Congratulations to Ivana Butler and Savannah Fisher!!!

Jul 1, 2015 | News

Congratulations to Ivana Butler and Savannah Fisher.  Both of these young ladies are students at the Detroit School of Arts.  They have each been recently notified that they have been selected, through a very competitive process, as Rackham Symphony Choir High School...

Save the Date – October 27, 2015

Jun 30, 2015 | Events, Fundraising Events, News

On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 the DPS Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual Champions of Education event at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel.  Ticket and sponsorship information will be forthcoming.

Education Day at the Grand Prix

Jun 1, 2015 | News, Newsletters

[column type=”1/3″]  [/column] [column type=”1/3″] [/column] [column type=”1/3″ last=”true”]  [/column] [clear] Again this year Grow Up Great and Fifth Gear DPS students enjoyed a day of learning and fun on Belle Isle....

Behind the Scenes at the DPS Foundation by Leslie Hicks

Jun 1, 2015 | Blogs, News, Newsletters

[column type=”1/3″]  [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”] My name is Leslie Hicks, and I am a senior at Cranbrook Kingswood. As part of my senior project, I have had the opportunity to intern at the Detroit Public Schools...

Detroit Children’s Choir Singing in the Spring

Jun 1, 2015 | News, Newsletters

The Detroit Public Schools Foundation was happy to sponsor the 9th Annual Spring Concert for the Detroit Children’s Choir on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Orchestra Hall. The Detroit Children’s Choir is committed to developing young leaders who will bring about...

Letter from the Leroy Richie, Board Chair

Jun 1, 2015 | News

[column type=”1/4″]  [/column] [column type=”3/4″ last=”true”] Dear Friends, In 2002 when a group of us committed to join forces in support of the Detroit Public Schools by forming an independent DPS Foundation, I had no idea that I...