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Welcome to John R. Lewis Elementary School

Welcome to John R. Lewis Elementary where 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.

Our Neighborhood

John R. Lewis Elementary is nestled
in a wooded and quiet neighborhood.
Our beautiful building has been completely renovated and rebuilt to provide a state-of-the-art, safe, secure, and comfortable learning environment in which our students can learn and grow. This includes 21st century work spaces, technology, and furniture  throughout as well as 1:1 devices for all students.

Named After John R. Lewis

John R. Lewis, a U.S. Representative, was a
leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the
1960s. Lewis once said, “I am very hopeful. I
am very optimistic about the future,” which
is how Jackson Public Schools feels about the
children who are enrolled at John R. Lewis
Elementary and the impact this location will
have to bring the community together.

Lewis Values

•Kindness
•Logic
•Inclusion
•Equity
•Curiosity
•Independence
•Integrity

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum follows Michigan Academic Standards with a focus on STEM; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our teachers work in teams to infuse their instruction with targeted differentiation for students, real-world applications, and high levels of student engagement. Science, Technology, and Physical Education specials
allow our students to develop workforce-
readiness skills that allow them to be
critical thinkers with the ability to problem-
solve and navigate a global society with
confidence while using higher order
thinking skills.

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