Royal Oak Schools

Royal Oak Schools welcomes Stephan Henning as Principal of Keller Elementary and Kristin Szymanski as Principal of Upton Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. We also thank retiring principals Marcie Dryden and John Gryzwack for their dedicated service.

Congratulations to Michael Betman, longtime ROMS counselor and student advocate, on receiving the 2026 Terry Hood Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication and impact on students, schools, and the counseling profession.

Seventh grader Adriana Alexander of Royal Oak Middle School earned two “Best of Show” awards at the 58th Michigan Student Film Festival, ranking among more than 460 statewide entries. Her films Fish for the Future and If the Detroit River Could Sing were showcased at the Detroit Institute of Arts, highlighting her powerful storytelling and focus on environmental and community themes.

Royal Oak Schools invites all incoming kindergarten and developmental kindergarten students to join us for the first-ever Kindergarten Signing Day!

Finalized 2026-2027 school calendar now available

Royal Oak Schools is excited to announce Summer Sports Camps. Camps begin June 8 and run throughout the summer. Train with our Royal Oak Schools Coaches. Click read more to learn about these opportunities.

Royal Oak Schools is proud to announce the launch of RAVENS (Restoring Academic Vigor by Engaging Neurodivergent Students), a new, specialized K–8 center-based program designed to provide individualized, proactive assistance for students who benefit from a structured and highly supportive learning environment.

Royal Oak Schools is excited to host students with disabilities and their families at our Family & Community Connections Night.

Royal Oak Schools has been awarded a $4.45 million Clean Bus Energy Grant from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), advancing the district’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.

Royal Oak Schools' UMatter Weeks featured in The Oakland Press

Key dates for the 2026-2027 school year have been ratified for Royal Oak Schools.

Royal Oak Schools has officially been awarded full accreditation status by Cognia, a globally recognized leader in advancing educational excellence.

Annual Registration for the 2025–26 School Year Opens August 4.

Royal Oak Schools is proud to share a few exciting updates at Royal Oak High School (ROHS) and Royal Oak Middle School.

Several Royal Oak High School students were recognized at the 2025 Oakland ACE (Accelerated College Experience) and Oakland Technical Early College (OTEC) Graduation Celebration.