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 Talk
Gier 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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Half Day - High Schools Only - Examsthru Jun 4Half Day - High Schools Only - ExamsDate: Jun 3 - Jun 4Calendar: District Calendar
All high schools have a half day for final exams. All other schools have a full day.
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Kindergarten Graduation 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMKindergarten GraduationDate: Jun 3Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMLocation: Gier SchoolCost: 0Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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Fire Science Academy Graduation 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMFire Science Academy GraduationDate: Jun 3Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Hill Auditorium - 5815 Wise Rd.Calendar: District Calendar
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4 Jun
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Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMRegular Board MeetingDate: Jun 4Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933Cost: FreeCalendar: District Calendar
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5 Jun
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End of Fourth Marking Period & Semester TwoDate: Jun 5Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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Half Day - Last Day of SchoolDate: Jun 5Calendar: Gier Park School Calendar
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6 Jun
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2026 Graduation Ceremonies 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM2026 Graduation CeremoniesDate: Jun 6Time: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PMLocation: Breslin Center, 534 Birch Road, East Lansing, MI 48824Calendar: District Calendar
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Personnel Committee Meeting 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMPersonnel Committee MeetingDate: Jun 8Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLocation: Board Room, Administration Building, 519 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48933Calendar: District Calendar
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August 13, 2025
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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: |
| Vacant Position | Erin Miracle |
| Please contact Erin Miracle till this position is filled. | Human Resources Manager |
| erin.miracle@lansingschools.net | |
| (517)755-2010 | |
| 519 W. Kalamazoo | |
| Lansing, MI 48933 | |
| 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