District News

Schools of Choice Application Window Now Open | Monday, June 1, 8:00 a.m.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

East Lansing Public Schools is now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2026-27 school year. The application window opens today, Monday, June 1 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on June 15 at 4:00 p.m. Families interested in applying can access the application and Verification and Release of Information form through the Online Enrollment page on the ELPS website, or by clicking the application link below. A separate application must be submitted for each student. Please note that applications received after the June 15, 4:00 p.m. deadline cannot be accepted.

We look forward to welcoming new families to the East Lansing Public Schools community.
https://forms.gle/JASQ4XjbWKQ4qf8RA

Free Summer Food Program 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:52:00 GMT

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

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

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:52:00 GMT

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

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

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:24:00 GMT

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.

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

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

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

ELPS and UM Health-Sparrow Celebrate Grand Opening of New Health Center at ELHS

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT

A new chapter begins for our East Lansing family.

Together with our partners at UM Health-Sparrow, we opened the doors to the ELPS Health Center - bringing accessible, high-quality care to students and community members right inside East Lansing High School.

Because when our students are healthy, supported, and cared for, they’re ready to engage, learn, and grow.

Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - October 27, 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Please take a moment to review the latest ELPS Updates from the October 27, 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 November 10, 2025 meeting.

Superintendent's Bi-Weekly Report to the Board of Education - October 27, 2025

Schools of Choice Application – 2025–26 School Year

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Schools of Choice Application – 2025–26 School Year

Interested in joining East Lansing Public Schools through Schools of Choice? Click the link below to access the application for the 2025–26 school year.

Important: If you are applying for grades 1–12, a Verification and Release of Information form must be completed and returned to schoolsofchoice@elps.us by the deadline—June 16 at 4:00 PM.

Applications submitted without this form will not be considered.

Contact Kelly Hocquard at schoolsofchoice@elps.us or 517-333-7424 with questions or if you need a paper application.

2025-26 Schools of Choice Application