DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Burton International Academy is a beacon of excellence in education, serving students from PreK through 8th grade with a commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering holistic development. Serving a student body of over 500 students, Burton prides themselves on creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At Burton International Academy, they prioritize academic rigor alongside character development, preparing our students not just for success in the classroom but also for life beyond the school walls. Join the Burton community today!
Behavioral Health Support! DPSCD students and their families, if you are experiencing a behavioral health crisis or need someone to talk to immediately, reach out:

• Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 or visit CrisisChat.org

• Suicide Prevention Chat - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call or Text 988

• OK2SAY - Submit a tip or safety concern

• Call 211 or Text your ZIP Code to 898211 - Michigan's one-stop connection to local agencies and resources.

Join the PowerSchool Parent Academy Session this Week: Access the PowerSchool Public Portal to view key student information including grades, attendance, teacher contact information and report cards. Join this session on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the full list of Parent Academy Workshops available this week.

ESE Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE): Join the Department of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) for our Gifted Community Advisory Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golightly Education Center, 5536 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48202. Visit www.detroitk12.org/ese for more information.

 

Family Resource Distribution Center Announces 4 New Sites: Beginning Tuesday, September 17, 2024, DPSCD families can pick up items at the following locations. Come out and get resources, household items and more. For more information contact the FRDC team.

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• FACE, 16164 Asbury, Detroit, MI 48235

Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Central High School, 2425 Tuxedo Street, Detroit, MI 48206

• Denby High School,12800 Kelly Road, Detroit, MI 48224

• East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney, 5020 Cadieux Road, Detroit, MI 48224

• Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School, 3200 Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48207

• Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming Street, Detroit MI 48221

• Osborn High School, 11600 East 7 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48205

• Southeastern High School, 3030 Fairview Street, Detroit, MI 48214

• Western International High School, 1500 Scotten Street, Detroit, MI 48209

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. Text "START" to 54968 for emergency messages.