Welcome to
Gier Park School
PreK-4 Home of the Giraffes
Contact Gier Park
Christopher Cadogan
Principal
School Hours 2025-26 School Year
8:55 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Half Day: 8:55 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Let's TalkGier Park School prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all.
Gier Park Academics
- Great Start Readiness Program(PreK)
- PreK to K Transition Days
- Moving Up Days, Family Fun Nights, Curriculum Nights
- Classroom to Classroom Reading Buddies, REM: Reading EVERY Month, and Read to Succeed
- 1 to 1 Tutoring & Assessment and Push-In Resource Teacher
- Computer Lab, laptop cart, iPads in the classroom
- Junior Achievement
Student Incentive Programs
- HUGs: Check In/Check Out Program
- Bucket Fillers Weekly Drawing
- Student Leadership Board
What makes Gier Park Special?
- Technology in every classroom.
- Community Partnerships that support our teachers, students and greater Gier Park community
- Building Healthy Communities Grant and Healthy Kids Club after school program.
- “Giraffe Days” offering fun activities centered around life skills - cooking, crafting, and social interaction.
- Full-time volunteers supporting our teachers and students with experienced instruction and supervision within the classroom setting.
- Healthy Kids Club
- Weekend Survival Kit
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29 Oct
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Fall Fest 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMFall FestDate: Oct 29Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Gier ParkCost: No CostCalendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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31 Oct
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End of First Marking PeriodDate: Oct 31Calendar: District Calendar
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Half Day - A.M. Elementary OnlyDate: Oct 31Calendar: District Calendar
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3 Nov
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Marking Period Two BeginsDate: Nov 3Calendar: District Calendar
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No School - Election DayDate: Nov 4Calendar: District Calendar
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6 Nov
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Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMParent Teacher ConferencesDate: Nov 6Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMCost: No CostCalendar: Gier Park School Calendar
Stay tuned for more info!
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Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMRegular Board MeetingDate: Nov 6Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933Cost: FreeCalendar: District Calendar
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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)
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