Making Math Measurements Fun
Ms. Pietrzak has had some fun with her second grade math class during their math measurements unit. The students use Geoboards to practice finding perimeter and area, listen to UMIGO: A Cup Fills Up...
View ArticleState Tournament Results for Middle School Forensics Team
This weekend the Middle School Forensics Team competed in the state forensics tournament at Bloomfield Hills High School. There were 22 students participating in the competition. The coaches were very...
View ArticleCongratulations to M/S and U/S Science Olympiad Participants
Congratulations to all Science Olympiad team members for their participation in the state tournament held at MSU on Saturday, April 27. The following Middle School students placed at the event: 1st...
View ArticleNational History Day State Winner
National History Day is an educational competition designed to encourage students to explore historical subjects while offering a fascinating opportunity to learn through hands-on study. This past...
View ArticleNational Language Exam Results 2019
The results for the national language exams in French, German, Japanese, Latin and Spanish were released last week. The national language exams measure students' abilities in vocabulary, grammar,...
View ArticleLEGO League Jr. Teams Share Moon Base Models at Expo
Two LEGO League Jr. teams of first and second grade students shared their Moon Base models at the Gigawatts Jr. Expo on Saturday, May 4. They participated in STEM-related activities throughout the...
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View ArticleDCDS Students Compete in Academic Games Leagues of America
Students in the Upper School Academic Games Club participated in the 2019 Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA) in Orland in April. Shanshan Ye '22 and Dillan Lau '22 participated as part of a...
View ArticleCongratulations to M/S Vocalists
Congratulations to the following groups and individuals for the excellent performances at the Middle School Vocal Solo and Ensemble Festival. Choral-Aires - First Division Alessia Sessa ''24 - First...
View ArticleGrinstein Jewelry Scholarship Competition Winners
This year was another outstanding year for the DCDS jewelers and metalsmiths in the Grinstein Jewelers Scholarship Competition. For the first time in the competitions history, five of the six possible...
View ArticleState Results for Upper School Forensic Team
Congratulations to the following students from the forensic team who participated in the state tournament. Everyone did a fantastic job to give us a THIRD PLACE team finish in Class B. Please...
View ArticleSummer Programs for the Visual and Performing Artists
We have some great offerings in the visual and performing arts for all ages of students. Register for these on My BackPack using the Program Registration link. To view online book and see summary of...
View ArticleSummer Programs: These Camps Still Have Openings!
Seussville (Grades K -1) 6/17/19 - 6/21/19 It's a Seussper Summer with Mrs. Bernacci! Let's play games, make crafts, read books and celebrate all things, Dr. Seuss. From the Cat in the Hat to the...
View ArticleThird Installation of the Lower School Update: On-site Reporting with Ms....
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...
View ArticleStudents Recognized in the Library of Congress' Letters About Literature...
Congratulations to the following eighth graders for achieving the state finalist level in the Library of Congress' Letters About Literature writing contest: Solene DeGaynor Graham Doman Krisha Ramani...
View ArticleMen's and Women's Lacrosse Have Fun with Switch Sticks Game
The men’s and women’s lacrosse teams played a “Switch Sticks” game this past weekend to benefit the Brett Salamin Jr. Scholarship Fund. In the first half of the game, the men played against the women...
View ArticleMiddle School Students Shine at National Math Pentathlon Tournament
On Saturday, May 11, five Middle School students attended the 2019 National Math Pentathlon Tournament at Stoney Creek high school. The following students represented DCDS - Arnav Chittiprolu '25, Hana...
View ArticleSenior is Runner-Up for the American Foreign Services Association Essay Contest
Collin Wang '19 was recently named the runner-up for the American Foreign Services Association: National High School Essay Contest, Why Does Diplomacy and Peacebuilding Matter. Collin’s paper,...
View ArticleMadeleine Yang is One of Two Presidential Scholars from the State
Congratulations to Madeleine Yang '19 for her selection as one of two students chosen from the State to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Scholars are selected each year by the White House Commission on...
View ArticleVisiting Artist Inspires Students at the Village Campus
Thursday, May 9 the Village Campus art classes welcomed a special visitor, Colin McConnell. He is a Detroit, photographer, artist, author and all around good human being! The children enjoyed his book,...
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