MMS Back to School Orientation

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.

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

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

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.

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.