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Welcome to John R. Lewis Elementary School
At John R. Lewis Elementary School Y5-5 students and families can look forward to many exciting and engaging academic, as well as social-emotional learning, experiences! Our highly qualified staff holds high expectations for all students and works every day with enthusiasm and diligence to maintain a strong culture of learning that respects the dignity and uniqueness of all our students.
Contact Us
Alicia Curtis, Principal
517-841-2600
Alicia.Curtis@jpsk12.org
Ericca Scott, Administrative Assistant
517-841-2600
Ericca.Scott@jpsk12.org
Start Times
Start Time - 8:30 AM
Dismissal - 3:31 PM
Half Day Dismissal - 11:40 AM
Dismissal - 3:31 PM
Half Day Dismissal - 11:40 AM
John R. Lewis Office Hours on School Days - 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM
John R. Lewis Bus Routes
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John R Lewis Weekly Announcements
Week of December 1, 2025
Good evening, JRL Vikings! This is Ms. Curtis with your weekly announcements!
We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving break! We are excited to see all of our kiddos back and ready to go tomorrow!
We would like to congratulate our school for raising almost 600.00 for our penny drive! Our first place winners were… KINDERGARTEN!! However. 4th grade was incredibly close behind. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to this cause!
Our Allskate family night is right around the corner on Thursday, December 11th!! This event will take place from 6-8 and is 10.00 to get in whether you are skating or not. An adult has to stay with their student throughout the duration of the event! We can’t wait to see you all there!
Report cards will be sent home this Friday! Please call the office if you have any questions, or did not receive your students grades.
Our staff and student spirit days this week are as follows:
Monday-Dress like a reindeer
Tuesday- Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Wednesday- Wear your candy cane stripes
Thursday- Christmas twinning with a friend
Friday- Wear grinch green
It is going to be a great week at JRL
News & Events
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Winter Break Reminder
Enjoy Winter Break December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
Happy Holidays from Jackson Public Schools!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5, 2026. ⛄️
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60th Class Reunion
Friday - Saturday, July 17-18, 2026
For more information:
Parkside Class of 1966 - 60th Anniversary Reunion Celebration
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