Dear Royal Oak Schools Families,

We are very excited to be welcoming our newest Royal Oak students!

Kindergarten Information Night was held this week, a rescheduled date from the snow day cancelation. Information regarding Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten can be found on our website. Enrollment for all students for the 2023-24 school year is currently open. Enrolling your child now will help us make informed decisions for next year’s staffing needs. If you have a child coming to Royal Oak Schools next year, please don’t delay and enroll now. You can find information on our website via the Enrollment page.

We will accept applications for our Schools of Choice program from March 1-31, 2023. This program allows Oakland County residents from other school districts to apply for enrollment in Royal Oak Schools and accepts applications for a limited number of seats per grade, K-8, as approved by the Board of Education in December 2022. All new students must apply during this period to be considered, including siblings who intend to enroll for next year from current Schools of Choice families. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our enrollment office or our school principals.

The district continues to collect feedback and ideas to inform our Long Range Planning process. If you haven’t already, please participate in our most recent Thought Exchange, where ideas and considerations are collected regarding Curriculum and Instruction, instructional programs, and supports. Our next community meeting will be held Wednesday, February 15, 6:00-8:00 PM at the District Administrative Offices. At this meeting, we will continue discussing broad goal areas, action plans, and ongoing and new strategies. All are welcome to attend.

Thank you for your continued support of our staff and community.

- Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, Superintendent Royal Oak Schools