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Cavanaugh STEAM Elementary

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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.

STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

Students at Cavanaugh STEAM Magnet School are immersed in a hands-on, project-based learning environment that embraces today’s high-tech tools and the best of traditional learning strategies.

Students are constantly challenged to inquire and explore through projects that encourage true innovation.

Our Mission

Cavanaugh Elementary School’s purpose is to effectively educate all students so they acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and responsibilities needed to be productive members of an ever-changing society. The goal of the staff, parents and school community is to promote and ensure that each individual may achieve educational excellence, in a caring and collaborative environment.

What makes Cavanaugh special?

  • State-of-the-art technology in STEAM Learning Lab to provide a flexible environment that facilitates project based learning.
  • Art integration across all grade levels to enhance student learning of core curriculum.
  • Discovery Education’s Techbook and video streaming fully integrate video, text, audio and writing to deepen student understanding.
  • Official Michigan Green School, with expanded STEAM-themed efforts in recycling, and energy to create students who are mindful of their impact on other living things. 
  • A variety of extracurricular activities including robotics, engineering, gardening and healthy kids clubs are offered to enrich the student experience.
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2021 Spring Bond Updates

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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




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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