Welcome to

Dwight Rich
School of the Arts

K-8    An Artful Learning School

School Hours 2025-26 School Year

8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

 

  • Engaging students with a Bernstein-inspired “Artful Learning” model of arts integration aligned to Michigan grade level standards.
  • Implementing Project Based Learning based on the BIE model.

Dwight Rich School of the Arts offers unique learning experiences for K-6 students utilizing technology and art labs, along with dance and music studio spaces.

Arts integration is a teaching approach where students construct and demonstrate their learning through an art form. Students engage in a creative process which connects an art form to their subject(s) of study to enhance their understanding. This involves visual, performing, music, media, and communication arts.

 

  • Technology-based learning and arts programming.
  • Art labs, technology labs, dance, music and performance studio space.
  • Content and teaching resources: Project-based Learning, Aldebran Robotics

The four main quadrants of this model encourage and support best teaching practices while improving the manner in which both students and teachers learn.
They are:

  • EXPERIENCE
  • INQUIRE
  • CREATE
  • REFLECT

facilitate Arts Immersion Weeks – engaging students in arts creation and learning through an Artist-in-Residence program that increases student exposure to the arts, culminating in school-based performances and family programs at the Wharton Center.

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  • 24 Jul
    • Regular Board Meeting & Informational Study Session
      Date: Jul 24
      Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 7 Aug
    • Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Regular Board Meeting
      Date: Aug 7
      Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: District Calendar
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  • 21 Aug
    • Regular Board Meeting & Informational Study Session
      Date: Aug 21
      Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: District Calendar
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      Date: Aug 29
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11,500 Enrollment by 2025
85% Graduation Rate by 2025
90% Attendance by 2025

Title IX - Sex Discrimination/Gender Equity/Sexual Harassment


What is Title IX?

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any District program, service or activity including, but not limited to: educational programs or activities, extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, transportation, etc.

Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Under Title IX

Sexual Harassment (unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature)

Sexual Misconduct/Violence (rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual exploitation and other forms of non-consensual sexual activity)

Stalking (repeatedly following, harassing, threatening or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication or social media)

Retaliation (adverse academic or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations)



Reporting Prohibited Behavior

To report prohibited behavior or concerns with the Districts Title IX Coordinator, complete the form linked below.

If you are a district employee and would like to report prohibited behavior, please fill out the form on the Lansing School District Prohibited Behavior Reporting Portal. (You must be logged into your District Google account.)

For Students:For Staff:
Brandon LaningaErin Miracle
Compliance SpecialistHuman Resources Manager
brandon.laninga@lansingschools.neterin.miracle@lansingschools.net
(517)755-2800(517)755-2010
4200 Wainwright Ave.519 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48933Lansing, MI 48933
PDF DocumentTitle IX Certificate of CompletionPDF DocumentTitle IX Certificate of Completion




PDF DocumentHelp Hotline Phone Numbers


Title IX concerns can also be e-mailed to:
Lansing School District Office of School Culture Title IX Coordinator
titleixcoordinator@lansingschools.net

4200 Wainwright Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933