TSD World Class Podcasts

Launching our new strategic plan, Athens vs. Troy High Varsity Football Game, high school homecoming dances, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

The start of a brand new school year, national schools of character, undefeated football teams, a look ahead at homecoming, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Athletic Director Tim Fulcher reflects on the past year of sports in the TSD and discusses expectations as we move forward.

End of the year activities, graduations, teacher appreciation, student awards, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Soon to be graduating seniors Nathania Nartey (Athens), Sejal Patil (Troy High), and Pranay Gupta (IA East) share their experiences of this past year, most memorable moments, and teachers who they appreciate.

Nate Hazen (Athens) and Benjamin Wu (Troy High) join Adam Burns on the Sidelines to discuss their seasons, playing strategy, and why they love the sport.

Changing high school start times, vaccine opportunities for 16-18 year old students, upcoming graduation ceremonies, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

Hear the latest news, upcoming events, and shout outs on this month's episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky.

High school athletes gather together through Zoom to discuss playing winter sports during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adam Burns hosts with guests Clara Shoales (Athens Basketball), Lauren Gumma (Troy High Basketball), Ryan Aretha (Troy High Swim & Dive), and Zachary LaRochel (Troy United Hockey).

Vaccinations for our staff, various surveys and communications, winter sports resuming their seasons, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky, Superintendent of the Troy School District.

Character.org certifies schools and districts at both the state and national levels every year. This year, during a time of a global pandemic, we are celebrating three new additions to the character certification all at the state level. Bemis Elementary, Troy Union Elementary, and Athens High School, the only three schools in the entire state of Michigan to achieve State School of Character status...

Troy College & Career High School teachers Jeff Rainwater and Jake Greenwood discuss the class Music Technology & Recording. The Elective is a show all about the elective courses that students can take at the middle and high school level. These classes are often filled with students who are either passionate about the subject material or are studying it for the first time. This series will...

Returning to hybrid learning, changes to our calendar, welcoming a new staff member, and more on this episode of Inside TSD with Dr. Rich Machesky, Superintendent of the Troy School District.

What do teachers think about the investments we've made for students? After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner, serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode features some of the teachers of TCCHS as they share their thoughts on the new TLC building. Appearing in this episode: Angela Milanov, Jeff Rainwater, Jacob Greenwood, Michelle Leonard...

How did Costello students help make a difference for the entire school district? There are many factors to be considered when it comes to education during a pandemic. We returned to 100% virtual learning in November 2020 for all students K-12. At the elementary level, students k-2 had live classes for their specials. Students 3-5 did not. That all changed after some special letters were sent to TS...

How do we help students who need something different? After the Tassel Turns, a podcast series hosted by Bill Turner, serves as a way to further the achievements of all of our students. This episode discusses the new Troy Learning Center, the programs that are offered through Troy College & Career High School, and what our district hopes to achieve for the future. Want to connect? Send Bill an...

We have a lot of teachers spread throughout this district at various buildings, and we continue to showcase as many different voices as we can. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers as we continue with remote learning. This episode features an interview with Jeff Rainwater, an English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Troy College & Career Hi...

We will be remaining virtual until mid to late January. Virtual learning and virtual teaching, how are we adapting to the situation? ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers as we continue with remote learning. This episode features an interview with Gaby Naus, the Art Teacher at International Academy East.

Dr. Rich Machesky, the Troy School District Superintendent, gives thanks to members throughout our community.

There are hundreds of teachers working in our district. When it comes to discussing all of the great work that is being done, we are barely scratching the surface. ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Christina Chatel, the Media Specialist at both Boulan Pa...

On November 9th, 2020, our district returned to 100% virtual learning for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade. What does this mean for our students and for the teachers who instruct them? ONE Troy at Home is a limited podcast series featuring interviews with teachers and how they're adapting to this new method of instruction. This episode features an interview with Scott Germansky, a 5th...

This November, schools throughout the United States will be celebrating National School Psychology Week, taking place on the 9ththough the 13th. According to NASPonline.org, the purpose of this week is to highlight the important work that school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive.  Three school psychologists join together for this episode's discussion: Sara Venti...

Coach Tom Lining joins Adam Burns on the Sidelines to discuss our Composite Racing Alpine Ski Teams here in the Troy School District. Visit the website: https://compositeskiteam.wixsite.com/website

Our Superintendent, Dr. Rich Machesky, answers some of the most asked questions that he receives about our hybrid learning model.

It’s easy to think about everything that has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, but what has remained the same? Here in the Troy School District, we follow four distinct pillars that guide us through maintaining a standard of world class. These four pillars each represent a specific value that we hold. The gold pillar is for prioritizing learning, the blue pillar is for empowering students,...