Memorial Day Reminder (Observance)

(Pictured above: Downriver Veterans Honor Guard) Dear Trenton Public Schools Families and Staff, This is a friendly reminder that Trenton Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. While Memorial Day often marks the unofficial beginning of summer, it is important that we pause to recognize the true meaning behind this national day of remembrance. Memorial Day and Labor Day are often mistakenly viewed in similar ways because both provide a long weekend; however, there is a significant difference between the two holidays. Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of the American workforce.  Memorial Day, however, is a day dedicated to remembering and honoring the men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice preserved the freedoms we enjoy today. For eleven years as a teacher at Trenton High School, every Friday prior to our Monday observance, I  shared a lesson with students that continues to resonate with me to this day. Part of that lesson included listening closely to the lyrics of Billy Joel’s “Goodnight Saigon,” a song that captures the bond, fear, sacrifice, and humanity experienced by soldiers during the Vietnam War. One particular passage always stood out: We came in spastic, like tame-less horses, we left in plastic as numbered corpses And we learned fast to travel light, our arms were heavy, but our bellies were tight   Wishing all of our families a safe and reflective holiday weekend.  Sincerely, Superintendent Mentzer

Thursday, May 21 2026

FAST FIVE AT FIVE ON FRIDAY

TPS Fast Five at Five on Friday The Class of 2026 walked the halls of THS for the final time on Thursday, May 14, 2026. It is hard to believe graduation is already upon us! Tonight is the THS Prom at The Bentley in Wyandotte. The forecast says the sun should peek back out this evening just in time for pictures — fingers crossed for a beautiful night for our students! The first-ever Hedke Art Show will take place tomorrow at the Trenton Cultural Center from 12:00–2:00 p.m. Artwork from our Young 5s through 5th grade students will be on display. Come one, come all, and celebrate the creativity of our TPS students! The final opportunity to participate in a Take A Peek Tour will be this Tuesday, May 19, 2026. If interested, please email Ms. Drabczyk as soon as possible. Also on Tuesday evening, the DCTC will host its Annual Awards Evening at Woodhaven High School, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. There are only 16 more wake-up mornings left in the 2025-2026 school year! As a reminder, the last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Coincidentally, that day is also Budget Advocacy Day, when school leaders from across Michigan will meet with legislators in Lansing to advocate for an on-time school budget… guess where I’ll be? BONUS POINT:  Please remind all of our students to be safe, respectful, and kind during this exciting time of year. We love our kids, and it is important that our village continues to take care of one another.

Friday, May 15 2026