Halloween Get-Ups Win Over Celebrity Judges

Royal Oak royalty is asked to judge Halloween costumes at Oak Ridge Elementary. And the winner is...

Royal Oak Woman Selected for Harding University Women's Choir

2 ROHS Seniors Named Semifinalists in 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program

ROHS Crowns 2013 Homecoming King and Queen at Halftime

Royal Oak High School halftime festivities are the one of the highlights of a 28-18 win to North Farmington.

Post Your Homecoming Photos On Instagram, Royal Oak

Superintendent’s Corner: Operating Millage Renewal, Parent U and More

PHOTOS: Ravens Host Marching Band Showcase

MEAP Testing Begins Tuesday

Michigan students in grades 3 through 9 will be tested in reading, writing, math, science and social studies for the next two weeks.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Royal Oak High School 2013 Homecoming Court Announced

Nominations Sought for Royal Oak High School Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame is dedicated to graduates and staff of all Royal Oak High Schools who have demonstrated the mission to “go forth and serve.”

Teachers, Students, Paws Take Part in Royal Oak Firefighter’s Walk to School

Tigers mascot Paws joined hundreds of students in a walk to Oak Ridge Elementary School Thursday morning.

Schools Can Still Register to Participate in 'Walk to School Day'

The annual event takes place next Wednesday and is put on by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Michigan Department of Transportation .

March to ROHS for a Pancake Breakfast Saturday

Royal Oak Schools Financial Audit Receives Highest Level of Confidence

Business consultant praises the community for passing the building site and sinking fund millage.

Wayne State Associate Professor Shares Views on Education

Ken Jackson blogs on Patch and so should you.

Sharing School News and More in Patch Local Voices

Utica Schools blogs on Patch and so should you.

Royal Oak High School Drama Club Makes Plans for a Greener Theater

Royal Oak Students Host International Leadership Conference

Students from across Michigan and Canada will gather at Royal Oak High School on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader Encourages Students to Read

Michigan students in grades K-5 can win tickets to home games by participating in the second annual "Red Wings for Reading" program.

Troy Mom Encourages You to Get Involved with the School

Katie Taylor Mowrey blogs on Patch and so should you.

Royal Oak Schools Need Your Help to Win Target Gift Cards

Log onto Facebook, vote for your favorite school and ask your friends to do the same. Each school can win up to $10,000!

Royal Oak Band & Orchestra Boosters' Tag Days Fundraiser Is This Weekend

Use this list of businesses as you plan your errands for Friday and Saturday to find out where students will be stationed to collect donations.

Who's Teaching in Royal Oak School District?

A Bridge Magazine database compares teacher education, salaries and other district information across the state.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Should Colleges Make Student Loan Payments for Low-Earning Grads?

Next year, Adrian College will begin paying debt for graduates that make $20,000 or less.

Tell Your Community About Your School

Share students' accomplishments with the community.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Oaks Named New Liaison Officer for Royal Oak High

Officer Terry Oaks takes over the SLO post for the 2013-2014 school year.

New Assistant Principals Named at High School, Middle School

The Royal Oak Schools appointed Karen Powell and Joseph Youanes to leadership roles in the district.

Sam Lynch Appointed Oakland Elementary School Principal

Sam Lynch came to the Royal Oak School District in 1991.

Superintendent’s Corner: New Website, Late Start Reminder and More

Superintendent Shawn Lewis predicts 2013-2014 is going to be the best year ever for students.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Do Michigan Schools Need Later Start Times?

State Supt. Mike Flanagan says he supports a national suggestion to start high school later in the day.

7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Head Lice

Dried up lice and nits have been found on the hair of Egyptian mummies.

Show Patch Your Back to School Photos

It's easy. And, a great way to show off your child.

Ford Donates $5,560 to Royal Oak High School

The Drive One 4 UR School test-drive event is back Saturday. Check out new vehicles from Royal Oak Ford and raise funds for student fitness.

Royal Oak Resident Gets Free Bike for Pledging to Leave Car at Home

The University of Dayton give Wendy Lillystone a brand new Linus bicycle.

New Road Markings Painted in Time for First Day of School

New markings on Washington Avenue should give clarity to parents dropping off students at Royal Oak Middle School.

Hate Late Start Days? Your 2013-2014 School Calendar Questions Answered

Who decides the school calendar and why are there 24 late start days?