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Fun summer programs at Hamtramck Public Schools combat learning loss

June 9th, 20210 The global pandemic caused significant disruptions in education across the country over the past two years. As a result, Hamtramck Public Schools is offering a robust summer education program to reduce learning loss in advance of the new school year in September. This modern summer program incorporates fun and innovative ways to support...

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Whitmer appoints Jaleelah Ahmed, Amal Berry to Mid East affairs commission

May 26th, 20210 LANSING — On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer announced five appointments to the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs. Of the five, three are reappointments and two are new appointees, namely Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed of Dearborn Heights and Dearborn’s Amal Berry, senior manager of global...

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Hamtramck students win speech competition with hopeful messages

April 14th, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — Five Hamtramck Public Schools students recently competed in the Optimist Club of Downtown Detroit's Annual Oratorical Virtual Competition on March 17, with three students placing in first, second and third place. First-place winner Nura Uddin will be advancing to the next level of the competition, along with...

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In-person learning at Hamtramck Public Schools delayed

April 2nd, 20210 HAMTRAMCK - Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed issued the following message on Friday regarding a delay in bringing students and staff back to in-person school activities: At Hamtramck Public Schools, the safety and well-being of our students, families and staff are our primary concern. We continue to work closely...

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Hamtramck public schools responds to retaliation lawsuit by former vice principal

September 11th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — A former vice principal from the Hamtramck Public School District (HPS) has filed a lawsuit against her employer for alleged retaliatory acts against her that she says violated her employment rights. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District Court, says Christina Adamczyk, a Sterling Heights resident, was subjected to...

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Majority of voters say no to Hamtramck School District’s bond proposal

August 5th, 20202 HAMTRAMCK — The Hamtramck School District lost out on a proposal on Tuesday that could have meant the construction of a new elementary school and other infrastructural projects by levying seven mills in property taxes. The proposal had meant to modernize the district and make learning equitable by getting rid of temporary...

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Hamtramck Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed talks bond proposal ahead of election

July 31st, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — Residents of Hamtramck have a big decision to make about the future of public education for its families. Voters will decide on Aug. 4 whether securing a low-interest $35,265,000, 30-year bond for new construction and maintaining the needs of the Hamtramck Public School District (HPS) is worth the seven mill tax...

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Hamtramck community divided over school bond proposal on Aug. 4 ballot

July 11th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — A school bond proposed by the Hamtramck School District to construct a new elementary school and perform renovation projects has the community divided on the necessity of a tax increase to pay for school infrastructure. If voters approve the 30-year bond, on the ballot in the August 4 election, the property tax rate in...