TSD Weekly Newsletter

The Troy School District is committed to keeping our community informed as we review our attendance area boundaries. This fall, we formed a committee composed of community members, TSD staff, building administrators, and central office administrators. The committee has been actively engaged in analyzing data, discussing options, and reviewing potential adjustments to the TSD school boundary maps.

The committee’s three main goals are to:

• Analyze enrollment across all four middle schools to achieve balanced enrollment.
• Resolve “double splits” that affect students’ transitions between schools.

• Ensure that high school attendance boundaries remain unchanged.
  
  

The attendance area review has four phases, and we are currently in Phase 1:

Phase 1: Discovery - The committee was formed. Research, analysis, and planning commence. The committee develops potential recommendations.

Phase 2: Recommendation (January) - The committee provides the board of education with a recommendation (options). The board determines if the district should move forward with the work.

Phase 3: Feedback (February - April) - TSD will hold four listening sessions, one at each middle school, to obtain feedback from our community. We will also send out a community survey for additional feedback.

Phase 4: Determination (April/May) - TSD will provide the Board with a summary of feedback, and they will determine any future changes.

To date, the committee has reviewed and discussed several options. The group will come together again on Monday, December 9, to finalize a few potential options for the Board to consider. The committee recommendation will be taken to the Board of Education in January to begin Phase Two. TSD will continue to provide our community with regular updates regarding the attendance area review.

Join us at the Troy School District Preschool for Parent Information Night on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the TSD Preschool. For more information on TSD Preschool options, please visit the Preschool Website.

To read the full article and magazine, visit the Learning by Design website.

You can also listen on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Student Equity Council (SEC) has been actively expanding its presence across OneTroy high schools by hosting monthly meetings in each building, aimed at growing membership, raising awareness, and advancing the council’s goals and purpose. This year, the SEC welcomed many new, energetic student leaders who share a vision of equity and inclusion and are committed to making a positive impact across the district for themselves and their peers. The final SEC meeting before the break will be held at Troy College and Career High School.

Stay connected by following SEC on Instagram and get ready for more in 2025!

The TSD staff emerged victorious in Wednesday's Staff vs. Students Charity Basketball Game, hosted by the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board in support of the Community-wide MLK Day of Service! The students organized an outstanding event, and everyone had a wonderful time. If you'd like to support the upcoming MLK Day of Service, there’s still time to contribute—visit their Amazon wishlist today! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1STHIRIIHJNUB

You can read more about the game on the TSD Torch Blog.

TSD students are invited to participate in the upcoming MLK Day Creative Contest! Reflect on a time when you made a positive difference in your community and consider how that experience impacted both you and those around you. Share your reflection through a video, essay, poem, or a portfolio of visual artwork.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, January 1, at 11:59 p.m. Visit our website to learn more and submit your entry.

View the promo video here, then visit their website to purchase tickets.

The Troy United boys varsity hockey team jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first period and cruised to a 6-2 victory against Wyandotte Roosevelt at Buffalo Wild Wings Arena on Wednesday night. Troy United’s next game is on Saturday at 3 p.m. at John Lindell Arena in Royal Oak, where they will face Bishop Foley United.

Congrats to Joey Lindholm! Joey shot 597 and qualified 6th at OAA singles meet yesterday. Joey was able to win his first match before coming up a little short in his semifinal match. The bowling team will compete today vs. Southfield A & T at Plum Hollow Lanes on Lasher.

The Athens Junior Varsity A and Junior Varsity B basketball teams both secured wins against Eisenhower this week. JVA dominated with a 60-29 victory, while JVB clinched a hard-fought 36-33 win.

The Boys and Girls will host Novi in the KLAA/OAA Challenge on Saturday, December 7. Subvarsity games are at 10 a.m. and noon. Varsity girls play at 2 p.m. and boys are at 4 p.m.

Congratulations to seniors Emma Runke, Ella McAllister, Sage Venable, Riley Smith, and Anna Rich for earning Academic All-State honors. Additionally, the team received MIVCA All-Academic Team honors. Well done, team—your hard work on and off the court is truly paying off!

Baker 8th grader Jeffery Liu competed in a figure skating competition in Texas during Thanksgiving break. He placed 7th at the Midwestern Sectional and 4th at the Eastern Great Lakes Regional. Jeffery practices every morning before school, and his dedication is clearly paying off! You can watch his recent performance on YouTube.

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 office will be open in the morning, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky discusses the IA program and application process with Principal Patrick Griffin. Then, senior students Nurayda Albeez, Monica Marena, and Angel Pan share their experiences and testimonials. The conversation rounds out with teachers Amanda McSween and Tiffany Mack discussing their connections with the IA community and why it's a great place to be. You can also listen on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Our TSD middle school robotics teams are thriving both in competitions and their community efforts!

Larson Middle School's GirlBotz FTX 22918 (pictured) showed their generosity by collecting toys for donation to the Ennis Center for Children.

Several TSD middle school teams have also qualified for the state competition! These teams include:

Boulan Park: Infinity & Beyond (pictured here), Just Add Logic, and Silver Hornets
Baker: Circuit Breakers, Tech KNOW Logic, DinoByte!, and Troy Titans
Smith: Digital Owls and Magmatrons
Larson: Platinum Panthers

Congratulations to all our incredible teams!

She teaches students of all ages how to become passionate dancers, but Laura Sak began her own journey as a dance student right here in Troy. As a student at Athens, Laura learned about dedication and high standards through various theatre performances. In this TSD ALUMNI PROFILE, discover how learning the right moves also means learning to appreciate the people you surround yourself with in life.

• 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

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