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John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is a vibrant Pre-K through 8th-grade school where over 800 students thrive academically, creatively, and athletically. Students explore their passions through performing arts and athletics programs. Our rigorous academic curriculum, paired with hands-on learning, challenges students to think critically and prepare for high school and beyond. At John R. King, every student is seen, supported, and celebrated in a community where learning, creativity, and athletics come together.
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![DPSCD Family Resources and Supports Guide during the Mid-Winter Break]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771013064/detroitk12org/pcm4fdq7mvgd7anjlkam/mid-winter-break-graphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771013064/detroitk12org/pcm4fdq7mvgd7anjlkam/mid-winter-break-graphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771013064/detroitk12org/pcm4fdq7mvgd7anjlkam/mid-winter-break-graphic.jpg","width":720}])
![🎉 100 Days Brighter! Pre-K–2 Celebrates the 100th Day of School 🎉]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770740115/detroitk12org/ztelb9whfpuj72m71ril/100DayofSchool-17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770740115/detroitk12org/ztelb9whfpuj72m71ril/100DayofSchool-17.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770740115/detroitk12org/ztelb9whfpuj72m71ril/100DayofSchool-17.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770740115/detroitk12org/ztelb9whfpuj72m71ril/100DayofSchool-17.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770740115/detroitk12org/ztelb9whfpuj72m71ril/100DayofSchool-17.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770740115/detroitk12org/ztelb9whfpuj72m71ril/100DayofSchool-17.jpg","width":2098}])
![💻🤖 Coding the Future: Students Create, Program, and Innovate in Computer Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770735728/detroitk12org/e6t4qvawenejtuowoh2i/GriffinSpotlight-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770735728/detroitk12org/e6t4qvawenejtuowoh2i/GriffinSpotlight-7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770735728/detroitk12org/e6t4qvawenejtuowoh2i/GriffinSpotlight-7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770735728/detroitk12org/e6t4qvawenejtuowoh2i/GriffinSpotlight-7.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770735728/detroitk12org/e6t4qvawenejtuowoh2i/GriffinSpotlight-7.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770735728/detroitk12org/e6t4qvawenejtuowoh2i/GriffinSpotlight-7.jpg","width":2200}])
![State of the Schools 2026 Recap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769733302/detroitk12org/lwnd2d8ylwkjoszb9lyh/StateofSchools2026nomedia_1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769733302/detroitk12org/lwnd2d8ylwkjoszb9lyh/StateofSchools2026nomedia_1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769733302/detroitk12org/lwnd2d8ylwkjoszb9lyh/StateofSchools2026nomedia_1.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769733302/detroitk12org/lwnd2d8ylwkjoszb9lyh/StateofSchools2026nomedia_1.pdf","width":960}])
![DPSCD State of the Schools 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769732678/detroitk12org/xxfnunctcbybv4rentxz/state-of-school-post.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769732678/detroitk12org/xxfnunctcbybv4rentxz/state-of-school-post.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769732678/detroitk12org/xxfnunctcbybv4rentxz/state-of-school-post.png","width":800}])
![District Closure- Tuesday, January 27, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765904924/detroitk12org/m1lvyuk7yq9u39m5evhv/district-news-v3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765904924/detroitk12org/m1lvyuk7yq9u39m5evhv/district-news-v3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765904924/detroitk12org/m1lvyuk7yq9u39m5evhv/district-news-v3.jpg","width":800}])