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🌱 Patch AM: How Clawson Middle School’s enrollment has shifted over the last decade
Also, don't miss NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate on the Clawson Patch calendar
Hi Clawson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Clawson Middle School's enrollment has shifted over the last decade
- Can the senior-heavy Clawson Trojans turn experience into a deeper playoff run?
- How Clawson's Asian student enrollment compares to nearby Oakland County districts
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clawson Middle School enrolled 212 white students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Clawson Middle School currently has 275 students, with 212 white students making up about 77% of the enrollment, the highest share of any ethnic group at the school. As part of Clawson Public Schools, these numbers reflect a decade-long trend of gradually shrinking overall enrollment but a rising proportion of white students. Statewide, Michigan's total student count has fallen since before the pandemic. 
• Football preview: 2026 Flint Metro, KLAA, MAC, CSC, MIAC, Independent team capsules (theoaklandpress.com) — Clawson football fans can look ahead to a seasoned Trojans squad returning many key seniors on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Jude Mikula and two-way standout Graysen Carroll. Coach Steve Haney's team is reshuffling skill positions to spark the offense and push deeper into the playoffs after last year's first-round exit. The preview also surveys several other Oakland County programs.
• Asian students made up 10.2% of Oakland County districts' student body in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Asian students now make up 10.2% of Oakland County's public school enrollment, but they represent just 1.1% of students in Clawson Public Schools. The data table lets you compare Clawson directly with nearby districts like Troy, Novi, and Rochester, where Asian enrollment is far higher. Overall Michigan enrollment has dipped since before the pandemic, especially among white students.
📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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- NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Big Boy of Troy Cruise Night →
Big Boy, 200 W Maple Rd, Troy
5:00 pm - Summer Concert Series Presented by Henry Ford Health
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons Park 204 S. Troy C.C Park Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:30 pm - Member Appreciation Night at SCS
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Centennial Commons 204 S Troy St Royal Oak, MI 48067 (behind Henry Ford Health)
5:30 pm - Todd Rundgren →
Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St, Royal Oak
6:30 pm - The Den Open House & RIbbon Cutting for the Public
Berkley School District The Den
6:30 pm - Madison Heights Music Trivia Night | Irish Tavern →
Irish Tavern Madison Heights, 29028 N Campbell Rd, Madison Heights
7:00 pm - Birmingham Family Swim →
Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
6:30 pm - Farmers Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
7:00 am - Troy Gym Kids Night Out →
Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
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- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Little Caesars - Crew Member - 0105 in Royal Oak. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Royal Oak restaurant turns Vernors pop into nostalgic homemade ice cream scoops (mlive.com)
- A Self-Pour Taproom in Royal Oak That Helped Change Michigan Law Is Closing (whatnow.com)
- Alfred E. Upton Elementary had 194 white students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Troy
- New county park in Troy on track for 2027 opening (theoaklandpress.com)
Detroit
- Detroit Teen Charged After Shooting Dad, Stealing Car: Prosecutor (patch.com)
Ok Clawson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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