This week, we honored the TSD staff members who were nominated for Support Staff of the Year. Each nominee goes above and beyond for the students in our building, serving in a variety of vital roles. From bus drivers to custodians, security personnel to secretaries, paraprofessionals, and more, each of these incredible individuals is a key part of making TSD a World Class place for students to learn.

The Career Accelerator Program (CAP) wrapped up last night with a reception for participating businesses, students and their families, held at Signarama Troy. Students were able to introduce their parents to their business mentors while enjoying refreshments. The crowd then heard from Superintendent Dr. Rich Machesky, Signarama Troy President and CEO Bob Chapa, and CAP students Jyostsna Shivakumar and Aarush Kulkarni.

We'd like to thank Signarama Troy for hosting the event, and the following businesses for mentoring students.

Arise Counseling

Automotive Authority

Barton Malow

Boys & Girls Club of Troy

Brookdale

Capricorn Diversified Systems

Chief Financial Credit Union

Corewell Health

CSI Support

Diversified Members Credit Union

Emicity

Horizon Bank

J-Ro School of Music

Kapnick

Lincoln of Troy

Merrill Lynch

North Troy Living/Sparkle Living

Northwestern Mutual

Rehmann

Signarama

Signs & More

Stifel

T&I Credit Union

Team-Rehab

The Arc of Oakland County

TMP

Trion

Troy Chamber of Commerce

Troy Community Coalition

Troy Historical Society

Troy Nature Society

Troy School District

Parents of students entering grades 7–12 for the 2025–26 school year:
Please review the attached letters from Matt Jansen, Director of Athletics. These letters contain important information about FinalForms (our athletics registration platform), sports physicals, and athletic fees. If your child is considering participating in athletics during the 2025–26 school year, it is essential that you read this information to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming season.

The TSD middle school media centers celebrated their 25th annual Troybery Award Program this year, challenging students to read and vote on the best middle-grade books that were published in 2023.

In December, students could check out the potential Troybery titles—23 in total—in our media centers or as e-books and audiobooks in the Sora app. In April, they voted to narrow down the list to the top 10 titles and then the Troybery winner; with an unprecedented tie for the 10th spot, it was decided that, in celebration of the 25thAnniversary of Troybery, there would be a Top Ten +1 this year only.

The 2025 virtual ceremony features videos and artwork created by students from all four middle schools, as well as reveals third runner-up, second runner-up, first runner-up, and Troybery Award Winner.

Check it out for yourself--this is not to be missed!

Join the TSD Creative Guild as they present Open Air Fest on May 28! This event will include live music, concessions, visual arts, a small art fair and more! You won't want to miss this unique student event!

#WhereEverybodyBelongs

In April, our Equity Design Team (EDT) hosted a powerful Learning Lab in partnership with the National Equity Project, bringing together teams from across the Midwest to share insights and build community.

The day spotlighted our ongoing belonging efforts, highlighting key findings from student and staff data:

• Student Experience: Students reported that a strong culture of community building fosters belonging. However, a significant gap in social-emotional support was noted, particularly at the secondary level, with African American high school students feeling less connected.

• Adult Experience: Educators expressed the need for more universal expectations for student behavior, relationship building and greater shared responsibility for supporting diverse learners.

• Moving Forward: The EDT identified three focus areas to drive the work forward – Making Systems Human Centered, Investing in Staff, and Measuring What Matters.

  
  

We’re proud of the work our team has accomplished and are committed to amplifying stories, strategies, and outcomes that reflect our dedication to creating a district where everyone feels they belong. #WhereEverybodyBelongs #BelongingInAction #OneTroy

Read more in our TSD Inclusive newsletter!

Ryan Wang, a graduating senior at Troy High School, has been named one of 621 semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from over 6,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2025. In the coming months, the committee will complete final selection of the high school seniors who will be named as the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, and the names of those students will be announced in June. Congratulations Ryan!

We are proud to announce that the Troy School District has been named a 2025 Best Community for Music Education! This marks the 16th year that Troy Schools has received this prestigious honor. Thank you to all of our music teachers and ensemble directors for your unwavering dedication to the students of Troy!

Lucas Niffeler, an 8th grader in Baker's Video Tech 2 class, was chosen as the top PSA in the Channel 4 Your Message Matters student PSA contest! Lucas came up with the for a Cyber Safety Cat that "purrrrrtects" kids from dangers on the internet. As the winner of the contest, Lucas and his family got to go to the Channel 4 studio and see the studio and lice newscast, get a tour, and see the filming of the PSA. Lucas also had a non-speaking part in the video. Way to go Lucas!

MITES (Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society) held their State Competition last weekend. The Troy School District had a number of students honored for their work including the following:

1st Place (pictured above): Aaron Kim (THS), Sarvesh Masalkar (THS), Jackson Kanczuzewski (AHS), Nathan Wilson (AHS), Tristan Jedi Sy (AHS), and Charles Kowitz (AHS)

3rd Place: Sahashra Sai Bathula (AHS)

4th Place: Meera Ravi (THS)

5th Place: Shivaditya Bhargava (THS)

6th Place: Josh Gallega, Shane Crowe, and Josh Coppock (AHS), Chiraag Tejaswi (THS)

7th Place: Mustafa Ali (AHS)

10th Place: Will Walters (AHS)

Honorable Mention: Aditya Patil (THS)

At the Oakland County Community and Adult Educators Spring Luncheon today, Continuing Education Supervisor Tammy Brown and the Troy Continuing Education team were honored with the School District Award of Excellence. Troy Continuing Education was selected for this annual award in recognition of their passion and commitment to ensuring that those they serve have the resources needed to enhance and complete their learning journey. Katie Hancock and Mary Jo Gale were also recognized as outstanding contributors and supporters of adult education.

Crews were hard at work preparing for the new playground at Schroeder! This summer, work will also take place at Costello, Hamilton, Leonard, Wass, and Wattles, as each will be receiving new playground equipment.

Dear OneTroy,

We are writing to share an exciting update regarding high school theater in Troy. Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, Athens and Troy High will move to a collaborative theater model, aligning with our OneTroy vision of collaboration and excellence.

After 50 years of dedication to Athens, Krista Manfredi has retired. Her passion and impact on generations of students has been extraordinary, and she leaves behind a legacy of creativity and inspiration. We are incredibly grateful for her contributions and wish her all the best in retirement.

Over the past several years, we’ve seen a shift in student interest across many extracurricular areas, and theater is no exception. Like all of our programs, student choice plays a key role in shaping what we offer.

Therefore, we are pleased to share that Marc Vickers, Troy High Theater Teacher, will extend his expertise and take the lead in directing both theater programs. Marc will teach at both schools and lead all theater productions. We look forward to continuing to build upon the vibrant theater programs that serve our students and families across OneTroy. Additional information regarding productions will be provided at a later date.

Thank you for supporting the arts in Troy!

Sincerely,

Kendra Montante

Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Attention Graduating Seniors!

All iPads (including the case, charger, and cable issued at the time of distribution) must be returned by May 21. Fines or fees will be assessed for any lost, damaged, or unreturned items, based on insurance coverage. Additional charges, if applicable, will be posted in PowerSchool.

If you no longer need your iPad, you are encouraged to return it early to your school's Computer Tech during the scheduled times below.

Troy High School (Mr. O'Neal):

• May 19 & May 20

• 6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

• 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

• May 21

• 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Athens High School (Mr. Rokos):

• See Mr. Rokos for early return dates and times

• May 21

• 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Registration is open for high school summer school. You can register online at the Troy Community Education website. Please note that Physical Education sections are now full.

The program is open to all high school students and will run from June 16-18 at Walsh College. For more information, download the PDF linked below. You can apply online at https://www.leadershipoakland.com/junior-lo/.

Students receiving special services, along with those in the LINKS classes at Boulan Park, Smith, and Larson, headed to Classic Lanes for a morning filled with smiles and high fives, thanks to grants from the Special Olympics. The bowling tournament was part of the Special Olympics’s Unified Sports program. Thank you to the Special Olympics and to our dedicated teachers who organized this wonderful event!

For years, students in Applied Engineering at Smith and Boulan Park Middle Schools have competed in a rocket launch challenge. This year, for the first time ever, they competed against one another at the TSD Rocket Challenge! Using their knowledge of rocket building and launch principles, students created their own water-powered rockets and competed to see who could launch the farthest.

For more information, visit our website or download the PDF below.

Welcome to The Adventure Mindset Podcast! In our third episode, we hear from Mr. Colin Quinn to discover a counterintuitive aspect of leadership. Listen for an encouraging conversation about creativity, confidence, and how giving students space to grow can transform them into remarkable leaders - on and off the screen!

TSD strives for continuous improvement for all staff and students. Investing in our staff is one of our TSD pillars. When we study student work, use data to guide our instruction and learn with other colleagues through job embedded learning, everyone benefits, everyone grows.

Wass first grader, Anthony B., visited the TSD Central Office today to get his official name badge. He shared that after the visit, he'd be heading to lunch, overseeing a popsicle party, and giving the first grade extra recess!

This week, our Food Services team took the time to educate students about unique fruits and vegetables such as pink pineapples, gooseberries, daikon radishes, artichokes, and more. Students had the opportunity to try gooseberries and were given flower seeds to plant at home. The next day, they were surprised and excited to see gooseberries served as part of their lunch!

Athens powerlifters Mikayla Twum and Kody Kott traveled to Boston last weekend to compete in the IDFPA/USAPL Student and University World Championships. Competing against students from around the world, junior Kody Kott placed 2nd in his weight class, and senior Mikayla Twum placed 1st in hers! Coach Lusk also made the trip to Boston to support his athletes at this international competition. Way to go, Mikayla and Kody!

For the sixth year in a row, the Colts Varsity Tennis team has been named regional champs! This year they swept all eight flights to win the title. Congrats! The Athens team finished second. Both teams will move on to the State tournament.

The Athens men's lacrosse team finished strong with a 15-5 win over L'Anse Creuse in their final regular season game. They faced Brother Rice in the first round of the playoffs. The team fought hard but was unable to get past Brother Rice, bringing their season to an end.

In other men's lacrosse news, the Troy High team will face Rochester Adams tonight at 6 p.m. in a regional matchup.

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#/

Reserve your spot now for the 21st Annual TFEE Golf Outing, held June 10 at the Greystone Golf Club. This is the Foundation's largest event of the year, and the proceeds support the TFEE Teacher Grants. Visit troyfoundation.org/golf to learn more about golfing or to become a sponsor.

• 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

Join the team and make a difference in a student's educational development. If you're caring, dedicated, reliable, and love working directly with students and staff to help create a healthy learning environment for all, we need you. What we offer: On the job training, opportunities for advancement, work during school hours, work extra and summer hours. Apply today! Visit our site: https://www.applitrack.com/troy/onlineapp or contact us at the special education department, (248) 823-5096.

The Troy School District is searching for qualified candidates for the 2025-2026 school year! To learn more about teaching in Troy, visit https://tinyurl.com/Why-Troy and visit https://tinyurl.com/TSDJobOpp to see openings.

If you are interested in employment in the Troy School District, click here to access our Frontline Recruiting and Hiring System.