Elk Rapids Schools

The Elk Rapids Public Schools continue to lead the way in educational excellence as one of the top school districts in Michigan, and the regional School of Choice for our area. Once again, all of our buildings earned high achievement scores on the MEAPand ACT.

What allows such success to be achieved? Great teachers, outstanding students, caring, committed families, a supportive community and a Board of Education that puts children first in all they do. We are devoted to our students and their growth – both intellectually and emotionally.

Children – They are what the Elk Rapids schools are all about. We are excited about the 2011-2012 school year and the many activities and learning experiences that will engage our students and staff! We continue to provide the best in early childhood learning. We have also been able to enhance our K-12 curriculum with foreign language at the elementary level, International Baccalaureate Program at Cherryland Middle School, and expand Advanced Placement and online course opportunities at the high school. We will continue to succeed and invest in our future.

If you are already a member of our school family, thank you for your loyalty and support. If you are not yet a part of our Elk family, we invite you to come and check us out. Our staff and administrators would love to meet you, answer any questions you may have and give you a personal tour of our facilities. Please contact our central office at 231-264-8692.

The Elk Rapids Public Schools’ team of parents, staff and community is an unbeatable combination. It is an honor and privilege to serve as your superintendent of schools. We are going to have a great year! Please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

Yours in Education,
Stephen R. Prissel
Superintendent

Points of Pride

  • First, and only, school in northern Michigan to be an International Baccalaureate World Candidate School for the Middle Years Program
  • Inquiry-based teaching and learning approaches
  • Elk Rapids High School Choirs have qualified for State Choral Festival and/or State Solo/Ensemble for seven out of the last eight years
  • Elk Rapids High School Bands have received First Division ratings 6 of the last 7 years and qualified for the State Band Festival again this year
  • Graduated over seven National Merit Scholars, Finalists and Semi-Finalists in the last few years
  • Earned an “A” on the Michigan School Report
  • One-to-one computing and use of cell phone technology in classrooms
  • Focus on partnering with our community through Pennies for Peace, local Food Pantries, Earth Day, Rotary Clubs, etc.
  • Two Spelling Bee champs in the past three years who have gone on to the finals in Washington D.C.
  • Cherryland Middle School band headed to State competition • All Day, every day Kindergarten
  • Early Childhood Programs from Birth to age 5
  • On-site afterschool programming
  • Outstanding Parent Teacher Organizations
  • Comprehensive character education programs

SCHOOLS:

Lakeland Elementary

Mill Creek Elementary

Cherryland Middle School

Elk Rapids High School

Sunrise Academy

Elk Rapids Public Schools