Fifth grade students Maiya Goodrich and Ayla Miller traveled to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to compete in the state finals for Invention Convention. Only the top 4% of participants earn a spot at the state level, making this an incredible accomplishment! Congratulations to Maiya and Ayla for their hard work, creativity, and for representing East Jordan at the State Invention Convention!
Fundraiser Trivia Night! Contact Britney Smith to register your team by Tuesday, April 26.
It's Spring - Lettuce Celery-brate! 🎨🌱🪻❤️
We're throwing a party in the Happy Heart Garden at the Elementary School and you're invited!
Come eat the rainbow, make some art, dig your hands in the dirt, read, move, or... just slow down and smell the flowers. We look forward to seeing you there!
We're throwing a party in the Happy Heart Garden at the Elementary School and you're invited!
Come eat the rainbow, make some art, dig your hands in the dirt, read, move, or... just slow down and smell the flowers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for our preschool open house on May 12 from 5-6pm!
Dear East Jordan Families,
As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, I wanted to provide a brief update on our school calendar.
This is a bargaining year for the district, and the full calendar will be finalized through that process in the coming weeks. At the same time, we recognize that many of our families are already making plans for next year—whether that be summer schedules, vacations, or other commitments. We value that partnership and want to be as helpful and transparent as possible as you begin planning ahead.
With that in mind, I am able to share a couple of key anchor points:
School breaks will align with the ISD common calendar, providing consistency with surrounding districts. This includes Christmas Break (December 19, 2026 – January 1, 2027) and Spring Break (March 26, 2027 – April 5, 2027).
The projected first day of school for students is Thursday, August 27, 2026 which aligns with our recent practice of beginning the school year prior to Labor Day.
While the remainder of the calendar is still being finalized, we wanted to provide these dates now to give families some level of certainty as you begin to plan.
We will share the complete school calendar as soon as it is finalized. Thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and partnership in helping us best serve our students.
Sincerely,
Enos Bacon
Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools
As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, I wanted to provide a brief update on our school calendar.
This is a bargaining year for the district, and the full calendar will be finalized through that process in the coming weeks. At the same time, we recognize that many of our families are already making plans for next year—whether that be summer schedules, vacations, or other commitments. We value that partnership and want to be as helpful and transparent as possible as you begin planning ahead.
With that in mind, I am able to share a couple of key anchor points:
School breaks will align with the ISD common calendar, providing consistency with surrounding districts. This includes Christmas Break (December 19, 2026 – January 1, 2027) and Spring Break (March 26, 2027 – April 5, 2027).
The projected first day of school for students is Thursday, August 27, 2026 which aligns with our recent practice of beginning the school year prior to Labor Day.
While the remainder of the calendar is still being finalized, we wanted to provide these dates now to give families some level of certainty as you begin to plan.
We will share the complete school calendar as soon as it is finalized. Thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and partnership in helping us best serve our students.
Sincerely,
Enos Bacon
Superintendent, East Jordan Public Schools
On April 11, members of the Middle School Band participated in Solo & Ensemble at Boyne City High School and earned an impressive six First Division /Superior ratings and one Second Division/Excellent rating.
🎵 Noah Bowman (7th gr; bari sax), Jackson Sims (8th gr; alto sax), Lillyann Charbonneau (7th gr; clarinet), and Molli Lee (7th gr; percussion) all earned 1st Divisions on their solos
🎵 7th graders Lillyann Charbonneau (clarinet), Evelyn Banfield (trumpet), Finnley Banfield (French horn), and Syri Wilson (bass clarinet) earned a 1st Division on their quartet
🎵 8th graders Lyla Smith (clarinet), Ava Ciesinski (clarinet), Danica King (clarinet), and Jackson Sims (alto sax) earned a 2nd Division on their quartet
🎵 8th grade clarinets Lyla Smith and Ava Ciesinski earned a 1st Division on their duet
Many of our families have recently received absentee ballots for the upcoming Career & Technical Education (CTE) millage.
At East Jordan Public Schools, this work is about preparing students not just for graduation, but for what comes next.
A significant number of our students engage in hands-on, career-focused learning through programs such as CAD, woodworking, automotive technology, welding, business management and operations, accounting, and marketing. These experiences help students build practical skills, develop confidence, and better understand their future pathways.
This is where learning becomes real.
Programs like these require specialized equipment, materials, and instruction beyond the traditional classroom. For years, our community has supported these opportunities, recognizing their value for our students and for the future of our community.
In addition to what we offer here in East Jordan, students also have access to programs across the ISD, expanding opportunities even further.
At its core, this is about ensuring that every student has access to meaningful, relevant learning experiences that align with their strengths and goals.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Enos M. Bacon III
Superintendent
East Jordan Public Schools
At East Jordan Public Schools, this work is about preparing students not just for graduation, but for what comes next.
A significant number of our students engage in hands-on, career-focused learning through programs such as CAD, woodworking, automotive technology, welding, business management and operations, accounting, and marketing. These experiences help students build practical skills, develop confidence, and better understand their future pathways.
This is where learning becomes real.
Programs like these require specialized equipment, materials, and instruction beyond the traditional classroom. For years, our community has supported these opportunities, recognizing their value for our students and for the future of our community.
In addition to what we offer here in East Jordan, students also have access to programs across the ISD, expanding opportunities even further.
At its core, this is about ensuring that every student has access to meaningful, relevant learning experiences that align with their strengths and goals.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Enos M. Bacon III
Superintendent
East Jordan Public Schools
Dear East Jordan Families,
This winter brought extended periods of snow, ice, and extreme conditions that required us to close school more often than planned in order to keep students and staff safe.
Michigan schools are provided with six forgiven snow days each year. This winter, we were also granted three additional forgiven days by the state. Even with that flexibility, we exceeded the allowable number of closures and are required to make up instructional time.
As a result, we have made the following adjustments to our school calendar:
April 17 – Full day of school
May 22 – Full day of school (added)
June 10 – Full day of school
June 11 – Full day of school
June 12 – Half day of school (last day for students)
These changes allow us to meet state requirements while maintaining as much consistency in the calendar as possible.
We understand that calendar adjustments can impact family schedules, and we appreciate your flexibility and support. As always, our decisions are guided by student safety and our responsibility to provide meaningful instructional time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the district office.
Sincerely,
Enos M. Bacon III
Superintendent
East Jordan Public Schools
This winter brought extended periods of snow, ice, and extreme conditions that required us to close school more often than planned in order to keep students and staff safe.
Michigan schools are provided with six forgiven snow days each year. This winter, we were also granted three additional forgiven days by the state. Even with that flexibility, we exceeded the allowable number of closures and are required to make up instructional time.
As a result, we have made the following adjustments to our school calendar:
April 17 – Full day of school
May 22 – Full day of school (added)
June 10 – Full day of school
June 11 – Full day of school
June 12 – Half day of school (last day for students)
These changes allow us to meet state requirements while maintaining as much consistency in the calendar as possible.
We understand that calendar adjustments can impact family schedules, and we appreciate your flexibility and support. As always, our decisions are guided by student safety and our responsibility to provide meaningful instructional time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the district office.
Sincerely,
Enos M. Bacon III
Superintendent
East Jordan Public Schools
You are invited to join in on the fun! We would love to see our families come to plant some seeds, do some exploring and enjoy a healthy snack.
Our Elementary Red Devils were RED-y to kick off our Eat the Rainbow Challenge in the EJ Cafe, highlighting the color red on our school lunch menu all week!
Wednesday was our first weekly "Colors Count Day" and students earned tickets for eating a serving of red fruits or vegetables at lunch. Red spaghetti sauce, apples, jello with fruit, radish, peppers, and tomatoes were offered as part of a healthy meal. Students who brought lunch from home earned tickets for their healthy choices as well!
Way to go, RED Devils! We’re on our way to Eating the Rainbow, color by color, over the next few weeks! And, along the way, fueling our bodies with plant phytonutrients that contribute to vibrant health and keep our students RED-y to learn!
Thank you to our Food Service Team for making our Eat the Rainbow kickoff so tasty! And serving up colorful and nutritious food each and every day!
Wednesday was our first weekly "Colors Count Day" and students earned tickets for eating a serving of red fruits or vegetables at lunch. Red spaghetti sauce, apples, jello with fruit, radish, peppers, and tomatoes were offered as part of a healthy meal. Students who brought lunch from home earned tickets for their healthy choices as well!
Way to go, RED Devils! We’re on our way to Eating the Rainbow, color by color, over the next few weeks! And, along the way, fueling our bodies with plant phytonutrients that contribute to vibrant health and keep our students RED-y to learn!
Thank you to our Food Service Team for making our Eat the Rainbow kickoff so tasty! And serving up colorful and nutritious food each and every day!
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Millage – May 5, 2026
Absentee ballots for the May 5, 2026 election will begin mailing the week of March 26.
As a reminder, this ballot includes a CTE millage request that supports Career and Technical Education programming for students across our region.
Information outlining the ballot language and key details is included in the accompanying graphic.
We encourage all community members to stay informed and participate in the upcoming election.
EJ Proud. One Team. One Mission.
Absentee ballots for the May 5, 2026 election will begin mailing the week of March 26.
As a reminder, this ballot includes a CTE millage request that supports Career and Technical Education programming for students across our region.
Information outlining the ballot language and key details is included in the accompanying graphic.
We encourage all community members to stay informed and participate in the upcoming election.
EJ Proud. One Team. One Mission.
EJPS will be open Wednesday March 18. Please see attached.
East Jordan Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, March 17 due to inclement weather. Be safe out there!
On Saturday, March 14, fifth-grade East Jordan student inventors competed at the regional Invention Convention in Kalkaska. A total of 77 students from area schools participated in the competition. East Jordan was proudly represented by Maiya Goodrich, Ayla Miller, and Luke Kuchinski. Congratulations to Maiya and Ayla for placing among the top 30 students and advancing to the state competition at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation!
Invention Convention Worldwide, hosted by The Henry Ford, empowers K–12 students to become inventors and entrepreneurs by solving real-world problems through creativity, design, testing, and innovation. Students identify a need, imagine a solution, and then design, build, and test a working prototype.
Please join us in wishing Maiya and Ayla the best of luck as they advance to the next level of the Invention Convention at the Henry Ford, where they will compete for the opportunity to move on to the national competition.
Invention Convention Worldwide, hosted by The Henry Ford, empowers K–12 students to become inventors and entrepreneurs by solving real-world problems through creativity, design, testing, and innovation. Students identify a need, imagine a solution, and then design, build, and test a working prototype.
Please join us in wishing Maiya and Ayla the best of luck as they advance to the next level of the Invention Convention at the Henry Ford, where they will compete for the opportunity to move on to the national competition.
East Jordan Public Schools will be closed Monday March 16 due to weather conditions. Stay tuned for further updates. Stay warm and safe.