Superintendent Newsletter » June 2025

June 2025

Dear D7 Families and Staff,

As we close out another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our entire school community. This year has been filled with growth, learning, challenges, and accomplishments – and none of it would have been possible without the unwavering support and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families. In this Month’s Edition we will highlight Madison Pre-School and Annapolis High School. 

To our teachers and staff: thank you for your tireless efforts, your creativity, and your commitment to helping our students thrive. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for everything you do each and every day.

To our families: your partnership means the world to us. Your involvement, encouragement, and support have made a lasting impact on the success of our students and school community.

To our students: we are so proud of all you’ve achieved this year. You’ve worked hard, grown in so many ways, and shown resilience and kindness throughout the journey. We hope you take time this summer to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.

As we look ahead, we’re already excited about the possibilities of the next school year. But until then, we hope everyone has a safe, joyful, and restful summer break.

Thank you once again for being part of our school community. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

Summer Construction: This Summer will be very busy with major projects throughout the District. We will be installing HVAC in both Pardee and Polk Elementary Schools. At Annapolis High School we will be completing an upgrade of the Cafeteria with new lighting and new seating. At Bedford Elementary, we will be completing a major site renovation project. This will include a new drop off loop off from Annapolis, new drop off loop and parking lot off from Eaton Avenue, a new playground and fitness area behind the school, a new basketball court as well as an outside classroom instructional area and seating area for parents waiting to pick up their children. At Pardee Elementary we will be upgrading the playground with new playground equipment and shaded and seating areas next to the building. All of this work could not have happened without the support of the Board of Education and the D7 Community for supporting the Building and Site Sinking Fund! Construction begins on Monday June 16th, 2025 with completion on all projects slated before August 29th, 2025.

Madison Elementary School:

End of Year:  As the school year comes to an end, the classrooms are filled with laughter, artwork and proud smiles.  This year, our curious and energetic preschoolers have made incredible strides in learning their ABC’s, counting, making new friends, and discovering the world around them. Highlights of the year include reading months, seeing a play, going to the zoo and working magic through their imaginations.

As we say goodbye to our Pre-K graduates that are heading off to kindergarten, we do so with a full heart and hugs. Thank you to all our wonderful families, teachers, and staff who made this year so special. Below is a picture of our newest Alumni and Madison GSRP Students:  

Madison elementary student graduation

Annapolis High School:

 

Class of 2025: The big event this month is graduation! Our seniors officially graduated on June 5, 2025, at the Taylor Sportsplex. We would like to congratulate all of our graduates and also recognize our Top Ten Students!  (below): 


  • Laney Wolak
  • Zackary Rivas
  • Addison Jones
  • Yahya Al Hussenawi
  • Lauren Weaver
  • Zoey Parys
  • Brooke Bianchi
  • Natalie Bott
  • Hannah Slawnyk
  • Camryn Poisson – who also served as this year’s Senior Class President!
Annapolis High School top ten student graduates
A big thank you to Mrs. Fynan, the senior class sponsor, for her support and dedication throughout the year.
Mrs. Fynan, the senior class sponsor
Prom was held at the stunning Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle. It was a perfect way to celebrate the end of high school!
Prom was held at the stunning Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle
Cougar Crier: The Cougar Crier staff made history this year, earning 32 individual MIPA awards!! An all-time record for our publication! Among those were three awards in CCTV broadcasting and digital media, which is especially impressive considering CCTV launched just this year. The publication also received a GOLD ranking overall from MIPA making it our third Gold in a row!
The Cougar Crier

AHS Leadership Class: Our AHS Leadership class is still in action, finishing the year strong with several impactful projects:

  • Jude Sears and Addison Jones organized the first-ever senior field trip to TreeRunner Adventure Park on May 15. Sixty-five seniors had an amazing time ziplining and soaring through the trees!
  • Zoey Parys completed renovations of the theatre dressing rooms.
  • Janetta Riggins and Mackenzie Pokorny wrapped up their Step Team 2.0 Project, finishing the season strong and celebrating with a team banquet.

Warmest wishes,
Mark Kleinhans

Superintendent D7 Schools