Upton Update

There will be a PTA Meeting on Monday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to participate! Please park in the back parking lot.

Our professional learning morning for staff will take place again this Wednesday, January 14. This means that it is a late start for students. The first bell will ring at 9:20 a.m. with classes starting at 9:25 a.m.

Join the communities of Berkley, Clawson, and Royal Oak for the MLK Jr. Day of Service 2026 on Monday, January 19th, at Clawson High School.

Location: 101 John M Ave, Clawson.
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 AM

This meaningful event offers volunteer opportunities, a Freedom Walk, and donation drop-offs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Learn More: romi.gov/mlk

The new semester for our Homework Club on Late Start Wednesdays is starting soon. If you would like your child to attend, the cost is $15 for the semester.

Homework Club Form

Our 2nd Marking Period is ending on Thursday, January 22. Report Cards will be available to view online starting Monday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m.

There will be no school on Friday, January 23. This is a Records Day for our Staff.

Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm

Every year, we invite the next group of kindergarten parents to become acquainted with our district by attending Kindergarten Information Night at each of our six elementary schools in Royal Oak. Incoming kindergarten parents can meet the teachers and principal and have their questions answered.

Kindergarten enrollment begins on February 2, 2026. All children who are five years of age on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll for the coming school year.

Find out more about enrolling in kindergarten here.

On January 22nd Royal Oak High School is hosting its 1st annual elementary "Fly Up". We are inviting all of our 3rd-5th grade elementary students and parents to watch our Varsity Boys Basketball team take on the Colts of Troy High School. Admission will be free for the student and up to 2 adults, along with 1 free popcorn. Tip off starts at 7pm. Concession will be available and provided by the Royal Oak Athletic Boosters.

Please make sure your child comes to school dressed and ready for outdoor recess. Unless temperatures or conditions are unsafe, our students will continue to enjoy fresh air and playtime outside.

Please send your child with:
Warm gloves or mittens
Winter coat
Hat
Boots
Snow pants

If your student or a child you know could use a few more warm layers, we can help. Send us a message with what you need.

Royal Oak Schools has partnered with Care Solace, a care-coordination organization focused on removing barriers to accessing mental health care. The collaboration provides school district families and staff with access to over 560,000 licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers, and connections to food assistance, shelter support, and low-fee/free health services.

You can reach Care Solace in any of the following ways:

• Call 888-515-0595 anytime. Multilingual support is available around the clock. A Care Companion will walk you through finding providers, booking appointments, and following up to ensure the match is right.
  

• Visit www.caresolace.com/royaloakschools and either search on your own OR click “Need Help?” at the top of the page for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
  

• Ask your school's mental health professional or staff, or building administrator, to submit a referral for you.

Monday

PTA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Late Start for Students- School begins at 9:25 a.m.

Monday, January 19- No School for Students

Mr. John Grzywack

john.grzywack@royaloakschools.org

4400 Mandalay Avenue, Royal Oak, MI, United States

(248) 549-4968

https://upton.royaloakschools.org/

The vision of Upton Elementary School is to inspire students to become lifelong learners.