Community Corner
🌱 How Key Elementary’s changing demographics compare across Oak Park schools
Spotted on the Oak Park calendar: Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk
Hey there, Oak Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Key Elementary's changing demographics compare across Oak Park schools
- Why some Detroit parents can't move special-needs students to Oak Park
Also on today's calendar: Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 8 Hispanic students enrolled at Key Elementary in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Key Elementary in the Oak Park school district enrolled eight Hispanic students in 2024–25, doubling the previous year and bringing Hispanic enrollment to 1.6% of its 516 students. African American students remain the vast majority at 91.1%, while Oak Park High School holds the district's largest Hispanic enrollment, reflecting gradual demographic shifts amid persistent statewide achievement gaps. 
• DPSCD special education changes aim to help families. Did they? (bridgedetroit.com) — Detroit parents navigating special education changes are eyeing nearby districts like Oak Park, Ferndale, and Southfield, but say they're blocked when DPSCD won't share service costs. The story follows families whose children with disabilities were moved into new "hub" programs, highlighting mixed experiences, staffing shortages, and complicated Schools of Choice rules that can limit transfers into districts such as Oak Park.
📸 Around Oak Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk →
Oak Park Woods, David H. Shepherd Park, Church St., Oak Park, MI,
6:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
📣 Oak Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- District Wide Opening Day & Professional Development
Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033
8:00 am - Ambassador Committee Meeting
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
8:00 am - ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - ENTIRE SCHOOL / AUDITORIUM - CURRICULUM NIGHT
Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
5:30 pm - Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
6:45 am - Hometown Huddle
Hazel Park High School , 23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030\
5:00 pm - FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 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
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Little Caesars - Crew Member - 0030 in Oak Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Berkley
- Berkley High School had 1 American Indian student in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
Ferndale
- Multiracial students made up 7% of Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
- As Flock camera backlash grows, vandalism incidents mount in Metro Detroit (detroitnews.com)
- Ferndale Students Complete Drone Training Program, Earn Certifications and Prize Money (wrif.com)
Royal Oak
- Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Saab Sis Thai in Royal Oak (oaklandcounty115.com)
Ok Oak Park! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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