Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How fast is Paul A. Schalm’s student body changing this year?
Also, don't miss RedCross Blood Drive on the Clawson Patch calendar

Hey there, Clawson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How fast is Paul A. Schalm's student body changing this year?
Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 437 white students enrolled at Paul A. Schalm School in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Clawson's Paul A. Schalm School are seeing big enrollment changes, with 543 students in 2024–25 and 437 white students, up nearly 38% from last year. As the largest school in Clawson Public Schools by white enrollment, Schalm's demographics contrast with statewide post-pandemic academic struggles and persistent racial achievement gaps reported in recent Michigan data.
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📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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- RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am
Friday September 11
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ambassador Committee Meeting
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Virtual
8:00 am - NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:00 pm - ENTIRE BUILDING - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see not
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - ENTIRE SCHOOL / AUDITORIUM - CURRICULUM NIGHT
Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Mahjong Wednesdays at Michigan by the Bottle
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Michigan by the Bottle Royal Oak
5:30 pm - New Family Night
Greenfield Elementary Greenfield Library
5:00 pm - FIELDS - ROYSA GAMES
Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
5:00 pm - Farmers Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
7:00 am - Antiques & Collectibles Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Surface Grinder - 1st in Clawson. Apply here.
- Staples, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Clawson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Oakland County Restaurant Quest: Saab Sis Thai in Royal Oak (oaklandcounty115.com)
- Arts, Beats & Eats Fine Art Fair ranked No. 7 in national list (candgnews.com)
- 'But I Hate Him' by Page Powars Tops Holds Lists (schoollibraryjournal.com)
Troy
- Oakland County Parks Acquires Turtle Woods in Troy, Invites Public Input (oaklandcounty115.com)
Birmingham
- Popular Metro Detroit Shawarma Restaurant Opening New Location (patch.com)
Ok Clawson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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