Shooting outside Detroit Pershing High School has staff worried for safety
“I sympathize (and) empathize with any parent who has a child here at Pershing High School and they're afraid for their safety," said teacher Christopher Kohler.
Detroit schools dismiss students early due to heat; health tips to stay safe outdoors
Dr. Tisius says it may be 90 degrees outside, but it may feel closer to 110 degrees inside without air conditioning. The doctor says he’s already seen patients who are victims of the hot weather.
Detroit teen student charged with possession of a weapon after bringing BB gun to Marygrove HS
The incident occurred the same day an 18-year-old killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
Detroit schools gearing up for homecoming event honoring district alumni
From Big Sean to Chante Adams, a star-studded cast will be in attendance for the district's hall of fame gala next weekend.
Detroit public schools eye pre-Labor Day start to class next year
Long the unofficial start to the school year, districts have slowly backed away from using Labor Day as the final holiday before beginning class.
False alarm of threat outside Renaissance High School sparks security protocol review
he scare at Renaissance has students and parents hoping the school steps up security. Some students reported seeing a man on the roof of the parking garage with a gun Friday at the end of the school day.
Two students attacked by pit bulls at Detroit elementary school during recess, district says
Two students were attacked Thursday by two dogs during recess at a school on the city's west side.
$10M lawsuit filed by woman whose special needs son was physically restrained on school bus
She says that driver sat on, and struck her 6-year-old son Adriel, as he was heading home from Fisher Magnet Lower Academy in Detroit last December.
Detroit schools see one-time opportunity to elevate district with $1.3 billion in pandemic relief
“This is the first time...I actually feel we have equitable funding,” said Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. Detroit received the highest rate of money per student among big districts at $25,000 per student.
Veteran DPSCD officer who died after breaking up fight remembered for kindness
A friend of Officer Freddie Wilson says he had a rough few years, including the loss of his wife and relatives during a triple homicide on Lamont Street.
Fifth-grader shot in jaw by classmate with air gun in school
Kamauri’s mom says the first time she heard about the incident was from her child - not the school - which didn’t sit well with her.
Student expelled from Detroit schools for bringing firearm to Mumford High School
Detroit school officials emphasized that the student was not targeting anyone and didn't plan on using it.
Student stabbed family member at Detroit school, spokesperson says
According to a spokesperson from Detroit Public Schools, a student stabbed their father, a preliminary investigation found.
Detroit schools restarting in-person learning after month-long absence; 92% of students permitted to return
“We know we will still have positive cases. However, the use of weekly testing will allow early and asymptomatic detection and prevent the spread of the virus,” read a note sent to parents.
DPSCD to expand Covid testing to staff and students, make vaccines available at school
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
Detroit schools to resume class remotely through Jan. 14
Detroit schools says the city's positive test rate has exceeded 40% over the last seven days, making quarantining and in-person schooling inevitable.
Detroit schools: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 'likely' by next school year
Children age 5-11 are already cleared to receive reduced versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA is considering booster shots for teens age 12-15 this week.
Detroit, other schools greet new year with virtual and canceled classes
Detroit opted to cancel the first three days of class this week amid an historically high COVID-19 infection rate through the city. Several other schools have gone virtual as well.
Detroit schools cancels classes M-W next week, citing city's high COVID-19 infectious rate
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
Detroit School Board approves vaccine requirement for teachers and staff by Feb. 18
The new mandate will affect a small percentage of staff who haven't been vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available, but testing and mask wearing must be worn in those cases.