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Also on today's calendar: MJR Theatres Hosts Annual Family Film Festival and 6 more events.
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• Multiracial students made up 4.3% of Baker Middle School enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Baker Middle School in the Troy School District enrolled 27 multiracial students in 2024–25, making up 4.3% of its 629-student body. The piece tracks a decade of demographic shifts at Baker and notes that Troy High School leads the district in multiracial enrollment, all against the backdrop of statewide enrollment declines since before the pandemic.
• Photo gallery of Northville vs. Troy Athens in a boys soccer contest (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy Athens boys soccer opened its season strong at home in Troy, blanking Northville 3–0 behind a two-goal performance from Costa Ameli. A large photo gallery captures the Red Hawks' dominance, the debut of new coach Kirk Hodges, and plenty of in-game action from the Aug. 20 matchup.
• Top high schools in Michigan for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (ourmidland.com) — Troy High School earns a spot among Michigan's top high schools and STEM programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, placing #401 nationally. The statewide list shows how Troy compares with other standout public and charter schools, giving local families a snapshot of competitive academic options across Michigan.
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