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Forest View Elementary
PreK-4 - Environmental Science Magnet
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School Hours 2025-26 School Year
8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Let's TalkThe vision of Forest View is to create a nurturing environment that supports the unique learning needs of the PreK-4th grade child. We help young children to understand themselves better and discover the world around them by integrating foundational academic skills within the context of environmental education.
Forest View is Going Back to Our Roots
Forest View School has partnered with community organizations to bring learning back outside to nature and bring nature inside the classroom. With the help of the State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, our children will be extending their learning to such settings as our own backyard, nature centers, zoos, museums, and parks.
We will continue to provide our children with excellent instruction in core areas like math and literacy by creating a multi-sensory, interactive and enriched learning environment. Our environmental education emphasis will transform our children into stewards for the environment. This will help them develop an excitement about school and a growing curiosity about the world around them.
Students at Forest View Will:
- Engage in scientific inquiry
- Be active
- Explore
- Enjoy the outdoors
What Makes Forest View Special?
- Outdoor Education Field Trips at all grade levels: Fenner Nature Center, MSU Collaborative Classrooms, Annie’s Big Nature Lesson
- MI Department of Natural Resources-Adopted School
- Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children Curriculum
- Camp Forest View: Monthly Integrated Environmental Ed integrated units for cross-grade student collaboration.
- Community Garden with Capital Area Health and Rehabilitation Center
- Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
- School-wide Recycling Program
- Official Michigan Green School
- Character Counts! Programming for all students
- Healthy Smiles dental program
- Read to Succeed tutoring
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21 Jan
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Half Day - High Schoolsthru Jan 22Half Day - High SchoolsDate: Jan 21 - Jan 22Calendar: District Calendar
All high schools have a half day for final exams. All other schools have a full day.
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23 Jan
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End of Second Marking Period & Semester OneDate: Jan 23Calendar: Forest View School Calendar
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Half Day - All Grades - Planning & RecordsDate: Jan 23Calendar: Forest View School Calendar
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Half Day 8:55 AM to 11:45 AMHalf DayDate: Jan 23Time: 8:55 AM to 11:45 AMCalendar: Forest View School Calendar
School is released at 11:45am.
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26 Jan
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Marking Period Three & Semester Two BeginsDate: Jan 26Calendar: Forest View School Calendar
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28 Jan
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(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council MeetingDate: Jan 28Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Zoom or in-personCost: FreeCalendar: District Calendar
The January 28 PCAC meeting will be both in-person and online via Zoom.
In-Person: The Welcome Center, 2400 Pattengill Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
Zoom meeting: https://lansingschools-net.zoom.us/j/82946593571
The conversation for this evening will be Multilingual Families Night, communication.
The full PCAC calendar can be found on our website at www.lansingschools.net/pcac
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No School - PD DayDate: Jan 30Calendar: Forest View School Calendar
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August 13, 2025
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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)
Sexual Misconduct Policy- Comprehensive Title IX Training- Thrun Law Firm Webinar
- Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Process
- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide
- Federal Register Title IX Regulations
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 Laninga | Erin Miracle |
| Compliance Specialist | Human Resources Manager |
| brandon.laninga@lansingschools.net | erin.miracle@lansingschools.net |
| (517)755-2800 | (517)755-2010 |
| 4200 Wainwright Ave. | 519 W. Kalamazoo |
| Lansing, MI 48933 | Lansing, MI 48933 |
| Title IX Certificate of Completion | Title IX Certificate of Completion |
- Dewayne Burton Title IX Certificate of Completion
- Avery Dull Title IX Certificate of Completion
- Dale Person Title IX Certificate of Completion
Title IX concerns can also be e-mailed to:
Lansing School District Office of School Culture Title IX Coordinator
TitleIX@lansingschools.net
4200 Wainwright Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933