Building Lansing's Future! 

Update from

Superintendent Shuldiner

Dear Lansing School District Community,

It is with great pride and privilege that I write to you today. Since I came to the district a little more than a year ago, I have met a myriad of amazing people -- students, staff, family members, and other terrific Lansingites. I have loved getting to know you and this wonderful city I now call home.

Last year was a huge learning curve for me, trying to understand the history, the passion, and the love everyone has for Lansing and our school district. As I spent time listening to the community, one of the requests I heard most frequently was to increase the communication between the Lansing School District and our stakeholders. People want to know what is happening in our schools. So, we have designed a weekly email that will highlight some wonderful people and stories of the district, as well as discuss important topics. 

We will continue to push most information through the schools, because the principals and school staff know the individual families and students much better than anyone else in the district. However, we felt that creating a community-wide weekly digital newsletter would be a great way to increase communication. So please enjoy this first district newsletter.

Since this is the first one, and we are still working on style, format, and focus, we would love to hear your feedback. What do you like about this newsletter? What would you change? What topics do you want us to cover? Please send any and all comments HERE to our Superintendent Newsletter Let's talk. 

Thank you so much for all of your incredible support of our district. Together, we will do great things for the children of Lansing.

Benjamin Shuldiner, Superintendent

Lansing School District

Student Feature of the Week 

Jae'Marreon Glenn is an outstanding Lansing School District student with a brilliant smile and a positive attitude. He begins his final year at Cavanaugh in Ms. Carla Gilliam's third-grade class. Jae'Marreon thinks Cavanaugh is LSD's best school because of its "dedicated teachers who make sure every student gets the best education possible." Reading is his favorite subject because, as he says, "books can either take you into your imagination or satisfy your curiosity by learning facts about the world." Jae'Marreon also likes art and says he's pretty accomplished at drawing. 

Outside of school, Jae'Marreon is taking piano lessons and discovered soccer last Spring when he played on a team with a number of Cavanaugh classmates. He cannot wait for the Fall soccer season to begin. Mrs. Laurie Pollie had Jae'Marreon in Kindergarten and said, "Jae'Marreon is always willing to ask questions, and he's constantly seeking learning opportunities." She also credits his Mom, Joanna, for providing consistent, loving support. 

In first grade, his teacher was Mrs. Kelly Johnson. "Jae'Marreon always has a smile on his face and is so excited to learn … whether it is reading, math, no matter the subject," she said. And his second-grade teacher, Mrs. Reanique Turner, agrees Jae'Marreon is very conscious about wanting to excel academically. "Not only does he have the mindset to flourish in all subject areas, but also he is enthusiastic about helping other students to be successful." Most of all, Jae'Marreon recognizes the importance of getting a top-notch education. "I think the more you progress in school, the more humble and wise you become." Such profound insight for an eight-year-old boy. 

Staff Feature of the Week

Ms. Teri Kosloski has been with the Lansing School District for almost thirty years. She has served in multiple Lansing elementary schools, both Hill and Everett’s alternative high school program, and Woodcreek’s alternative school. She is now working with Adult Education Learners in the GED/High School Diploma Completion program. 

Teri’s positive demeanor, enthusiasm, and dedication to the students, their families, and the program is amazing. She is innovative in meeting the needs of students within the non-traditional setting and works tirelessly to aid students in advancing their educational goals. Teri regularly meets with students outside of regular school hours, including evenings, weekends, summer vacation, and during school holidays. She recognizes that to be effective, classroom hours for adult students must fit with their lives and responsibilities. She goes above and beyond because she truly wants to help students learn, advance, and achieve their educational goals. Teri is a positive role model and support system for students throughout the program and is ALWAYS willing to help out in whatever capacity the program needs. 

Teri’s steadfast dedication to the Lansing School District student population is evidenced through her hard work and eternally upbeat attitude. She is incredibly kind, helpful, and practical. If a student needs help with employment and creating a resume, Teri jumps in with both feet. She regularly Zooms with students to provide tutoring and will go out of her way to deliver needed materials. She fills in when needed in a variety of positions within the Welcome Center programs and is always the first to offer her aid. Teri is a truly good person, devoted to helping students achieve their goals.