Election 2016 Provides Civic Lesson for Royal Oak Students

Teens will greet voters at polls and help them through the process.

Royal Oak Public Schools Calendar: Important dates for the rest of 2016

Mark your calendar! Check out the Royal Oak public schools calendar below.

Royal Oak Schools Are Hiring

Wanted: Paraprofessionals and substitute teachers.

Royal Oak High School Honors Volunteers for Work on Auditorium

Duo leads community effort to make vast improvements to facility.

Royal Oak School District Seeks Authorization to Maintain Tax Rate

If the increase isn't approved, Royal Oak Schools will presumably lose more than $132,000 in funding for the 2016-17 school year.

Concert Series Ushers In Royal Oak Schools Updated Auditorium

High school band director composes a special piece to celebrate auditorium updates — and who knows who might show up to perform it.

Royal Oak Resident to Advise on Genocide and Holocaust Curricula

Lara Nercessian will help shape genocide and Holocaust curricula now required in Michigan schools.

New Administrator Joins Royal Oak Middle School

New Assistant Principal Dan Colligan has a “natural rapport with others is already evident,” principal says.

Royal Oak Students Cover Isle Royale National Park for PBS

Nationally, 21 schools were chosen for the PBS NewsHour STEM Student Reporting National Park Program.

Flint Pediatrician Among ROHS Hall of Fame Inductees, Keynote Speaker

Ten Royal Oak High School graduates and two educators will be inducted in the Royal Oak High School Fall of Fame.

Michigan Schools Fail Kids: 7 Benchmarks to Know in New Report

Nationally, Michigan scores are near the bottom of U.S. states on key academic measures, and racial and economic differences don’t matter.

Royal Oak Has Limited Number of Schools of Choice Openings

Eligible students must reside in Oakland County. Two application periods announced, one for grades K-3, another for grades 4-8.

11 Key Dates Royal Oak Parents Need to Know Before School's Out

Prom, graduation and other milestone events are on the calendar. Also, sixth graders are taking a trip to see Toledo Mud Hens.

Shrine Catholic Schools Names New Grade School Principal

Shrine Catholic Schools Names New Grade School Principal for 2016-2017 school year

Finally, You Really Can Major in Beer in College

A Michigan college says it’s the first in the country to offer an associate’s degree in the brew industry.

Royal Oak Support Staff Award Nominee Makes Life Easier

Upton Elementary School secretary Pat Affeld is Royal Oak Schools’ nominee for the Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award.

Royal Oak High School Students Screen Videos, Indie Films

Event at Emagine Theater “best of the best” showcase of students’ projects.

Royal Oak's Student-Run 'ROX' Concert Dates Announced

More than 120 students are involved in one or more choirs that will perform at the end-of-the-season concert.

Royal Oak High School Among Michigan's Best: U.S. News Rankings

School again earned a silver medal, one of 93 of the 850 Michigan public high schools to do so. There were only seven gold medal winners.

Honored Middle School Teacher An Old Pro, But Internet Whiz Kid

Joe Homrocky, Royal Oak’s Middle School Teacher of the Year, was one of the first to integrate technology in his classroom.

Kim Gogola Named Royal Oak High School's Outstanding Teacher

Innovative teacher taught lesson on elections by simulating one using city’s voting equipment.

Elementary School Open Houses Begin Next Week in Royal Oak

Royal Oak is a Schools of Choice for grades K-3 in Oakland County. Applications are now available.

Clone Royal Oak Teacher of the Year: Former Student

Valerie Ault’s students are “engaged in activities that capture interest and wonder,” principal says.

Royal Oak Thespians Present Shakespeare's 'Much Ado'

More than 50 Royal Oak High School students are involved in the production, both on stage and off.

Schools Select First Community Excellence Award Winner

The new award is met to recognize individuals who breathe life into the school district’s mission statement.

2 Royal Oak Seniors Named National Merit Finalists

Sean Tarr and Alexander Woznicki will compete with 15,000 other U.S. high school seniors for National Merit Scholarships.

14 Royal Oak Students Win Statewide Film Festival Awards

High school filmmakers from across Michigan gathered in West Bloomfield for Orchard Lake Student Film Festival.

Grooming School Turns Out Workers for $70B Pet Industry

Bingo Institute of Grooming co-owners have their own pet grooming salons, and know the difficulty in finding skilled help.

Kindergarten Welcome Nights Scheduled This Week in Royal Oak

Welcome nights will be held at the Royal Oak school district’s six elementary schools Jan. 12-14.

Royal Oak Students Top State Average on M-Step Tests

School among top Oakland County schools in two areas — overall scores for 11th grade and for economically disadvantaged students.

Students Play Charitable Tune at Jingle Bell Jazz

Fans of big band music will be able to swing to the big band sound of Brothers With Others.

9 Must-Know Royal Oak Schools December Dates

The Jingle Bell Jazz program combines music and community service, plus winter break, conferences and other key dates.

Robotics Students at Royal Oak Campus Excel at Tourney

Twenty-two robots went head-to-head in robotics championships.

School District Seeks Community of Excellence Award Nominees

'Tis the season for house parties, but be aware of the perils of leaving youths home alone when alcohol is available.

Student Tests Positive for TB, Schools Take Precautions

A Utica student who tested positive for tuberculosis also attended school in Sterling Heights.

5 Very Important Dates in Royal Oak Schools

The calendar is filling up. Get these important events on yours now.

Goldman Sachs Renews OCC 10,000 Small Businesses Grant

Oakland Community College and the Detroit market outpace others in 10,000 Small Businesses initiative in revenue growth, job creation.

5 Must-Know November Dates in Royal Oak Schools

What parents need to know about their children’s schedules, including the dates for Thanksgiving break.

Royal Oak Superintendent's Update: Early Outs, Fall Arts

Also, resources keep school patrons up-to-date on what lawmakers in Lansing are doing on education.

Royal Oak Hosts Big Model United Nations Confab

More than 30 schools and 1,000 students will participate in Michigan’s 20th anniversary gathering of the internationally recognized program.