Dear LPS families,

We are coming to the end of our last full week of school! It was quite a week, full of the LEF Fun Run, Graduation, Field Day, and lots of field trips!
Remember that next week’s schedule looks different:

Monday, Full Day: 3:16 dismissal
Tuesday, Half Day: 11:30 dismissal
Wednesday, Half Day: 11:30 dismissal

Wednesday is our LAST day of school, and students in grades 6-11 have exams starting tomorrow through Wednesday, or have final projects due. 

Our PTO is sponsoring a Comet Send-Off on the last day of school! Join us on the playground at 11:00 am for popsicles and celebration as we send our students off for the summer! After enjoying a treat, we’ll line up to cheer on our Comets as they make their way out. Bring your signs, decorate cars, and give our kiddos a send-off to remember as they head to buses and car line! Extra parking is available in the Immanuel Lutheran Church lot. 

As usual, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions: sfehrenbach@lelandschool.com or (231) 256-3802. 

Shelagh Fehrenbach, K-12 Principal

sfehrenbach@lelandschool.com

Congratulations Class of 2025 🎓 We are so proud of these graduates and all they have accomplished.
Photography: Yearbook Class & Laura Miller

LEF Fun Run Success! Thank you to everyone who made the LEF Fun Run Fundraiser such a big success! Our elementary students, families, and teachers did an amazing job, and a special shoutout goes to our high school helpers who were outstanding cheerleaders and kept things running smoothly. LEF’s ongoing support makes a lasting impact by funding enriching experiences for all Comet learners.

Thank you LEF for investing in students.

National Spanish Exam ¡Felicidades! Congratulations to Lorna Wiesen(Gold), Eliza Aldridge(Silver), Molly Rousseau (Silver), Hadley Bison (Bronze), and Addison Waskiewicz (Honorable) for their outstanding performances in the National Spanish Exam. Over 80,000 students nationwide participated in this year’s exam. ¡Buen trabajo chicas! - Mr. Knoll

LPS Boy Scouts Earn Rank Advancements Boy Scout Troop 131, which meets in Suttons Bay every Tuesday throughout the school year, held its Spring Court of Honor this week and four Leland students earned rank advancements. Pictured with Scoutmaster Jessica Paquette and Assistant Scoutmaster Ben Crow from left to right: Miller (7th) is now a Life Scout, Emdyn (8th) earned his Tenderfoot, and James (7th) and Jack (7th) received their Star ranking. Congratulations, Scouts!

MS Chess Club Championship Middle School Chess Club members faced off in a three round chess tournament. Congratulations to the Champion, Emdyn Vann and the Runner Up, Jack Brugeman!

Meet the new faces of Leland PTO! This amazing group of parents will serve as the Executive Committee for the 2025–26 school year. Elected by fellow PTO members, they’ll help guide events, initiatives, and support for our students, staff, and school community. We're grateful for their leadership and excited for what’s ahead! Pictured from left to right are: Nikki Rothwell (Vice President), Heather Cook (Treasurer), Jamie Mork (Secretary), and Emily LaDrig (President).

LEF Supports New Rain Garden Thanks to a generous grant from the Leland Educational Foundation (LEF), our 1st and 2nd graders had the exciting opportunity to plant a beautiful rain garden in the back median! This hands-on learning experience taught students about the benefits of native plants, water conservation, and the importance of caring for our environment.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of Peninsula Perennials Nursery, Peninsula Excavating & Landscaping, Duane Bardenhagen, Lindsey Acker, and several other dedicated volunteers who donated materials, labor, and/ or time to help bring this project to life.

The rain garden is now freshly planted and full of potential, thanks to the teamwork and enthusiasm of our young gardeners, HS helpers, teachers, and the generous support of our community!

MS Outdoor Ed Captures New Life on Campus Trail camera footage from the Middle School Outdoor Education class revealed a newborn fawn now walking around the school grounds.

Important Dates

Wednesday, June 11th - Last Day of School

Concussion Info

Concussion Awareness Acknowledgement Form

MS SKILLS CAMP REGISTER

HS SKILLS CAMP REGISTER

TEAM CAMP REGISTER

Traverse Area Library Summer Meals Visit the Traverse Area District Library at 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 between 11am - 12:30pm for summer meals

Sunshine Bus Food Summer Meals & More Check the schedule above to find times and locations for free food and basic needs provided all around the area this summer.

Leelanau Christian Neighbors Summer Meals LCN Food Pantry is open Mondays from 2-6pm

PTO Send Off Join us on the playground at 11:00 AM for popsicles and celebration as we send our students off for the summer! After enjoying a treat, we'll line up to cheer on our Comets as they make their way out. Bring your signs, decorate your cars, and show your Comet Spirit loud and proud, let's give them a send-off to remember!

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https://lelandpscomets.bigteams.com/main/calendar

Fundraiser for the Leelanau Youth Ensemble

500 tickets/$20 each!

Northwestern Michigan College Children's Choir Come and be a part of our award winning choir program!

Auditions for the 2025-2026 season for 3rd-9th graders:

• Tuesday, June 10th, 6 PM - 8 PM and

• Thursday, June 12th, 6 PM - 8 PM

NMC Fine Arts Building #102

(K-3 Can Join without Audition)

REHEARSALS START ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH!

To schedule your audition, or for more information about our. Kid's Choir Camp, please visit nmcchildrenschoir.com and click "join".

Northwestern Michigan College Children's Choir Offers - Kid's Choir Camp 2025

For children in grades 1 - 4 who love to sing!

June 16 - 19, 9 AM - NOON in the NMC Fine Arts Building Room 102

Each day will be filled with joyful music-making activities including:

• Singing

• Listening

• Movement/Folk Dance

• Playing Hand Percussion

• Games

The finale of the week is a concert featuring the Kid's Choir Camp Singers!

To register, please call NMC Extended Education Office at 231-995-1700, or online at nmc.edu/ees

Jon Muq in Concert

Wednesday, June 18, 7-9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)

$30 OAB Members | $35 Non-Members

Jon Muq, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas, draws from African as well as western musical trends and traditions. Featured on the PBS News Hour, Muq devises songs as small gifts, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience.

https://www.oldartbuilding.com/events/jon-muq/

Six Mile Strings in Concert

Saturday, June 28, 7-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)

$25 OAB Members | $30 Non-Members

Visiting from Detroit, Yuri Popowcyz, Natalie Frakes, Alycia Wilder, and Tom Sullivan are a string quartet of friends who focus on performing classical and contemporary works. This will be the ensemble’s third concert at the OAB, which they describe as offering “a unique kind of magic that brings the audience closer, both physically and emotionally.”

https://www.oldartbuilding.com/events/six-mile-strings-3/