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University Prep Art & Design Middle School
In Detroit's Cultural District, we provide a safe, state-of-the-art facility with smaller classes, an art and design focus, and free after-school programs. Our hands-on, culturally responsive education prioritizes scholars' social-emotional well-being and career exploration.
485 W. Milwaukee Ave. Detroit, MI. 48202 Phone: (313) 481-4000 Fax: (313) 481-4001
Network News & Announcements
![The Leaders Behind the Mission: Celebrating Our Principals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761085588/uprepschoolscom/glup9a1t3ag4ixdprpig/UPREP_POSTNationalPrincipalsMonth2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761085588/uprepschoolscom/glup9a1t3ag4ixdprpig/UPREP_POSTNationalPrincipalsMonth2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761085588/uprepschoolscom/glup9a1t3ag4ixdprpig/UPREP_POSTNationalPrincipalsMonth2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761085588/uprepschoolscom/glup9a1t3ag4ixdprpig/UPREP_POSTNationalPrincipalsMonth2025.jpg","width":940}])
U Prep Schools celebrates National Principals Month by honoring the ten dedicated leaders across its three districts. From elementary to high school, these principals build safe, vibrant, and inspiring school communities where Detroit scholars thrive. Their leadership helps shape confident, future-ready students that reach far beyond the classroom.
![October 2025 - So Much to Celebrate at U Prep! 🍂]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759979609/uprepschoolscom/feoginjvc7ihovirofy4/Post_UPSMSeniors2025_800x582px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759979609/uprepschoolscom/feoginjvc7ihovirofy4/Post_UPSMSeniors2025_800x582px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759979609/uprepschoolscom/feoginjvc7ihovirofy4/Post_UPSMSeniors2025_800x582px.png","width":800}])
The October 2025 edition of U Prep News spotlights a month of achievement across all three University Prep districts—from Count Day celebrations and college fairs to the Danielle Jackson Building Dedication and Senior Night at Sidney D. Miller Field—showcasing how U Prep continues to empower Detroit scholars to lead, learn, and thrive.
![A Day in the Life: 6th Grade at UPA Middle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759411592/uprepschoolscom/qzkqe9ajqgwsezzp9kop/Post_UPAMS_800x582px3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759411592/uprepschoolscom/qzkqe9ajqgwsezzp9kop/Post_UPAMS_800x582px3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759411592/uprepschoolscom/qzkqe9ajqgwsezzp9kop/Post_UPAMS_800x582px3.png","width":800}])
From navigating schedules and enjoying lunch with friends, to connecting in crew and diving into academics, this video shows what makes the U Prep Middle experience so special
![What’s New at UPA Middle: A Full Circle Leadership Moment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759408183/uprepschoolscom/xiavb7ugdps4iualdqis/Post_UPAMS_800x582px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759408183/uprepschoolscom/xiavb7ugdps4iualdqis/Post_UPAMS_800x582px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759408183/uprepschoolscom/xiavb7ugdps4iualdqis/Post_UPAMS_800x582px.png","width":800}])
University Prep Academy Middle School proudly welcomes a new leadership team: Principal Kyra White, formerly leading at UPA’s Ellen Thompson Elementary Campus, and Assistant Principal Michael Foster, who served last year as Assistant Principal at UPA Mark Murray and is also a proud U Prep graduate. Together, their leadership reflects a powerful full-circle moment as U Prep Schools celebrates 25 years of empowering Detroit scholars.
![U Prep Honors former CEO Danielle L. Jackson with Dedication]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758545507/uprepschoolscom/w61zb6gcnqk10uc04o0y/Post_UPAHS-Unveiling_800x582px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758545507/uprepschoolscom/w61zb6gcnqk10uc04o0y/Post_UPAHS-Unveiling_800x582px.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758545507/uprepschoolscom/w61zb6gcnqk10uc04o0y/Post_UPAHS-Unveiling_800x582px.png","width":800}])
University Prep Schools dedicated the Yellow Building at University Prep Academy High School to honor former CEO Danielle L. Jackson for her 18 years of leadership and service.
Celebrate the start of a new school year with our September 2025 edition of U Prep News — featuring back-to-school highlights, scholar achievements, and community updates
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- Network News
- UPA News
- UPAD News
- UPSM News
U Prep Schools celebrates National Principals Month by honoring the ten dedicated leaders across its three districts. From elementary to high school, these principals build safe, vibrant, and inspiring school communities where Detroit scholars thrive. Their leadership helps shape confident, future-ready students that reach far beyond the classroom.
- Network News
- UPA News
- UPAD News
- UPSM News
The October 2025 edition of U Prep News spotlights a month of achievement across all three University Prep districts—from Count Day celebrations and college fairs to the Danielle Jackson Building Dedication and Senior Night at Sidney D. Miller Field—showcasing how U Prep continues to empower Detroit scholars to lead, learn, and thrive.
- UPA News
From navigating schedules and enjoying lunch with friends, to connecting in crew and diving into academics, this video shows what makes the U Prep Middle experience so special
- Alumni Spotlight
- Announcements
- UPA News
University Prep Academy Middle School proudly welcomes a new leadership team: Principal Kyra White, formerly leading at UPA’s Ellen Thompson Elementary Campus, and Assistant Principal Michael Foster, who served last year as Assistant Principal at UPA Mark Murray and is also a proud U Prep graduate. Together, their leadership reflects a powerful full-circle moment as U Prep Schools celebrates 25 years of empowering Detroit scholars.