Join Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent, Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, as she speaks with key voices across the school community - such as YCS Board President, Dr. Celeste Hawkins - in our new video series - Stronger Together! youtube.com/watch?v=slr-WW…

Happy Halloween Ypsilanti Community Schools! Stay safe and have a howling good time tonight 🎃 🕷️🦇 #YCS #YpsilantiSchools

Happy National Educational Support Professionals Day! In 1987, the NEA Representative Assembly called for the creation of a special way to honor the contributions of public school support staff. We appreciate the important work of all support staff! #YCS #YpsilantiSchools

Every action counts! On America Recycles Day, let's pledge to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Together, we can protect our planet for future generations. Did you know every school in YCS has a recycling program? #AmericaRecycles #YpsilantiRecycles #YCS

Happy #InternationalDayOfTolerance! Tonight Estabrook Elementary is having its Festival of Cultures from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. At Ypsilanti Community Schools, we honor our differences and celebrate the opportunity to learn about the many cultures in our district.

Unapologetically authentic scholars, Ariya and Evelyn, presented in front of the school board last month, exhibiting the courage and confidence we promote from all our scholars. We are so proud of these Erickson scholars. #UnapologeticallyAuthentic #YCS #YpsiSchools

This week is being highlighted as a week of gratitude. Let us know what you’re grateful for and take the initiative to show graciousness to others this week. #WeekofGratitude #YCS #YpsilantiSchools

Did you know about the Grizzly Den Podcast Network? YCHS scholars are learning the technical and creative skills to produce audio and video programming. Look at the studio transformation thanks to the work of YCS staff! #StrongerTogether #GrizzlyDenPodcast #YpsilantiSchools

At YCS, we are grateful for the community we’ve formed together. Ypsilanti Community Schools is indicative of 10 years of strength, unity community and family and we are so proud of the district we see today. #WeekofGratitude #YCS #YpsilantiSchools #strongertogether

The Festival of Cultures at Estabrook Elementary was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who helped put this together! #StrongerTogether #YCS #YpsilantiSchools

Happy Thanksgiving to our YCS Community! Let's celebrate with respect, honoring the history and traditions that shape our nation. We wish you all a day filled with joy and warmth 🍂🍁🧡 #HappyThanksgiving #IndigenousHeritage #YCS

Happy American Indian and Alaska Native Month! Join us in honoring their heritage and contributions. #NativeHeritage #YCS

YCS is proud to use our LEAP grant funds to build our students’ literacy skills. Earlier in the year, we held a back-to-school book bag packet giveaway for our pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students in addition to purchasing over 7,300 books for all grades! #YCS #YpsiReads

At YCS, we take risks, promote change and remain unapologetically authentic. In September, Superintendent Dr. Zachery-Ross presented to school leaders across Michigan on how to re-design learning by reassessing AI’s role in education. #YpsilantiCommunitySchools #YCS

Ypsilanti Community Schools was Michigan’s first and only recipient of the 2022 Systems of Distinction Award. Please visit the link below to learn more about our district’s acknowledgment #YCS #YpsilantiSchools bit.ly/3N3RnCV

Today we celebrate YCS bus driver Chris Sturdivant. He was recently honored at the inaugural Washtenaw County Head Start Awareness Awards for his work getting scholars to school safely each day. Read more from MLive in the article below! mlive.com/news/ann-arbor…

YCS is thrilled to be participating in this year’s League of Innovative Schools Digital Equity Learning Collaborative! Alongside other leaders, we will collaborate on innovative ways to address this important topic. Learn more: digitalpromise.org/2024/11/20/nea… Digital Promise #DPLIS

Happy National College Decision Day to our seniors! We are proud of the perseverance and hard work that has brought them to this moment. Whether their post-graduation plans are college, trade school, the military or the workforce, we are so excited to see each scholar shine.

Join us in congratulating Mikayla Morris on signing her letter of intent to play basketball at Henry Ford College on a scholarship! Your hard work and dedication on and off the court have paid off. We’re so proud of you, Mikayla!

Today we celebrate the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles and father figures who encourage and support our students every day. Thank you for all you do. Your impact lasts a lifetime!