YCS - Education Department Parent Letter

YCS Quarterly Video Update 2

In this quarterly update, Superintendent Dr. Alina Zachary Ross shares exciting district progress, beginning with gratitude for community support of the CTE millage passage. She highlights how Career and Technical Education programs engage PreK-12 scholars through hands-on learning in fields like automotive tech, cosmetology, culinary arts, and drone/aviation technology, helping students explore interests while earning credentials. Dr. Ross also celebrates the successful opening of Puentes Multilingual School this fall, where scholars are already making significant progress in developing bilingual skills. Throughout the update, she emphasizes how community partnership continues to drive the district's forward momentum. 

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, warm, and restful Winter Break!

League Leadership Reflection: In Digital Promise’s latest blog post, Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools (Michigan), reflects on her first year as a member of the League, where she found a responsive professional learning network that aligned with her district’s needs and leadership goals. From addressing the unique challenges of a transitioning district to launching a cutting-edge AI learning studio, Zachery-Ross and her team experienced real, on-the-ground change through partnership, collaboration, and shared purpose.

 One Superintendent’s Professional Learning Journey

Letter from Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross

The district is excited to announce the Grand Opening of a new dual-language Spanish immersion school that will serve students in grades K-5, with plans to eventually expand up to grade 8.

We are asking for your input in naming this innovative language school that will serve our scholars. Please submit your recommendations by June 13th.

Click here to: Join the conversation and share your recommendations

The Board will consider the recommendations and have a discussion at their board workshop at 5:30 pm on Monday, June 16th. The name will be selected at their Regular Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, June 16th. 

Thank you for your participation.

Sincerely,

Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross
Superintendent of Schools

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Dear Grizzly Family,

Exciting March updates are here! Our district newsletter highlights National Reading Month activities, Women's History Month celebrations, and introduces our groundbreaking AI initiatives. Check out the attached newsletter for complete details on upcoming events, recognition programs, and how your students can participate in these enriching opportunities.

Link to March Newsletter