Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Top public high school rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report are based on student performance, college preparation and other factors.
Troy High School was rated the eighth best high school in Michigan in rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. The school has a 19:1 student to teacher ratio, a higher-than-state-average percentage of seniors who took and passed AP exams, and above-state-average proficiency in math and reading, according to the U.S. News data. "We are proud to be recognized for our efforts to provide all students with the most rigorous college prep academic program possible," said Mark Dziatczak, principal at Troy High School. "THS is fortunate to have a stellar faculty, supportive parents, and dedicated students." Troy parent Varsha Pathre says the school district's strong reputation is a main reason her family chose to move to Troy about 15…
Friday, April 19, 2013
Students identified as having possible contact with the student diagnosed with TB will be tested next week.
The following information was provided in a press release. The Michigan Department of Community Health has confirmed a Troy High School student has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). Oakland County’s Health Division is working with Troy Public Schools to identify any classmates who need to be tested. The Health Division will follow-up with all those identified for further evaluation and/or treatment. TB is a treatable disease. “We want to assure members of the Troy High School community that Oakland County Health Division will conduct the necessary tests to determine whether there are any additional cases,” said Kathy Forzley, manager/health officer of the Health Division. “If any additional cases are identified, the Health Division …
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
A documentary, titled 'Poverty: America's Untold Crisis' by 10th graders Frank Boudon and Jason Ji, will air on C-SPAN next month.
A documentary by Troy High School 10th graders Frank Boudon and Jason Ji, Poverty: America’s Untold Crisis, will air on C-SPAN next month. The eight-minute film, which explores the causes and effects of poverty, examines solutions, and urges President Barack Obama to take action, was a third-place winner in C-SPAN's national 2013 StudentCam competition. Boudon and Ji won $750 for their film. Their film will air on C-SPAN on April 2, 2013 at 6:50 a.m. ET. In Troy, C-SPAN is available through Wide Open West cable. The national competition, now in its ninth year, invites middle school (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9-12) to produce a five- to- eight minute documentary on a national policy issue. This year, students were asked …
Monday, March 18, 2013
The Troy Theatre Ensemble closes 'Oklahoma!' this weekend. Here's what you need to know if you're going.
Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Troy High School presents 'Oklahoma' Come back to Troy Patch on Tuesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
Troy High School opens 'Oklahoma!' this weekend. Here's what you need to know if you're going.
Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Troy High School presents 'Oklahoma' Come back to Troy Patch on Tuesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
District championship up for grabs at Wednesday night doubleheader.
Updated: 3:18 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 The Troy High and Troy Athens High boys varsity basketball teams are scheduled to tip off their postseason this week, following Monday night's action. Both the Red Hawks and Colts earned a first-round bye in District 29 playoff action. Troy will host a doubleheader on Wednesday night. Here's a look at the matchups, including some schools nearby: District 29 at Troy District 31 at Sterling Heights Stevenson See a full bracket on MHSAA.com here. Semifinals and finals will be at the Breslin Center in East Lansing from March 21-23.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday concert at Orchestra Hall in Detroit will preview individual concerts at state and national competitions scheduled in March.
In a show which is sure to be remembered by parents, students, and school officials alike, Troy High School's Bands and Orchestras will perform at Midtown Detroit's Orchestra Hall this week. The Festival Concert gives the ensembles, made up of over 400 students, the opportunity to perform at the home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The Campus, Concert and Symphonic bands will perform musical works ranging from John Phillip Sousa to Malcolm Arnold. The Freshmen, Concert and Symphonic Orchestras will present music by Howard Hanson, Peter I. Tchaikovsky, Amadeus Mozart, and Antonin Dvorak among others. Patrons will be lucky as well to be able to share in an exceptional night of musical magic presented by talented young musicians. In March…
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
'They are wonderful representative of the Troy School District,' writes Superintendent Barbara A. Fowler.
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Wednesday, February 13
Eight students in the Troy School District have been named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. These students were selected based on their exceptional scholarship, leadership, service to the community and/or talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. “We are very proud to have so many students named as U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates,” said Troy School District Superintendent Barbara A. Fowler. “This level of achievement is outstanding and these students should be commended for their dedication and commitment to their educational goals. They are wonderful representative of the Troy School District.” Many of the students were selected based on their scores on the …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Senior classes of student-athletes from Troy High and Athens High officially decided where to play after graduation.
Twelve seniors at Troy High and Athens High joined student-athletes from across the country Wednesday in formally signing their letters of intent to compete at respective colleges, universities, and service academies next fall. Here's where you can watch them next season: Troy Athens Check back for updates to this story, and keep up with the latest local news by signing up for the Troy Patch newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. Patch has several ways in which you can share the news about student-athletes from Troy:
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Friday, January 4, 2013
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting its second annual Battle of the Fans.
There's no doubt that high school students know how to support their sports teams. But, does Troy have the best fan section around? Now you've got a chance to prove it. The Michigan High School Athletic Association is hosting its second annual Battle of the Fans and is ready to highlight the best student cheering sections across Michigan. To enter, follow these rules: The MHSAA Student Advisory Council will choose five finalists. MHSAA officials will visit each school on a Friday game night to see the fan section in person. The winner will be announced on Feb. 22 and will be invited to the Class B Boys Basketball Semifinals at the Breslin Center on March 22 to be recognized and receive a championship banner. "Sportsmanship is an important…
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9:49 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
When Marty Knollenberg was supposed to protect education, he voted to take away 390 million from k-12 michigan state education budget. What will he do to Troy High School? Possibly cut cost by suspending the Colts Football and Soccer teams? may be fire all the good teachers and convert it to a private school, Knollenberg High? People don't change. Don't listen to the "promises" of politicians, … more ›