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The Detroit Public Schools Foundation invests in Detroit’s students, families, and educators. We provide resources, scholarships, and programs to prepare students for college, career, and success in life.

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Summer Times!

Summer Times!

Saluting our scholars! The DPS Foundation awarded scholarships to 52 hardworking, deserving DPSCD graduates. A special thanks to our donors for their attendance and unwavering support, making possible awards from...

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BE THE FIRST, BUT NEVER THE LAST

BE THE FIRST, BUT NEVER THE LAST

Roy Roberts knows the importance of education. His widowed father stressed it to his 10 children. Born in Arkansas, Roy also knows about segregation, prejudice, diversity, inclusion, blazing trails, and climbing...

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Our Parents Are Engaged and Committed

Our Parents Are Engaged and Committed

July 25th was National Parent’s Day and we salute our dedicated Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) parents!  They volunteer in classrooms, at after school and weekend events, and this past school year,...

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Celebrating National Camera Day!

Celebrating National Camera Day!

Detroit Public Schools Community District houses some of the finest specialty schools in the state, especially supporting the District’s Career Pathways program. Originally named The Detroit High School for the Fine...

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DPSF celebrates Juneteenth!

DPSF celebrates Juneteenth!

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United...

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Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day! The Detroit Children's Museum (DCM) has a wonderfully large collection of over  1,000 flags that are used to develop special curriculum for teachers and students in the District. In the DCM lending...

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June 2021 Newsletter

June 2021 Newsletter

DPSCD Summer Programming! Summer Programming is scheduled at 44 DPSCD schools (28, K-8; 15, 9-12; and 6 Exception Student Education Center sites) offering families and students (currently enrolled and new Fall...

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National Bike to School Day

National Bike to School Day

May is National Bicycle Safety Month! Our children LOVE riding their bicycles!  Across 18 DPSCD schools, the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has recently installed new infrastructure to help make it safer for...

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