DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Marcus Garvey Academy offers students Pre-K through 8th grade with an African-Centered curriculum experience. Garvey proudly embraces the African heritage, infusing every aspect of learning with a deep appreciation of African history, traditions, and values. Students experience education beyond the classroom with exciting opportunities like robotics, after-school tutoring, African drumming, and swimming, all rooted in the rich tapestry of African culture. Join us at Marcus Garvey Academy, where African-centered education ignites curiosity, fuels passion, and empowers every student to thrive.

DPSCD Student, Staff, or Alumni Spotlight: As a proud 1993 graduate of Detroit’s renowned Renaissance High School and a holder of multiple college degrees — including a doctorate from Michigan State University in kinesiology with a concentration in sports psychology — Ramona Cox has a long history of being up to the test in a classroom. Read more here.

PowerSchool for Guardians - Navigating the Public Portal: Access the Parent Portal to view key student information including grades, attendance, teacher contact information and report cards. Join this session on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the full list of Parent Academy Workshops available this week.

Join Us for the Final Sunday Funday of Community Engagement! (DPSCD) invites you to our last week of community engagement at the Historic Eastern Market! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with us on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Shed 4. This is your chance to:

•Get all your questions answered about DPSCD programs and services
•Learn about enrollment and employment opportunities
•Receive valuable mental health and nutritional guidance
•Connect with our Community Engagement Leaders (CEL) one last time this season

Come enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Eastern Market’s Sunday Funday, and let’s work together to support the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

DPSCD Offers Free Breakfast to all Students: FREE breakfast meals are provided to all students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Breakfast is served daily at the beginning of each school day. Families, please make sure your students eat a nutritious meal to start off their day. For more information, visit your students’ school website for breakfast times or visit the Office of School Nutrition.

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 robocall/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.