News & Announcments

Join us in recognizing our amazing Staff of the Month! These dedicated individuals have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact, exemplifying professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Their contributions play a vital role in our community’s success. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

October:

ES - Karen Bellamy

MS - Edward Carter

HS - Amber Harrison

Big shoutout to the Lady Ravens Volleyball Team for their strong performance at the Charter School Conference Volleyball Tournament this past weekend. While the team didn’t take home the championship title, they proudly earned several individual honors. Congratulations to Jada Oquin for being recognized as All Conference Academic, Renee Jones for earning Second Team All Conference, and Ajah Smith for receiving All Conference Honorable Mention.

The Lady Ravens’ next mission is the MHSAA Districts, where they’ll face Jalen Rose Leadership Academy at Lincoln King High School on November 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Come out and show your support as they continue to soar!

✨ At Old Redford Academy, we’re setting the bar high for the future! From boosting enrollment and teacher retention to improving student achievement and engagement, our goals are designed to create a stronger, brighter community. 

📊 Key Goals:
✅ Increase enrollment to 1,200 by Fall 2027
✅ 90% teacher retention with competitive growth
✅ Improved math & reading proficiency for K-12
✅ Decrease chronic absenteeism
✅ 100% participation in PBIS incentives & staff collaboration

We’re committed to growth, excellence, and student success every step of the way. 🚀📚

Join us in recognizing our amazing Staff of the Month! These dedicated individuals have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact, exemplifying professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Their contributions play a vital role in our community’s success. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

September:

ES - Dana Mizell

MS - Brandee Pruitt

HS - Richard Olson

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Nelson! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Mr. Derrick Nelson has been invited to serve on the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC).

This prestigious committee is made up of dedicated professionals from both the medical and educational fields, all working together to prioritize the health and safety of student-athletes across Michigan.

As a member of the committee, Mr. Nelson will:

• Advise MHSAA leadership on medical and safety issues in interscholastic athletics

• Share current sports medicine knowledge with schools across the state

• Support the development of educational resources for student health and wellness

• Help identify and address key health and safety concerns for student-athletes

Committee members serve a two-year term and play a vital role in ensuring that athletics remain a safe and positive experience for students.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Mr. Nelson on this incredible achievement and in celebrating his ongoing dedication to the well-being of our students and athletes!