Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 Troy School District Teacher of the Year! Visit our form to nominate a teacher who has made a difference for your student today! This award recognizes preschool, elementary, middle, and high school teachers from the Troy School District.

The top four winners from the Pre-K-12 system are sent on to Oakland County to compete for the county-wide Outstanding Pre-K-12 Teacher Awards. Teachers in the post-secondary program will be included with high school nominees. In addition, one Pre-K-12 Troy School District teacher is selected as the Overall TSD Teacher of the Year.

For more information and to enter the MLK Day Creative Contest, visit the SSAB Section of our website. To donate supplies to MLK Day, visit our Amazon Wishlist!

The new TSD Board of Education members, Audra Melton, Ayesha Potts, and Stephanie Zendler, were sworn in before the board meeting on Tuesday.

Thank you to National Branding and Signarama for hosting a reception for businesses who are interested in getting involved with the Career Accelerator Program! Business partners will host students for a pre-internship program later this year. To learn more, visit our website!

During this time of year, secondary students may often find themselves juggling several stressors simultaneously, from managing academic pressures to re-adjusting to school routines after the holiday break. We often see the impact of these challenges firsthand and want to offer insights and strategies to support your student's well-being through this pivotal time.

As we continue through the school year, understand that each student faces unique challenges—whether academic, social, or emotional. Together, we can help create a positive, supportive environment for everyone in our school community.

TIPS FOR FAMILIES - SUPPORTING STUDENTS

1. Normalize the Feeling of Stress
   Open conversations about stress can reassure students that these feelings are common and manageable. Remind them that setbacks are part of the learning process, and expressing their worries can be a powerful step toward resilience.

2. Encourage Time Management and Organization
   Encourage your child to set small, achievable goals. Breaking down tasks can make their workload seem more manageable and prevent procrastination. Setting aside consistent study times helps them develop habits that enhance focus and reduce last-minute stress.

3. Balance Encouragement with Empathy
   Focusing on effort, rather than purely on outcomes, reinforces that learning is a journey. Students benefit greatly when adults celebrate their progress and recognize hard work, especially when they face academic difficulties.

4. Support Re-establishment of Routines
   Coming back to structured days after a break can be hard. Reinforcing regular sleep, study, and self-care routines helps students readjust. For neurodivergent students in particular, routines offer stability and a sense of control.

5. Encourage Downtime and Self-Care
   While academic success is important, so is rest. Encourage your child to take breaks, engage in physical activity, or spend time on hobbies. These activities help reduce stress levels and build emotional resilience.

To read more, please visit the TSD Inclusive Newsletter!

The Troy United Synchronized Swimming Team had their first figure meet of the season on December 19th in the Troy High pool. Gwen Schaefer (AHS) placed 1st overall in Group 3 figure competition and 2nd in Compulsory figures. Parker Silagy (THS) placed 1st and Sei Park (THS) placed 3rd in the Group 1 figure category. By the end of the evening, the Troy team had defeated both the Ann Arbor Huron and Grosse Pointe North/South teams but unfortunately lost to Ann Arbor Pioneer by 12 points. Troy United Synchro has its sights set on the State Figure Meet, which will take place after the holiday break on January 17th.

The Red Hawks JVB Girls Basketball team continued their undefeated run, easily beating the Fraser Ramblers!

Congratulations to Coach Eric Schuman on being named the 2024 Zone 2 Coach of the Year! Since taking over the program six years ago, he has earned the respect of his peers, as demonstrated by this prestigious award.

Athens defeated Walled Lake Western and Orchard Lake St. Mary's improving to 5-1 on the season.

The Troy High Boys and Girls Bowling teams are undefeated this season! Their next competition is the LCN Bakers Dozen on Jan. 4. Jacob is averaging 214-4th best in OAA. Peytyn is averaging 172-2nd best in OAA and she made the all-tournament team at Early Bird Classic. Way to go Colts!

The Varsity Boys Basketball team traveled to Harper Woods and secured a big league win! Congratulations to Coach Mitch Vercellino on his first varsity victory! Their next game is tonight in Lake Orion. Good luck, Red Hawks!

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#/

The Athens Calligraphy and Art Club students showcased their lettering and calligraphy skills at the Athens Craft Show on Saturday, December 14th. They sold handmade door hangers, combining their artistic talents with entrepreneurial practice.

This weekend, the DECA clubs from both Athens and Troy High competed at their District Competition. Athens had 24 out of 42 students qualify for the State Career Development Conference in Detroit, which will be held this March, while Troy High had 100 out of 133 students qualify! Congratulations to all on your hard work and success!

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Troy MI for their generous donation to support mental health programming at IA East! This donation will help bring HAVEN Oakland to IA East to present to our students.

Pictured (left to right) are Vicki Cerven-Astell and Lori Sisk from Kiwanis, Monica Marena (IA East senior and Key Club president), Whitney Bernstein (IA East guidance counselor), and Patrick Griffin (IA East principal).

The Troy High Personal Communications class spread holiday cheer by hosting a dodgeball tournament and a giving tree, raising an incredible $13,000 in donations of toys, toiletries, clothing, and outerwear. These generous contributions were delivered to Cass Community Social Services and Las Casa Amigas, making the holidays brighter for many in need. Earlier this week, students volunteered at the Cass Community store, where parents and grandparents shopped for holiday gifts, furthering the spirit of giving. A special shout-out to the Class of 2014, whose reunion raffle raised an additional $500 to support this heartwarming holiday drive.

Troy High celebrated Assistant Principal Melissa Curth, who is retiring this year, with a special Mrs. Curth Day during Spirit Week!

Troy FTC Robotics (Middle school level) had a great year again! Of the 24 TSD teams, 12 qualified for states!! So far, Boulan Park's Just Add Logic has qualified for Worlds, and there is the possibility that other teams will qualify as well.

Here is a list of the State Championship accomplishments of TSD Teams!

Southeast (Warren - MCC):

• Highest ranked Troy team - 11717 Circuit Breakers - 4th (Curie)
• 15004 TechKNOWlogic - Think 1st (SE)
• 21331 Silver Hornets - Connect 1st (SE)
• 11717 Circuit Breakers - Control 1st (SE)

Northwest States (Muskegon):

• Highest ranked Troy team - 15182 Magmatrons- 5th (Curie)
• 20332 Just Add Logic - Inspire 3rd (NW)
• 22918 GirlBotz - Connect 1st (NW)
• 12549 Robo Rebels - Think 3rd (NW)
  
  

Congrats to all of the students on a great middle school robotics season!

For more information on enrolling in Pre-K/Kindergarten, please visit our website. You can also call Patricia Barash at 248-823-4002 or Cheryl Ruppel at 248-823-4042.

Enrollment for the GSRP Program opens January 1, 2025. This is for children aged 4. To enroll, please visit https://www.miecc.org/MiECC/application/add/63.

Enrollment for the TSD Tuition Based Preschool opens on March 3, 2025.

• Monday, December 23, 2024 - Winter Break Begins
• Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Winter Break Ends
• Monday, January 20, 2025 - No School, MLK Day
  
  
• 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

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