August 19, 2025

Digital Promise and Ypsilanti Community Schools

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

Our partnership is really helping us reflect on our practice to look for our gaps, and also to see where we have strengths. It’s supporting our scholars and our teachers to grow and build this knowledge in our community. Image of Dr. Zachery Ross

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July 9, 2025

July Parent Letter

Letter from Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross

May 30, 2025

Naming the Innovative Language School

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

Click on Read Full Article for flyers with additional information about the New Dual-Language Spanish Immersion School.

March 21, 2025

YCS - Education Department Parent Letter

As you may have heard, the President has signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Department of Education to begin the process of closing the agency. Understandably, this news has created uncertainty about the future of education at the federal, state, and local levels. First and foremost, we want to assure you that our top priority remains the education and well-being of our scholars.

Please refer to this letter from Superintendent Dr. Zachery-Ross: Link to letter with more information.

March 13, 2025

March Newsletter from Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent

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

December 20, 2024

Letter from Dr. Zachery Ross, the superintendent of the school.

"During this holiday season, we want to express our sincere appreciation for the dedication you show in partnering with us to educate your child. Your support means the world to our school community." We hope you have a safe and warm winter break.

Linked below is a letter from Dr. Zachery Ross, the superintendent of the school.

Letter from YCS superintendent