Welcome to
Dwight Rich
School of the Arts
K-8 An Artful Learning School
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Debranae Campbell
Assistant Principal
Alnita Jackson Trice
Assistant Principal
School Hours 2025-26 School Year
8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
At Dwight Rich, we will be:
- 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.
What is Arts Integration?
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.
What Makes Dwight Rich Special?
- 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 Artful Learning Model
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
Dwight Rich School of the Arts will:
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.
Dwight Rich Partners with the Best
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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: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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Half Day - All Grades - Planning & RecordsDate: Jan 23Calendar: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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26 Jan
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Marking Period Three & Semester Two BeginsDate: Jan 26Calendar: Dwight Rich 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: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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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