Welcome to Donley Elementary
Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be a Learner
Upcoming Events
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25 May
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Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes (K-12)Date: May 25Calendar: Donely Elementary School
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5 Jun
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Students & Teacher Last Day - No Classes PM (K-12)Date: Jun 5Calendar: Donely Elementary School
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20 Aug
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Professional Development - No Classes (Pre-K-12)thru Aug 21Professional Development - No Classes (Pre-K-12)Date: Aug 20 - Aug 21Calendar: Donely Elementary School
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24 Aug
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First Day of School for Students - No Classes PM (Pre-K-12)Date: Aug 24Calendar: Donely Elementary School
Half-Day Schedule (No Classes PM): Elementary - 8:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. MacDonald Middle School - 8:05 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. East Lansing High School - 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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4 Sep
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No Classes (Pre-K-12)Date: Sep 4Calendar: Donely Elementary School
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Principal's Office
Donley Elementary School
2961 E. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact Information
Phone: 517-333-7370
Fax: 517-333-5090
Principal
Tracey Barton, Principal
Email: tracey.barton@elps.us
Phone: 517-333-7370

Administrative Assistant
Amanda Wildeboer
Email: amanda.wildeboer@elps.us
Phone: 517-333-7370
Free summer meals are available for children this summer through the Meet Up and Eat Up Program at Red Cedar Elementary School, located at 1110 Narcissus Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Breakfast will be available Monday–Thursday from 9:00–9:30 a.m. Lunch will be available Monday–Thursday from 12:30–1:00 p.m. The program runs June 9–June 30, 2026. Please note: Meals will not be served on Monday, June 8 or Friday, June 19. https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877.8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992 or by writing a letter addressed to the USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Fifth grade families can now view the MacDonald Middle School Incoming 6th Grade presentation, which shares helpful information about schedules, student supports, electives, and extracurricular opportunities available to students next year.
Important upcoming dates include 5th grade visits to MacDonald on March 16 and 18, and elective registration forms being sent to families on March 19 (due March 26).
Please review the presentation below to learn more about the transition to middle school and what to expect as students prepare for sixth grade. Slide descriptions are included in the news feed details to support accessible viewing.




