TSD Weekly Newsletter

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Christopher Smith as the new Principal of Troy High School!

Dr. Smith is a highly accomplished educational leader with more than 23 years of experience as a principal, associate principal, teacher, and department chair. Since 2021, he has served as Principal of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. Prior to his current role, he served as Associate Principal at the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills from 2012 to 2021 and taught social studies and served as Department Chair at Okemos High School from 2003 to 2012.

Dr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Economics from Michigan State University, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Michigan State University. His professional accomplishments include leading school transformation efforts, advancing student achievement through data-driven practices, managing multimillion-dollar resources, and contributing to educational policy discussions through programs such as the Michigan Political Leadership Program and a Fulbright Grant to South Africa.

In addition to Dr. Smith, please join us as we welcome Kyle Anderson, our new Director of Finance, to TSD.

Mr. Anderson has an accomplished 30-year career in school business administration, financial management, and organizational leadership. He earned an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Administration from Oakland University in 2006, a Master of Science in Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Central Michigan University in 2002, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Western Michigan University in 1995.

Mr. Anderson served as a Financial Manager and Project Accountant with Barton Malow Builders, providing financial consulting services to Michigan K-12 school districts and supporting major district bond programs. He recently assisted the Troy School District in an interim role in our business department. Previously, he held senior leadership roles including Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations for both West Bloomfield School District (2019–2023) and Anchor Bay School District (2001–2019), where he oversaw business services, transportation, food services, maintenance, facilities, budgeting, and long-range financial planning. He is also an active member of Michigan School Business Officials.

This week, we welcomed back some of our staff! On Thursday morning, we took a little time to come together and give our principals and secretaries updates on all of the work that has taken place around the district this summer.

Looking for information on school lunches or when the bus will pick up your child? Visit the Back to School hub and get the info you're looking for to plan for the first day of school!

As we begin the school year, we'd like to remind our TSD families of the district cell phone and personal technology device policy.

Personal and Wearable Devices:
We recognize that many of our students will be traveling to school with personal technology devices. Therefore, cell phones, AirPods, and other electronic devices are permitted in the building, but students must follow the guidelines for each grade level.

Elementary Guidelines
The elementary guidelines apply during the school day, on school buses, and at all co-curricular, school-sponsored activities.

• Cell phones and personal devices must remain on silent with all notifications disabled and stored in backpacks or lockers during school hours. No one-way or two-way communication is allowed during the school day; all communication must go through the main office unless approved by a TSD staff member.

• Wearable technology (e.g., Apple Watches, Fitbits) is permitted, but all notifications must be turned off and communication features must be disabled.

• Earbuds/headphones and interactive glasses may only be used with permission from a TSD staff member.

• Recording devices are strictly prohibited, in accordance with TSD Board Policy 2006.

Middle School Guidelines

• Cell phones and personal technology may not be used during the school day and must remain out of sight until the end of the school day; this includes passing time and lunch. Students should store their technology in their lockers.

• Personal cell phones may be used in the main office.

High School Guidelines

• Cell phones and personal technology must be stored in a student’s locker or in their backpack during instructional time.

The school district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal technology. Consequences for not following these expectations are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Students will utilize district-provided iPads during instruction at the direction of their teacher. If families need to reach their student(s) during the day, please contact the main office. Students are always welcome to use the telephones in the main office.

We believe that excellence is best achieved in an environment free from the distractions of personal technology. Thank you for your partnership and continued support as we work to create the most effective learning environment possible for our students.

Registration for CARE will temporarily close on August 15 and will reopen on September 1. To begin CARE the week of August 24, you must be registered by 12 p.m. on August 14.

Please note: there is no afternoon CARE for kindergarten students during the first week of school, due to the kindergarten's half day schedule.

Class assignments will be posted in the PowerSchool parent portal after 4 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 17.

Transportation information for the 26-27 school year, including bus stops and pick up times, will be available in the PowerSchool parent portal on Friday, 8/21.

This summer, our ELD Summer School students are building oral language, communication, reading, and writing skills through engaging learning experiences. We’re proud of the confidence and growth our multilingual learners are showing each day! Students are sharing ideas, working together, and strengthening their academic knowledge each day. Today, we celebrated the students' hard work at a picnic at Jaycee park with families!

This summer, Morse has been hosting Summer Nights, a chance for students to get together and have some fun. We stopped by for their last Summer Night this week, where students were decorating and riding bikes in the bus loop, eating popsicles, exploring a Troy Police Cruiser, and just generally having a great time!

Troy College & Career High School has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Education for its innovative approach to supporting students through personalized learning, strong relationships, and flexible pathways to graduation. By meeting students where they are and helping them build confidence for college, careers, and life beyond high school, TCCHS continues to create meaningful opportunities for success. Read more to learn how this student-centered approach is making a difference for students at TCCHS!

The new bleachers have been installed, the floor has been refinished, and the new paint is going down. We can't wait to welcome our Red Hawks back to their "new" gym!

Lucy Boike, incoming freshman at Troy High, won the Division III Women's Foil National Championship this summer! She competed in Portland, Oregon on July 4. Congratulations, Lucy!

Congratulations to The Regenesis Project 31799, an all-girls rookie FIRST Tech Challenge team made that includes Troy students, for making history at the 2026 Chicago Robotics Invitational! Competing against teams from around the world, these talented young innovators earned a Winning Alliance Banner and two prestigious awards, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Signarama Troy is celebrating a successful year partnering with Troy School District's Career Accelerator Program, giving students valuable hands-on experience and mentorship in a real workplace. Through the program, approximately 100 juniors explored career pathways, developed professional skills, and gained insight into how local businesses operate. Read more to see how partnerships like this are helping prepare our students for success beyond graduation while strengthening connections across our community!

High school athletic passes are now available! These passes are a great way for our sports fans to save while giving access to all non-playoff matches. A student pass is $60. The pass for 1 adult is $80 and the pass for 2 adults is $120.

Passes can be purchased using the links below:

Troy High Link-https://gofan.co/event/6368783?schoolId=MI10104

Athens Link-https://gofan.co/event/6368682?schoolId=MI9889

Looking to tryout for a fall sport at Athens or Troy High? Tryouts for many of our fall sports begin in early August. Don't miss out - save these dates to your calendar today!

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

Explore Our NEW Interactive Fall Enrichment Catalog!

From youth sports and STEM to arts, music, theater, and adult enrichment, there's something for everyone. Explore now on our new interactive catalog today!

• Tues., Aug. 18 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., TSD Administration Building
• Tues., Aug. 25 - First Day of School for students PK - 12
  
  

You can access the full TSD Calendar for the 26-27 school year 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".