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4 Fall/Winter Events Woodhaven Parks and Rec. has lots of fun programs and events for you and your family

ON THE COVER Studio G Performing Arts Center @ woodhavenmag.com

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ABOUT BIZ

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Gina Dudash with over 30 years of experience, provides a wealth of knowledge and enrichment opportunities

Aims to make a difference in the Downriver community

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The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District shares urgent news and information - plus upcoming sports schedules

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Studio G West Owner and Artistic Director, Gina Dudash, who has more than 30 years of experience in the dance industry, provides a wealth of knowledge, as well as enrichment opportunities EDIT SUNDRA HILSINGER

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EARLY IN THE Covid-19 restriction orders,

Studio G Performing Arts Center owner and artistic director, Gina Dudash, decided to move all instruction online to Zoom. This protected the dancers and offered them an opportunity to stay in shape while maintaining some normalcy during an unprecedented time.

As business restrictions have relaxed, Studio G is embracing the return of in-person instruction.

“Studio G is all geared up for an amazing season, and we can’t wait to get started!” says Studio G artistic director, Gina Dudash.

“After a long reprieve due to covid, the entire faculty is excited to get back to it! The comeback will be even stronger than the setback!”

PROGRAM As usual Gina says she has every intention of continuing to provide the best quality dance instruction. Her main focus is on training well-rounded dancers who have a strong foundation and are adept at all forms and genres of dance.

“We train our kids to be able to go out into the world and work. If they want to dance after they leave high school they have every tool to succeed. If they don’t choose to dance, that’s fine too, but Its important not to water down the training” says Gina. “While they are training in our studio they are getting 110% of not only my knowledge but the knowledge of our other fabulous educators as well as getting numerous opportunities we provide for them.”

Dudash who has 30 years in the industry, and her instructors, provide a wealth of knowledge and enrichment opportunities.

Many Studio G dancers have gone on to professional careers in everything from Broadway Tours to working in renowned institutions such as Disney World, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Lines, professional dance companies around the U.S. and at the collegiate level; Point Park University, Grand Valley State, AMDA New York, as well as college dance teams, Indiana University, University of Michigan, Wayne State, and Eastern Michigan to name a few.

Even for students who decide to pursue opportunities other than dance, the skills and discipline they learn at Studio G will help carry them through other parts of life. Dance knowledge and experience alone opens up opFall/Winter 2021-22

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portunities to support themselves financially while in high school and in college.

Many of Gina’s high school age students become assistant instructors at the studio and teach dance camps. As they get older they can venture into jobs with one of her other companies, EnerGy National Dance competitions, which does a Regional and National competition and convention tour throughout the United States.

For Studio G dancers, one thing is certain, they all gain similar qualities.

Qualities like discipline, accountability and commitment, and the ability to communicate as well as working well with others, are just some of the lessons the students walk away with.

CLASSES Registrations for classes at Studio G West in Brownstown are being accepted throughout September 2021.

“We’re excited to get back to dance in Brownstown!”

Studio G West in Brownstown is offering a a variety of classes, including Parent-Tot for 2-3 year olds, ‘A fun filled class for those little ones that are not ready to step inside the classroom without Mom’; Pre-Dance for 3-4 year olds; and other classes that are available for ages of 5 years to teen (curriculum includes Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, as well as Hip Hop and tumbling). Classes are held on Wednesdays starting from 4 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. - depending on the class.

Not only is their Brownstown location Studio G West, up and running, but their main school in Grosse Ile is back to business as usual, too. Studio G - Grosse Ile is home to the award winning Studio G company, the nationally acclaimed and award winning competitive team. The Grosse Ile studio location boasts over 6,000 square feet of training space and has a vast line up of classes.

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Studio G offers two locations to serve the surrounding communities- the main school, located on Grosse Ile at 8525 Macomb Street and the sister program, Studio G West, located in Brownstown, at 21311 Telegraph Rd. (at the corner of King and Telegraph) in the Brownstown Community Center. For more informa-tion please call 734-362-0880 or visit studiogpac.com

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RUSTY HOHMAN KNOWS what it’s like to need a helping hand. The owner of West Road Coins in Trenton gives a lot of hardearned money to help others in need because he feels it is the right thing to do - and because he has a personal connection to heartache.

Hohman family’s house caught fire and was destroyed. The Salvation Army helped his

family with everything that they needed in a difficult situation. He gives back to charities and organizations as he feels indebted for the help he and his family received.

“If I know a group is legitimate and where the money goes and that they do a good job at helping people, I am okay about donating to them,” he explains.

Rusty Hohman, the owner of West Road Coins, helps others in need because he has a personal connection to heartache.

“ When I was young, our home burned down...The Salvation Army was there to help us with whatever we needed, and they just kept on helping.

I still feel I owe them a debt for that one act.”

– Rusty Hohman” For additional info on the current gold or silver prices, coins, stamps, and more, please contact Rusty at 734-362-8229.

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He continues, “I’ll never be rich – I’m too softhearted. If someone needs help I will reach into my pocket.”

Yet Hohman doesn’t give to charity in order to shine a brighter light on West Road Coins and doesn’t attribute any business success to his philanthropy. But that’s okay. “I sleep good at night, knowing I have helped. If everyone gave to charity, the world would be a much better place,” he says.

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John Serb Aims to make a difference in the Downriver community

AS OF SEPTEMBER it has be four years since John Serb opened the Edward Jones Investments branch in Woodhaven, Michigan. He started on this path as a financial advisor with one goal in mind – to offer state-of-the art investment tools, coupled with a one-on-one approach to guidance for families with complex financial needs.

John has extensive finance experience, having been in this industry for 14 years. Prior to opening his office, he worked in corporate finance. “In the corporate setting I wasn’t making a difference in anyone's lives,” John explained, “I wanted to have an impact on the community I'm from and work with individuals and families Downriver."

Relationships are key, and in his view, meeting face to face and getting to know his clients on a personal level builds strong relationships.

John's branch assists families and individuals with an array of financial needs such as, retirement

income strategies, wealth management, estate and legacy strategies, business retirement plans, and education savings. He accomplishes this through a proven, long-term investment philosophy that emphasizes quality and diversification.

John normally starts his day by doing market research and catching up on market news. He’ll then review his clients’ portfolios that could be impacted based on the information he finds, then making those adjustments becomes his number one priority. After that, he’ll tend to his appointments for the day. "The majority of my day is consumed with portfolio reviews and trading. "I manage for the long-term through a proven investment philosophy that emphasizes quality and diversification"-John says.

As a lifelong member of the Downriver community, John spends much time and effort getting to know his clients and understanding their needs.

“The most fulfilling part about my job is the personal relationship that I have with my clients,” he said, “They truly become an extension of my family.”

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THE DESTINATION FOR EXCELLENCE UPDATE

Our School District ABOUT

WBEF Today it’s more important than ever to come together as a community — which is what the Woodhaven-Brownstown Education Foundation is all about: Community.

Founded on the premise that it takes an entire community to support education, the Foundation was created to provide an avenue for businesses and members of our community to contribute to the education of our children — and to strengthen the future of our school district.

With funds it raises through donations and special events, the WBEF has awarded more than $260,000 in grants over the past nine years to district teachers for creative and exciting educational opportunities.

In addition, some of the awardwinning school programs the WBEF have funded include School/Parent Partnerships, FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics, Elementary Reading Initiatives, Teen Entrepreneur Software and No Child Without a Lunch.

Please consider donating to the Foundation.

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Dear Woodhaven-Brownstown School District families, health advisory group, partnering with the Downriver We are thrilled to welcome our students back to Guidance Center to provide all staff with a mental the classroom for in-person learning this fall and to health toolkit and introducing new SEL platforms for see our student-athletes on the playing field throughout all students. the year. While we are proud of the results we achieved In November 2015 and again in May 2021, Woodtogether during the difficulties of the past two school haven and Brownstown residents supported the school years, we believe the best learning district by approving two bond issues experience for students is in the classthat have and will continue to allow room, where they can develop relaus to maintain our hard-earned status tionships, cultivate social skills and as a destination district. We continue receive direct instruction from eduto implement improvements at all our cators. schools, including replacing outdated As we look forward to the 2021-22 infrastructure, enhancing athletic faschool year, we remain committed to cilities and upgrading technology for being RELENTLESS in the academic students and staff, among other import growth and social-emotional health upgrades. of our students. On Friday, August To date, our district has received 27, 2021, the Wayne County Health nearly $2 million in one-time COVIDDept. issued an emergency order 19 relief funding. This critical funding making the use of facemasks a reis being used for support programs quirement in all K-12 schools in Wayne and resources to help students as County. As such, masks are required they navigate the long-term process Mark Greathead of all students, staff, and visitors, reof recovering from the impact of the Superintendent gardless of vaccine status, for all pandemic – resources that include grades pre-K through 12, in all WBSD buildings. Masks PPE, new teacher hires to support student learning will be required on buses, as mandated by the De- and smaller class sizes and software upgrades for partment of Transportation. virtual learning, SEL training for all staff, hot spots for We know the pandemic has been challenging for students learning online and more. many of our families and school district can and Thank you for being a RELENTLESS partner in your should play in supporting students’ mental health. child’s education. We look forward to seeing your Thus, we’re implementing several new social-emotional child in our classrooms on September 7th for the first learning initiatives this fall, including creating a mental day of school. l

We’re a part of the Nixle Alert System Be the first to know by receiving instant communication from the district. Text WBSD to 888777 to sign up for alerts – it’s that easy!

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SCHOOL MESSENGER We use an emergency notification system called School Messenger to communicate general school information. Visit our website at mywbsd.org to learn about School Messenger’s new features, such as a guardian “opt-in” and “opting-in” to receive the communication by phone or text and to sign up for School Messenger.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

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CARA PIMER President

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MIKKI BERTIN-KELSAY Vice President

ROB HARRIS Secretary

JENNIFER PADGETT Treasurer

BRUCE BURKE Trustee

SHANNON BAUER-PERRY

In today’s busy world, the need to stay connected has become part of daily life. It’s become especially important for parents who need to stay in touch with their children – not only about their social lives, but also about their scholastic lives. To that end, our district has a number of ways to stay in touch electronically with our students, our parents, and our community.

First, of course, is our newly designed district website: mywbsd.org This site hosts core district information, as well as links to every school and program within our community. Drop downs and clickable links can put you in touch with whatever program or service you need.

But our digital footprint doesn’t end with our website. Parents can use our special parent portal to check the status of their students’ progress in real time.

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LAURA BERRY Trustee

ADMINISTRATION MARK GREATHEAD Superintendent

MICHAEL BELCHER Director, Contract Services

To get started, ask your student’s school office for login information – or please call the district office at 734-783-3300.

We also have an engaging mobile presence that provides yet additional layers of real-time communication.

First, you can follow us on Facebook by searching for “Woodhavenbrownstown School District.”

Next, you can follow our hashtags on Twitter at: #WhyWBSD and @WBSDStrong and on Instagram at WBSDRelentless.

We also use Instagram accounts – via school specific social media platforms, so check with your school.

GREG ROBERTS Director, Human Resources

JOSHUA SMITH Director, Finances

STACY VESPREMI Director, Curriculum

MATTHEW SALAH Director, Special Education

JOSHUA SATTERFIELD Director, Technology/Integrated Instructions

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Maple Grove Virtual School Since 20212, our district has offered an alternative to our traditional high school: Maple Grove Virtual School.

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Students enrolled in Maple Grove not only complete courses at their own pace, but they're also able to take AP courses that grant college credit. To date, more than 150 students have graduated from Maple Grove.

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In addition, our staff offers face-to-face and digital support to each student.

Students in Maple Grove who want to pursue vocational training can also enroll in the DCTC program (see story below).

Besides the non-traditional student, Maple Grove is an ideal fit for home-schooled students whose parents otherwise need to get their own state-approved lesson plans and programs.

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Getting your Child started ABOUT

ENROLLING To register your child for school, you must complete the pre-enrollment online. Click on “enroll” on the district’s website, mywbsd.org, and follow the instructions. Once the enrollment has been processed by our enrollment specialists, you will receive an email to schedule an appointment to turn in the required documentation to complete enrollment. This meeting will take place at the Administration & Board of Education Offices at:

24821 Hall Rd Woodhaven, MI 48183 734-783-3300 Required documents: Required documents: •• Original Original Birth Birth Certificate Certificate Immunization Record Record •• Immunization Valid Michigan Michigan Identification Identification •• Valid •• Proof Proof of of Residency Residency IEP/504/Health Documents Documents if if •• IEP/504/Health applicable applicable Proof of Residency: Residency: Proof of •• Owners Owners provide provide one one of of the the folfollowing: Mortgage Mortgage Statement, Statement, lowing: Property Statement, CurCurProperty Tax Tax Statement, rent DTE DTE bill, bill, Water Water bill, bill, or or rent Cable bill bill Cable •• Renters Renters provide provide one one of of the the folfollowing: Rental Rental agreement agreement lowing: signed and and dated, dated, Month-toMonth-tosigned Month Month rental rental agreement, agreement, RenRental receipt receipt showing showing landlord’s landlord’s tal name, address address and and phone phone name, About Kindergarten Kindergarten & & Young Young 5’s: 5’s: About •• A A health health appraisal appraisal form form must must be completed completed by by your your child’s child’s be doctor and and turned turned into into the the doctor school school by by the the first first day. day.

A waiver waiver is is needed needed if if your your child child •• A turns 5 5 years years old old between between SepSepturns tember tember 2 2 and and December December 1.1.

Kindergarten & & Young Young 5 5 Waiver: Waiver: Kindergarten If your your child child is is turning turning 5 5 years years •• If old old between between September September 2 2 and and December 11 of of this this year, year, comcomDecember plete the the Waiver Waiver Form, Form, which which plete also also can can be be downloaded downloaded online. online.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

In education, everything begins at the beginning – and today, that “beginning” is earlier than ever.

Studies have shown that the earlier a child enters a structured educational environment, the better she will do in later grades.

To help give their youngsters a leg up on their education we have a number of early childhood development programs aimed at doing just that:

Each of our elementary schools — Bates, Erving, Gudith, Wegienka, and Yake are Young5/K-5 educational facilities dedicated to developing a community of independent and productive lifelong learners.

We are proud to announce that Erving and Wegienka Elementary Schools were Bates named reward schools by the MDOE 22811 Gudith Rd in 2019.

Woodhaven, MI We’re a group of neighborhood 734-692-2217 schools — with many of our students Godfrey walking from nearby homes and the Cherie Principal rest receiving district transportation services or are driven by their parents.

Our schools are self-contained communities in which our parents know our staff, our staff knows our students Erving 24175 Hall Rd — and we work together to create a Woodhaven, MI bright future for every child.

734-692-2212 Our students have consistently performed well on state and other stan- Caterina Berry dardized tests. Our students also excel Principal in classroom learning and the desire to succeed — while maintaining good citizenship and developing quality interpersonal skills.

Gudith Each of our schools offers All-Day 22700 Sibley Rd Kindergarten and a full day of classroom Brownstown, MI 734-783-5386 study aligned with state standards — with an emphasis on literacy and based Thomas Martin on a demanding,comprehensive cur- Principal riculum that’s focused on college/career readiness.

We also offer: • Interactive whiteboards throughout each school Wegienka 23925 Arsenal Rd • 1 to 1 devices for district students Brownstown, MI State-of-the-art computer equip• 734-783-3367 ment and labs • Intervention programs with a liter- Michelle Briegel acy specialist in each school Principal • Guided Reading Libraries for Leveled Instruction, K-5 • Social Workers in each school • Robust program offerings in the arts, physical education and technology Yake • Active Student Councils 16400 Carten Woodhaven, MI Math Expressions – a research• 734-692-2230 based math program In addition, each of our schools offers Timothy Podlewski a number of building-wide programs, Principal events and activities designed to engage, motivate and reward our students for their efforts.

All of this is supported by and experienced and caring teaching staff in each school, with many bringing additional experience from other facilities.

Finally, each school provides a complete special education program for those who have specific learning disabilities or challenges.

Here is a brief list of other activities in which our students and staff participate: • Individualized instruction via our supplemental academic support staff • Reading and Math Family Nights • Art and Music Family Nights • Kindergarten Orientation • After-school STEM enrichment • Before and after-school childcare (available) • Free/reduced price lunch (to those who qualify)

• First, our all-day kindergarten program is available in all five elementary schools.

• Our Young Fives kindergarten program is designed for younger children whose parents feel they are not yet ready for traditional kindergarten.

• Head Start is a preschool for income-eligible 3 and 4 year old children.

• Early Head Start is a free educational program for expectant mothers, infants, and toddlers.

• Early Childhood Special Education preschool is for children 3-5 years old who qualify for services under an individual Educational Plan.

• TOTE/Early On – the Teaches Our Tots Early program provides early intervention special education home visits for children up to 3 years old with moderate to severe developmental delays.

• Great Start Readiness – which is a free preschool program for 4-year-olds who have identified risks for academic difficulties and/or meet low-income requirements For more information on these programs, please call: 734-7833322 or 734-783-3300.

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Special Education Nearly 1,000 eligible special education students in our district receive a broad spectrum of education services that include: Academic and psychological assessments, speech and language services, teacher and behavioral consultant services, social work services, nursing services and attendance in out-district programs, among other services.

Our programs are supported by a team of more than 100 certified professionals and para-professionals. Finally, our special education students are provided the greatest access to our curriculum. To learn more, call our office: 734-783-3322.

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Our Middle & High Schools OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS Our two middle schools are designed to help our students transition smoothly from elementary to high school grades by providing interim steps along the way.

Brownstown Middle School is home to our 6th and 7th grades; while Patrick Henry Middle School is an 8th-9th grade educational Brownstown facility.

20135 Inkster Rd Both schools are dedicated to Brownstown, MI continuing the process of nurtur734-783-3400 ing independent and productive Andrew Clark life-long learners.

Principal Our middle school students have consistently performed well on state and other standardized tests.

On a day-to-day basis, our students also excel in classroom learning — while maintaining good Patrick Henry 24825 Hall Rd citizenship and developing quality Woodhaven, MI interpersonal skills.

734-362-6100 Making this system work are the experienced and dedicated Roger Gurganus teachers we have in our class- Principal rooms – many of whom bring additional experience from other facilities to their classrooms. Each school offers a curriculum and technology support designed to meet the needs of each grade level — and they share some common features:

WOODHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL Woodhaven High School is a 10th-12th grade educational facility that completes the process of developing independent and productive life-long learners.

Although we’re a major high school, we act like a smaller school; a place where our parents know our staff, our staff knows Woodhaven our students — and we work toHigh School 24787 Van Horn gether to create a bright future Woodhaven, MI for every individual.

734-783-3333 For students to achieve future goals, our exceptional teaching Matthew Czajkowski staff provides both theoretical Principal and hands-on instruction, offering a complete educational experience.

As a result of this level of professionalism, our students have consistently performed well on state and other standardized tests.

Academically, WHS — which was named a Reward School in

• Leading-edge technology throughout each building • 1 to 1 devices for students district wide • Computer labs • Teleparent home and online communication systems • Foreign language experience • Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) programs • Guidance counseling services In addition, the two schools offer a variety of elective classes in the areas of technology, theatre arts, choir, band and art.

As a perfect companion to their classroom work, students can participate in a wide variety of extracurricular programs: track, cross country, swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, football, wrestling and cheerleading.

Our middle school students are involved in a number of community projects, including food and clothing drives and various fundraisers.

Both schools offer a number of building-wide programs, events and activities designed to engage, motivate reward students for their efforts: • Educational field trips • Student Council • National Junior Honor Society • Robotics/STEM activities • Cyber Safety programs Finally, both schools provide a complete special education program for those who have specific learning disabilities or challenges.

2016 by the state of Michigan — offers a full day of classroom study aligned with state standards, with an emphasis on literacy and based on a demanding, comprehensive curriculum that’s focused on college/career readiness.

We also offer: • Leading-edge technology throughout our building • 1 to 1 devices for students district wide • Seven computer labs and interactive white boards in classrooms • Large science classrooms that include lab areas • Online learning options • Multiple opportunities for AP courses • NCAA-approved courses • A credit recovery program • Project based learning zone • Online parent-student/classroom information • State of the art athletic facilities In addition, our students can participate in a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities.

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Our Schools & DCTC In order to get a jump on the kinds of jobs that may be available to them after they graduate, many WB students take advantage of one of the most unique programs in the nation: The Downriver Career Technical Consortium (DCTC).

Founded in 1965, the DCTC offers a way for local districts to share vocational education programs.

Today, the DCTC consists of nine local districts that share more than 32 programs.

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Woodhaven High School is home to courses in business management, dental technology, finance, marketing, graphics communications, welding and cosmetology.

Many DCTC programs offer college credit, some offer state licensure, most provide math and visual and applied arts credit and some provide science credit.

To learn more about how your student could benefit from a DCTC enhanced experience, visit: dctc-cte.org

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COLLEGE BOUND In 2016, the WBSD partnered with Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) to offer an Early/Middle College (EMC) program.

ECM is a blend of high school and college courses leading to a tuition-free associate degree while still in high school. We are proud to announce that one student has successfully earned EMT certification and at the end of the 201920 school year, 26 students will have successfully earned their high school diploma as well as an associate degree.

We are proud to report that, to date, the WBSD program is WCCCD’s largest EMC program.

Our students are taking full advantage of this unique opportunity, and the EMC program is one of the district’s greatest successes.

In the ninth and 10th grades, students take both district and college courses at the same time, with the latter taught by college staff at PH Middle School and WHS. In 11th and 12th grades, students take courses at WHS and on the college’s Taylor campus.

The student would finish up his or her college degree courses the first year out of high school and then receive both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

In addition to the free tuition, the district provides books, fees and supplies to all students.

If accepted into the program students and their parents will attend an orientation prior to actually joining the program.

To learn more, contact Curriculum Director Stacy Vespremi at:

734-789-2349

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Lincoln Park Middle School Woodrow Wilson School Davidson Middle School Allen Park High School Lincoln Park Middle School Woodrow Wilson School Davidson Middle School Allen Park High School

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