November Parent Letter

Happy Holidays from YCS! It's been a wonderful month of celebration across our schools—filled with performances, traditions, and the joyful energy of our students. Please find our December parent letter attached. Wishing your family a safe, happy, and restful winter break.

As we close out 2025, Dr. Zachery-Ross reflects on the incredible growth, resilience, and community spirit that define YCS. From academic milestones to student achievements, this year has been filled with purpose and progress. Let’s continue to rise together with pride, partnership, and possibility.Watch her full message here: 

YCS Quarterly Video Update 2

Dear Grizzly Family,

We are excited to share the YCS October Newsletter, featuring important updates and a message directly from Superintendent Zachery-Ross.

Please take a moment to read the full newsletter to ensure you have all the latest information.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a successful rest of the month!

Letter from Superintendent Zachery-Ross attached.

The September Parent Newsletter is here!

We’re excited to share what’s happening during this first month of school. Inside, you’ll find updates and reminders to help your child have a great start to the year. Take a few minutes to look it over—you’ll stay connected with district news and some school-wide upcoming events.  

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