Flat Rock Community Schools
Flat Rock Community Schools is a public school district in Metro Detroit. In Wayne County, Michigan, it serves Flat Rock and part of Huron Township. It also serves parts of Ash Township and Berlin Township in Monroe County. Flat Rock Community Schools mascot is a ram, and their school colors are green and gold.
History
The school building later known as the Reading Building was constructed in 1911 at the intersection of Garden Boulevard and Gibraltar Street. In 2022, it became the subject of a preservation effort but was ultimately demolished in 2023. Nearby, Flat Rock High School was constructed at a later date. The Reading Building served as district administration offices until 1999, when they were moved to the former high school.Three junior high students were killed by lightning on May 29, 1941, after the tree they were sheltering under was struck. At the time, the school had an open-campus policy during the noon recess. The boys had been returning from lunch when they took shelter under the tree, about half a block from the school, during a sudden thunderstorm.
Revenue and spending
Flat Rock Community School District averages $15,017 in revenue, which is based on student population, and has gone up 11% over the last 4 years. The district averages $12,564 in spending, which has increased 13% over the last 4 years.Safety and security
The school district provides resources for safety and security on their website, in which they note that all buildings are equipped with intercoms at the main entry doors and ALICE training for all staff, among other things. Flat Rock Community Schools have not faced any serious acts of violence. The middle and high school have been victims of very few threats, all of which were reported and resulted in no harm to the students or staff.Vision and mission statements
Vision Statement:Flat Rock Community Schools will provide the programs necessary to develop the appropriate degree of academic proficiency, emotional development, social awareness and character for all students to become innovators and leaders in a competitive global society.
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Flat Rock Community Schools is to provide quality educational programs, resources and the collaboration of support services for all community members, enabling them to be competent, informed and involved citizens in an ever-changing society.