2013-14 Wyandotte Public School District Calendar Released

What's the first day of school? What days do students get off for winter and spring breaks and holidays? Key dates for the 2013-14 school year for the Wyandotte Public School District have been released.

Wyandotte 2013 Michigan Merit Exam Scores Land Below State Averages

The 2013 scores for the district showed little to no improvement compared to last year's averages. This is the second year using new scoring standards put in place by the Michigan Department of Education in 2011.

Wyandotte Students Awarded Money for College Before They Get to High School

Students were rewarded in several categories including grades, content of character and an interest in learning.

Wyandotte Superintendent is 'Fine' After Sudden Spell During Graduation Ceremony

Roosevelt High School's graduation ceremony was briefly delayed Thursday night when Superintendent Carla Harting fainted while reading names of graduates.

Roosevelt High School Class of 2013 Says Farewell

Graduation ceremonies were held Thursday at the Yack Arena for the class of 2013.

Wyandotte Senior Awarded $12,000 in Scholarships

Spencer Genrich has an extra $12,000 for college after awakening a new passion in a class she'd never planned on taking.

Wyandotte Student Wins $10K for College in Statewide Competition

Imagine if college was paid for by the State of Michigan. That's what Spencer Genrich did to win a huge scholarship.

Following the Rules Means a Water Balloon to the Head at Wilson Middle School in Wyandotte

The Positive Rehavior Intervention Program at Wilson Middle School rewards students who don't receive office referrals.

Heartfelt Awards Ceremony Draws Staff from Across Wyandotte Public Schools

Many winners fought back tears as they thanked presenters for honoring them with awards.

District Officials Vote on Outsourcing Transportation

The proposal includes the sale of the district's current bus fleet to Trinity Transportation for about $275,000.

Wyandotte Business Could Take Over District Busing at Wyandotte Public Schools

School Superintendent Carla Harting told Patch outsourcing busing would not result in the loss of any district jobs.

District Officials to Honor 19 Staff Members Tuesday

District officials including Superintendent Carla Harting and Roosevelt High School Principal Tom Kell will be on hand to hand out several awards.

Michigan Common Core Standards Under Debate

Michigan Department of Education official says Senate vote today could prohibit schools from implementing Common Core State Standards.

Washington Elementary Students Were Truckin' in Wyandotte

Washington Elementary's Touch A Truck event put students in the driver's seat.

Budget Hearing for Wyandotte Public School Scheduled for June

Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the budget before action is taken by members of the Wyandotte Board of Education.

3 Ways to Celebrate Your 2013 Graduate on Patch

Whether your child is graduating from college, high school or preschool, find out how to post a free graduation announcement on Patch!

Wyandotte Student Vies For Michigan 2020 Scholarship in Online Video

The public can vote for Wyandotte student Spencer Genrich who is a finalist for the scholarship competition, according to the Michigan Democratic Caucus and Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer.

It's Off to the Races This Weekend for the Wyandotte Music Boosters

The third 'Evening at the Races' event will be held Saturday, with all proceeds going toward the Wyandotte Schools Music Department.

Kid Rock Percussionist 'Looking Forward' to Concert at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte

Downriver native Larry Fratangelo has played with some of the biggest names in music including Kid Rock, Aretha Franklin, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Prince.

Students Get Off-the-Wall Lesson With 'Giant' Map at Wilson Middle School in Wyandotte

The Michigan Geographic Alliance provided Wilson Middle School students with a chance to walk across South America Tuesday on a 26 feet by 35 feet map.

Wyandotte Roosevelt Students Testing Rouge River Water Quality

For the 26th straight year students from Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties will collect water quality data for the Rouge River from May 1-15.

Kid Rock Percussionist Stopping in Wyandotte for Day-Long Event

The 2nd annual Downriver Day of Percussion is set for May 4 at Roosevelt High School, 540 Eureka Road, in Wyandotte.

Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Earns Michigan Green School Designation

Wayne County schools must actively participate in several green activities including recycling paper, plastic and electronics--to name a few.

60 Principals to Visit Wyandotte Elementary School for Lesson on Instruction

Daily 5 Math, a procedure and organization plan of math lessons, will be implemented Friday at Monroe Elementary School in Wyandotte.

Parents Workshop Tonight at Monroe Elementary in Wyandotte

Parents will learn tips and strategies for helping their child be more successful.

Wyandotte School Officials Make Plea for Used Musical Instruments

Students begin preparing for the Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Marching Band in fifth grade.

Wyandotte Residents React to Schools of Choice Decision

Wyandotte Patch readers reacted to a recent decision to make Wyandotte Public Schools a schools of choice district for the 19th straight year. What do you think about it?

Wyandotte Mayor Surprises Kindergartner at School

For career day at Garfield Elementary School, kindergarten student William Martin said he wanted to be the mayor of Wyandotte.

Wilson Middle School Students Win Best in State in Verizon App Challenge

Five students from Wilson Middle School created an app that helps users through the difficulties of being a middle school student.

Will Wyandotte Public Schools Remain a Schools of Choice District?

Wyandotte became a schools of choice district in 1994 and board members have voted to maintain that status each subsequent year.

Wyandotte Parents Make Emotional Plea to Prevent Outsourcing Special Education Busing

School officials have opted to seek proposals from other companies to provide busing services.

Who Are Wyandotte Roosevelt's Top 10 Seniors?

The top 10 seniors at Wyandotte's Roosevelt High School were announced at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.

Wyandotte Roosevelt Band March in Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade

More than 100 students and adults from Wyandotte's Roosevelt High School spent two days and nights in Chicago to perform in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Wyandotte Schools Reduce Bond Debt By $164,000

Wyandotte Public Schools officials received a bid for a lower interest rate on a portion of a bond totaling more than $4.5 million.

Wyandotte Roosevelt Students to 'Stand Up for Others' at Third Friday

Roosevelt High School students designed and created a T-shirt to raise anti-bullying awareness, which will be available for purchase this Friday in downtown Wyandotte.

Elementary Students Bring Eastern Hemisphere to Wyandotte

Students at Wyandotte's Jefferson Elementary School learned diversity through play, song and art.

Wendy's to Donate a Portion of Wednesday's Sales to Wyandotte Scholarship Fund

Patrons of the Wyandotte Wendy's can fill their bellies, while adding to the Wyandotte Public Schools Scholarship Fund.

Wyandotte Marching Chiefs to Perform in St. Patrick's Day Parades in Chicago, Detroit

The Roosevelt High School marching band will have back-to-back weekend performances.

Watch Online: Roosevelt Competes in State Cheer Finals Saturday

The Division 2 championships will be broadcast live online beginning at 10 a.m.

Roosevelt Student Takes Second in Statewide Poetry Competition

Roosevelt senior Cameron Snyder-Pitts recited “Ode on a Grecian Urn” by John Keats to clinch the second runner-up spot.