TSD Weekly Newsletter

Dear OneTroy,

On behalf of the Troy School District, I want to thank you for your support in passing our district’s non-homestead operating millage and our hold harmless millage.

Your commitment to our schools and students is deeply appreciated, and this critical funding will help us continue to provide the world-class education that our community values. The Troy School District has a long-standing history of well-supported ballot initiatives, and I am grateful for your continued support and partnership.

In addition to the successful millage renewal, congratulations to the three candidates who earned a spot on our Board of Education. The term for these seats will run from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2030.

Congratulations to the newly elected trustees:

• Audra Melton
• Ayesha Potts
• Stephanie Zendler
  
  

Our new members will be sworn in prior to the January 2025 Board of Education meeting.

Please join me in thanking our outgoing board members. Gary Hauff, who has served on the board for an impressive 26 years, Karl Schmidt, with 13 years, and Nicole Wilson, with 6 years, each leave behind a legacy of dedication and commitment to Troy’s students and families. Their tireless efforts and steadfast leadership have helped shape the district into what it is today. As they move on to new chapters in their lives, their legacy will remain a vital part of Troy School District’s story.

Kind regards,

Dr. Rich Machesky

Superintendent

Last night, the Troy School District honored its 70 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists with a reception and award presentation at Troy High School. This prestigious recognition is awarded to fewer than one percent of students nationwide, based on their PSAT scores. Congratulations once again to all of the TSD National Merit Scholar Semifinalists!

This week, TSD Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Instruction Kris Griffor, Hamilton Literacy Specialist Dr. Jen Anderson, and Hamilton Principal Dr. David Recker (pictured above, left to right) traveled to Washington, D.C. to accept Hamilton's 2024 National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary High Performance! The team is honored to represent the hard work and dedication of the entire school community.

As part of this trip, they have visited and learned from high-performing schools in the area, noting both the differences and similarities between suburban and urban educational environments.

Progress was made this week on the JV and Varsity Softball fields at Troy High. The installation of synthetic turf on the Varsity field is scheduled to begin on Monday (11/11).

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While the TSD website is under construction, we want to highlight two features that will help you find the information you need. On the homepage, you’ll see a gold circle. Clicking or tapping this will bring you to the website's main menu, where you can choose from a variety of categories. For more direct access, use the search bar, which appears at the top of the website after you select the menu circle on the homepage. Please see the graphic below for a visual explanation of these features.

You can also visit the My TSD Portal (click here) for a full list of links and district resources.

Congratulations to the 5 TSD Cross Country runners who represented their schools at the MHSAA State Finals on Nov. 2! From Troy High were Kian S. (Senior) who placed Eleventh, Audrey H. (Junior), and Madie M. (Senior). Representing Athens were Nate L. (Junior) and Myles L. (Senior).

The Athens volleyball team defeated Utica in 3 sets to advance to the District Finals, which were held on Thursday. The team was defeated by Eisenhower in a hard-fought battle. Congratulations to these athletes on a great season!

Best of luck to the Athens Swim & Dive team as they complete in the OAA Championships!

High school winter sports tryouts start soon! For more information, see the PDF linked below.

Please remember: All athletes must be registered on Final Forms at https://troy-mi.finalforms.com/ and have an updated physical on file prior to the first day of practice to participate in sports tryouts.

For middle school sports tryout information, please see your school's weekly newsletter.

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#/

This year, Mrs. Clark’s Personal Communications students are hosting a fundraiser for Cass Community Social Services and La Casa Amigas to provide Christmas gifts for an anticipated 1,500 underserved children in the Metro Detroit area. They are organizing the annual school-wide dodgeball tournament, which is expected to involve more than 450 students. Along with the tournament, they have planned visits by food trucks and donut sales, and are currently promoting the Giving Tree initiative, where supporters can either purchase items directly or use a link to the Amazon wishlist.

Community members who would like to participate in the fundraiser are invited to visit the Amazon Wishlist (click here) to purchase items for the Giving Tree.

The U.S. Department of Education's Power Your Future Challenge invites high school students to design action plans that will advance the use of clean energy in local schools and communities. Enter by November 19. You can find more information on the Power Your Future Challenge website (click here).

Around Troy schools, students got involved with Election Day by participating in a variety of mock elections and activities! At Wass, students voted for their favorite book. At Schroeder and Hamilton, playground equipment was on the ballot. In the Bemis Makerspace, students created podiums for their ducks to give speeches behind, while in first and fourth-grade classrooms students voted in mock elections.

• Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 (No School PK-12/Thanksgiving Break)
  
  
• Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Troy Schools Graduation at the O'rena on the campus of Oakland University

Today is the last day for Step Up to the Plate! Present the flyer below at select Troy restaurants and you will receive 20% off your meal. Turn in the receipt(s) to your school by Nov. 15 to help your school win $1,000!

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