Welcome to

Gardner International
Magnet School

Grades PreK-8     Home of the Global Guardians!


School Hours 2025-26 School Year

7:40 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Half Day 7:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.


We are located off Jolly Rd. between S. Cedar St. and S. Washington Ave. Our school sits behind the Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church.


Our mission is to provide students with excellent instruction in a caring and collaborative environment that empowers them to be global citizens. Students will be innovative, independent, confident, compassionate and collaborative learners.

Our school culture is anchored to the belief system that each student will be respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. Students' efforts and successes are celebrated at Gardner.



  • Curriculum meets and supports the development of both the individual and the whole.
  • The content for a grade level is rigorous and provides students the opportunity to engage in high level learning.
  • Teachers focus on students’ strengths and gifts.
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  • 9 Dec
  • 11 Dec
    • Special Board Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Special Board Meeting
      Date: Dec 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Informational Study Session
      Date: Dec 11
      Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 15 Dec
    • Finance Committee Meeting 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
      Finance Committee Meeting
      Date: Dec 15
      Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
      Location: Board Room, Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 16 Dec
    • Family Roundtable 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Family Roundtable
      Date: Dec 16
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 18 Dec
    • Middle School Band Concert 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Middle School Band Concert
      Date: Dec 18
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: Gardner School Calendar
    • Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Regular Board Meeting
      Date: Dec 18
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933
      Cost: Free
      Calendar: District Calendar
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




PDF DocumentHelp Hotline Phone Numbers


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