Category Archives: News and Press Releases
Western High wins sixth consecutive PSL boys’ baseball crown; East English Village takes East-West title
Contact: Chuck Johnson Media Information Director DPS Office of Athletics chuck.johnson@detroitk12.org 313-870-5863 Western International High erupted for eight runs in the second inning and cruised to an 11-1 victory against King in the Detroit Public School League boys’ baseball Mega Division title game Monday night at Comerica Park. Coach Juan Sanchez’s Cowboys extended their PSL title reign to six years in a row while East English Village defeated Osborn 8-1 for the East-West Division crown. “Winning never gets old,” Sanchez said. “This one feels as good as the first one.” Junior outfielder Tratez Henton’s RBI double started the Cowboys’ scoring as they sent 14 batters to the plate in the second inning. Senior shortstop Hector Gutierrez, Jr., who is headed to the University of Michigan … Continue reading
New Summer School Academy to offer Pre-K Transitions Program, high school recovery credits expanded to students outside the district, weekly field trips, Extended Year Program, social studies and science curriculum to target low MEAP scores and more
Aligning with the district’s strategic plan, Detroit Public Schools today announced bold new goals for its 2013 Summer School Academy to be held June 17-July 26 with programs targeted to attract students from outside of the district in need of credit recovery courses and a pre-kindergarten transitions program to provide enrichment activities to students prior to entering kindergarten. A K-8 program will be offered with a focus on social studies and science—areas where students received low-ranking MEAP scores—integrated with language arts and mathematics. This program will be mandatory for under-performing students in grades 4-8 at 37 schools. A total of 35 schools that are on the state’s priority list will provide Extended Year programs from June 17-July 12 based on … Continue reading
PSL boys’ and girls’ track and field finals Thursday at East English Village; prelims today
Contact: Chuck Johnson Media Information Director DPS Office of Athletics chuck.johnson@detroitk12.org 313-870-5863 The Detroit Public School League boys’ and girls’ track and field season reaches a climax Thursday with the league championship meet at East English Village High School. Preliminaries and field events are slated for 5 p.m. today (Monday, May 20) at East English Village and will determine the competitors for Thursday’s 5 p.m finals. Admission to the finals is $3. Cass Tech is the defending boys’ and girls’ PSL track and field champions. The Technicians were among several PSL teams that had strong showings in this past weekend’s MHSAA regional meets. Regional results are listed below. MHSAA TRACK AND FIELD REGIONALS (PSL finishers listed in bold): DIVISION 1 boys at … Continue reading
Renaissance Lady Phoenix still on top of PSL girls’ softball
Contact: Chuck Johnson Media Information Director DPS Office of Athletics chuck.johnson@detroitk12.org 313-870-5863 Renaissance High extended its Detroit Public School League girls’ softball championship reign to nine years in a row with a 10-4 victory Friday against Cass Tech at University of Detroit Buysse Field. Coach Garrard Taylor’s Lady Phoenix capped off an unbeaten 11-0 league season (26-4 overall) to capture its 14th league title in 16 years. With a slew of freshmen and sophomores on the 2013 roster, the future of the Renaissance program looks as bright as the present. “The thing I like about this group is that they listen and they’re getting it done in the classroom and on the field,” Taylor said. Sophomores Chloe Ostoloza and Breanna Lawrence … Continue reading
School of the Week: Brewer Academy
When any woman walks into a classroom at Brewer Academy on the city’s east side, the young men have been taught to immediately spring to their feet and provide the appropriate greeting—either “Good morning ma’am” or “Good afternoon ma’am.” And they do not sit back down until that woman acknowledges their greeting. I Am a Man This simple yet highly impactful gesture is part of Principal Cecily Wilson’s plan to turn her “Brewer boys” into young men. Several years ago, Wilson created the I Am a Man club to ensure “our young black boys are viewed as gentlemen,” she shares. “They said it takes a man to teach a boy how to be a man. I can’t do that,” says … Continue reading
44th Annual Evening of Fine Arts features 555 Detroit Public Schools students with extraordinary performances at Fox Theatre
Five hundred fifty-five (555) Detroit Public Schools students from schools across the city had the extraordinary experience to perform onstage at the illustrious Fox Theatre during the 44th Annual Evening of Fine Arts on Thursday, May 16. The evening commenced with Lobby Performances and an Art Gallery showcase at 6 p.m. followed by performances beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Theatre. This spectacular event, with the theme “Moving Forward,” featured instrumental, vocal, visual and performing arts. Individual and group performances included a violin solo, jazz ensembles, mariachi performances, symphonic bands, men’s glee clubs, a wind symphony, a percussion ensemble, a string quintet, concert choirs and much more! Among the program features: The Munger Elementary School Band performed “Star Wars” The Spain K-8 Orchestra performed … Continue reading
State Board of Education members visit Harms to celebrate school’s success as a “Beating the Odds School” and “Reward School”
State Board of Education members paid a special visit to Harms Elementary School on Thursday, May 16 to celebrate the school’s success as a Beating the Odds School and Reward School. Kathleen Straus and Daniel Varner of the Michigan Department of Education attended the final Parent Meeting of the year, where they congratulated Harms’ staff and students, and presented an Award for Academic Achievement to Principal Karen White. More than 150 parents and community supporters attended the event. The school also provided a translator for Spanish-speaking parents to enjoy the awards presentation. Bates Academy, Cass Tech High School, Chrysler Elementary, Harms Elementary, Kettering West Wing and Ludington Magnet Middle School were among the Michigan Department of Education’s “Beating the Odds” Schools … Continue reading
Golightly Education Center students team up with Experian employees to learn about healthy foods and gardening
Initiative kicked off with seed planting and the creation of a brand new Pizza Garden at the school On Thursday, May 16 at Golightly Education Center, students worked with Experian employees to kick off a new nutrition education initiative that includes the art of gardening, how to prepare healthy, homegrown foods, seed planting and the creation of a brand new “Pizza Garden.” The partnership began with a lesson for Golightly Education Center students from Farmer Minni Forman of Keep Growing Detroit on gardening and the life cycle of plants, as well as the importance of learning how to garden and grow vegetables that ultimately will end up on their dinner tables. Students planted seeds in small containers to take home and then joined together with Experian’s “Heart … Continue reading
34 Detroit Public Schools celebrate $130,000 in energy savings
Thirty-four Detroit Public Schools were honored during the inaugural Go Green Awards Celebration May 15, 2013 at Cass Technical High School for helping the district with saving $130,000 in energy costs. The collective electricity savings from participating schools exceeds $130,000 when compared to the same six-month period in 2012. The schools, representing all grade levels, received awards totaling $20,925 for successful participation in the DPS Go Green Challenge. During the Go Green Awards Celebration, Green Teams presented highlights from successful energy-saving projects throughout the school year. Schools were challenged to reduce their energy use by 10%, and some exceeded 20%. Awards ranged from $75 for basic participation to $2,400 for the top energy-saving high school. Dignitaries included: Roy Roberts, Emergency Manager for Detroit Public Schools; … Continue reading
