Royal Oak Students Eligible for Scholarship Contest

Lawrence Technological University will award up to 100 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 per year for 4 years in an essay competition open to Michigan high school seniors.

Royal Oak Schools Close Monday

A wintry mix that began Sunday night forced the district's first weather-related closing this year.

Feature Photo: Paws Plays Around at Royal Oak Middle School

The Detroit Tigers mascot gets sent to the office at Royal Oak Middle School.

Family Engineering Night: The Next Gen & Careers of the Future

Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast in Royal Oak will host 10-14 year-olds and parents in engineering exploration.

St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak to Celebrate MLK on Monday

As the nation recognizes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, here's a look at the civil rights leader's Michigan connections.

Public Input Wanted on ROHS Principal Search

The search for the next Royal Oak High School principal is underway.

Reports Show Royal Oak Schools Add Value for Students

Bridge Magazine’s top-to-bottom list and the Mackinac report card show Royal Oak students outperform expectations.

Stagecrafters Receives Grant for Professional Development

The project is one of six to receive funding from Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film grants.

Curriculum Tops Tonight's Royal Oak School Board Meeting Agenda

The school board meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the Board Room in the Board of Education building

Oak Ridge Principal Earns Doctoral Degree

Jason Parrott is awarded Doctorate of Philosophy in Research and Evaluation.

Royal Oak Schools Offers Free ESL Classes

Registration is currently underway for beginning, intermediate and advanced level classes.

Oakland Elementary Students Share Adventures of Life in Royal Oak

The students of Kris Ryan's fifth grade class read personal narratives at an Author Celebration event on Thursday.

Live Reindeer Make a Stop at Addams Elementary

A family fun night includes special guests from the North Pole.

Royal Oak School District Reviews Safety Practices

The district is reviewing information provided by safety officials in the wake of a tragic school shooting in Newtown, CT.

Royal Oak Students Named to All State Band & Honors Choir

More than 2,300 students from across the state auditioned.

Elementary Students Raise Money for Gilda's Club

Oakland Elementary Student Council collects for cancer support community.

ROHS Soccer Star Signs Letter of Intent

Royal Oak's Tara Swanson signs on to continue her soccer career post-high school.

Royal Oak Residents Graduate from Wayne State University

Among the 2,600 students graduating from Wayne State University this semester are 48 Royal Oak residents.

New Scholarship Program for Career College Students

Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools scholarships will be awarded twice per year, beginning in April 2013.

Blanket Project Covers Animals with Kindness

Got kindness? Upton Elementary second-graders do and they are spreading it in the community.

Your Guide to Michigan Education Reform Proposals

Find out what the bills entail, where they are in the legislative process, the pros and cons, and when an informational meeting will be held near you.

Proposed State Education Overhauls ‘Radical and Dangerous,' Superintendent Says

The Oakland Schools superintendent told a forum Tuesday that bills in Lansing would put students at risk with untested, untried forms of schooling.

Thanksgiving Parade Showcases Michigan Symbols

Hey, Royal Oak! If you didn't get to the Thanksgiving Day Parade of Michigan Symbols at Addams Elementary on Wednesday, you'll just have to watch it on video.

Call to Action: Royal Oak School District Hosts Critical Meeting

Parents, school employees, and concerned citizens are invited to a briefing on public education issues in front of Michigan legislators.

Upton Needs Your Vote for a 'Bright Future'

Upton Elementary is a finalist in the Clorox Company’s Power A Bright Future grant program.

UPDATE: 70 Facebook Pages Royal Oak Residents Should 'Like'

Check out some of the top Royal Oak-centric pages available on Facebook.

Auditors Rank Royal Oak Schools Among the Best

Auditors from Yeo and Yeo give the district the highest level of confidence.

Royal Oak Kindergarten Welcome Nights Announced

Royal Oak School District features all-day Kindergarten in all buildings.

Royal Oak Bids Auf Wiedersehen to German Guests

Royal Oak High School students welcomed 20 visitors from Germany to stay at their homes for two weeks.

UPDATE: Royal Oak High School is Open Today

Barring unforeseen events, school will be in session Wednesday, said Superintendent Shawn Lewis-Lakin. On Tuesday, the school was evacuated after an electrical malfunction.

ROHS Robotics Team “Techs” First Place

Takes all four matches in competition.

What You Need to Know to Take the ACT Test Saturday

ACT, Inc. has implemented safeguards that require students to print a paper ticket and bring it to their testing center to ensure integrity.

Hey Royal Oak! Share Your Homecoming Photos With Patch

We want to see your homecoming photos! Upload photos from the parade, football game and dance right here on Royal Oak Patch.

VIDEO: Parade Kicks Off Royal Oak Homecoming

The Royal Oak High School homecoming parade marched down Lexington Boulevard Friday.

iscg Educational Seminar - 7 Keys to Speech Privacy - Soundmasking

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Job Searching Workshop at the Royal Oak Public Library

Parenting Series at the Royal Oak Public Library

Basic English Grammar/Intermediate Writing Workshops

Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds