Welcome to
Gier Park School
PreK-4 Home of the Giraffes
Contact Gier Park
Christopher Cadogan
Principal
School Hours 2023-24 School Year
8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.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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25 Apr
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No SchoolDate: Apr 25Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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9 May
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No School - PD DayDate: May 9Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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23 May
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Half Day - Elementary OnlyDate: May 23Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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26 May
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No School - Memorial DayDate: May 26Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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6 Jun
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Half Day & Last Day of School - All GradesDate: Jun 6Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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April 9, 2025
Kindergarten, Young 5s, and Preschool Enrollment
Please provide the following documentation when enrolling:
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency
- Proof of Income (preschool only)
- Immunization Record
Applications can be started without all required documentation, families would need to provide the necessary information at a later date.
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, e.g., 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
September 30, 2020 - Clark Hill Power Point Presentation
Title IX Grievance Procedures
Investigation Procedures A to Z - November 2, 2020
Reporting Prohibited Behavior
Members of the school district community who believe that a Title IX violation may have occurred, should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the District’s Title IX coordinator:
- 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 Internal Reporting Portal. (You must be logged into your Office 365 account.)
Anti-Harassment Compliance Officers are in the Sexual Misconduct Policy (PDF) and Title IX Grievance Procedure (PDF).
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Title IX concerns can also be mailed to:
Lansing School District
519 West Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48933