CELEBRATING A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT AND GRATITUDE

Dear Royal Oak Schools Families,

The 2024-25 school year has been filled with remarkable accomplishments for Royal Oak Schools. Our students have excelled in academics, music, athletics, and the arts, earning recognition in co-curricular activities such as robotics, video production, journalism, forensics, and Model UN, many of which you'll read about in this issue of the Dispatch. Beyond their achievements in the classroom, they dedicate thousands of volunteer hours and raise funds for numerous charitable organizations. This year, the Class of 2025 raised over $600 during their Charity Week event, demonstrating their commitment to giving back. I am incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and the impact they make in our community.

As my time in Royal Oak Schools comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our community members, local businesses, the City of Royal Oak, and our partners who consistently support our students and staff. This community’s dedication to education and student success is truly exceptional, and our 5,000 students benefit greatly from this unwavering support.

It has been an honor to serve as your superintendent for the past eight years. Our successes have been built on collaboration, shared decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead a district that prioritizes students and values progress. As the next superintendent steps into this role, I am confident they will receive the same level of support and dedication that makes Royal Oak Schools such a special place.

Thank you for an incredible journey! 

- Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, Superintendent Royal Oak Schools