30 - Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men

Apply to Join the DPSCD Police Oversight Committee: After thoughtful consideration and following its action at the June 2020 meeting, the DPSCD Board of Education took the next step in the creation of an Oversight Committee of the DPSCD Police Department by releasing details of the committee’s makeup and inviting community participation. To be considered for the committee please submit resume and statement to morgan@detroitk12.org by no later than July 31, 2020. For more info, visit https://bit.ly/31Vmf1T.

DPSCD Support Staff Hiring Fair: Are You Ready To Help Our Students Rise? Attend our Support Staff Drive-Up Hiring Fair on July 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.! We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team! Visit http://detroitk12.org/careers for info on available positions and to register by July 27!

DPS non-homestead Millage Renewal: DPSCD Board President Dr. Taylor wrote a letter on the importance of the non-homestead millage renewal. Did you know this millage does not cost homeowners a single cent in new taxes? Read how you can support students and Detroit's economy on Aug. 4 by visiting detroitk12.org

DPSCD Pop Up Enrollment Centers Now Open!: Join us at one of our seven "one-stop-shop" Pop Up Enrollment Centers located across Detroit. Safely visit any Pop-Up site to enroll in the school of your choice for the fall. Also offering support services for Exceptional Student Education enrollment. Applications also available for our District's application schools and FREE PreK program. Learn more about locations, times and safety measures at detroitk12.org/popup