Detroit Public Schools Breaks Ground on First New High School in Decades with Pershing High Rebuild

Image courtesy of Detroit Public Schools Community District The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) celebrated a pivotal moment in its 20-year Facilities Master Plan (FMP) with the groundbreaking of the new Pershing High School, marking the first high school constructed under this ambitious initiative. This project aims to provide modern facilities that foster educational excellence and equity, reflecting the commitment of the local school board and Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti to enhance learning environments for all students in Detroit. The ceremony symbolizes a renewed focus on addressing the district’s longstanding infrastructural needs, offering hope for a brighter future for the community’s youth. The new Pershing High School will be set up to provide students in the community with modern facilities designed to enhance both learning and engagement. This project underscores the steadfast commitment of the locally elected school board and Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti to foster an environment that prioritizes educational excellence and equity for all students in Detroit. Dr. Nikolai Vitti is the first appointed superintendent, and she highlighted that she has already had many memorable and satisfying moments working persistently to rebuild the district. “This groundbreaking ceremony is certainly one of my most treasured. In many ways...