100 DPS Alumni Who Care

Dec 1, 2014 | Alumni Events, Events, Fundraising Events, News

The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is reaching out to DPS Alumni who care about the education of DPS students. We know there are products of DPS who understand the importance of education and the need to create and enhance educational opportunities for Detroit...

Thank You Mary Kramer

Dec 1, 2014 | News

On Sunday, November 30, 2014, 16 students and two dance teachers from Spain Elementary Middle School were hosted at a pizza party and performance of the Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House. Mary Kramer, Publisher of Crain’s Detroit Business generously supported the...

Go Green Challenge

Dec 1, 2014 | News

While there is snow on the ground, many students and classrooms are thinking about school gardens and outdoor ventures.  Twenty lucky teachers were recently awarded $500 grants, via the GO GREEN CHALLENGE to initiate sustainability projects, to science experiments,...

#GivingTuesday

Dec 1, 2014 | Fundraising Events, News

Help us to meet the challenge!!  The Detroit Public Schools Foundation has been challenged to increase the number of donors giving to the Foundation on #GivingTuesday, over those who contributed last year.  We hope that you will help us to meet this challenge.  Indeed...

Happy Holidays

Dec 1, 2014 | Blogs, Message from Dr. Price

This year our holiday period is predicted to be a winter wonderland.  We will enjoy crisp days, snow on the trees, and warmth in our interactions.  This is a time of thanksgiving, gift giving, family and friend gatherings and joyful occasions.  Here at the DPS...