Upcoming Events

Principal's Office

Red Cedar Elementary School

1110 Narcissus Drive 
East Lansing, MI 48823 


Contact Information

Phone: 517-333-5060
Fax: 517-333-5094
Attendance: 517-333-5061


Principal

Rinard Pugh, Principal

Email: rinard.pugh@elps.us
Phone: 517-333-5060


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Administrative Assistant

Jessica Clements

Email: jessica.clements@elps.us
Phone: 517-333-5060


March 6, 2026
Incoming 6th Grade Information for Families
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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.

February 23, 2026
Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - February 23, 2026

Please take a moment to review the latest ELPS Updates from the February 23, 2026 Board of Education meeting. We’ll continue sharing these updates after each regular Board of Education meeting. The next update will be shared following the March 9, 2026 meeting.

Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - February 23, 2026

highlights of the report listed including central office move, elps and lifetouch, summer 2026 programming, nd important dates

December 10, 2025
Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - December 8, 2025

Please take a moment to review the latest ELPS Updates from the December 8, 2025 Board of Education meeting. We’ll continue sharing these updates after each regular Board of Education meeting. The next update will be shared following the January 12, 2026 meeting.

Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - December 8, 2025

highlights of the report listed including health center updates, staff professional learning, important dates

December 10, 2025
All After-School and Evening Activities Canceled for Wednesday, December 10.

Due to unsafe road conditions, all after-school and evening activities are canceled for Wednesday, December 10. With temperatures dropping and wind picking up, we encourage everyone—especially our young drivers—to please stay home if possible and stay safe.

11/11/2025
Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - November 10, 2025

Please take a moment to review the latest ELPS Updates from the November 10, 2025 Board of Education meeting. We’ll continue sharing these updates after each regular Board of Education meeting. The next update will be shared following the December 8, 2025 meeting.

Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - November 10, 2025

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