District News

Pattengill 5th grade teacher Allison Hansen was awarded the Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan Lottery.

Lansing, MI — October 22, 2025 — The Lansing School District Board of Education held a student disciplinary hearing in closed session to hear the appeal of a student’s permanent expulsion following an incident that occurred on May 22, 2025, at Dwight Rich School for the Arts.

In an effort to make Lansing School District athletic events enjoyable and safer for all in attendance, ALL spectators must adhere to the following: 

• Students in 9th-12th grade must attend the Lansing School District or the visiting school. 
• All students in 9th-12th grade must have a current school ID. 
• Students 8th grade and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 
• No re-admittance at any time. 
• No admittance after halftime. 
• No outside food or drinks are allowed. 
• No alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, or tobacco are allowed. 
• No weapons are allowed on school property. 
• Bags of any variety larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are not allowed. This includes diaper bags, backpacks, and camera bags. 
  • Bags and purses may be inspected for security purposes. 

Tickets to athletic events involving Eastern High School, J.W. Sexton High School,  and Everett High School should be purchased online via GOFan. Please use the links below listed for each high school.

Eastern High School

J.W. Sexton High School

Everett High School