Superintendent Newsletter
April 20, 2025
Update from Superintendent Shuldiner
Dear Lansing School District Community,
I hope that this newsletter finds you well. As always, it is a pleasure to email you all.
Happy Easter Sunday! For those celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful day with family, commemorating this holy day of the Christian faith. But even for those who are not, one can use today to be thoughtful and reflective. Today can be seen as an occasion of joy, hope, and triumph over evil. In this time of strife and uncertainty, in this era of fear and frustration, a day of hope and joy can be good for us all.
Regardless of your belief system, I hope that all of us today can take time to contemplate and be happy. We can be with family, exult in our togetherness, see ways to work together and be joyful, and above all, find ways to love. Many people in our community are suffering, and many people are without the support they need. And I hope we, as a community, can come together in new and powerful ways to show that love and support.
I cannot think of a better focus of that work than schools. We touch almost everyone in the city. Someone in the Lansing School District knows every single person in the entire Lansing community. So, what can we do? Maybe we can create food and clothes drives year-round, not just during holidays. Maybe we can set up a special physical mailbox at each school, or email address, or phone number, where people can ask for help without shame. Maybe people who have time, money, or things can donate or volunteer with us.
As a district, we are moving forward, increasing graduation rates, attendance rates, test scores, etc. But as a society, it feels like we are still acutely suffering and in need. Perhaps the efforts of the school district, with focus and determination, around academic achievement, can be turned toward community "achievement," as well. I am not sure that districts are built for this, but with all that is going on in the world right now, I feel like perhaps we can try. Thinking of today as a day of love and hope, I would like to believe we can, as a community, work together to support us all.
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
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Health Reminder
Measles — What It Is
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Ingham County Health Department MMR Vaccination Clinic April 22
Protect yourself and your community against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Consider getting your vaccination at the Ingham County Health Department (ICHD) MMR Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, April 22. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary — just stop by. Don't forget to bring your insurance card (if applicable), and a photo ID and ICHD staff will make sure you receive this crucial protective measure.
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Discounted Participation for The IZZO Run, Walk, and Roll!
Michigan State University invites Lansing School District students to participate in the Kids' Sprint and Kids' 1/2 Mile during the 2025 Izzo Race. The participation fee is normally $15, but using the coupon code LSD25 during registration will give you a sweet discount!
Bike Helmet Giveaway and Bike Safety Event
More Spring Art Events! Updated April 14th!
Everett's Second Annual Memorial Mile is May 25th!
Student Development Spring Program
Celebrate RIF's 50th With Us!
April 17 Board of Education Meeting
Attention SENIORS!
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.
Become a Lansing Spartan Scholar at Michigan State University (MSU)!
Benefits like scholarships and financial aid, personalized support, career connections and more, make the Lansing Spartan Scholar program at MSU a great opportunity for our graduating seniors!
Important District-Wide Dates
April 23 — Parent University | Positive Discipline Techniques | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.
April 23 — PCAC | Topic: Athletics & Arts | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.
April 25 — No School
May 1 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.
May 9 — No School | PD Day
May 15 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.
May 23 — Half Day | Elementary Only
May 26 — No School | Memorial Day
May 28 — Parent University | Managing Stress and Emotions | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.
May 28 — PCAC | Topic TBD | 6:00 p.m.| 4200 Wainwright Ave.
June 4 — Half Day | High Schools Only
June 5 — Half Day | High Schools Only
June 5 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.
June 6 — Half Day | Last Day of School
June 7 — Class of 2025 Graduation | Breslin Center | 534 Birch Rd, East Lansing
June 19 — Juneteenth | Staff Off
June 19 — Board of Education Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 519 Kalamazoo St.
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