A big THANK YOU to the Rotary Club for donating The Energy Bus and How Full is Your Bucket? to our LES library—and for continuing their tradition of giving each 3rd grader their very own dictionary! We’re grateful for your ongoing partnership and support!

THIS IS A REMINDER: Lansing USD469 will be on a Late Start Schedule tomorrow. The Late Start schedule does not affect students or children in our Early Childhood building.

THIS IS A REMINDER: Lansing USD469 will be on a Late Start Schedule tomorrow. The Late Start schedule does not affect students or children in our Early Childhood building.

Lansing USD 469 will be operating on a 2-hour delay today. Please note the following adjustments: No AM Preschool Daycare will open at 10:00 AM Y-Care will open at 8:00 AM (Please note that breakfast will not be provided for Y-Care students.) Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Please stay safe, and we appreciate your cooperation.

Reminder: No Late Start on Thursday, February 27 This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, will NOT be a late start day. As we have now used all of our allotted snow days for the year, adjustments were made to our schedule to ensure we meet the required instructional hours without adding an extra day to the calendar. Late start Thursdays will now only occur on the following dates for the remainder of the school year: March 6 April 3 May 8 On all other Thursdays, including tomorrow, school will begin at the regular start time. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we make these adjustments to support our students' instructional time!

Read Across America Spirit Week is Coming to Lansing USD469! Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading with Read Across America Spirit Week! Each day, we’ll have a special theme to encourage literacy and creativity. Mash-Up Monday - March 3rd Royal Reading Tuesday - March 4th Reading is All Around You Wednesday - March 5th Cozy Up to a Good Book Thursday - March 6th Reading Gives You a Bright Future! - March 7th

Due to dangerously cold temperatures, Lansing USD469 will follow Inclement Weather Plan D on Thursday, February 20, 2025. What does Plan D mean? • No students will report to school. • All schools and district buildings will be closed. • Daycare and Y-Care will be closed. • District office staff will work remotely. • Custodial staff, maintenance and grounds staff, and the Superintendent will report to work. Additionally, Lansing USD469 has used all available snow days for the year. A message will be sent via Skyward this afternoon with details on how we will be making up instructional time for the missed days. Thank you, and stay safe!

Due to winter weather conditions, Lansing USD469 will follow Inclement Weather Plan D on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. What does Plan D mean? • No students will report to school. • All schools and district buildings will be closed. • Daycare and Y-Care will be closed. • District office staff will work remotely. • Custodial staff, maintenance and grounds staff, and the Superintendent will report to work.

Due to ice and dangerous driving conditions, [Your School District Name] will be operating under Plan A – a Two-Hour Delay today. What does Plan A mean for Parents/Students? 🔹 School will start two hours later than usual. 🔹 Dismissal times remain the same. 🔹 All preschool is canceled. 🔹 Daycare will remain open as usual unless communicated otherwise. 🔹 Buses will pick up students two hours later than usual in the morning. What does Plan A mean for Staff? 🔹 All staff will report two hours later than normal (unless directed differently by a supervisor). 🔹 All school bus services will run two hours late, serving only regular routes. ⚠️ Please use caution when traveling, as roads and sidewalks may still be slick. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. 📢 Please share to help spread the word! Stay safe and warm! ❄️

Due to the extremely cold temperatures this morning, several of our school buses are running behind schedule. To ensure your child’s safety and comfort, please wait to send your student out to the bus stop until the bus is visible. As a reminder, parents always have the option to keep their children home during severe weather conditions. If you choose to do so, please report your student’s absence to the school office. Here are a few additional tips to prepare for cold weather: Ensure students are dressed in warm layers, including hats, gloves, and scarves. Be cautious of icy conditions around bus stops and walking routes. Consider carpooling with neighbors or driving your child to school if the weather poses challenges. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we prioritize the safety of our students.

Lansing USD469 would like to remind families that there will be no school on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to advancing equality, justice, and opportunity for all. This day serves as an opportunity to reflect on his incredible contributions to our society. We encourage families to use this time to explore Dr. King's work and legacy, whether by reading books about his life, participating in acts of service, or attending local events in his honor. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Thank you for partnering with us in supporting our students' education!

Due to dangerous driving conditions caused by snow and ice, all Lansing USD469 buildings will be closed on Friday, January 10th. Our Daycare will be open. We will be following Inclement Weather Plan D. Visit www.usd469.net for more information and updates. Stay safe and warm!

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Reason: Unsafe rural roads and cold morning temperatures causing refreezing on roads and parking lots Inclement Weather Plan C is in effect. Our Daycare will be OPEN. Plan C Details: All schools will be closed. Extracurricular activities will be decided by noon. No students will report to school. What does Plan C mean for staff? District Office staff will report. Secretaries and Building Principals will report. Custodial staff will report. Maintenance and grounds staff will report. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! ❄️

THIS IS A REMINDER: Lansing USD469 will be on a Late Start Schedule tomorrow. We will start one hour later each Thursday during the 2024-2025 school year.

Due to hazardous road conditions caused by snow and ice, Lansing USD469 schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, under Inclement Weather Plan D. Daycare will also be closed. What does Plan D mean for Parents/Students? - No students will report to school. - Extracurricular activities will be decided by noon. We appreciate your understanding and support. Please stay safe!

Due to dangerous driving conditions caused by snow and ice, all Lansing USD469 buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6th. We will be following Inclement Weather Plan D. Visit www.usd469.net for more information and updates. Stay safe and warm!

As we wrap up our final school day before winter break, I would like to thank you for being part of our Lansing School District community. It's been an incredible first half of the school year, and we are proud of our students' growth and achievements. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5JIn2DcC-Q On behalf of the entire district, we wish you a restful and joyful winter break. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, January 6th. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Marty Kobza Lansing USD469 Superintendent

Lansing Elementary, Middle, and High School will be holding a Winter Spirit Week next week (December 9 - 13)!

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we want to remind our families that all students and staff will enjoy a well-deserved break during the week of November 25–29. There will be no school during this time, allowing everyone to relax, recharge, and celebrate the holiday with loved ones. We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with gratitude, joy, and quality time together. Whether you're traveling, staying home, or celebrating in unique ways, we wish you a safe and happy holiday. School will resume on Monday, December 2nd, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the weeks ahead. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lansing USD469!

Emergency vehicles were at our elementary school this morning due to a medical incident involving a staff member. The situation has been resolved, and everyone is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritized the care and well-being of our staff member.