TSD Weekly Newsletter

With school starting in just under a month, we know that many families are preparing for students to return. Make sure you visit our Back to School Hub to find important information and answers to many common questions such as:

• When and where will I find my child's bus stop and pick up time?
• When will my MS or HS student receive their schedule?
• How do I log into Powerschool or Schoology?
• And more!
  
  

We will continue to update this page with answers to questions and resources as we get closer to the school year!

Please note: Powerschool will be down this weekend, August 2 and 3, as the TSD Data Services Department works to promote students to their grade for the upcoming school year.

Elementary class/teacher assignments will be available for families to view after 4 p.m. on Monday, August 18 in PowerSchool. Families must have have completed their Emergency Contact Updates in order to view the assignments. (More information about updating Contact Information will be coming soon.)

You will receive direct communication from your student's teacher(s) by the end of the day on Friday, August 22.

Class placements in the Troy School District are the result of a comprehensive process where many factors are carefully considered, including academic needs, social dynamics, and individual strengths. Placements are being finalized to ensure the best possible environment for every student, and we do not accept requests for changes. Thank you for understanding.

If you need help with PowerSchool, please email your questions to our PowerSchool Answer Center at pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us.

Families of 6th and 9th graders - Save the Date for the WEB and LEAP programs. These programs are OneTroy’s version of 6th Grade and Freshman Orientation and are taking place on Monday, August 25 at your student's school. They won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to get to know their school and classmates before the school year begins! More information will be coming from your student's school later this summer.

Dr. Machesky is looking for motivated incoming 9th and 10th grade students to join our Superintendent Student Advisory Board (SSAB) next year. SSAB students serve as a sounding board for Dr. Machesky on various issues to help better understand student perspectives on important topics facing our students. It's a great opportunity for students to build leadership skills, meet students from all four high schools, and have the chance to have their voices heard at the district level. This is a very hands-on group where attendance and active participation are expected. SSAB students meet at least monthly, and they are involved in planning the Citywide MLK Jr. Event and Leadership Conference for 8th graders. Apply here. The deadline to apply is August 2 and decisions will be made in late August/early September.

Last week, the Bemis Math Pentathlon team and their coaches were honored by the Troy City Council for their National Championship victory! To see the full proclamation, visit Mayor Ethan Baker's Facebook page.

Last weekend, the Girl Botz Robotics Team traveled to Chicago to compete in the 2025 Global CRI Robotics Premier Tournament, a prestigious international event featuring 38 top teams from around the world. At the tournament, the Girl Botz were named the 2025 Walter Payton Team of the Year Runner-Up! Congratulations to the Girl Botz!

Yesterday, students participating in the MS Learning Lab presented their final projects to the community. Working with experts in various fields, these students spent the summer designing plans and prototypes to address a problem or issue that they are passionate about and today, they showcased these solutions to the community!

Parents of students entering grades 7–12 for the 25–26 school year:
Please review the attached letters from Matt Jansen, Director of Athletics, containing 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.

Construction crews have been hard at work on the on playgrounds across the Troy School District this summer! The playgrounds at Schroeder (pictured here), Wass, and Leonard are nearing completion and - weather permitting - should be ready by the start of school, while work continues on the others.

Construction crews have been hard at work on multiple projects at Troy High this summer! Weather permitting, some of the site work is expected to be completed by mid-August.

Progress continues on the new concession stand, ticket booth, and restrooms for the stadium. As long as the weather cooperates, this project remains on track for completion by the end of October.

Fence posts were added to the new tennis courts this week, and we anticipate completing that project by mid-September, depending on weather conditions.

Work is also underway on the JV baseball field to address drainage and flooding issues, with completion expected soon.

Join the Troy High Boys Lacrosse team for their golf outing on August 16! More info here: https://form.jotform.com/251376128844159

Below you will find the fall sports tryout schedules for both Troy High and Athens.

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#/

• Tuesday, August 26 - First Day of School, 1/2 day for all
  
  
• Wednesday & Thursday, August 27 & 28 - 1/2 day for Kdgn only
  
  
• Friday, August 29 - No School
  
  
• Monday, September 1 - No School, Labor Day

You can access the full TSD Calendar for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years on our website.

The TSD Food Service Department is hiring elementary cooks and food service workers for the 2025–2026 school year! To learn more, call 248-823-5245 or email ngervais@troy.k12.mi.us.

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.

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