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April is Celebrating Service Month

April 8, 2019, 5:00 am
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Since our Centennial in 2015, we have made April Celebrating Service month by sharing the many community service projects our alumni, students, faculty, coaches and families have participated in during the past year. As of yesterday, you may have noticed a pop-up on our home and login pages of the dcds.edu website linking to this year's stories. We encourage you to read about the many wonderful community service activities in which our DCDS community is involved and perhaps take this opportunity to participate and/or launch your own community service project. 

Here is a link to the first two stories. 

The Amoros Family 

Lauren Penkala ('09)

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Vivid Campaign - Lower School Progress 4.1

April 8, 2019, 5:00 am
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State HOSA Competition

April 8, 2019, 5:00 am
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Before the spring break, thirty-six Upper and Middle School students traveled to Grand Rapids to compete in the state HOSA competition. These students qualified for the honor of competing at States by placing in the top 10 in their event at our regional competition in December. Students placing in the top 3 in their event at States have qualified for the National competition to be held in Orlando, Florida in June. Please congratulate the following students when you see them:
  • Vikram Goddla ('24) - 1st place Medical Terminology Middle School
  • Trinity Chen ('24) - 2nd place Prepared Speaking Middle School
  • Yesh Yernenei ('23) - 2nd place Nutrition Middle School
  • Arya Chalasani ('23), Luke Dindo ('23), and Ronak Parikh ('23) - 2nd place Health Education Middle School
  • Himani Yarlagadda ('23) - 4th place Medical Reading Middle School
  • Anusha Santhapur ('19) and Alicia Wang ('19) - 8th place Forensic Medicine
  • Sarina Yu ('21), Mackenzie Martin ('21), Victoria He ('21), and Madison Salzenstein ('21) - 10th place Health Education
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Second Grade Poetry Jam

April 8, 2019, 5:00 am
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Students begin preparation for composing poetry by first studying musical composers in first grade. Along with learning about the passions, struggles, and influences of the musicians, the students also hear about the trials and errors in writing music. To compliment their combined study of poetry and music, the second graders were given the task of trying to create their own piece. Students worked together to:

  1. write a four-line limerick
  2. add meters and tonalities used in class
  3. create a bass line
  4. implement texture with the use of non-pitched percussion
  5. then finally made a melody for their limerick
In the end, the students performed a short poetic song about the color of a crayon.
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Journey to a New Home

April 8, 2019, 5:00 am
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As part of the third grade unit immigration unit, students read the novel "Orphan of Ellis Island" in social studies and present information or act in a class play about an immigrant about whom they learned. They also sing songs that celebrate cultures and languages from around the world. These songs included the languages of Swahili, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Korean, as well as songs about peace, friendship, and inspiration. There was also the added touch of a famous Motown melody. The third grade strings players performed “Sourwood Mountain” as a small ensemble.

Watch performance video.


 

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Additional DCDS Scholar-Athlete Signing to Play College Footabll

April 8, 2019, 5:00 am
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Congratulations to Max Zimmerman '19 for his recent decision to attend Hope College and continue his football career. Max is an all-state linebacker and defensive lineman who successfully pulled himself back into the football line up after missing his junior season due to a back injury. We wish Max and the rest of our signees success in college as they continue the scholar-athlete tradition.

 

 

National Signing Day - February 2019

Early Signing Day - November 2018

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Junior Plays Piano Solo at Carnegie Hall

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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Jason Zeng '20 was a Grand Prix Prize winner in Rising Talents which qualified him to play his winning solo at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 14. Jason played Prelude in C sharp minor by Sergei Rachmaninov. He is also invited to return to the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall to play again on May 24 as the winner of the GOLD Prize in the Golden Key Music Festival.

Congratulations Jason!

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Lower School Update: On-site Reporting with Ms. Tina Mangalick

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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Please consider helping our DCDS community achieve success with VIVID! Gifts of all sizes help us meet our goals.

If you'd like to honor your child or family's legacy with a naming opportunity, please contact Tina Mangalick at tmangalick@dcds.edu or (248) 430-1064. Opportunities are still available for both our Middle and Lower school campuses.

To give to VIVID, please go to www.dcds.edu/vivid

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Upper School Forensic Team Regional Success

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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The forensic team did fantastic at the regional competition on Saturday. Out of the 18 entries we took, we qualified ALL 18 for state finals. In addition we had one student receive a "pre-bid" directly to States based on her seasonal success. Here is the list, congratulate them as you see them in the halls and your classrooms.

 

Regional Winners - State Qualifiers

PreBid Nikitha Movva Broadcasting
1st place Anya Chinnaiyan Poetry
1st place Aparna Reddy Informative open
1st place Krishna Kiru Sales
2nd place Pratha Rattan Prose
2nd place Ania Uzieblo Storytelling
2nd place Nikhil Mantena Informative open
3rd place Yurui Zhang Prose
3rd place Brett Arenberg Poetry
3rd place Shreya Chalasani Storytelling
3rd place Shanshan Ye Raha Zaman Duo 9
4th place Rosalie Fang Oratory
4th place Colin Ableson Impromptu
4th place Tanmai Nimmigadda Informative 9/10
4th place Sahil Hanumolu Broadcasting
5th place Arnav Shah Extemp
5th place Abby He Oratory
5th place Faraz Rahman Sales
6th place Dwight Ellis Impromptu
       

 

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Reading Nook Challenge

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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Ms. Tiano wanted to encourage her reading group students to spend less time on electronic devices, so after having a group discussion on other ways to use their imaginations to play or create something, they decided to initiate a Reading Nook Challenge. Each student and their families were challenged to create their own Reading Nook at home. Once their Reading Nook was created at home, the students brought in a picture to share their creation with the class. Below are pictures of the home Reading Nooks.

The classes voted on their three favorite nooks. All participants received goodies for their participation.

 
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Middle School Robotics Team Places Second at RoboFest

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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Congratulations to the Middle School Robotics 8th grade team - Josh Guo, Liam Hounsell, Numan Nakkash, and Will Schueller, who earned a second place trophy at the RoboFest tournament held Saturday, April 13, at Canton Charter Academy. The team’s entry into the exhibition category, A.L.F.R.E.D the Robot Butler, combined creativity and technology while addressing the problem of helping mobility-impaired individuals in our society. The team will now participate in a video qualifier this week in order to progress to the World RoboFest Championship tournament to be held at Lawrence Tech on May 18. Great work, team!

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Michigan Art Education Association Top 100

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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The Michigan Art Education Association invited the top 100 Michigan students from the 18 regions around the state to a special art day at Adrian College in honor of being juried into this exhibit on Saturday, April 13. DCDS Lower School, Junior School and Middle School artists were featured among the top 100. First grader Shyla Vakhariya and eighth grader Isabella Cook were showcase in the top 15 in the state of Michigan. Their work will be featured on the MAEA website for a year.
Congratulation to all the participants and their parents for driving to Adrian College to celebrate and representing the DCDS creative passion!

Lower School

  • William McKany '31 - Top 100
  • Kenny Way '31 - Top 100
  • Quinn Metrose '31 - Top 100
  • Shyla Vakhariya '30 - Top 15

Junior School

  • Christa Farah '26 - Top 100

Middle School

  • Charlie Chen '23 - teacher selected entry
  • Grace Wang '24 - teacher selected entry
  • Emily Bilen '24 - TOP 100 in the state
  • Leilani Parks '23 - TOP 100 in the state
  • Jake Ross '24 - TOP 100 in the state
  • Molly Prokop '23 - TOP 100 in the state
  • Isabella Cook '23 - TOP 15 in the state
  • AJ Moutzouros '24 - Artwork will be on display at the Michigan Department of Ed for the next year.
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Students Selected for Ontario Hockey League

April 15, 2019, 5:00 am
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Luca Di Pasquo ('22) and Austin Clark ('21) have both been selected in the 2019 OHL (Ontario Hockey League) Priority draft that was held 4/6/19. Luca was selected by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and Austin by the Guelph Storm. The OHL is one of three major junior hockey leagues that make up the Canadian Hockey League and consist of 20 teams total – 17 in Ontario and 3 in the US. The league is for players aged 16 to 21. Both boys will be attending training camps this summer. Congratulations to them both!

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Student Artwork at the BBAC Exhibition

April 22, 2019, 5:00 am
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The following students were juried into this year's Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC)exhibition and their work will be on display at the BBAC from Friday, May 3 to Thursday, June 6. DCDS artwork makes up slightly more than 26% of the entire exhibition.

Congratulations to the following students

  • Luke Bienhold '20 – Lost
  • Henry Cantor '20 – Interlocking Ring Shapes
  • Grace Endrud '20 – Avery
  • Sophia Gallette'19 – Copper Connection Necklace
  • Sheena Khan '20 – Cleopatra Gold Cuff Bracelet and Ring Set &The Golden Tiger
  • Liana Lau '20 – A Different Perspective
  • Kyle Lee '20 – Lost Tribal Ring
  • Anushri Radhakrishnan '20 – Free the People
  • Mitchell Rits '19 – Petuh (Rooster) Watch
  • Angie Suo '19 – Bubble and Brew &Monet
  • Anna Uzieblo '21 – War Woman & Wrinkles 2
  • Elena Wu '21 – A Study of Fruits and Flowers & Urban Lowlights
  • Jennifer Zimmerman '20 – Secret Garden
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Register for Summer Programs

February 25, 2019, 5:00 am
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Click through to see link to summer programs page
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Celebrate the Arts

April 22, 2019, 5:00 am
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 April 28th, 12-4pm

This main event is an afternoon of dance, band, orchestra, and theatrical performances. As well as a school-wide art gallery displaying art from students from PK3 to grade 12. Our talented senior visual arts conservatory students have specially designated display areas to showcase their full array of works. The event is free and for the whole family. See complete schedule for this day.

Additional CTA Events:

April 17th | 7-8:30pm
Upper School Honors Symphonic Orchestra Spring Concert

April 26th | 7-9pm
Conservatory Preview & Industry Show

April 27th | 7-9pm
Upper School Theatre Spring Showcase

May 4th | 6pm
Junior, Middle & Upper School Dance Concert

May 9th-10th at 7pm | May 11th at 2 & 7pm
Upper School Theatre Performance "Steel Magnolias"

May 15th | 6:30-8pm
Lower & Junior School Spring Instrumental Music Concert

May 17th | 6:30-8pm
Junior, Middle & Upper School Spring Vocal Music Concert

May 18th | 7-9pm
Upper School Student Film Festival

May 20th | 7pm
Upper School Jacket Big Band Concert

May 23rd | 6:30-8pm
Middle School Spring Instrumental Music Concert

Events held at:

Detroit Country Day Upper School
22305 W. Thirteen Mile Rd.
Beverly Hills, MI 48024

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Regional Finals Results from the National History Bee & Bowl

April 22, 2019, 5:00 am
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The regional finals of the National History Bee & Bowl, hosted by International Academics Competition, was held on Saturday, April 13, at Orchard Lake Middle School. The middle school competition consisted of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from around southeastern Michigan. Detroit Country Day Middle School qualified 16 8th graders to attend Saturday's competition. Of those qualifiers, five of them (Arthur Gayden, Aeres Zhou, Reece Chae, Richard Shao, and Tony Chen) received special distinction and will be continuing on to the National competition held this spring in Chicago. Of those five, three of them finished in the top 10 of all competitors in southeastern Michigan (Arthur Gayden - 1st place, Aeres Zhou - 3rd place, Reece Chae - 7th place) and were invited to the International History Exam in 2020.

Congratulations on a great showing at the regional finals! Good luck to you all at the next stage.

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Second Installation of the Lower School Update: On-site Reporting with Ms. Tina Mangalick

April 29, 2019, 5:00 am
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Please consider helping our DCDS community achieve success with VIVID! Gifts of all sizes help us meet our goals.

If you'd like to honor your child or family's legacy with a naming opportunity, please contact Tina Mangalick at tmangalick@dcds.edu or (248) 430-1064. Opportunities are still available for both our Middle and Lower school campuses.

To give to VIVID, please go to www.dcds.edu/vivid

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DCDS Premieres Commissioned Piece at Celebrate the Arts

April 29, 2019, 5:00 am
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The combined bands from the Junior, Middle, and Upper Schools premiered a newly commissioned work titled "The Artist Within." The piece was a representation of the trials and celebrations of the artist within all of us. This pieced was written and conducted by composer, Joshua V. Hinkel. 

Mr. Hinkel serves as the Associate Director of Bands at River Bluff High School in Lexington, South Carolina. Ensembles under his direction have received superior ratings at festivals as well as numerous regional, state and circuit championships. In constant demand as a composer and arranger, his works for band can be heard from the concert halls of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. to the performing venues of Drum Corps International, Winterguard Internationals and Bands of America. Mr. Hinkel has spent the week leading up to Celebrate the Arts working with our students on this piece. 

To see commissioned piece performed view the video of Grand Finale. The commissioned piece introduction, composer comments, and performance starts around the 43 minute mark. - See video

 

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First DCDS Student to be Invited to MYAF Vocal Solo Finals Recital

April 29, 2019, 5:00 am
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Congratulations to Isabelle Bepler '19 for her recognition and invitation to the Michigan Youth Art Festival (MYAF) Vocal Solo Finals Recital on Tuesday, April 30. She is one of 12 soloists selected from across the state. From the recital on the 30th, judges will select a MYAF winner who will sing at the Gala Concert on Friday, May 10 and a runner-up will sing at the Welcoming Celebration on Thursday, May 9. All soloists will perform at the festival on one of two Vocal Solo & Ensemble Recitals on Friday, May 10 at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM.

Isabelle becomes the first DCDS vocal soloist to be invited to compete in the finals recital and perform at MYAF. We know she will represent DCDS well!

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