Community Corner
🌱 How have University High School Academy’s demographics shifted over the last decade?
Make time for Summer Concert Series Presented by Henry Ford Health on the Lathrup Village Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How have University High School Academy's demographics shifted over the last decade?
- See how University High School Academy stacks up in new rankings
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 white student enrolled at University High School Academy in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Lathrup Village residents should know that Southfield Public Schools, whose central office is based in the city, now oversee a University High School Academy student body that is 96.7% African American and just 0.4% white. The article tracks a decade-long decline in white enrollment and notes statewide funding increases that shape resources for local students. 
• This Michigan public high school made top 12 in national rankings (freep.com subscription) — Lathrup Village's own University High School Academy earned a spot among Michigan's top 20 public high schools in new U.S. News & World Report rankings, placing 525th nationally. The list is led by International Academy, but the inclusion of University High School Academy highlights strong academic performance close to home for local families considering high school options.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - 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 - Big Jay Oakerson →
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak
7:00 pm - Antiques & Collectibles Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
8:00 am - Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
4:00 pm - Board of Trustee Work Session →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI 48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
4:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting →
Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
6:00 pm - District Wide Opening Day & Professional Development
Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033
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🗞 Nearby News
Southfield
- Michigan lawmakers join Habitat for Humanity build in Oakland County to address housing crisis (wxyz.com)
- Ex-Southfield music teacher found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges (clickondetroit.com)
- Southfield Woman Pleads to Submitting Nearly $100,000 in Fraudulent CERA Applications (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Oak Park
- Former Oak Park clerk sues city, alleging religious discrimination and privacy breach (mlive.com)
Detroit
- Detroit Teen Charged After Shooting Dad, Stealing Car: Prosecutor (patch.com)
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