Okemos Public Schools

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Okemos Public Schools, originally organized in 1849, now represents a 22.5-square-mile (58 km²) area in north-central Ingham County in Okemos, Michigan adjacent to East Lansing, Michigan (home of Michigan State University) and four miles (6 km) east of Lansing, Michigan. The school district includes approximately two-thirds of Meridian Township, Michigan and portions of Alaiedon and Williamstown townships.

In 2005-06, the district enrolled 4,210 students and employed 298 teachers, 19 administrators, and 233 support personnel.

1 Mission Statement
2 Administration
3 Schools
- 3.1 Kinawa Middle School
4 Athletics
5 Media
6 Rankings
7 External links

[edit] Mission Statement

"Together...educating with excellence, inspiring learners for life"

[edit] Administration

[edit] Schools

Okemos Public Schools is made up of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

Bennett Woods Elementary
Central Elementary
Cornell Elementary
Edgewood Public Montessori
Hiawatha Elementary
Wardcliff Elementary
Chippewa Middle School
Okemos High School

[edit] Kinawa Middle School

Kinawa Middle School (KMS) is grade 6-8 public middle school in Okemos, Michigan. The school principal is Barbara Hoevel. The mascot is the Chieftain, and school colors are maroon, baby blue, and white. The official school website is here.

[edit] Athletics

Their nickname is the Chieftains, meant to honor Chief John Okemos, a Native American who lived in the area. Both middle schools and Okemos High School participate in many girls and boys sports.

Okemos High School is a Division I member of the Capital Area Activities Conference. Other members of the Division are East Lansing, Grand Ledge, Holt, Jackson, Lansing Eastern, Lansing Everett, and Lansing Sexton.

Okemos High School Sports:

Boys - Football, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving, Hockey, Skiing, Baseball, Tennis, Track, Water Polo, Lacrosse

Girls - Basketball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Cheerleading, Pom, Cross Country, Volleyball, Skiing, Softball, Track, Soccer, Golf, Water Polo, Lacrosse

[edit] Media

Okemos Public Schools operates The Okemos Channel, which broadcasts Board of Education meetings, sporting events, music events, and announcements.

Okemos High School also operates both a Radio Club and Student Newspaper. The Student Council publishes a weekly newsletter called the Weekly Chieftain. Okemos High School also prints a monthly newspaper called The Chronicle.