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Good morning to you Troy! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Athens High’s new IGNITE program could shape Troy students’ careers.
  • Why a fight at Troy Athens is now a police matter
  • Meet the Troy High senior earning national honors for cutting-edge research

Also on today's calendar: New Day Counseling "Anger Management" and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 22 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Snow, 1-2", temps: high: 33, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with snow showers, with a high of 32 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New curriculum at Athens High focuses on manufacturing (candgnews.com) — Students at Athens High School in Troy can now dive into IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, a hands-on curriculum in advanced manufacturing backed by state funding and industry partners. The program blends materials science, robotics, CNC, CAD, and real-world capstone projects, giving Troy teens practical skills and potential certifications that align with Michigan’s growing demand for high-tech manufacturing talent.
   

• Fight between Troy Athens students caught on camera, police investigating (fox2detroit.com) — A student altercation at Troy Athens High School has led to school discipline and a Troy police investigation after video of the punch spread online. The student’s parent says her son was reacting to repeated racial slurs, while district leaders stress that any hurtful or discriminatory language is unacceptable. Police are now reviewing the case.
   

• Six Stony Brook Faculty Mentor 2026 Regeneron STS Scholars (stonybrook.edu) — A Troy High School student from Troy is among the top 300 scholars in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, recognized for advanced research on blockchain consensus using machine learning. Working with a Stony Brook University mentor, he joins standout seniors nationwide who will compete for major STEM awards, bringing national academic attention back to Troy.
   

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