Time for Year-Round School to Stop the ‘Summer Slide’? Patch Poll

It’s summer, and kids thoughts turn to mush, some proponents of a year-round calendar for America’s public school students argue. But is that the only way to increase U.S. students’ global competitiveness?

Advice to the Class of 2014: Share Your Greetings

Another class has graduated from Royal Oak High School and is ready for new challenges. What are some of the opportunities – and obstacles – before them that other graduates might not have faced?

For the First Time Since 2006, Inductees Chosen for Royal Oak High School Hall of Fame

Inductees include many familiar Royal Oak civic leaders as well as internationally recognized individuals in law, music and ministry

Color Them Healthy: Royal Oak Students Design Coloring Books for Sick Kids

Each of the 31 students in the Advanced Graphics class designed a page for the coloring book, which was printed on the school’s printing press and distributed to pediatric patients.

Vote Through April 30 for Royal Oak Teacher Nominated for Media Educator of the Year

A former student has nominated Michael Conrad for the Specs Howard School of Media Arts award. He needs votes to win.

Emagine Theater to Screen Royal Oak Student-Produced Videos

More than 25 video and independent film projects will be featured at a free event Sunday.

Superintendent's Corner: Calendar Information and More

Area Students to Get First-Hand Look at How Government Works

During Annual Youth in Government Day, students will learn about the political process as part of a 34-year youth leadership development tradition in Oakland County.

Gatorball Madness Raises Money for Cancer Research

ROMS event an entertaining success for Relay For Life.

Superintendent's Corner: Open Houses, Scrap Metal & Electronics Drive and More

Superintendent Shawn Lewis provides information and insight on events in the district.

Royal Oak Media Center Tech Honored for Exceptional Dedication

Karen Kaiser, the media center tech at Keller and Oakland Elementary Schools, is the school district's Betty Campion award nominee.

Watch Royal Oak Teacher Spin the 'Wheel of Fortune' Tonight

Kristin Wasil will compete on Wheel of Fortune tonight at 7 p.m. on WDIV.

Royal Oak Schools to Host Elementary Open Houses April 1-3

Churchill School to Receive Needed Renovations

ROMS Math Teacher’s Leadership Qualities Add Up

Kerry Derminer is the Royal Oak School District’s middle school Teacher of the Year.

Students Say ROHS Teacher ‘Changes Lives’

Patricia O’Leary-Dunn is the Royal Oak School District’s high school Teacher of the Year.

Oakland Kindergarten Teacher has Knack for Nurturing

Patty Fitzpatrick is the Royal Oak School District’s elementary school Teacher of the Year.

Royal Oak High Students Volunteer in Louisiana Over Winter Break

InterAct of Royal Oaks assists Plaquemines Parish during vacation.

Royal Oak Schools Will Be Closed Wednesday

Royal Oak Senior Earns All-State Honors

Zach Zatina's attributes both in and out of the water are good examples for others, according to coach Darrin Millar.

Superintendent's Corner: Health Expo, Open Houses, Bullycide Project and More

Superintendent Shawn Lewis provides information on the Holistic Health and Wellness Expo and other events in the district.

Help a Royal Oak High Student Win a College Scholarship

Vote now for Omar Romolino's essay.

Royal Oak Schools Tops County and State Averages in State MEAP Testing

The multi-year trend on MEAP scores for Royal Oak is positive.

Royal Oak Swim Coach Named Coach of the Year

Coach Darrin Millar and senior Zach Zatina pick up honors at league championships .

Nexus Academy of Royal Oak Offers Informational Meetings (Video)

Tuition-free “blended” public school offers learning in a non-traditional campus setting and offers flexible scheduling for its award-winning curriculum.

Royal Oak High Students Present 'You Can't Take It With You'

The show, on stage Mar. 21-23, involves more than 70 students in the cast and crew.

Royal Oak Schools Posts Opening for Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director position is a new one in the Royal Oak Schools.

Royal Oak High Seniors Named National Merit Finalists

Two Royal Oak School seniors are among 15,000 national finalists, qualifying them for scholarship awards from across the United States.

2 Royal Oak High Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

MI Students Rank 22nd in the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Scores

Just over 17 percent of high school graduates in the state scored 3 or higher on an AP Exam - up from 10.5 percent in 2003.

Foundation Continues Its Support for Royal Oak Schools

The Royal Oak Foundation for Public Education continues to fund college scholarship, music programs and more.

It Takes a Village: Brainstorming Session for Parents

Get tips on how to encourage, embrace and enjoy your children.

Superintendent’s Corner: Education Funding, District Goals and More

Superintendent Shawn Lewis-Lakin shares his thoughts on Gov. Rick Snyder's recommendations for K-12 school funding and more.

Celebrate Royal Oak: Benefit for Royal Oak Foundation for Public Education

Royal Oak Schools Plan to Open Wednesday

Should conditions warrant closing school, an alert will be sent.

Dream Home Expo Vendors Welcome

The event is designed to help Royal Oak residents obtain information about adding to or remodeling their homes.

Royal Oak Schools Closed Tuesday

Extreme cold causes schools to close.

Celebrate Royal Oak: Benefit for Royal Oak Foundation for Public Education

Are Royal Oak Public Schools Closed Today?

Records Day keeps students out of the classrooms on Jan. 24.

UPDATE: Royal Oak High School Hosts 'Setting Goals and Having the Grit to See Them Through'

The goal of the program is to unite the entire learning community together in an effort to move students forward toward greater success.