1st Day of School - Wednesday, August 19

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 (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.

Continue to be safe and we look forward to seeing our students and staff Wednesday!