DPSCD School Spotlight of the Week: Pulaski Elementary-Middle School is committed to nurturing the young minds of K-8th grade students. We pride ourselves on offering a well-rounded experience that blends a rigorous curriculum with artistic expression. We help students embrace opportunities, develop skills, and unlock their full potential. We are truly a family, with community support services to ensure learning goes well beyond the textbook. Join us at Pulaski, where we cultivate creativity.

DPSCD Students, Staff, or Alumni Spotlight: The Detroit Free Press highlights an Athlete of the Week for varsity athletes for all sports. To qualify, the athlete must have made a significant impact on a game during the nomination period, which runs from Monday to Sunday of the previous week. Let's get excited and see how many DPSCD athletes we can spotlight this school year! Nominate your athletes today!

Parent Academy: High School Students and Families, the 2024-2025 Student Leadership Catalog is available. With over 200 workshops and courses focused on personal development, extended learning, and career and college readiness, there’s something for everyone. Plus, students who complete up to three courses can earn a $25 Visa gift card as a reward for their dedication. Explore the course catalog today. Explore the list of Parent Academy Workshops available this week. #Bookmark #Save #Share

Proposal S on the November Ballot:

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• Proposal S costs nothing to voters who own or rent their homes.
• Proposal S ensures Detroit businesses pay their fair share.

What happens if Detroit votes Yes?

• Accelerates DPSCD's repayment of debt owed from the state takeover.
• Speeds up the transformation of schools.

Quarter 1 Progress Reports will be available on PowerSchool for families and students on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Please review the information with your child to identify any areas of concern, celebrate areas of growth and high achievement. Don’t forget being in school every day makes a big difference in #winning. Remember Wednesday, October 2, 2024 is the first count day/window.

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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.