Dear Lansing School District Community,

I hope that this newsletter finds you well. As always, it is a pleasure to email you all.

We are less than two weeks from Spring, and today, we are supposed to see the mid-50s. Tomorrow, we might even break 60 degrees. Hopefully, this means the end of the ice and the snow, but this being Michigan, you can never tell. I want to thank everyone who was able to make it to school to learn and work, even when the conditions were not ideal. Though it is hard to believe, soon we will start thinking about air conditioning. As a reminder, this summer, we will be working on a series of HVAC upgrades to our buildings, with many classrooms and schools getting air conditioning for the start of next school year. I am very appreciative of our entire facilities team and our contractors for making this dream of AC a reality for many of our students and staff. And, of course, I want to thank all of the wonderful voters who approved our school bond and sinking funds to give us the resources to bring these much-needed upgrades to our schools.

As you all know, the district has many old school buildings, and the best way for us to upgrade them is to pass bonds and then rebuild. I can't tell you how much it means to all of us in the district to have your support so we can bring much-needed educational and building upgrades to our children and staff. Thank you!

I also wanted to give a huge shout-out to the Sexton Boys Basketball team for their stunning last-minute heroics. If you haven't seen the buzzer beater, we have put it below. It is truly amazing. The team will play Romulus Summit Academy North on Tuesday in a Division 2 state quarterfinal game at Jackson High School. If you can come out and support, please feel free to contact Sexton or the Department of Enrichment for directions to the game. I know I can speak for the entire community when I say how proud we are of the team's accomplishments.

Lastly, it is enrollment time! If you need to enroll, know anyone who needs to enroll or think you can convince someone to enroll in our schools, we are here to help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask. If you need help with our online portal, ask. If you have questions about what schools to enroll in, ask. If you have questions about kindergarten or twelfth grade, ask. We are here to help you find the best place for your child to learn today and next year. The sooner you enroll, the sooner we can get you any materials and information you might need for next year. So, if you know you want to enroll, please do it sooner rather than later. We are here to help make the enrollment process as smooth as possible.

Thank you so much for all of your incredible support of our district. Together, we will do great things for the children of Lansing.

Benjamin Shuldiner, Superintendent

Lansing School District

Enrollment for next school year continues and Post Oak Academy has a lot to offer.

Showcasing the varied talents of our students with a focus on Africa American culture.

It is exiting to help shape the future of learning at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children conference. We spotlight the practice of using a storybook to create an immersive sensory trail and allowing students to experience the story through their senses.

A big shout-out to:

Emma Beal, Speech-Language Pathologist - Lansing School District

Bailey Counsineau, Occupational Therapist - Lansing School District

Kendra Forster, ASD Teacher Consultant - Ingham Intermediate School District

The Lansing School District has achieved a four-year graduation rate of 88 percent. This historic accomplishment could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of our families, students, and the entire Lansing community.

The Lansing School District has gathered critical graduation information and links for families to plan a successful senior year and graduation day. The resource web page is being updated with new information as it becomes available, please bookmark the page and check often.

Seniors should apply as soon as possible and check with their

guidance counselors for additional funding opportunities.

App Features

• Track the real-time location of your child’s bus
  
• Reduce wait times: get notified when the bus is near or the schedule has changed
• Know when your child arrives at school or home

Instructions For Parents and Guardians

1. Download Here Comes the Bus app or visit herecomesthebus.com
   
2. Click the “Sign Up” button
   
3. Enter school district code 29845 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
   
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
   
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number. You must add “LSD_” to the beginning of your student’s ID during initial sign up. For example, if your student’s ID is 12345, you should enter LSD_12345 into the app.
6. Click to confirm you are registering for your school district
   
7. Complete the registration by clicking “Activate My Account” in the verification email
   

What is Here Comes the Bus and why might you need it?

Here Comes the Bus is an easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the location of your student’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. You know when the bus is near your stop or has arrived at the school.

How does it work?

Here Comes the Bus uses global positioning system (GPS) technology to locate and track a student’s school bus. It is powered by software from CalAmp. The location of the school bus can be seen on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

How do you sign up?

Access to the application requires a district-specific code (29845), the student’s last name, and student ID*. Only students enrolled in transportation are available in the app.

*You must add “LSD_” to the beginning of your student’s ID during initial sign up. For example, if your student’s ID is 12345, you should enter LSD_12345 into the app.

Is the information private and secure?

Here Comes the Bus uses HTTPS, just like a bank or online store, which means that all communications between your web browser and the site are encrypted and secure.

How much does it cost?

Here Comes the Bus is available at no cost to families and participation is optional.

What is the difference between the app and website to track your student’s school bus?

The main difference is how you access the data. The look and feel are different on the mobile device for on-the-go use. You can use mobile and tablet apps anywhere you can use a mobile device.

What is the Buspass icon in the app and how do I use it?

“Buspass” is an additional service provided by CalAmp; for our families, "Buspass" will be an inactive icon in the app.

Will my student’s Access 411 One Card scans appear in Here Comes The Bus?

Unfortunately, your student’s card scans will not appear in the Here Come The Bus application. Here Comes The Bus is intended to provide school bus tracking only.

What should parents do if they have questions or problems using the app?

The Transportation Department and Transportation Technology Support teams will be happy to answer questions and resolve any issues. Please contact the Transportation Technology Support team at (517) 319-8360 and follow the prompts for Here Comes the Bus support.

Looking for fun, practical, and inexpensive things to do in the Lansing area? Check out what Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) can offer! With classes and groups for children, families, teens, and adults, there is something for the whole family at CADL.

The Lansing School District Parent/Community Advisory Council is a district wide council consisting of parents, teachers, principals, and community members who come together on a monthly basis to discuss parents’ interests, concerns, and to share important district information.

Any parent/guardian of a Lansing School District student as well as community leaders and citizens of the Greater Lansing Area are welcome to attend in person or online.

Our next PCAC meeting scheduled for March 19th will focus on spring testing.

A Zoom link to join the meeting will be sent to our families and community on March 19th.

March 13 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.

March 14 — No School

March 19 — Parent University | Encouraging Positive Behavior | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.

March 19 — PCAC | Spring Testing | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.

March 20 — Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.

March 21 — No School

March 24 - 28 — No School (Spring Break)

April 3 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.

April 10 — Half Day (HS for testing)

April 17 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.

April 23 — Parent University | Positive Discipline Techniques | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.

April 23 — PCAC | Topic TBD | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.

April 25 — No School

Did you know that you can subscribe to our calendars?

Visit www.lansingschools.net/district/calendars, select the school(s) whose calendar you would like to subscribe to, and tap the tiny calendar at the top right. For more detailed instructions, click here.