DPSCD School Spotlight: Coleman A. Young Elementary School, where student success is a priority. Serving grades Pre-K through 5, we are a vibrant professional learning community where educators are deeply committed to the holistic development of their students. Join us, as we strive to nurture goal- oriented individuals through a data-driven and technology-rich learning environment. Enroll your student today and discover our difference!]

Staff Spotlight of the Week: Congratulations to Dr. Jeffery Robinson, Principal at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy, Clive Stewart, Deputy Chief of Security for DPSCD, and Bryant Tipton, Principal at Pershing High School, for being 2024 Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence Honorees. We are #DPSCDProud of your accomplishment. Continue to be relentless in your pursuit of greatness. Read the full article and list of all the 2024 honorees.

Save the Date for Parent Academy Workshop – Exceptional Student Education Parent Advocate 101/ Preparing for the New School Year: The Office of Exceptional Student Education is hosting a course next week, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Families will learn tips and tools they can use all year round to ensure their student(s) are getting the most out of their education. Explore the full list of Parent Academy Workshops available next week.

Join us for Summer on the Block: Families, join the Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team Thursday, July 11, 2024, for Summer on the Block. There are two locations and times to fit your schedule: Dixon Educational Learning Academy, 8401 Trinity St, Detroit, MI, 48228, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. and Henry Ford High School, 20000 Evergreen Rd, Detroit MI, 48219, 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!

DPSCD Hiring Fair: We are hiring! Join us for onsite interviews and job offers on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Martin Luther King Jr. High School, 3200 E. Lafayette St., Detroit, MI 48207. Apply today! For any additional questions call us at: (313) 873-6345 or email us at: recruitment@detroitk12.org.

Reminders:

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