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Alumni Spotlight
Now Hiring! Director of Programs (Full-Time) Position Open
Looking to make a difference in the lives of Detroit students and their families? The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is hiring a Director of Programs to manage the foundation's overall administrative program efforts. This full-time position serves as the primary...
Summer Times!
Saluting our scholars! The DPS Foundation awarded scholarships to 52 hardworking, deserving DPSCD graduates. A special thanks to our donors for their attendance and unwavering support, making possible awards from $1,000 - $2,500. The ceremony was hosted at Martin...
BE THE FIRST, BUT NEVER THE LAST
Roy Roberts knows the importance of education. His widowed father stressed it to his 10 children. Born in Arkansas, Roy also knows about segregation, prejudice, diversity, inclusion, blazing trails, and climbing corporate ladders. He was one of 6 Blacks in a school of...
Our Parents Are Engaged and Committed
July 25th was National Parent’s Day and we salute our dedicated Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) parents! They volunteer in classrooms, at after school and weekend events, and this past school year, signed up during school closure periods for door...
4 Detroit Lions Academy Students are Awarded $5,000 Detroit Lions Inspire Change Scholarships
During the last week of school, the Detroit Lions Academy held its 2021 virtual graduation for it’s graduating class. The ceremony included Detroit Lions players, past and present, who continue to show up in a major way for our students, as well as the Detroit Lions...
Vietnam Veterans of America- Detroit Chapter 9 Rewards Randolph Skills Trades Program Completers with Cash Assistance!
On June 15, in a COVID-friendly drive-by ceremony, 62 Randolph Career and Technical Center students were awarded $220 cash donated by the Detroit Chapter 9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 9 Detroit (VVA9). The cash incentives served as a reward for...
Celebrating National Camera Day!
Detroit Public Schools Community District houses some of the finest specialty schools in the state, especially supporting the District’s Career Pathways program. Originally named The Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts, The Detroit School of Arts...
DPSF celebrates Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States. Spend Juneteenth learning about four Distinct...
Happy Flag Day!
Happy Flag Day! The Detroit Children's Museum (DCM) has a wonderfully large collection of over 1,000 flags that are used to develop special curriculum for teachers and students in the District. In the DCM lending department, there are 260 flags from around the world...
June 2021 Newsletter
DPSCD Summer Programming! Summer Programming is scheduled at 44 DPSCD schools (28, K-8; 15, 9-12; and 6 Exception Student Education Center sites) offering families and students (currently enrolled and new Fall students) great options for summer enrichment and...