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10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Detroit students in grades K–12 can ride DDOT buses for FREE through the city’s Ride to Rise program. Students just show a valid school-issued ID when boarding — no special bus pass or application needed. The program covers regular DDOT routes and is continuing through the 2026–27 school year. 🚌📚

09/20/2026

09/10/2026

🎃Zoo Boo returns to the Detroit Zoo this October with trick-or-treating, live shows and Halloween activities from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3–4, 9–11, 16–18, and 23–25. Link to article in comments.

09/03/2026

https://www.detroitk12.org/enroll

Enrollment - Detroit Public Schools Community District

09/01/2026

Detroit Public Schools Community District will implement a three-hour early release on Tuesday, Sept. 1, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, due to expected high temperatures. Afternoon Career Technical Education classes are canceled both days. Decisions regarding after-school programs and athletics will be made by each school.

08/21/2026

Students at Michigan public and charter schools will face new cellphone restrictions starting in the 2026–27 school year. Link to article in comments.

08/18/2026

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is expanding its "Perfect Attendance Pays" program for the 2026-27 school year to include middle school students in grades 6 through 8, who can earn $50 per week, while high school students continue to receive $100 weekly for perfect attendance. The district allocated $13.9 million within its $1.1 billion budget to combat chronic absenteeism.

08/18/2026

Urban Nature for Kids will be there on September 19th 🌱💐☀️🌻🌼