
Laker Elementary School
Student Zone
PARENTS – Visit our Parents Page for a wide variety of school-related links and other helpful resources.
NOTE – Scroll down on this page for a link to the Laker Elementary PTOC page and Early Childhood Program information.
Elementary calendar link is above.
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Laker Elementary offers a variety of after-school activities!
While the school day ends just after 3 p.m., that doesn’t mean the school experience ends at Laker Elementary. Throughout the year, students can get involved in a variety of after-school activities. Each one develops skills and confidence that will benefit students for many years to come. Some of the activities involve competition, while others are offered just so students can gain a unique experience. Click HERE to view a great video about the many opportunities offered to Laker Elementary students.
Some of the activities include:
- Spring musical
- Laker Wind Runners (cross country)
- Youth Wrestling
- Lego Club (two groups)
- Cheerleading
- 5th grade band
- Strings Club
- Lego Robotics
- Boys basketball (for third-fifth grade)
- Girls Basketball (for fifth grade)
- Football (for third-fifth grade)
- Archery (grades 4-5 and up)
- Computer programming/coding
- And more!














Elementary Literacy
Laker Elementary teachers and parapros work hard every day to ensure students are where they should be in their literacy levels. It’s a process, and Laker Elementary is dedicated to supporting students in literacy skills, one step at a time. Click the photo to the left for more information on the literacy support programs used.
DK-K programs
The Laker Elementary DK-K program is second to none. Our teachers and staff provide a strong foundation in a caring atmosphere, and our students feel at home as they learn, grow, explore and celebrate with classmates. Children flourish in our DK-K program every day.
Click HERE to go to the For Parents page to see the list of DK and Kindergarten registration forms.
Click here for a cool fact about Laker Schools
In the 2016-17 school year, Laker Elementary students will get awesome hands-on experience with a large fish aquarium (filled with various types of fish) and a garden, thanks to a partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife.

Elementary Positive Behavior program



At Lakers, we are a big family where staff and students feel deeply for each other. We created this family atmosphere by addressing all the needs of our students, not just their academics. We have programs in place for preventing bullying, dealing with behavioral issues in a positive way so students choose responsible thinking over negative actions, and school-based counseling for students who want additional support. Our programs include:
- The Good Behavior Game (grant-based program in Elementary)
- Stop and Think Program (grant from U.S. Dept. of Ed, Elementary)
- Responsible Thinking Process
- School-based counseling services, List Psychology (District Service)
Click on the link below for more information on a Climate Transformation Grant Laker Elementary received that brought in the Stop and Think program, as well as other tools to help teachers and staff create a safe learning environment for all students.
Laker Elementary has two behavior interventionists who work with students on an individual basis, assisting them in academics and behavior. They work with other staff in creating positive behavior plans for students who need extra assistance. Our behavior interventionists are Sara Mater and Aimee Lemke.
We also have Counselor Becky Krohn, who also works with students to encourage positive behavior in and outside of the classroom.
To reward students who show positive behavior in the classroom and around the school, Laker Elementary offers multiple reward programs. One of them is Laker Bucks (pictured top left), which reward students for positive behavior in such areas as the hallway, lunchroom, gym and playground. Another program is Spotlight Breakfast (pictured bottom left), during which students are honored and parents join their children for a special breakfast. Each teacher selects two students each quarter for this recognition. This program is sponsored by Thumb National Bank.
Elementary Reading Pal Program
Twice a week, Sugar, a golden retriever, visits Laker Elementary alongside her owner, Irene Janik. The friendly four-legged furry guest listens to students read. Sugar is a trained therapy dog and she loves spending time with students. Students light up when they see Sugar enter the school and they love to share a good book with her. It’s a real win-win program for Laker Elementary.

Early Childhood
Lakers School offers multiple early childhood care and education options:
Laker Head Start: To see if your child qualifies and to set up an application appointment, call Mary at (866)851-1673
Pigeon Children’s Discovery Center: A licensed child care center serving infants through fifth grade Monday-Friday, year round. For more information, call (989) 453-2111 or click on the link below for the website.
