TSD Weekly Newsletter
August 30, 2024
Welcome Back to School!
Back-to-School Picnic!
The Troy School District celebrated the first day of school with a district-wide Back to School Picnic! This was a wonderful way to build our school community and kick off the year! Thank you to our Title Sponsors: TMP Architecture Firm and Barton Malow Builders, and our Additional Sponsors: T&I Credit Union, AT&T, Bank of America, MEA Financial Services, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, Ohana Wealth Advisory, GLP Financial Group, Equitable Advisors, MESSA, Troy Education Association, TESPA, and TESA.
2024 Millage Renewal (Vote on Nov. 5)
The November 5 proposal has two parts:
- RENEWAL of the 18 mill NON-HOMESTEAD operating millage
- RENEWAL of the HOLD HARMLESS millage.
- All Michigan school districts are REQUIRED to levy a non-homestead operating millage of 18 mills to receive their full foundation allowance.
- The non-homestead operating millage will have NO EFFECT on a homeowner’s primary residence (the home in which a Troy homeowner lives). It is levied on businesses, second homes, vacant properties, and rental properties.
- Taxes WILL NOT increase for residents.
For more information, click here.
Community Book Read - The Anxious Generation
SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 30
Join us for an engaging Community Book Read as we delve into Jonathan Haidt's thought-provoking book, The Anxious Generation, which examines the rising levels of anxiety and depression among young people. Haidt investigates the societal, technological, and cultural factors contributing to this crisis and suggests ways to foster resilience and mental well-being.
This is an opportunity for parents, educators, students, and community members to come together and discuss strategies for fostering resilience. Don’t miss this important conversation; be part of the change! More information to come...
NEW TSD Inclusive Newsletter
Introducing the TSD Inclusive Community Newsletter. As we embark on the 2024-25 school year, let's enter into it with hope for the best year yet. Each of our roles within this organization is essential to the success of the whole. Building a system of equity includes ensuring that every individual has what they need to thrive. From homes to classrooms, bus stops, to boardrooms, building aesthetics to furniture that supports our physical, equitable learning spaces...every spoke on the organizational wheel matters. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do to make OneTroy the best place to learn, work, live, and exist. Read More - Click Here
Workshop and Auditions for "Shrek The Musical"!
AHS & THS Athletic Fields
Register for HS Completion/GED Prep/HISET Prep
email at: mjgale@troy.k12.mi.us
Register for Free Adult English as a Second Language Classes
prepay online at: troy.ce.eleyo.com
Troy Preschool 2024-25 Enrollment is Now Open
Please share with friends and family who might have an incoming preschooler.
email at: tsdpreschoolinfo@troy.k12.mi.us
C.A.R.E. Registration for the 2024-25 School Year
Don't forget that C.A.R.E. registration is open!
Cell Phone Policy
A Reminder to our Families/Students:
In alignment with our student code of conduct and to reduce distractions in our learning community, cell phones should not be visible or in use during school hours unless approved by a teacher or administrator. Please contact the main office if you need to reach your student during school hours. If your student needs to communicate home during school hours, please have them do so from the main office. This is applicable Pre K-12 in all of our TSD buildings.
SAVE THE DATE!
Class of 2025:
Please save the date for the Athens and THS "Class of 2025" graduation ceremonies, which will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Oakland University O’Rena.
More information to come regarding times.
Sidewalk Closed at Troy High, Temporary Path Created
Students that walk or ride bikes to THS, please be aware that the following sidewalk is closed. The temporary sidewalk is located east of the closed one, near the woods and tennis courts, pictured below with red dotted lines.
New 24-25 Annual iPad Insurance Window is Open Through October 31
iPad insurance is optional for all students in grades 2-12. This year, insurance coverage has been upgraded to offer more to our district families, and we are excited to announce that it will be free to those families that are approved for Free and Reduced Lunch.
More information can be found by clicking here.
NEW Athens Dance Team
GoFan App for Home Sporting Events at Stadiums
Dear Troy School District Parents,
New this year, the Troy School District is pleased to announce that we will be using GoFan digital ticketing for home sporting events held in the stadiums. Fans can purchase tickets online through the GoFan App (available for Apple & Android) or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
The new ticketing policy allows the Troy School District to operate a more efficient and professional ticket gate while improving the fan experience. Buying tickets online allows fans to access and share tickets easily by email or text without standing in line.
Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online before reaching the facility. For your convenience, signage will be set up at the venue to help fans navigate an online purchase quickly and easily.
You can also purchase tickets from a web browser by visiting GoFan pages for Troy High and Athens.
Troy High GoFan Page: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10104?location=Home.
Athens GoFan Page: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI9889
Athletic passes can be purchased during high school registration or anytime during the school year: the high school student pass is $60, and adult passes are $80 for one adult or $120 for two adults. Passes can also be purchased via SchoolPay. Go Colts! Go Red Hawks! OneTroy!
Looking for Athletic Schedules?
Athens and Troy High's athletic pages can be found below:
Athens Athletics: https://RedhawkAthletics.org
Troy High Athletics: https://TroyAthletics.org
Sports Booster facebook page links:
Troy High: https://www.facebook.com/troyhighathleticboosters