Thank you to the more than 600 Troy community members who participated in the MLK Day of Service! Thanks to your efforts, 150 children in the hospital in Troy will receive activity bags, while 150 caregivers will be gifted comfort packages. Visitors to Grace Centers of Hope will also have access to over 200 fleece blankets and hygiene kits.

We'd also like to thank the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board and Student Equity Council for their incredible efforts. From planning, gathering, and prepping donations to setting up, presenting, and ultimately tearing down, you were there every step of the way, making the event a resounding success.

Finally, we'd like to thank the sponsors of the Day of Service:

Top Donor: Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union
Major Sponsors: Michigan Public Service Commission, Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence, Universal Ambulance Service, Green Lantern Pizza, Troy Interfaith Group, Dough Masters Doughnuts, Under the Sun, Red Hawk Roast, and Chartwells.

Though the cold closed school for students, our Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 21. Plante Moran presented an updated version of the Attendance Area Review information at this meeting. This updated version included additional data and information that board members requested at the board workshop held on Tuesday, January 14. As stated previously, the Board would like to learn more about Option C. Plante Moran provided data and information regarding the following potential changes:

• All Troy Union students attending Smith or attending Larson
• Somerset Apartment students following their currently assigned elementary school to that elementary school’s assigned middle school

The Board asked several additional questions, which Plante Moran and the Administration will research. This information will be presented at the next board workshop on February 11. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT NO DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. Our board is seeking to learn more about the different options. The next steps include the following:

February/March

• Hold Community Meetings

• Presentation Given

• Feedback Requested

March/April

• Community Survey Given

• Results Gathered

April/May

• Community Feedback Provided to the Board of Education

• Board of Education Consideration

• Decision Determined

The Troy School District wants to hear your feedback. All community members will be invited to community meetings and asked to complete the survey. Please be on the lookout for dates and times soon.

To keep up with the latest information regarding the Attendance Area Review process, please visit our website: https://www.troy.k12.mi.us/about-us/attendance-area-review

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

International Holocaust Remembrance Day holds deep significance as a day of reflection, remembrance, and commitment to preventing atrocities of the past from recurring. As we honor the memory of the millions who endured during the Holocaust, let us approach this day with cultural sensitivity and empathy. It is an opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions, educate ourselves about the historical context, and emphasize the importance of tolerance and understanding. By fostering a culture of remembrance and learning, we contribute to building a world where diversity is celebrated, and the lessons from history guide us toward a future of peace and unity.

To read more, visit the TSD Inclusive Newsletter.

Over 100 Troy School District artists are featured in an incredible art show currently running at Oakland Schools! Due to the predicted cold weather, our Tuesday, January 21, reception has been moved to Monday, January 27 from 4:30-7:00 PM at 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328.

There is also a virtual gallery video that showcases each of our artists. Please follow this link to see their wonderful work!

This fall, students from across the state auditioned for the prestigious honor of being selected as members of the Michigan All-State Bands and Orchestras, which will perform this weekend in Grand Rapids. Congratulations to the following TSD students on this outstanding achievement!

All-State High School Band
Yuchen Zhang, Flute, THS
Victor Zhong, Clarinet, THS
Angela Park, Clarinet, THS

Atul Ganesh, Alto Sax, THS
Sungwon Lee, Alto Sax, THS

Landon Taylor, French Horn, THS

All-State High School Orchestra

Ryeo-Won Kim, Violin, THS
Benjamin Sheng, Viola, THS

JingYi Ma, Viola, THS
Yeriel Kim, Viola, THS

Jisoo Park, Cello, THS

Danielle Leight, Bass, THS

All-State High School Jazz Ensemble

Ryan Deller, Tenor Sax, THS

Cameron Anderson, Guitar, THS

All-State Middle School Band

Huiseo Kim, Flute, Boulan Park MS

Divishka Nimesh, Flute, Smith MS
Andy Zhao, Clarinet, Boulan Park MS
Juha Kim, Alto Sax, Smith MS
Jerry Zeng, French Horn, Baker MS

All-State Middle School Orchestra

Chloe Kim, Violin, Smith MS
Juan Kim, Violin, Smith MS

William Chen, Violin, Boulan Park MS
Jeremy Liang, Violin, Boulan Park MS
Daniel Chou, Violin, Boulan Park MS
Leon Ma, Cello, Boulan Park MS
Jonah Lee, Cello, Boulan Park MS
Julia Xiao, Cello, Boulan Park MS
Annalise Bijlani, Bass, Boulan Park MS

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 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.

Last Friday, the Troy United Synchronized Swim Team competed at the first half of their State Meet in figures or individual competitions. The team had nine swimmers place in 4 categories of competition. Three swimmers managed to place twice in two different categories! Swimmers bringing home medals for the Troy team were Greta Burt (AHS), Erin Choi (THS), Jessica Deng (THS), Shatakshi Gupta (THS), Ana Sofia Hernandez Gomez (THS), Sei Park (THS), Lucie Rosati (THS), Gwen Schaefer (AHS), and Parker Silagy (THS). The Troy team is currently sitting in 2nd place overall and is a mere 8 points behind their main rival. Teams will now move into the routines portion of the season and will meet for the second half of the State Meet in March.

Last weekend was the powerful Athens Powerlifting Regional, where both the Athens Men’s and Women’s Varsity Teams took 1st place! Top-placing individuals include:

Women

1st 114, Kata Tasich

1st 123, Indira Martinez

1st 132, Addison Pokley

1st 140, Camilla Inadeski

1st 165, Mariana Gould

1st 181, Lillian Kotila

1st 198, Mikayla Twum

1st SHW, Ciara Lenz

2nd 105, Alessandra Alojipan

2nd 114, Julia Arnett

2nd 148, Lillian Flores

2nd 155, Mya Hangstebeck

3rd 123, Emma Walters

3rd 132, Izzie Piotrowski

Men

1st 114, Gavin Blaeske

1st 132, Kody Kott

1st 207, Elijah Burt

1st 242, Ethan Gonzalez

2nd 123, Noah Rouric

2nd 194, Maksym Hladiy

2nd 242, Jose Moreno

Troy High also made an appearance with these top-placing individuals:

Women

1st 155, Zaria Johnson

3rd 155, Jeanne Park

Men

2nd 155, Norbert Kovacs

3rd 123, Rishi Kulkarni

3rd 220, Dominick Derigiotis

3rd 242, Liam Lamug

Athens JV Women’s Team also took 1st place, while the JV Men’s Team got 2nd for a near clean sweep! Congratulations and good luck to all who continue to compete!

Women's by Creative Guild Student Producer Sahasra Bathula

Men's by Creative Guild Student Producer Michael Zheng

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#/

Breathe Deep, No Need for Vape

In this episode, Dr. Matthew LaCasse and Marlene Joshi from the Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center dive into the world of vaping. They will uncover the dangers of vaping nicotine and THC and discuss the impact and risks to adolescents and their health. They will also touch on how parents and guardians can help an adolescent that may be vaping and struggling to quit. Don't miss this eye-opening episode!

He's a volunteer firefighter giving back to the community, but Jon Roberts first discovered his passion for science as a student at Troy High School. In this TSD Alumni Profile, hear how the hands-on learning he experienced in Troy led him to pursue what he enjoys.

• 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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