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Dear District 215 Families and Staff,

District 215 will open for students on Wednesday, August 19, and we are ready to begin the 2026–2027 school year.  Power has been restored at all campuses, and our buses will be able to run their regular routes.  As a reminder, our first day will follow our typical early release Wednesday schedule with a 1:40 pm dismissal for students.   As students travel to school, please continue to exercise caution. Some streets and sidewalks in Lansing and the surrounding communities may still have fallen trees, debris, utility work, or other storm-related obstructions. Students should avoid any area that appears unsafe and use extra care when walking to school or to bus stops.  While we are excited to open our doors and welcome our students, we understand there are still families heavily impacted by the aftermath of the storms.  If your family is dealing with circumstances that prevent your student from attending school, please call the attendance line (North 585-1007, Center 585-9401, South 585-2040) and leave a message. 

Families who need meals may pick up a grab-and-go breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, August 18, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at:

• TF North High School — West side of the building, Door W1 near the cafeteria
• TF Center High School — Door N3

Our cafeteria staff will also be available at the following community locations, provided those areas remain accessible around ongoing utility and recovery work:

• Schultz Park, Lansing — 10:15–10:45 a.m.
• Erfert Park, Lansing — 11:00–11:30 a.m.
• Lake View Community Park at the Curtis Granderson Municipal Baseball Complex, Lynwood — 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

District 215 staff will receive an e-mail from their Principals with additional information.

D215 Families and Staff,

We are devastated by the impact that the recent severe weather has had on our students, families, staff, and the greater community.  Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by this natural disaster.  As we continue communications with our local municipalities and evaluate the state of our communities, we want to share that Wednesday, August 19th will be the earliest possible return to school date for our students.  This tentative return date is dependent on full power being restored and our ability to ensure the safe transportation of our students.  We anxiously await the day we are able to welcome students back and are committed to supporting our communities.  Families who need meals can pick up a “grab ‘n’ go” breakfast and lunch on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th between the hours of 10 am-12 pm at the following locations: 

• TF North High School (West side of building, Door W1 by cafeteria)
• TF Center High School (Door N3). 

Additionally, our cafeteria staff will be stationed at the following community locations unless accessibility due to work crews prevents it:

• Schultz Park in Lansing  10:15-10:45 am
• Erfert Park in Lansing  11:00-11:30 am
• Lake View Community Park at the Curtis Granderson Municipal Baseball Complex in Lynwood  11:45 am- 12:15 pm

Freshman orientation for Thursday, August 13th has been CANCELLED due to the storms. Stay tuned for more information.