Please join us for a Grand Opening Tour!

August 5, 2025 4:00 PM
1810 Harding Ave, Lansing, MI 48910

Press Conference to begin at 4:00 PM
Followed by Self guided Tours (until 7:00 PM)

Ben Shuldiner - Superintendent "The new Mt. Hope school symbolizes the resurgence of the Lansing School district and a sign of even better things to come."
Jessica Benavides - First Dep. Superintendent "It is exciting to see a learning space that meets the varied and unique learning needs of our students."
Kim Adams - Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Budget "This building is a testament to the financial support our community provides and the trust it has in the Lansing School District."
Kristina Sleight - Chief Operating Officer "Lansing can be proud of the new Mt. Hope because it provides a modern learning space our children need and deserve.”
Robin Moore - Board of Education President "With fantastic learning spaces like the new Mt. Hope, the future for the Lansing School District is bright."

FAQ's

$30 million Approximate Cost to Build
20 Number of Classrooms
450 Students Projected Capacity
57,290 Square Footage
Grades 4-8 Levels to be Served

Features

Art Lab
Cafeteria
Gymnasium
Media Center
Music Lab
Outdoor Classrooms
Reading Nooks
Science & Technology Labs

Bond Information

The passage of the 2022 bond initiative provided critical funding for the construction of the new Mt. Hope School in the Lansing School District. This bond, totaling $129.7 million, supported widespread infrastructure improvements across the district, including the complete rebuild of the new Mt. Hope School. With approximately $30 million allocated for this project, the new Mt. Hope School was designed to offer a modern, energy efficient learning environment equipped with up-to-date technology and flexible classroom spaces. The investment reflects the district’s commitment to educational excellence and student safety, made possible by the overwhelming community support during the 2022 bond election.