Mumford Alumna, Denise Lewis, Gives Back

Jul 2, 2014 | News

The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous donation of $15,000 made on behalf of Ms. Denise Lewis an alumna of Mumford High School and trustee of the McGregor Fund.  The gift was made under the McGregor Fund’s Trustee...

Champions of Education

Jul 2, 2014 | Events, Fundraising Events, News

[column type=”1/3″] [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”] At its meeting on June 19, 2014, the DPS Foundation Board of Directors adopted a new program of Donor Recognition. This activity entitled Champions of Education is...

Roy and Maureen Roberts Scholarship

Jul 2, 2014 | News

The Foundation is pleased to announce the first recipient of the Roy and Maureen Roberts Scholarship. Ms. Sabrina Emerenini, a graduating senior at Cass Technical High School has been selected by the Scholarship Committee as the recipient for 2014. Ms. Emerenini will...

Dine-In With DPSF

Jun 2, 2014 | Fundraising Events, News

The phrase doing well by doing good aptly describes what happens when you dine at one of the restaurants supporting DPS students. During the month of June, several local establishments are providing a portion of their proceeds to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation...

Education Day At The Grand Prix

Jun 2, 2014 | News

Friction, tension, hydraulic pressure and other scientific concepts were the focus of Education Day on Belle Isle this year. Approximately 700 DPS students participating in the PNC supported Grow Up Great and Fifth Gear initiatives traveled to Belle Isle to see Grand...

Excellence Awards Workshop and Luncheon

Jun 2, 2014 | News

Going off to college presents a range of new experiences and challenges for every high school graduate. Making new friends, being away from family, worrying about academic preparation and paying for school are just a few of the concerns for first time college...