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Concentrate managing editor Patrick Dunn leads a writing workshop with Upward Bound students.
Concentrate and On the Ground Ypsilanti have partnered with Eastern Michigan University's (EMU) Upward Bound program for a student writing challenge that poses the question, "How would you solve your community's greatest challenge?" The five winning essays will be published later this month in Concentrate and the winning writers will each receive a $50 stipend.
Summer School Information
Summer school starts June 25 through August 1. Classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are served daily.
Link to 2019 Summer Instructional Program
The public library is a great place for family outings during the summer. We would like to support keeping and even increasing a level of literacy by suggesting that our students continue to read throughout the year.
Busy libraries support our community partners while building skills within our YCS students.
Link to YCS Suggested Summer Reading List
New Leadership At Ypsilanti Community Schools Vow To Work To Strengthen District
By LISA BARRY
After filling the position for several months on an interim basis, Alena Zachery-Ross was recently named the permanent superintendent for Ypsilanti Community Schools, and Dr. Carlos Lopez was recently hired as the assistant superintendent of curriculum. 89.1 WEMU's Lisa Barry spoke with both of them about their goals and efforts to work for the betterment of the Ypsilanti Community School District.
Click here to hear Interview with Alena Zachery-Ross and Dr. Carlos Lopez
When you get to the page, click on the button that looks like this on the page.
YCHS Science Happenings
YCS Robotics
How robots are changing students' lives in this at-risk community
In 2014, Ypsilanti Community Schools created the Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College, which is housed in the same building as Ypsilanti AC Tech High School.
The program allows students to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and offers dual-enrollment where teens can earn college credits while obtaining a high school diploma.
Ypsilanti Rotary Club Scholarship Recipients
Today Ypsilanti Community School students were scholarship recipients at the Ypsilanti Rotary Club. Congratulations to Kenneth Curtis (YCHS) and Sophia Mosher (WIHI) for their scholarship award!
Community Update for End of School Year:
The school year is coming to an end, and we are excited for the students graduating to the next grade level and from Ypsilanti Community High School! Just a few end of the year reminders and events hosted by Ypsilanti Community Schools in the coming weeks.
Ypsilanti Community Schools District Update:
- YCS Save the Dates!
- Ypsilanti Community Schools is hiring! Join us for the YCS Job Fair on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at the Back Office Studios from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for on-site interviews for multiple positions in the district. YCS administrators and principals will be onsite to answer any questions about the district and jobs available.
- Ford Early Learning Center and Holmes Elementary will join the district Traditional Calendar starting in 2019-20 school year.
- Measles Information from the Washtenaw County Health Department is available-Vaccinations are available at RAS Clinics
- YCS School of Choice Application window is now open! Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Choose YCS!
- Join us Jazz in the Parking Lot with headliner Detroit Queen of Blues Thornetta Davis at Shadford Field on Friday, July 26th starting at 7 p.m.
- Celebrate the new year at the Third Annual YCS Back to School Bash presented by United Sonz and Puffer Reds at Prospect Park on Saturday, August 31st starting at noon. Backpack donations accepted!
- YCS is still accepting sponsorship opportunities for the YCS Event Series Sponsorship Package which includes Jazz in the Parking Lot, Back to School Bash and 2020 Grizzly Soiree.
Ypsilanti Community High Schoo Senior Update:
- Ypsilanti Community Hgh School Seniors last day is Friday, May 24, 2019. Senior Prom will be the following week on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the Washtenaw Polo Fields from 7-10 p.m. This year's theme is a Masquerade Ball. Tickets go on sale soon and are $65 per person.
- YCHS Graduation is Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center. Students receive four (4) complimentary tickets and any additional tickets are $5 each at the EMU Convocation Box Office. Graduation precession starts promptly at 6 p.m.
Other District and Community Updates:.
- Summer Camps in Washtenaw County
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History Science Spotlight
- YCHS Robotics Team is still accepting sponsorship donations for 2019!
- YCHS Varsity Football Schedule
As always we appreciate your support of Ypsilanti Community Schools--and we are STRONGER TOGETHER!
For more information on YCS please visit our website at www.ycschools.us!
Concentrate managing editor Patrick Dunn leads a writing workshop with Upward Bound students.
Concentrate and On the Ground Ypsilanti have partnered with Eastern Michigan University's (EMU) Upward Bound program for a student writing challenge that poses the question, "How would you solve your community's greatest challenge?" The five winning essays will be published later this month in Concentrate and the winning writers will each receive a $50 stipend.
YCMS Memorial Day Parade - 2019
EMU Education Day VideoCommunity Events:
YCS Students Traveling to Washington D.C. to have their Art Showcased
Check out the article on our 66 students headed to Washington D.C. next spring to have their artwork showcased at the National Department of Education! The districts art department teachers have been working extremely hard to make this experience for our students happen!
