Friday, May 8th 2026

Dear LPS families,

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our PTO for their amazing coordination of appreciation this week for Teacher Appreciation Week. They showered our amazing teachers with gifts and treats this week, and we were so thankful! 

We also had a wonderful time celebrating our seniors this week at Senior Awards Night. What a treat it was to see their hard work and achievements recognized. 

Don’t forget about our Spring Arts Showcase events next week! Tuesday at 6 pm, come for K-5 Music and K-12 art. Thursday at 6 pm, come for 6-12 Music and K-12 art. We can’t wait to see you!

Have a wonderful weekend, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions:

📧 sfehrenbach@lelandschool.com

📞 (231) 256-3802

- Shelagh Fehrenbach, K-12 Principal

Monday, May 11th - 3rd Grade Swim Lessons

Tuesday, May 12th - Spring Arts Showcase, K-5 Music & K-12 Art

Wednesday, May 13th - Girls Basketball Awards

Thursday, May 14th - Spring Arts Showcase, 6-12 Music & K-12 Art

Friday, May 15th - Test-Out forms due

Thursday, May 14th - Coffee with the Superintendent, 8:30 am

Sunday May 17th - Tuesday, May 19th Senior Trip to Chicago

Support the LPS World Learning Club at our Finland Dinner fundraiser on May 22! 🇫🇮

Meals will feature a traditional Finnish dinner prepared by students and supporters of the club.

This is a to-go meal fundraiser, with food pickup taking place from 3:30–5:30 PM at Leland Public School. Meals are $15 each and orders should be placed ahead of time by May 15th using the QR code on the flyer.

Thank you for supporting student travel, cultural learning experiences, and the World Learning Club!

LPS Follies It’s time!!!!!!!!

Do you have a secret desire to perform?  Have you always wanted to be on stage? Do you have a song in your heart? Well, it’s your lucky day!!!!!

The Leland Theater department wants YOU!!!!!

The Leland Fine Arts Follies is looking for Teachers, Staff, and Parents to show off their talents for the Fine Arts Follies!!!! If you have a talent to share, contact Mary Newman at mnewman@lelandschool.com and let her know!!!!

Tommy’s First Mates Glen Lake’s student-led mental health group, is inviting students, families, and community members to attend the annual Hike for Hope event on Sunday, June 7, from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Glen Haven Cannery.

Hike for Hope is focused on promoting mental health awareness, connection, and community support through an inclusive and welcoming outdoor event. Activities will include a community hike, yard games, arts and crafts, and opportunities to connect with local outreach organizations and mental health resources.

Thank you to Tommy’s First Mates for supporting mental health awareness and creating meaningful opportunities for connection within our community.

We Want Your Gear The PTO’s DEI Committee is collecting gently used clothing and LPS gear. If your student has outgrown their LPS gear, we’d love to give it a second life.

We are also collecting practical clothing - hoodies, long sleeve shirts, gloves, and similar items - to support migrant workers who will be working in local orchards and fields this spring.

Donations can be dropped off at the front office or to Mr. Randall in the Middle School gathering space.

Let’s reduce, reuse, and support our community at the same time.

The popular Comet Spirit Passport is back for spring sports! Students who attend a home sporting event can get a stamp on their Spirit Passport, just like during basketball season. We hope you'll all come out to support our Comet athletes in the coming weeks!

Popcorn Friday Thank you to New Bohemian Cafe for sponsoring the May Popcorn Friday!

Help us celebrate our young artists with something sweet! We’re looking for cookies and treats for our Spring Arts Showcase nights: Tuesday, May 12 (Elementary) and Thursday, May 14 (Secondary). Because great art deserves great cookies.

Please bring your treat the night you’ll be attending with your student and add it to the treat table in the hallway before the showcase begins. Click here to sign up!

Welcome to May, Comets! 

As we enter into the last full month of this school year, we're so excited to share that LIFT's Summer Program is open and ready to accept registrations!

Just like LIFT's school year programming, summertime LIFT is offered at no-cost and includes everything from ice cream shop visits and coffee chats to beach days (lots of those), hikes, and everything else that we adore about a Northern Michigan summer. 

View this summer's calendar, take a look at some summer-specific FAQ's, and get your student registered to join by following this link or the QR code on the flyer. 

In the meantime, we can't wait to see you for our May activities laid out here. 

Día del Niño LPS celebrated Día del Niño with a joyful day full of games, food, culture, and community! Elementary students participated in sack races, three-legged races, spoon races, hopscotch, soccer, face painting, temporary tattoos, and many other activities throughout the day. Students across K–12 joined in the fun by helping with activities, sharing meals together, and celebrating alongside one another.

Families and community members played a major role in making the day special by volunteering in the building, preparing delicious desserts, and sharing meaningful elements of Hispanic culture with our students. The celebration also included a delicious Mexican lunch enjoyed by students and staff.

Thank you to everyone who helped create such a vibrant and memorable day for our school community!

Congratulations Eliza Aldridge for competing in Poetry Out Loud at the national level and receiving a Congressional Recognition Award. This was the second time in one month that she met with Representative Jack Bergman in Washington D.C., after also meeting with him earlier this month during the LPS Close Up government trip. We are proud of Eliza for representing our school and community on a national stage with passion and dedication. You rock Eliza!

Student Athlete Signing Celebration Leland Public School celebrated three outstanding student athletes during a special signing ceremony today. Two students officially signed to continue their soccer careers and one student signed to play basketball at Aquinas College.

Coaches, teammates, classmates, staff, and families gathered together to recognize their hard work, leadership, and dedication both on and off the court and field. Coaches shared thoughtful words about each student’s growth, character, and impact on their teams as the high school community came together to applaud and support this exciting next step in their journeys.

Congratulations to all three students on this incredible achievement!

Salmon Release Mrs. Zywicki’s science classes participated in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Salmon in the Classroom project, raising salmon throughout the school year before releasing them into Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Leland River.

High school students were invited to take part in the release day and help celebrate the completion of this hands-on learning experience.

This project gave students the opportunity to learn about ecosystems, fish life cycles, conservation, and the importance of protecting Michigan’s natural resources through real-world scientific experiences outside the classroom.

Courtroom Classroom Connection Ninth grade English students visited the Leelanau Government Center as a deep dive into the US judicial process while reading Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Students were able to ask questions to a panel made up of Judge Paciorka, two prosecuting attorneys, and the victims’ rights advocate.

A tour of the courtroom and deliberation room set the stage for the reading of the trial against one of the novel’s characters: Tom Robinson. 

After reading the novel, students will analyze the numerous themes of the novel and how the judicial system has changed and/or remained the same over the last century.

Exposures Art Show JC recently attended the Exposures Art Show to see his pottery featured on display and in print. Congratulations to JC on having his artwork recognized and showcased through this special student art exhibition!

MI Career Quest Building a bridge between the classroom and the future is a core part of our high school experience. Recently, our 9th-grade students attended MI CareerQuest Northwest, a premier hands-on career exploration event held in Traverse City.

This event is designed to move beyond traditional job fairs by allowing students to actively engage with local industry professionals.

Students explored four high-demand quadrants: Construction, Health Sciences, Information Technology/Business, and Manufacturing. From operating heavy machinery and practicing automotive repair to engaging with emergency services, healthcare providers, and local agricultural experts, our students gained tangible insights into the diverse career paths available right here in Northwest Michigan.

By interacting with over 60 regional employers, students didn't just hear about jobs—they experienced the tools, technology, and skills required for success. This event is a vital component of our career development curriculum, helping students align their high school coursework with their future aspirations. We look forward to welcoming your 8th graders into these exciting opportunities next year as they begin their own journey toward professional discovery!

Gym Class Fun! Parachute Day is the best day.

Imaginative Outdoors Students have been creating cool outdoor art on the playground this spring!

Jazzy, a 3rd grade student, created this wolf howling at the moon during using stone and wood chips.