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DPSCD Back to School Guide
- 2024-2025 School Year Academic Calendar
- The 24-25 School Year Academic Calendar is available online. DPSCD students and families note these key dates to ensure a smooth start to the new year.
- DPSCD Public Safety- For the safety of our students, the Office of Public Safety encourages families to establish a safety plan for this 2024-25 school year. Families are encouraged to contact their child’s school to understand safety protocols and procedures. To contact DPSCD Public Safety by phone, please call (313) 748-6000. If it is an emergency and not school-related, please dial 911.
- DPSCD Parent Toolbox- Families, please visit the Parent Toolbox for quick access to tools you’ll need all year. We recommend bookmarking this page; it will help you navigate to the PowerSchool Login, ESE Support (formerly Special Education), the Family Hub, Student Resources, and Volunteer Opportunities.
- DPSCD PSL-Athletics- To learn about our sports programs including eligibility requirements, please check out the Athletics Student Support resources.
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE)- Families who require support from the Office of Exceptional Student Education, please visit the ESE page for important information and to connect to the appropriate resources.
- DPSCD Family and Community Engagement-The Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) supports families to advocate for their children by providing valuable resources to families. FACE oversees the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the DPSCD Parent Academy, the Student Leadership Program, the Homeless, Volunteers, and more. Explore the Parent Academy Catalog for a full schedule of free workshops, training, and fun activities for all ages.
- Volunteer Program- Sign up to be a volunteer today. Choose to become a greeter, a noon-hour aide, a Let’s Read volunteer, or many other options that can contribute to our students’ rise. Per DPSCD policy, all volunteers must submit or renew their volunteer status through the galaxy volunteer process. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the FACE office at (313) 873-7490.
- Office of School Nutrition (OSN)- Make sure you stay up to date on how DPSCD is taking care of your child’s nutrition. Visit the OSN information page for more details about nutrition programs.
- Behavioral Health and Wellness- DPSCD is committed to supporting the whole child. Make sure you take the Universal Wellness Screening this Fall so we can support your well-being. To learn more about our health initiatives, including immunizations, visit our Physical Health Partnership page.
Health-related Services and Initiatives
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- Nurses: DPSCD schools have a nurse who provides health services. Students in center-based schools may have 1:1 nurses to provide specialized care.
- Dental and Vision Services: Onsite dental services are provided for students; vision screening and glasses for students in need.
- Behavioral Health Services: In addition to school social workers and school counselors, the District has a partnership with multiple behavioral health agencies that provide behavioral health services directly inside all our schools.
- School-Based Health Centers: Our school-based health center partners provide students with a full spectrum of health-related services, from physical to managing chronic disease, behavioral health issues, and more.
- Immunizations: We provide childhood immunizations, COVID and Flu vaccines through our traveling Nurse Vaccine Teams.
- Learn about the DPSCD Health Hubs
- Transportation: The Office of Student Transportation will mail postcards to students scheduled to receive transportation services for the 2024-25 school year. If you qualify for school bus service and do not receive a postcard before the start of school please call 313-945-8600. Please review this short video for school bus safety tips.
For families with questions about resources not mentioned, please contact your child’s school for further guidance.
