Pre-K/Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 begins on Monday, February 3. To begin the enrollment process visit tinyurl.com/mrxftzzj.

It was wonderful to see so many families last night at Kindergarten Information Night! Our TSD Elementary Principals cannot wait to welcome you into our buildings next fall!

Next week is Troy High's Activist Week, and this year, the students have chosen to support the Lichykaki Family. Two years ago, the family courageously left behind their home, loved ones, and belongings in Ukraine to build a safer and more secure future for their sons, Dima (a recent Troy High graduate) and Denys (currently a student at Smith). Tragically, the family recently experienced the unexpected loss of their father, Oleksii.

In recognition of the Lichykaki Family’s resilience and their cherished role in the Troy community, Troy High students are dedicating this year's Activist Week to supporting them.

While a week of fun and meaningful events is planned for students, you can also contribute by dining out on the nights listed in the graphic above. Be sure to mention that you're there to support the Troy High fundraiser.

On Friday, January 24, at the Michigan Music Conference, Troy High Orchestra Director Ms. Wendy Stuart was honored as Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Chapter of the American String Teachers Association! This prestigious award, voted on by string teachers from across the state, recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching through performance, achieve success in areas beyond performance, and provide outstanding service to string education in Michigan.

Congratulations to Ms. Stuart on this incredible achievement!

The district and many of our staff members have worked diligently to launch new websites across the district. Although our initial launch was not what we'd hoped, our team has dedicated the past six months to improving our sites. Our goal has been to create consistent, user-friendly websites for our families, ensuring that our families can easily find everything they need when transitioning from one building to the next. We have focused on establishing uniform menu locations, standardized wording, and cohesive designs across all of our schools. We would now like to hear what you think so that we can continue to improve the district and school websites for all. Share your thoughts and complete the survey, visit: https://forms.gle/TgKh8G54PV3g6B32A

About the Book...

Martin's Big Words ...This inspiring and heartfelt biography provides an uplifting introduction to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting how he used his powerful voice and visionary ideas to lead the fight for civil rights.

To view your student's report card, visit PowerSchool.

To log in to PowerSchool, visit https://ps.troy.k12.mi.us/guardian/home.html

For a full list of participating businesses and colleges, click the image above or visit this website.

Barnard Elementary hosted a Unified Bowling event, inviting students from Morse and Troy Union to join in on the fun! The event also began with a silent parade to welcome students to the building, followed by bowling fun for all!

Video by Anoush Rophael, a TSD Creative Guild Student Producer

Troy High Orchestras are proud to present the 32nd Annual Gala Concert! This concert is one night only on Saturday, February 1st at 6:30pm in the Troy High auditorium, with an afterglow following the event. Tickets will be available at the door.

IA East delivered their 4th annual Culture Show on Saturday, January 25. The event celebrates several cultures represented in the student population through various forms of creative expression.

You can read more about the event, as well as see photos and an additional video on the TSD Torch Blog. Thank you to Creative Guild Student Producers Lakshya Matele and Maisie Justes for sharing their talents and contributing to the blog!

This week, students in the Career Accelerator Program (CAP) attended their second class as they gear up for pre-internships with local businesses. Excitement is building for Match Day (February 26), when students will find out which business they'll have the opportunity to work with.

Are you a Troy-area business interested in participating? Visit the CAP page on our website and fill out the interest form to receive more information.

This past Saturday, the Troy High Forensics team competed at Holt High School and took first place! Individually, 32 of our 39 kids placed in the top 6 students in their respective categories with 4 first-place students and 6 second-place students. Congratulations to all!

Broadcasting

Sanika Atmakur 1st

Arnav Dighrasker 3rd

Riya Athalye 4th

Jons Jaison 6th

Dramatic Interpretation
Bismaad Kaur 1st

Jumana Arif 4th

Duo Commentary

Akshaya Rachamadugu & Sanika Vemali 1st

Aniha Jain & Nyla Johnson 2nd

Extemporaneous Open

Aarya Bhosale 2nd

Athrv Siriki 3rd

Chinmay Nair 4th

Extemporaneous 9/10

Patricia Mao 2nd

Manasa Natarajan 6th

Impromptu

Shreyan Maini 2nd

Iniya Kumar 3rd

Dyotak Shintre 4th

Informative

Vandya Nedle 4th

Oratory

Shreya Swaminathan 2nd

Joyce Hong 4th

Diya Pravin 5th

Shreya Rajhans 6th

Poetry Open

Aditi Gunukula 5th

Program Oral Interpretation

Arya Shah 3rd

Nicole Li 4th

Prose

Anamika Verma 6th

Sales

Aditya Srivastava 1st
Alisha Gautam 2nd

Varun Shetty 5th

Storytelling

Updeys Singh 4th

Prisha Bhatia 5th

Applications are open for the 2025 Discovery Kitchen Cookoff! This contest is open to middle school students. The deadline to apply for the competition is Friday, February 21st. You can download the application below, or you can pick up a copy in your school's kitchen. Applications should be returned to Nicole Gervais at ngervais@troy.k12.mi.us.

At the elementary-level FIRST LEGO League Challenge, two teams advanced from the Michigan State Championship held in Mason, MI, on January 11, 2025.

Team #66746, the Electro Eels from Wass Elementary, earned the 1st Place Champion’s Award for being the best all-around team. This achievement qualifies them for the FIRST World Championship event in Houston, TX, from April 16–19, 2025. They are one of only two elementary-level teams advancing to the World Championship out of 816 teams across the state.

Team #60784, TURBO from Bemis Elementary, won the 1st Place Robot Design Award. This accomplishment qualifies them for the Florida Sunshine Invitational in Daytona Beach, FL, from June 24–28, 2025. They are one of eight teams advancing to one of three FLL Invitational tournaments, which will include teams from around the world, out of 816 teams statewide.

The Athens Boys Bowling Team shot a 300-game at the Tri-County Invitational! This comes a week after the boys won the 20th Annual Boys Oakland County Tournament. You could say these boys are on a roll - way to go Red Hawk Bowlers!

On January 28, the Troy High Girls Basketball teams swept Bloomfield Hills at home. The JVB team won 33 to 25. JVA won 42 to 30, and Varsity came out on top with a score of 49 to 45. Way to go girls!

Join us for a deep dive into the 2024 record-setting Athens track team in this episode of The Sideline Podcast. Produced by Creative Guild student producer Ryan Stasinski.

The Berkley/Troy Athens Composite and Avondale/Troy High United Ski Teams hit the slopes at Pine Knob on 1/28 and 1/29. On January 28th, Tess Rontal finished 6th, Alexis Phillips in 20th, and Emma Pollock in 24th. On the boys side, Patrick Oatley came in 19th, Ryan Scobel 29th, and Jack Horvath tied for 30th. On the 29th, Tess Rontal finished in third place overall, and Emma Pollak tied for 18th. For the boys, Ryan Scobel finished 28th, and Ted Mayotte finished 31st.

Some lucky Costello Elementary students joined the Red Hawks on the court, serving as ball boys for last night's game! While it was a tough loss to Lake Orion, the team loved having these future Red Hawks adding their spirit to the gym.

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#/

Enrollment for the GSRP Program opened on 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.

New Podcast Series for parents & teens on TYA “Talks” Parenting!

Join expert clinicians, Dr. Matthew LaCasse, D.O., and Marlene Joshi, MA, LPC, CAADC, from the Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center at Children's Hospital in Troy as they dive into the critical issues affecting teens today—vaping, substance use, and anxiety.

This three-part podcast series, presented by Troy Youth Assistance, offers parents and teens evidence-based insights, prevention strategies, and practical guidance for navigating adolescent challenges.

Episode 1: Vaping – Risks, Prevention & Support

Episode 2: Substance Use – Understanding & Breaking the Cycle

Episode 3 (coming Feb. 5): Anxiety – Coping Strategies for Teens

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to listen on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZYVvxgIUJgMKq2gUEtl5W?si=f8533f0a9a4a4795

He played the viola in the Athens orchestra, but today Anthony DiMambro spends less time playing because he is busy crafting and restoring bows for professional musicians. In this TSD ALUMNI PROFILE, we learn how the education Anthony received in Troy prepared him for his career in more than one way.

• Monday, February 17 - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - No School - Midwinter Break
  
  
• 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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