Madison/Preparatory High Newsletter
Madison / Preparatory High School Newsletter
OCTOBER 18, 2024
EAGLE SPOTLIGHTS 🦅
Welcome Back 4HBeKindTo YourMind Club!
This morning, our Eagles had a great first session with Ms. Kea and Ms. Reagan from CIS partner 4H-MSU Extension. Returning students were excited to see the amazing Ms. Kea. Both returning and new students established norms so everyone can feel comfortable during the sessions. They had fun playing a bingo game to get to know each other better. This first session concluded with a community circle where our Eagles shared about their characteristics: our 2024-25 crew is composed of Caring, Magnificent, Kind, Patient, and Shy members! Looking forward to our next meeting on November 1st!
Women of Tomorrow
Our girls mentoring program Women of Tomorrow met today for their October Career Interest session. Our Eagles logged online to take the "O*NET Interest Profiler" which helps students decide what kinds of careers they might want to explore.
Then the girls got to know each other and discussed commonalities in: Career Interests, Hobbies and after-school interest, and Personal Characteristics and strengths
Class of 2025 Senior Class Outing - Blakes Cider Mill 🍎
Our Class of 2025 Eagles attended the annual Seniors Class Outing to Blakes Cider Mill on Tuesday
Students took a wagon ride to the apple orchard to pick apples and a pumpkin, had a blast at the Funland and enjoyed cider and donuts together
College and Career Readiness Corner 🎓🏫
Class of 2026 and 2027: Oakland Schools Technical Campus Programming 25/26
Any current sophomore or junior Eagles interested in OSTC for the 25/26 school year may attend the upcoming Career Night:
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Career Night: January 16, 2025 @ 4:30-7:30pm
https://www.ostconline.com/southeast/career-night
OSTC will also be visiting MHS in the Winter for a presentation and students may sign up to tour the OSTC campus during the school day at that presentation
Open House: Explore Careers
- Automotive Technology
- Collision Repair & Refinishing
- Computer Programming
- Construction Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts & Hospitality
- Cybersecurity Networking
- Energy-Electrical Technology
- Engineering, Robotics & Mechatronics
- Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing
- Graphic Communication and Design
- Health Sciences
- Welding
Class of 2025 College Visits
Throughout the months of September and October we schedule group and on site visits from colleges, universities and trade schools, for our seniors to meet with representatives about admissions and scholarships. So far we’ve had over two dozen visits and our Eagles have earned nearly $2,470,000 in scholarships! Looking forward to seeing that total grow over the course of the school year!!!
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
Class of 2027 Families:
Our sophomore Eagles have the opportunity to apply to the Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars program!
For over 30 years, the program has partnered with 16 schools across Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. DRDFS has awarded scholarships exceeding $3 million to more than 1,700 students since 1990, and the alumni network grows each year. Learn more about the program at: https://drdfs.org
Class of 2025 Families:
*FAFSA: Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid your student is eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, and loans. While the window for completion does not open until December 1st, creation of your FSA ID can be done ahead of time and a FAFSA checklist is available for reference.
FSA ID creation - federal student aid website - & FAFSA checklist
*Michigan Achievement Scholarships: These scholarships are designed to help recent high school graduates in Michigan receive funds for continuing education. Eligible students could receive financial aid to attend a college or university with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, or for a career training program with the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship.
- Informational Sessions: Students and families are encouraged to join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Register for a session: October 22 at 12:30 p.m., October 22 at 6:30 p.m., November 13 at 6:30 p.m., November 26 at 6:30 p.m. or December 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Mark the Calendar ......
StuCo Haunted Forest 10/30 🎃👻
Eagles, families, friends and community members .....
Join us on October 30th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at our Haunted Spooky Forest at Rosie's Park
Just $5 to get in to support our Student Council!
Trunk or Treat 10/31
The MDPS PTSCOs Trunk or Treat is happening on Halloween and WMS @ 9am and MHS @ 10am !!!
Looking for candy donations as well as parents/family/community members to decorate their vehicles' trunks and pass out candy
Contact our MDPS PTSCO President Rebecca Chambliss to volunteer! rebecca.chambliss@madisondistrict.org
Drivers Training at MHS
Segment 1 Drivers Training
10/21-11/17
2:45-4:45pm (M-Th) @ MHS
Register online: https://www.sdadriversed.com/index.html
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Talley-Wilson at 313-712-0153 with any questions you may have.
Rake with the Mayor!
Rake with the Mayor event: Saturday October 29th @ 9am
-Meet at the Active Adult Center parking lot
-Volunteers need to bring rakes, gloves and other items they may need for raking
-A fun activity for all ages!!!
Roslyn Grafstein
Mayor, City of Madison Heights, MI
Community Events and Resources
October Events
FAMILY FUN
- Saturday, Oct 19: Youth Technology Exploration, Ford Philanthropy, Detroit. Register at: Youth Technology Exploration - October 19th
- Tuesday, Oct 22: Trunk or Treat, Woodpile BBQ Parking Lot, Madison Heights.
- Wednesday, Oct 23:
*Trunk or Treat, Pontiac Public Library Parking Lot.
*Halloween & Haunted House, Pontiac Public Library
*Little Guide Detroit: Your guide for free family fun in the Metro Detroit area
Family Supports and Resources
- October 19: Mental Health Awareness and Community Event, Oakland University and D House of Angels. Free basic needs supplies while supplies last.
- October 22: OLHSA is hosting a webinar focusing on overcoming the hurdles of renting. More info and registration at: Oct 22 Rental Education webinar
- October 23: DMC (Detroit Medical Center) Hiring Event. More info at: DMC Hiring Event Oct 23. RSVP to erikajam.oliva@tenethealth.com
- Every other Saturday: Math and Science free tutoring, Pontiac Public Library. Registration at pont@pontiaclibrary.org
- Buyer's Assistance Program, Oakland County Treasurer's Office. More info at: Buyer's Assistance Program
Volunteering Opportunities:
- Volunteer with Lighthouse. More info and registration at: Volunteer with Lighthouse
- Volunteer with Madison Heights Public Library! Volunteens is every last Thursday of the month! Get recorded volunteer hours, a snack and help our library!
- Volunteer with Oakland Literacy Council. Schedule an info session at: Oakland Literacy Council online info sessions. More info at: Become a Tutor
Basic Needs & Local Food Pantries
Gleaners Mobile Food Distribution
Type your zipcode to find a food pantry near you: https://pantrynet.org/Type your zipcode to find a food pantry near you: https://pantrynet.org/
Saturday 10/19:
10:30-12:00pm
Madison Heights Food Pantry, Central Church, 1529 E 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Monday 10/21:
9:00am-11:00am
New Apostolic Church (Drive-Up Only)
37800 Utica Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Wednesday 10/23:
9:00am-11:00am
Salvation Army – Warren (Drive-Up Only)
24140 Mound Rd Warren, MI 48091
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Perfecting Community Church – NEW TIME (Drive-Up Only)
7616 Nevada St. Detroit, MI 48234
Thursday 10/24:
9:00am - 11:00am
MISide (formerly Southwest Solutions at St. Anthony’s) (Drive-Up Only)
3553 West Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI 48216
2:00pm-4:00pm:
Oakland Hope (Drive-Up Only)
20 E. Walton Blvd Pontiac, MI 48340
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fresh Market at Western International High School (Drive-Up Only)
1500 Scotten St Detroit, MI 48209
Friday 10/25:
9:00am - 10:30am
New Paradigm School – NEW TIME (Drive-Up Only)
4001 29th Street Detroit, MI 48210
1:00pm-3:00pm:
Urban Neighborhood Initiative – NEW TIME (Drive-Up Only)
8300 Longworth Street Detroit, MI 48209
Saturday 10/19:
10:30-12:00pm
Madison Heights Food Pantry, Central Church, 1529 E 12 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Monday 10/21:
9:00am-11:00am
New Apostolic Church (Drive-Up Only)
37800 Utica Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Wednesday 10/23:
9:00am-11:00am
Salvation Army – Warren (Drive-Up Only)
24140 Mound Rd Warren, MI 48091
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Perfecting Community Church – NEW TIME (Drive-Up Only)
7616 Nevada St. Detroit, MI 48234
Thursday 10/24:
9:00am - 11:00am
MISide (formerly Southwest Solutions at St. Anthony’s) (Drive-Up Only)
3553 West Vernor Hwy. Detroit, MI 48216
2:00pm-4:00pm:
Oakland Hope (Drive-Up Only)
20 E. Walton Blvd Pontiac, MI 48340
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fresh Market at Western International High School (Drive-Up Only)
1500 Scotten St Detroit, MI 48209
Friday 10/25:
9:00am - 10:30am
New Paradigm School – NEW TIME (Drive-Up Only)
4001 29th Street Detroit, MI 48210
1:00pm-3:00pm:
Urban Neighborhood Initiative – NEW TIME (Drive-Up Only)
8300 Longworth Street Detroit, MI 48209
Saturday 10/19:
8:00am - 11:00am
New Providence Baptist Church (18211 Plymouth Rd, Detroit 48228)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Greater Emmanuel Institutional C.O.G.I.C (19190 Schaefer, Detroit 48235)
Monday 10/21:
9:00am - 11:00am
Warren City Hall (1 City Square, Warren 48093)
Jermaine Jackson (Cairns) (9157 Gratiot, Detroit 48213)
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Feed Your Neighborhood (12530 Mack, Detroit 48215)
Tuesday 10/22:
9:00am - 11:00am
New Providence Baptist Church (18211 Plymouth Rd, Detroit 48228)
Unify Detroit/Second New Hope (21250 Bethlawn Blvd, Ferndale 48220)
9:00am - 12:00pm
New Bethel Baptist Church (8430 Linwood St, Detroit 48206)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Matrix Human Services (13560 E McNichols Rd, Detroit 48205)
Wednesday 10/23:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Jesus Tabernacle of Deliverance (11001 Chalmers Rd, Detroit 48213)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ser Metro Detroit – Michigan Ave (9301 Michigan Ave, Detroit 48210)
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Nexus Detroit (15042 Burt Rd, Detroit 48223)
Thursday 10/24:
9:00am - 11:00am
Northwestern Community Baptist Church (20225 Fenkell St, Detroit 48223)
Pilgrim Baptist Church- Survival (18474 Binder St, Detroit 48234)
Project Healthy Community – Meyers (18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit 48235)
9:00am - 12:00pm
ACC-Arab American & Chaldean Council (62 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit 48203)
Straight Gate Church (10100 Grand River Ave, Detroit 48204)
10:00am - 1:00pm
Second Canaan Outreach Ministry (9435 Hayes St, Detroit 48213)
Friday 10/25:
9:00am - 11:00am
New St. Paul Missionary Baptist (21050 Ascension Ave, Warren 48089)
Unify Detroit/St. John Presbyterian Church (1961 East Lafayette, Detroit 48207)
9:00am - 12:00pm
Historic Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church (9000 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48202)
Body of Christ International (9555 St. Mary’s St, Detroit 48227)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodside Bible Church – Pontiac (830 Auburn Ave, Pontiac 48342
Upcoming Events
Parent Teacher Conferences
Mark your calendars for our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences on November 6th @ 4-8pm
Madison Heights Recreation Center Events
Join your community members for 2024 Events at the Madison Heights Recreation Center Events
Upcoming: the Great Pumpkin Rollout on 11/1!!!
MDPS World Fair!
Save the date for our district-wide World Fair on November 21 @ 5:30 pm