TSD Weekly Newsletter
April 17, 2026
Following Proposal A in 1994, in Oakland County, school funding is largely provided by the state. Each district receives a certain amount per student and that funding is used to build annual budgets. A regional enhancement millage is the only mechanism available to increase per-student funding.
On August 4, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the Oakland County Regional Enhancement Millage.
Key facts:
The proposal calls for a 1.50 mill levy on all taxpayers for a period of six years (2026–2031).
Funds would be distributed on a per-student basis to all public school districts and eligible public school academies.
Each school board would determine how funds are used.
Learn more: www.oaklandenhancementmillage.com and vote on August 4, 2026!
With the arrival of spring, many students may choose to walk or bike to school more often. This is a great time to review a few simple safety practices that help keep everyone safe on their daily commute:
• Stay Alert: Please remind students to avoid using phones while walking or biking and to stay aware of their surroundings, including at bus stops.
• Choose Safe Routes: Take a moment to review the safest path to school with your child, using sidewalks, marked crosswalks, and pedestrian signals whenever possible.
• Arrive and Wait Safely: Students should plan to arrive at their bus stop a few minutes early and wait in a safe area away from the curb.
• Follow Traffic Rules: Drivers are reminded to slow down in school zones, follow all school traffic procedures, and never pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing.
• Use the Buddy System: When possible, encourage your child to walk, bike, or wait at the bus stop with a friend or sibling.
• Report Concerns: If you or your child notice any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity along their route, please report it to the school or Troy Police.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students this spring.
Troy High Junior, Zahra Rahman, has been awarded a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art Contest for her artwork, titled "The Light of Tomorrow's Hope." In addition, her work has also been selected for the prestigious American Vision Nomination. The National Award ceremony will be held on June 10 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Congratulations and best of luck Zahra!
Katie Kelly, a 7th grader at Baker Middle School, recently starred as Matilda in Matilda Jr. with All the World’s a Stage (ATWAS). The production was performed at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, with four shows held on April 11 and April 13, including special daytime performances for local elementary school students.
Katie brought the iconic lead role to life in one of her biggest performances to date. This marks her eighth role on stage. She has also contributed behind the scenes in four productions, bringing her total involvement to 12 shows. Katie first discovered her love of theatre at age 8 when she was cast as Young Elsa in Frozen Jr. at Stagecrafters. She enjoys performing with both Ridgedale Players in Troy and ATWAS in Shelby Twp, where she continues to grow her skills and experience on stage.
Varna J. Earns First Place in Dept. of Defense Science Fair
Larson eighth grade student, Varna Jayaraman, recently won 1st prize in the Department of Defense Science Fair for her project: SymmetriCheck - Early Stroke Detector Using Facial Asymmetry. Her project demonstrates how technology can make a real-world impact, detecting strokes at an early stage using facial asymmetry analysis. For her efforts, Varna was awarded a $100 prize. Congratulations Varna!
Keerthana C. Named Finalist in Michigan Invention Convention
Keerthana Chandra, 8th grade student at Larson, has made it to the Invention Convention State Finals for her project: Never Walking Alone: The SafeEcho Solution. The State Finals will be held at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation on April 25. Participants are required to showcase their projects through a detailed logbook documenting their design process, a display board, a prototype, a 4–6 minute video presentation, and a live pitch to judges. Projects are evaluated based on creativity, problem-solving, and the effectiveness of the proposed solution.
Wass student Myra Shah will also be presenting at the state finals. Congrats and best of luck to both students!
Looking for Athletic Schedules?
Athletic Links:
Athens Athletics: https://athensredhawksathletics.com/
Troy High Athletics: https://www.troycoltsathletics.com/
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#/
- Tues., Apr. 21 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. Services Bldg. Board Room
- Tues., April 28 - Board of Education Workshop, 6 p.m. Services Bldg. Board Room
- Tues., May 19 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m., Services Bldg. Board Room
- Mon., May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
- Wed., May 27 - No School, Professional Development
You can access the full TSD Calendar for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years on our website.
To view recordings of past school board meetings and workshops, visit the Board of Education page on our website and scroll to the section labeled "Videos".
International Academy East alumna, Lauren Jim, is in her third-year at Michigan State University, majoring in advanced physics, where her research centers on developing computational surrogate models. It was recently announced that Lauren was selected as a Goldwater Scholar.
The Goldwater Foundation seeks sophomores and juniors committed to a research career in STEM fields with the potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field, providing $7,500 per year in funding for undergraduate tuition and living expenses. For the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship competition, 1,485 outstanding undergraduates were nominated by 482 institutions. Lauren is among 454 new scholars selected.
