Upcoming School Events
New Testament Manuscript Collection Tour
The University of Michigan Library holds an extensive collection of Greek manuscripts consisting of 110 codices (bound manuscripts) and fragments that range from the fourth to the nineteenth centuries CE. It is the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere. As explained in the section, The Provenance of the Collection, most of these manuscripts were purchased through the efforts of Professor Francis Willey Kelsey in the second decade of the previous century.
Detroit Institute of Arts
DIA Gallery Teachers use inquiry-based and student-centered teaching strategies to facilitate learning in the museum. A Gallery Teacher will work with you to make connections between the classroom and the museum’s collection.
National Greek Exam
The National Greek Examination in 2024 enrolled 1468 students from 144 high schools, colleges, and universities in the US and around the world. Of these students, 51% earned purple, blue, red, or green ribbons. The battery of six examinations consisted of four Attic Greek exams (Introduction, Beginning, Intermediate, Prose) and two Homeric Greek exams (Odyssey and Iliad).
In 2025, high-school seniors who earn purple or blue ribbons in the Attic Prose exam will be eligible to apply for one scholarship in the amount of $2,000, renewable for four years.
Field Trip: BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM
The Belle Isle Aquarium was designed by famed Detroit architect, Albert Kahn. At the aquarium, learn about nature, both local and exotic. Walking through, you will travel the globe, from the local Great Lakes to African and South American rivers and lakes, and even the salty depths of the oceans. (Drive Time: 2 Hrs. Admission Price: Free.)https://www.belleisleconservancy.org/bia
Field Trip: Detroit Institute of Arts Museum
The Detroit Institute of Arts, DIA, has one of the best art collections in the U.S. See over 65,000 artworks from the earliest civilizations to the present. DIA field trips provide students with lessons on history and culture that connect with learning outcomes. Field trips are designed for Pre K – 12 classroom or homeschool groups, summer and recreational camps, and community organizations and are free for schools within Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. (Drive Time: 2 hrs. Admission Price: Adults $20, Students $8, Children 5 and under are free.)
Christmas Break (No School)
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Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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School Over-nighter
This is for students 10 years old and up. It is an optional school event for those interested.
Hallows Break (No School)
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