In This Issue
- Message From The Superintendent
- Completing Bond 2017 Work
- Oakland County Grant Program
- Thank You PTAs
- New ROMS Principal
- Walk For Miracles Wrap
- Community of Excellence Award
- Around The District Snapshots
- Graduation Highlights
- Recognizing Retirees
- Dr. Kim's Corner/Juneteenth Recap
- School Calendar
- Open Positions In The District
- Did You See It On Social?
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Our school year ended with many celebrations and good bye’s. We have staff leaving for other adventures and some retiring from the district. It was our last chance to honor the Class of 2022 from Royal Oak High School and Churchill Community High School, as well as participants in our Continuing Education and Adult Education programs. Summer will provide us time to develop programs and services, and finalize all staffing for the 2022-23 school year.
One way that organizations prepare for and stay focused on the future is to engage in strategic planning in order to be prepared for the future in educating our community’s youth. This exercise includes engaging with multiple stakeholders from Royal Oak including staff, parents, students, residents, and members of our business community and the City of Royal Oak. As the public school district serving over 5,000 students, we need to equip ourselves with goals and strategies that are prioritized by those we serve. At the end of the process, the district will have a comprehensive long-range plan to guide present and future leaders, board members, parents, and staff.
In August 2022, we will kick off the strategic planning process with a State of District address by me where more details about our planning will be shared. I will also share important district data including the state of our finances, academic programs and achievement, human resources, curriculum, facilities, and more. As school begins in September, we will provide many of you the chance to get involved in our process by being a part of our Strategic Planning Committee. Surveys and other virtual engagement programs will be used so that we can reach even more key stakeholders to gain insight and feedback as the process continues. Updates will be provided via social media and our monthly newsmagazine, The District Dispatch.
I wish all of you a safe and happy summer!
Mary Beth Fitzpatrick
BOND LATEST
Construction teams are busy at many Royal Oak buildings where we are expanding, upgrading, and improving structures. There are currently four projects underway this summer that were approved by the voters through a bond in 2017. Work has started at Northwood Elementary, Royal Oak Middle School, Churchill Community Education Center, and Royal Oak Schools Maintenance and Transportation Center.
On November 7, 2017, voters elected to move forward on a school bond proposal to improve the infrastructure, technology, and learning environment for every school in the district, as well as plans to provide specific improvements to meet unique needs at each school. The total program for the proposal was $59.9 million. These projects will complete the work for the 2017 bond program.
Highlights of the work being done include:
At Northwood:
- new flooring in classrooms, the cafeteria, art room, and music room
- fresh paint in classrooms
- and updating the media center
At ROMS:
- new exterior lighting
- new flooring in the cafeteria
- new locks in classrooms
- replacing the track
- and new classroom furniture
The new track will include 6 lanes, a long jump area, high jump area, and new shot put slab.
At Churchill:
- modernizing the classrooms with flexible furniture and fresh paint
- the learning commons will be remodeled, including the removal of the Kiva walls
- new flooring and lights in the learning commons
- doors replaced
The new learning commons will be an open space to create a flexible learning environment for students, adults, and community use
At the MTC:
- upgrades to the bus garage and work area
- new safety features
MENTAL HEALTH MONEY
In June, county and school officials announced the launch of the Oakland County Schools Mental Health Grant Program. The program will provide grants to local public school districts to address students’ mental health needs, and it allows school districts to create social and emotional programs specific to the needs of their unique communities. The $15 million initiative will be funded with up to $10,150,000 of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds and matched with up to $5 million from local school districts.
“Addressing mental health needs of students is a public health issue as much as it is an education issue,” said Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David T. Woodward (D-Royal Oak). “This is the biggest county-school partnership in the state to improve the mental health of our students across Oakland County.”
The creation of this initiative was led by Commissioner Penny Luebs (D-Clawson), who chairs the Board’s Public Health & Safety Committee, and it has earned broad bipartisan support through the committee review process.
“We have been working on this program for several months to make sure it is the best way for the County to support school districts,” Luebs said. “When mental health issues are addressed, students have a better chance to learn and handle life challenges, and I am confident that this program will enable schools to help many Oakland County children.”
Public school districts in Oakland County will be invited to submit a proposal for grant funding for initiatives that may include additional school mental health professional staff, training to increase the capacity to identify students in need of mental health intervention services, programming to address the social and emotional needs of students, or increased capacity for school-based mental health screenings and/or assessments of students.
“This grant program initiated by Oakland County will provide flexibility for the local school districts like Royal Oak to build a sustainable plan that meets the unique needs of our community,” Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick said. “We are excited to expand the opportunities to help meet our students' social and emotional needs by providing training and resources as part of a multi-year plan. We appreciate that the County prioritizes this ongoing need to support our children in the schools and is committed to helping with the funding.”
The grant program will provide eligible Oakland County school districts with a base grant up to $175,000. Additional grant funding up to $175,000 will be awarded if matched with equal funds from the school district.
“There is such a great need for mental health services in our schools today because our students continue to struggle with the long-term effects of learning loss and social isolation caused by COVID,” said Deputy County Executive Sean Carlson, who also is the president of the Huron Valley Board of Education. “We’re grateful for the partnership between the administration and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners that is working together to provide these resources for our students.”
According to Oakland Schools, the county’s intermediate school district, one in 10 students has serious mental health problems severe enough to impair how they function in school, home or the community.
Social and emotional programs help students develop skills that last a lifetime. In the short term, the positive impacts include the development of social and emotional skills gains in academic achievement; meaningful connections with educators and peers; improved attitudes toward self, school and others; positive social behavior; and fewer behavior incidents.
"I was honored to part of the county commissioners' news conference when they announced the multi-million dollar mental health support grant launching for public schools in the county," said Fitzpatrick. "Our SEL enhancement plans have been in the works for a while, and this opportunity to access additional funds means we will be able to expand our services more than we thought."
They anticipate having the application ready in July, with the goal of making funds available for the start of the new school year.
You can watch the press conference in its entirety with this link.
THANK YOU TO OUR PTAS
The PTA/PTSA groups at all our schools do amazing things for our teachers and students throughout the school year. Royal Oak PTAs/PTSAs have been a part of the community for over 100 years. PTA was initially formed as an advocacy organization to help with the bettering of the lives of every child in education, health, and safety, according to Royal Oak PTA Council President Maryanne VanHaitsma. "Our PTAs continue to be a resource for families and communities and are a strong advocate for public education," she said. "The PTAs continue to support our Royal Oak students, staff, and families by working to instill normalcy post- pandemic, and support school events such as the ROHS Senior All Night Party, Red, White, and Blue Day, Slow Roll, end of year celebrations, and more. I am proud also to say that Royal Oak continues to have a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, provides scholarships to graduating seniors, and seeks ways to continue to support families and bring them together."
We've put together a short list of just what happened at our schools this past year, thanks to the PTAs!
The Addams Elementary PTA was busy with events for students, staff, and families. They hosted a welcome back ice cream social, the Scholastic Book Fair, Trunk or Treat, Cultural Arts Assembly, Talent Show, and the Fun Fair. They also purchased books, paid for field trips, got t-shirts for incoming kindergarteners, organized the Reflections Program, and more. They managed holiday food donations, babysitting at PTA meetings, and clothing donations. They had fun treating the teachers and staff to goodies during staff appreciation week and providing cash for supplies for each classroom.
At Keller the PTA ran a spirit store all year for the first time. They put on events like the Back to School Picnic, the Huskies Run, used book sale, authors assemblies, organized the Scholastic Book Fair, the Talent Show, and the Fun Fair. They also provided t-shirts for incoming kindergartners, they've bought books for classrooms and the library. They set up multiple fun food events like a caramel apple bar, Bread Day, hot cocoa bar and more.
At Northwood, the PTA has organized Trunk R Treat, talent shows, the Slow Roll, book fairs, the Road Rally, and the 5th Grade Farewell. They have made donations to the Northwood outdoor classroom, to the specials teachers, and to all teachers who buy items for their classrooms. Principal Jennifer Knipper says that "they have showered her staff with appreciation throughout the year with lunches, the Cappuccino Man, and gifts of appreciation."
Dr. Jason Parrott wanted to emphasize these events and thank the Oak Ridge PTA for all they did for Teacher Appreciation Week, the Summer Kickoff Picnic, and providing guided reading books for the library, funding for field trips, supplies, and more.
The PTA at Oakland Elementary keeps busy organizing events like Virtual Reptile Night, Muffins in the Morning, the Cultural Arts Assembly, Trunk and Treat, and the End of the Year Picnic. They funded field trips and March is Reading Month, and purchased books and curriculum. They were part of the district PTA plan to purchase ukuleles for music class, and provided meals for teachers on their first day back to school, as well as many goodies during staff appreciation week. They also managed holiday food basket donations.
"Our PTA/PTSA groups support our students, staff, and families all year long. Their volunteer efforts and advocacy shape the high-quality school district we have in Royal Oak. I am very appreciative of the time and talent they commit to each project. We could not do it without them!" - Mary Beth Fitzpatrick
The Royal Oak High School PTSA is a partnership of parents, teachers, students and community members dedicated to helping students have the best educational experience possible. They have a PTSA network of volunteers that fill in as needed. They make contributions to student organizations, put on the Senior All Night Party, and manage a Royal Oak Council PTA high school scholarship program. They also enjoy treating the staff during appreciation week.
At the middle school, the PTSA supports FORTIS and ROMS Student Connectors events and the DEI Bookclub. They have organized 6th and 7th grade socials, the 8th grade celebration, Raven Ready, the book fair and the Reflections Art Contest. This year the school saw the addition of a Gaga Ball Pit, patio beautification, and healthy snacks left in offices for staff all from the PTSA.
Upton Elementary sees the PTA providing meals for staff during conferences, sponsoring buses for field trips for students, sponsoring assemblies, adopting families during the holidays, and providing donations to staff to purchase supplies, books, and sensory items. "They sponsored the Fun Run which not only raised a great deal of money for Upton, but they also provided T-Shirts for the students," said Upton Principal John Grzywack. They take care of the teachers and staff with gifts and meals and snacks during Staff Appreciation Week and decorate classroom doors. They helped provide activities and prizes for March is Reading Month and provided gifts for the 5th Grade students, including shirts, as they left for middle school.
We are grateful to have parents and students (PTSA) who step up to lead these organizations at each of our schools. Please take the time to reach out and learn what the PTA/PTSA does at your school and how you can help to ensure the strong public education we have in our schools continues. As the world continues to find new ways to live, work, and learn post-pandemic, PTA will continue to be a part of that evolution. Thank you all and have a safe and happy summer!
NEW PRINCIPAL AT ROMS
At a board meeting on June 23, 2022, Royal Oak Schools officially requested the board's approval to appoint Kristin Meldrum as the next Principal of Royal Oak Middle School.
"We are excited to welcome Ms. Meldrum to Royal Oak Schools," said Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick. "Her experience working as a secondary school administrator with an emphasis on multi-tiered systems of support will be an asset to Royal Oak Middle School. We look forward to her joining our administrative team in August while she takes the summer months to become more acquainted with the ROMS community."
“I am extremely excited to be able to work in a school and district whose values directly reflect mine as a person,” she said. “I can't wait to learn more about the district and bring my skill set to Royal Oak. My love for this city continues to grow every day and I love being a part of this community.”
Meldrum was most recently an Assistant Principal in the Troy School District. She has also been a teacher at Clarkston Community Schools and the Brandon School District. She has 15 years of experience in education at the middle school and high school level and has served as a teacher, behavior interventionist, and restorative practices coach.
She says that she is looking forward to working with the ROMS staff. “I love building relationships and helping to support motivated staff members who directly work with our students. The happier the staff, the happier the student and I want nothing but happy, healthy, and caring students,” she said.
Meldrum said what drew her to the Principal position was being part of the Royal Oak School district, and the fact that she would be directly impacting the community where she currently lives. Meldrum is from Sterling Heights and went to Stevenson High School. She said she has family in our community and is passionate to lead where her own son will eventually go to school. She was involved at Stevenson High School and has a goal for every student at ROMS to be a part of something they have a passion for.
“ I will bring my love and passion for education, culture, and relationships to ROMS,” she said. “I am so excited to meet with staff, students, and parents to see how I can fit into an already motivated team.”
Meldrum has a Bachelor's Degree from University of Detroit Mercy, as well as her Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College and an Education Specialist degree in Leadership Education from Oakland University. She lives in Royal Oak with her husband and son.
WALK FOR MIRACLES WRAP
Royal Oak Schools partnered with Beaumont for Walk for Miracles 2022, at the Detroit Zoo, on June 11. Overall the event raised over $84,000 to benefit pediatric programs and services at Beaumont Children's. Charlotte Alex, Director at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals said that this was the most attended walk and the most funds raised in the 7-year history of the event!
Sixty-two Royal Oak High School students generously volunteered their time, talents, and energy to help make the event extra special for the walkers, along with support from school administrators, communications, faculty, and staff. Shout out to Sean Morgan, Megan McCaffrey, and Maryanne Van Haitsma for all of their efforts!
Here are the stats for the 2022 Walk for Miracles:
- 2500 walkers attended
- Raised over $84,000.00 for Beaumont Children's
- 50 Adult Volunteers served at Registration and Food/Beverage tent
- 1500 Event T-Shirts were awarded
- 1500 Event Medallions were awarded
- 500 Children's Toys were awarded - Donated by Amazon
- 2500 Superhero Capes were distributed
- 62 Royal Oak High School Student Volunteers:
- 24 Drama Club actors performed in costume as superheroes and princesses.
- 12 Pep Band members and 1 baton twirler, a Miracle Child at Beaumont, performed Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel themes at the front gate.
- 26 Student Council members served as volunteers at T-shirt pickup, Capes and Medals pickup, greeters, and way finders. Superb!
- 2 Student Council Advisors contributed considerable time and support! Superb!
- Royal Oak Schools: $4675 in Donations! 65 Volunteers!
The organizers of this event would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the students and families who walked and raised funds! A special thank you to ROMS 7th graders, the top fundraising team at Royal Oak Schools!
COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
At the June school board meeting, Dr. Jay Marks, Ph. D. was honored with the Community Of Excellence award from Royal Oak Schools and the Board of Education. Dr. Marks is retiring from Oakland Schools as the Diversity, Equity and, Inclusion Coordinator. He is described as one who “lives and breathes this work.”
“Given by the Board of Education,” Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick explained, “that our community is the context for everything we do, and excellence is the standard we set for ourselves, this vision describes who we are and who we strive to be, and each one of us is committed to this vision at Royal Oak Schools.”
Fitzpatrick said that Dr. Marks has helped thousands of students, staff, and community members in his position.
“Dr. Marks has provided amazing guidance to Royal Oak Schools”, she said. “Our staff, our administrators, our new teachers, our mentor programs have all benefited from his advocacy, his leadership, and his guidance.”
The Royal Oak Schools Community Of Excellence award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond the expected to make the vision real for our students and our community.
Dr. Marks has worked with Royal Oak Schools for many years and said that when we talk about excellence and responding, that Royal Oak “has responded and is still responding and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our schools for our students and families, and community.”
“That is to me commitment,” he said, “I’m going to share this (award) with you Royal Oak.”
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Addams Elementary 3rd graders found a fun way to beat the heat in June with a trip to Bowlero and Rays Ice Cream!
Keller Elementary wants you to check out a new tree planted with colored rocks around the bottom at door #1. This is a combination of 2 projects. The tree was planted by the Courtyard Club and the painted rocks were a project Mrs. Eovaldi, their art teacher, started in 2020. The rocks were painted by students after reading, “Only One You.” Thank you Bordine’s Nursery for the $50 donation towards the tree!
The Northwood Elementary DEI Team came up with an idea to provide a visual for students during PRIDE month by making a human PRIDE flag. Students each wore a specific color for a stripe on the flag. The students were excited to be a part of the flag to show love, support, and acceptance for those in the LGBTQ+ community. Organizers said that the PRIDE month activities responses were overwhelmingly positive.
Oak Ridge 5th graders explored "Mexicantown" in Detroit before school got out. They ate and shopped in the neighborhood and even did a scavenger hunt in the murals.
Students in Mrs. Ross's and Mentag's first-grade classes at Oakland Elementary had fun learning about the history of a One Room Schoolhouse in their classrooms.
Upton Elementary 4th & 5th-grade students took a trip to the State Capitol.
Royal Oak Middle School honored their graduating 8th graders with a night of celebration. The band and choir performed and each child crossed the stage to receive a certificate of completion.
We want to give a shout-out to the students of WOAK at Royal Oak High School who were tasked with putting on the video stream of ROHS graduation with short notice. Commencement was moved from Monday to Tuesday because of bad weather and the students stepped up to put on a great production.
The PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs selected ROHS (now) Senior Dakota Hendren to attend the SRL Summer Academy at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University! The academy took place the last week in Phoenix, AZ, and included 30 students from around the country to learn from the producers and professionals at the PBS NewsHour. Dakota took over the District's Facebook and Instagram accounts with updates from her trip.
Our TRAILS students took time out of their day to work on their plot in the community garden.
THE CLASS OF 2022
On June 7, 2022, Royal Oak High School graduated 345 students on a beautiful spring evening. Senior Class Advisor Ray McMann greeted the group. “Endings by nature are sad because it means that something is over,” he said. “But it also means a new chapter is about to begin."
Two speakers auditioned to speak at graduation - seniors Taryn Grobbel and Ben Haenke were chosen. Haenke spoke first and ended his speech with a quote from American Rapper Pitbull to cheers from the crowd. “Swing your partner round and round, end of the night it’s going down, one more shot another round.” He related these lines to the story of the Class of ‘22. Your partners, he said, are your classmates that have been with you on this journey and at the end of the night, the final chapter of your high school career will be concluded. He explained that all of the graduates are being given a shot after graduation to charge into the new era and that their lives are just beginning so “ready yourself for the next round.”
The ROHS Chamber Singers sang a beautiful acapella rendition of “In My Life” by the Beatles.
Grobbel started her speech by taking a group selfie with the class of 2022 and then reflecting on her years in school, and how mistakes make us grow and help us learn and make our mark. She ended by reminding the class that they made it and will continue to make it in everything they do in their lives.
Principal Giromini thanked friends, parents, teachers, and all others who helped the students get to graduation. After a show of applause, he reminded the class of their accomplishments in spirit, fundraising, and academics.
"We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2022. They proved themselves to be one of our most spirited, unified classes ever, all the stronger for the unpredictable, challenging, and atypical four-year experience they had together,” said Principal Mike Giromini. “They have left their mark at Royal Oak High School, and on each of us. We'll miss them and can't wait to see everything they accomplish!"
Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick accepted the Class of 2022 for graduation. “It’s been quite a wild ride over the last four years,” she said. “You have lived through times that will become topics in history lessons for many years to come. You rose to the occasion and provided so many reasons to be proud of you.”
The sun began to set and paint the sky in beautiful colors as the last graduate crossed the stage. Mr. McMann called up Class President Peter Merten to address the class one last time. He spoke about 6th grade when the class of 2022 first met at Royal Oak Middle School. Then he talked about the years at Royal Oak High School, how sophomore year ended abruptly, and how junior year was even shorter, and then came senior year. “Senior year was an adventure,” he said. “And I loved every minute of it.” He concluded his speech by saying that the class has taught him more than he could ever fathom. He said, “My time as your President has finally come to an end, and it has been an absolute honor and pleasure.” He then gave the class a salute. Merten is heading to West Point.
The commencement ceremony concluded with the class officers instructing the students on how to move their tassels from one side to the other and tossing their caps in the air.
Watch it again:
- Honor Convocation: https://youtu.be/thTy9zdcHYY
- ROHS Commencement: https://youtu.be/3BCXmhX8n6g
Churchill Community High School, as well as participants in our Continuing Education and Adult Education programs, crossed the stage on a beautiful June evening to receive their diplomas. Supervisor of Adult and Alternative Education Karen Powell welcomed the attendees and their guests to the 62nd Annual Commencement Exercises and started the program with a quote from Harriet Tubman. "Every great dream begins with a dreamer," she said. "Always remember you have the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world." She reminded the students that their journey does not stop now and urged them to continue to dream and have patience and passion. She charged them to remember this day and remind themselves during times of difficulty that they are strong, patient, and passionate and that they proved that by being there at commencement.
Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, Superintendent of Royal Oak Schools, congratulated the graduates next. She talked of their achievements and what it took to get to graduation. She asked the graduates to pause and think of one or two people in their life that helped them achieve graduation to the smiles of many of the graduates. She encouraged them to believe in their success and continue to see graduation as a new beginning in their lives. "Congratulations on your success and your triumphs, we wish you the very best from Royal Oak Schools," she said.
Board of Education President Deborah Anderson then accepted the class for graduation. Churchill Community High School graduates received their diplomas first, followed by the graduates of Continuing Education. Matrice Carmack spoke for the Continuing Ed Class. She said, "Many of us have taken this path for various reasons but we are here and we did it." She then challenged the young students of Churchill to start planning to win and to make a strategic plan to have their voices heard in the world.
Joy Zug, Coordinator for Adult Education, joined the stage giving a fun and moving speech to the graduates. She asked them to continue to learn and invest in their futures before handing out their diplomas. Churchill also honored students that completed their GED for the first time. Zug commented on how hard it is to do that and presented each one with a certificate.
The commencement ceremony wrapped up with a class address given by Graduate Kayla Carney. She said that at Churchill she excelled, gained more confidence, and found out she was good at math. "It really hit me that I was more capable than I let myself believe I am," she said. She praised the staff and teachers at Churchill and said she can't thank them enough for all they did.
Watch it again - Churchill Graduation: https://youtu.be/XwfoMTTtar4
A FOND FAREWELL
You will be missed! Congratulations on your retirement.
- Josie Fowler, Paraprofessional at Keller Elementary
- Patty Nellis, Teacher at Addams Elementary
- Lori Pastorino, Teacher at ROHS
- Cherilyn Ross-Blair, Teacher at ROHS
THIS MONTH IN THE CORNER
Hello Summer!
The City of Royal Oak’s second annual Juneteenth celebration was a success! Over 400 people came through between the hours of 4 and 8 pm to celebrate freedom with a family-friendly event at Centennial Commons on Sunday, June 19th. The first Juneteenth celebration in Royal Oak was hosted last year at the Royal Oak Middle School parking lot and hosted by community organizers LaKeesha Morrison and Summer March. This year’s event was four hours of family-friendly activities, including music, games, performances, face painting, food trucks, vendors, giveaways, and much more.
Juneteenth -- or Freedom Day -- dates back to June 19, 1865. It is the date when enslaved African Americans in Texas first learned that they were free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on Jan. 1, 1863, it took more than two years for the news to spread to Texas.
Here's a link to a highlights video: https://youtube.com/shorts/lyMAbyY9TZg
Check out more in Dr. Kim's Corner.
FUN JULY DATES
July 4 Independence Day
July 5 Mechanical Pencil Day
July 22 World Brain Day
July 24 National Parents' Day
July 28 Buffalo Soldiers Day
July 30 National Support Public Education Day
July 30 Paperback Book Day
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
September 6 First Day Of School
December 22 - January 3 Holiday Break
February 20-21 - Mid-Winter Break
March 27 - March 31 Spring Break
June 15 Last Day Of School
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JOB OPENINGS
Substitute teachers: EDUStaff is our partner for substitute teachers. Please apply through their website at: edustaff.org.
Paraprofessionals: A paraprofessional works with a team of teachers to help qualified students be successful at school. These patient and caring individuals may implement academic, physical, behavioral, and self-care supports that empower students to engage with their education as independently as possible. All applicants should apply through the Oakland Schools Human Resources Consortium website at: https://bit.ly/2PrEckt.
Individuals interested in working with and caring for school age children before and after school for our Young Oaks (Latchkey) Program should contact the Addams Early Childhood Center at (248) 288-3220.
Foodservice workers and cashiers: Chartwells Food Service is hiring food prep workers, service station set up, serving meals to students, and running the register. This position is Monday through Friday from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Uniforms will be provided, along with a free lunch.
Bus Drivers: Durham School Services is hiring for our transportation department. A minimum of 20 hours is guaranteed with options for more. Contact James Holls at Durham to apply: jholls@durhamschoolservices.com.
Instructional and administrative positions: Check the Oakland Schools Consortium portal at https://bit.ly/2PrEcktROSJOBS. Employment opportunities with Royal Oak Schools can be found on our website under Employment/HR. If you have further questions, feel free to contact Beth Caverly at the District Offices: elizabeth.caverly@royaloakschools.org or (248) 435-8400 x1210.
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