Manoogian Student Experiences

Community Service

One of the ways that the Manoogian School supports students in their character development and commitment is through our required 40 hours of community service that all high school students complete by graduation. Our students volunteer at churches, libraries and sports clubs. Many have served in healthcare settings at Providence Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, while others volunteer to help at school functions like our parent-student conferences and open houses.

National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Community Service Opportunities

National Honor Society (grades 10-12) and National Junior Honor Society (grades 7-9) members participate in community service opportunities both inside and outside of school. Some examples include:

  • Annual NHS fall food drive with proceeds going to Gleaners Food Bank in Southfield or Open Hands Food Pantry in Royal Oak
  • Annual NJHS “Pennies for Patients” coin drive with proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • Field trips to the Salvation Army in Royal Oak or Gleaners Food Bank in Detroit
  • NHS tutoring individually or in small groups to any interested students in middle school and high school
  • Cleaning up of school grounds, which includes weeding, planting flowers and spreading mulch twice a year (NHS and NJHS)
  • Monthly mentoring in elementary classrooms (NJHS)

Athletics

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Organized athletics are currently offered at the high school level at the Manoogian School through the Michigan High School Sports Association.

We also run recreational spring programs for our Middle School students, to help them develop their fundamental skills through soccer, basketball, and volleyball. High school sports activities include:

  • Varsity and junior varsity basketball
  • Cross-country and track
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer

Clubs

The Manoogian School students benefit from several different extracurricular activities, including competitive Engineering and Robotics Clubs. Our middle school robotics team competes statewide and boasts several achievements, including an Inspire Award and a spot on the Michigan State University robotics competition. At the high school level, an after-school, hands-on automotive robotics program encourages scholars to develop their technical skills and inspires interest in engineering careers. Students can start getting involved in our robotics team as 5th graders. 

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Internships

At the Manoogian School, we prepare our students for college and careers by setting them up for success while they are with us.

One way we do this is through participation in the Detroit Economic Club’s Career Readiness Academy. This 7-month program provides our students access to DEC members who help them with career exploration and navigation skills. This includes lessons on the use of LinkedIn, resume preparation, personal financial management and networking skills. Strong mentor and mentee relationships are formed through this effort.

Spirit Wear

Show us your spirit! We’ve set up a Spirit Wear shop where you can purchase custom Manoogian School t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jerseys, bags, backpacks and and more. Visit the site frequently as they often have special promotions and discounts.

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Senior Trip to Armenia

To the extent possible, as part of our emphasis on Armenian culture, every two years, a group of 11th and 12th grade students and two or three faculty members make a trip to Armenia, bringing the mission and vision of the school full circle.

Our students enjoy taking in all the sites and experiencing the cultural activities they have studied while attending The Manoogian School.

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