This week, 38 Troy seniors joined us for an exciting tour of Troy schools! They had the opportunity to participate in classes at both Troy High and Athens, learned about the exciting work being done through the 2022 Bond, and enjoyed lunch at the Terrace Cafe at Athens. We are so grateful to these Troy citizens for joining us!

Do you know a senior citizen looking for a fun night out? Encourage them to register for the upcoming Senior Prom, hosted at Troy High! To RSVP for this free event, call 248-687-4658 by April 18.

Earlier this year, Wattles staff and TSD graphic designer Melissa Verduyn began collaborating on a new logo for Wattles Elementary School as part of developing Wattles core values. After narrowing the options down to a few designs, students voted for their favorite. Today, the new Wattles Wildcat logo was officially revealed. In a special touch, the fifth grade chose to name the wildcat "Alex," in honor of Alexander Wattles, the Troy farmer for whom the school is named.

As many of you are aware, the district has been working on an Attendance Area Review (changing some school district boundaries). Part of this process involves extensive discussions that could potentially affect our entire school community. With that said, we need to hear from you!

This process began with the formation of the Attendance Area Review Committee in the fall. The Committee developed potential options aimed at addressing enrollment imbalances and eliminating double splits in student transitions without impacting our high schools. These proposals were presented to the Board of Education in January, and the Board requested more information about Option C.

TSD hosted five community meetings during March and April to discuss the current options and gather feedback from the community. TSD Administration and the Board of Education now invite you to complete a survey to share your thoughts on the potential attendance area changes, factors to consider in making these changes, such as Schools of Choice, and more. The survey will remain open until Friday, April 25, at 3 p.m.

Secondary students will be asked to complete an optional, age appropriate survey on this topic during school.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this important survey.

Link to Survey: https://forms.gle/vqkzH7SXn4EX8DDG6

Link to Attendance Area Review information: https://www.troy.k12.mi.us/about-us/attendance-area-review

Join Dr. Rich Machesky for Coffee with the Superintendent on April 23 from 5 - 6 p.m. in the Troy School District Administration Building Board Room, 4400 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI.

Poetry has a universal appeal and distinctive qualities. Many poems, with concise and melodic structures, provide a seamless way for learners and poetry lovers to engage with language and different forms of expression. Children absorb language effortlessly, often without realizing it, which we notice when reciting songs/rhymes. Reading poetry aloud offers opportunities for children to hone vocal skills, including volume, pitch, and voice modulation, among other things. Consider incorporating poetry into your classroom and/or home environments. Make room for different modes of expression. Poetry is an art form that lives within each of us!

You can read more in this month's TSD Inclusive Newsletter.

The TSD Board of Education and several administrators signed a beam for the NEW Smith Middle School. The beam will be placed in the building during construction. After the beam signing, everyone toured the new school. We can’t wait to show the community the NEW Smith Middle School in 2026.

Dear Troy Families,

As we move through the spring and into the summer, we are excited to provide you with regular updates on the progress of bond-funded upgrades to our athletic facilities at both Athens and Troy High Schools. These improvements reflect our continued commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience and maintaining top-tier facilities for our community.

This week, we're going to focus on the improvements at Troy High. In future newsletters, we'll share the improvements made at Athens and what is planned for the future.

Troy High School
Last summer, Troy High received several key upgrades, including:

• New artificial turf varsity baseball and softball fields
• New natural grass JV baseball and softball fields
• New bathrooms and storage shed to serve the baseball & softball fields
• Auxiliary athletic fields
• Updated track competition areas (discus, shot put, and long jump)
• The natural grass areas of these projects are still in their establishment phase and will need the spring and summer to grow in completely.

This summer, additional improvements are underway:

• New Concession Stand/Ticket Booth – Construction is already in progress. The old perimeter fencing near the athletic parking lot has been removed, and a temporary fence now surrounds the site. As a result, a temporary access route to the baseball and softball fields has been established and will remain in place through the summer.
• New Tennis Courts – Similar to the tennis upgrades at Athens last year, Troy High’s courts will be rebuilt to provide improved playing surfaces.
• Athletic Parking Lot – This area will also be modified and upgraded to accommodate the new stadium entrance and better serve our student-athletes and visitors.

We’re grateful for your continued support as we enhance our facilities to meet the needs of current and future student-athletes. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or feedback. Regular updates will be provided as construction progresses.

Go Colts! Go Red Hawks! OneTroy!

Matt Jansen

Director of Athletics, Continuing Education & Enrichment

On Monday, the PTA Presidents' Council awarded its 2025 scholarship to Athens senior Melanie Wilson. Melanie's mother served as the Hill PTO Secretary from 2018 to 2021. Melanie has held leadership roles in a variety of Athens clubs and sports. She volunteers with the Hospital Heroes Club and Circle of Friends. She has also worked with area food banks and helped organize local food drives. In addition, Melanie is a youth soccer coach, a student teacher at the Athens Preschool, and supervises children at Edge Kids. She will be attending Michigan State University next year. Congratulations, Melanie!

This year, TCCHS seniors had the opportunity to connect with mentors through Women of Tomorrow, an organization that empowers young women to become leaders. These students met monthly with their mentors and recently celebrated the end of the school year with a luncheon. At the event, each participant received the cords they will wear at graduation in recognition of their involvement in the program.

Troy Zahara is a high school Bollywood fusion dance team, showcasing dance through culture since 2015. Known for their bold moves and energy, here's a glimpse into the team's experience and what Zahara means to them.
🎥 by Aniha Jain & Mili Bharatiya, ‪@TSDCreativeGuild‬ Student Producers.

For more information or to register for high school summer school classes, visit the Continuing Education website. Courses are available in person and virtually (except physical education, which can only be taken in person). Questions? Email Katie Hancock at khancock@troy.k12.mi.us.

Spots remain for eighth grade students from Baker and Boulan Park to sign up for the Middle School Leadership Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, May 23 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Students will be bussed to and from their middle schools, and lunch will be provided. Baker and Boulan Park students can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/23ufztx8

This year, the Wattles math committee paired 4th graders with kindergarteners to reinforce math concepts. While students are showing steady progress with their math learning, the biggest benefit from this collaboration has been strengthening the bonds between grades and instilling a different kind of confidence in the students. In this week's Portraits series, we take a closer look at how this initiative has created an opportunity for students to thrive together.

Two Costello students, Olivia Evans and Kate Harper, had the privilege to serve as Costello's Principals for a Day today! Principal Tammy DiPonio had a day full of meetings and activities planned, including attending meetings, helping to make decisions impacting future assemblies, lunch at Athens Terrace Cafe, and a visit to the TSD Central Offices! While at Central Office, they met with a variety of people, including Superintendent Rich Machesky and Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives, Kendra Montante!

On May 7, families of students enrolled in the Troy School District Pre-K program are invited to Pre-K Info Night at the TSD Preschool! Families will learn about the TSD Pre-K program, meet the teachers, and tour the TSD Preschool Building. Please note: this event is intended for adults only.

During the game, goals were scored by Malone (5 goals), Beaubien (4 goals), Schlinke (2 goals), Stamatakis (1 goal), and a huge first goal from captain defender Vollet!

Last Friday, Troy High Women's Soccer defeated Royal Oak 2-1 thanks to a last second goal from Sabrina Gaul.

Alumni from both the boys and girls soccer programs are invited to join in on the fun at Detroit Burger Bar on May 1, prior to the 7:15 p.m. Athens Girls Soccer game vs. Grand Blanc.

Dear Troy School District Families,

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 athletic seasons, we’re pleased to once again partner with Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Family Medicine to offer convenient, low-cost sports physicals for our student-athletes.

Important Details:

• Cost: $25 (checks payable to Corewell Health Family Medicine)
• Eligibility: Open to all middle and high school students in the Troy School District
• Requirement: All student-athletes must have a completed physical dated April 15, 2025, or later to be eligible for participation during the 2025-26 school year.
  
  

Physical Dates & Locations:

• Athens High School - Wednesday, June 11 from 6 – 9 PM (enter through the aux gym entrance)
• Troy High School - Wednesday, July 23 from 6 – 9 PM (enter through the athletic entrance by the main gym)
  
  

These physical nights are a great opportunity to meet this essential requirement early and avoid the last-minute rush before fall sports begin.

More information about Fall 2025 sports and registration will be shared later this spring. We appreciate your support and look forward to another exciting year of TSD athletics!

Sincerely,

Matt Jansen

Director of Athletics, Continuing Education & Enrichment

Troy School District Learning Center

1522 East Big Beaver Road

mjansen@troy.k12.mi.us

Athletic Links:

Athens Athletics: https://RedhawkAthletics.org

Troy High Athletics: https://TroyAthletics.org

Facebook Links:

Troy High: https://www.facebook.com/troyhighathleticboosters

Athens: https://www.facebook.com/AthensBoosters

Booster SignUpGenius Links:

Troy High: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AC29A4F4CF8-troy#/

Reserve your spot now for the 21st Annual TFEE Golf Outing, held June 10 at the Greystone Golf Club. This is the Foundation's largest event of the year, and the proceeds support the TFEE's Teacher Grants. Visit troyfoundation.org/golf to learn more about golfing or to become a sponsor.

From the Troy Police Department:

We recently received a report from a Troy School District teacher who was targeted in a phone scam. The teacher received a message falsely claiming to be from the Troy Police Department, instructing them to call back a different number. The caller ID appeared to show the Troy Police Department as the source of the voicemail.

When the teacher returned the call, the person on the other end falsely identified themselves as a Troy Police officer. They claimed the teacher had missed jury duty and would need to pay $6,000 to avoid arrest. The scammer then texted the shared image containing payment instructions, personal information, and logos from the Troy Police Department and other agencies to make the request appear legitimate.

Please be aware: scammers can use phone apps to "spoof" caller IDs, making it seem like calls are coming from official sources. If you receive a suspicious call or want to verify the identity of a caller, do not hesitate to contact the Troy Police Dispatch Center directly at 248-524-3477.

At this unique event, students will create visual resumes to showcase their skills and experience as potential employers circulate through the space, essentially interviewing the job seekers by visiting their tables. For more information, contact rmccall@bloomfield.org, lbrown@bloomfield.org, or matthew.korolden@oakland.k12.mi.us.

• Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Athens and Troy High Graduation at the O'rena on the campus of Oakland University
  
  
• Sunday, June 1, 2025, 4 p.m. - IAE Graduation at Pine Knob
  
  
• Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6 p.m. - TCCHS Graduation at Troy High

Join the team and make a difference in a student's educational development. If you're caring, dedicated, reliable, and love working directly with students and staff to help create a healthy learning environment for all, we need you. What we offer: On the job training, opportunities for advancement, work during school hours, work extra and summer hours. Apply today! Visit our site: https://www.applitrack.com/troy/onlineapp or contact us at the special education department, (248) 823-5096.

The Troy School District is searching for qualified candidates for the 2025-2026 school year! To learn more about teaching in Troy, visit https://tinyurl.com/Why-Troy and visit https://tinyurl.com/TSDJobOpp to see openings.

If you are interested in employment in the Troy School District, click here to access our Frontline Recruiting and Hiring System.