Overview
Welcome To Eaton Rapids Public Schools
Welcome to Eaton Rapids Public Schools! We are so excited to have you as part of our Greyhound family. While we continuously work through tough budget decisions, our focus remains entirely on creating wonderful programs and partnerships that make school life truly special for your children.
Our Promise to You
- Our Mission: Eaton Rapids Public Schools will remain future-focused in our teachings while striving to become one of the most sought-after districts.
- Our Vision: As a future-focused district, Eaton Rapids Public Schools provides progressive curriculum options and individualized educational opportunities to prepare all students to become the future leaders, thinkers, and problem-solvers in the global community.
Here is a glimpse of what we offer to help your child thrive:
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- Elementary Enrichment: All of our elementary students enjoy art, music, health, and physical education classes.
- Wharton Center Partnership: We are proudly tied with the Wharton Center for Integrated Arts to bring incredible creative experiences to our elementary students.
- Music & Band: Our exemplary student choir and band programs kick off in the sixth grade.
- High School Technical Opportunities: Digital media prodution, Video Production, Coding, Robotics, and AP Computer Science provide opportunities in technical fields.
- High School Agricultural Science Track: Students interested in more hands-on and environmentally-focused science classes have the option to follow the Agricultural Science Track
- STEM: We have STEM courses offered to all 2-4 students and as an elective for grades 7-12
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- Early Childhood: We offer welcoming child care and preschool programs to give our youngest learners a great start.
- Consistent Curriculum: The grade level buidings—Lockwood Elementary (Grades K-1) and Greyhound Intermediate (Grades 2-4)—help us deliver a seamless, consistent learning experience.
- Montessori Option: Our growing Montessori program beautifully serves students from Kindergarten through 4th grade.
- Advanced Placement (AP): High school enrollment in AP classes is increasing as we continue to add more advanced options.
- Flexible High School Learning: The Greyhound Central Performance Academy (our alternative high school) offers popular, steady-growth online classes.
- College & Career Prep: Through our partnership with the ERESA and Lansing Community College (LCC), students can jumpstart their future with excellent vocational career training.
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- Aquatics: Our programs include water aerobics, adult lap swim, open swim, swim lessons and our age group swim team, Silver Sharks.
- Community Education: We have a select offering of classes available for families throughout the year.
We firmly believe these programs highlight our commitment to being good stewards of our resources while serving your children exceptionally well. Even as we work toward an improved financial future, we guarantee bright days ahead for our students every single day.
A Safe, Inclusive Space for Everyone
At Eaton Rapids Public Schools, every single student and staff member matters. It is our strict policy to ensure a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory environment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, height, weight, or disability. Our Board fully complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination—including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. If you ever need assistance, our District Compliance Officers are always here to help.
We can't wait to shape the future together! Welcome to the district.