DPSCD School Spotlight: Dossin Elementary-Middle School, where expectations are exceeded. With an engaging curriculum for students in grades Pre-K to 8th grade, Dossin creates a space where each individual can thrive. Join us at Dossin School, where we not only educate minds but also nurture hearts, preparing students to excel academically, socially, and personally. Enroll your student today and embrace the value of the Dossin community!

Detroit Public Schools Community District Community Engagement Team at Historic Eastern Market: The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Community Engagement Team is thrilled to announce their return for another summer of community engagement at the Historic Eastern Market! You can find the team in Shed #5 from 9 AM to 3 PM every Sunday for the next 15 weeks. Our dedicated Community Engagement Leaders (CELs) will be on-site to share the “Good News” about the District and its initiatives. They are ready to answer your questions and assist with the recruitment of students, staff, volunteers, and alumni. Join us and support our community—because when students rise, we all rise! Come visit us at Shed #5 and learn how you can be part of our vibrant DPSCD community!

Parent Academy Workshop- Navigating the Parent Portal: Student Information System (SIS) Training and Support is hosting a course this week. Parents will learn how to navigate the PowerSchool Parent Portal to view key student data including grades, attendance, teacher contact information, and report cards. Explore the full list of Parent Academy Workshops available this week.

Join us for Summer on the Block: Families, join the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team Thursday, June 27, 2024, for Summer on the Block. There are two locations and times to fit your schedule: Roberto Clemente Learning Academy, 1551 Beard St. Detroit, MI 48209, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. and Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy, 4700 Tireman St. Detroit MI 48204, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. There will be free food, giveaways, fun activities for the children as well as educational summer bridge learning resources, and enrollment support. See you on the Block this week!

Update Your Contact Information Before School Starts: DPSCD Families, we are encouraging you to contact your child’s school and update your information if you have moved, have a new phone number, or changed any contact information, also include your email address. If you have children attending multiple schools, please ensure your contact information is updated at each school. Please see directions below to opt into the Robo call system.

Users opt back into the DPSCD Robo Call System:

Phone calls: Call the Blackboard Phone Hotline at "855-502-STOP (855-502-7867)" from the phone line that has been opted out.

Text (SMS) messages: Reply START to "60680" from the phone line that has been opted out for non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages.

Reminders:

Stay updated weekly by reviewing DPSCD's Family Newsletter; an updated weekly version is sent every Monday at 6 p.m. by SMS text and posted to the web: detroitk12.org/families. Don’t miss a robo call/text -- If you opted out of receiving text messages but would like to receive them, please text START to "60680" from the phone line that has opted out of non-emergency messages. Reply START to "54968" for emergency messages.