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District Newsletter - Week of 9/18/2023

In the News

  • Upcoming Dates
  • Message from Superintendent
  • Transportation Updates
  • L.E.A.P. Grant Back to School Book Giveaway
  • YCS Photos
  • Athletic Events
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15 - Oct. 15)

Welcome to Ypsilanti Community Schools

Pre K - 12  • (734) 221-1221

Top 5 Reasons to Choose YCS

YCS COVID Information

The report below COVID-19 cases reported to schools by parents/guardians and staff. Schools are required to report cases to their assigned Local Health Department.

Dashboard Information

YCS Cases Dashboard Information

YCS COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan

Happy First Day of School at YCS - Staff and Students

Happy First Day of School

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YCS English & Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program

YCS English & Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program at Ford Early Learning Center  

Programa de Inmersión Dual en Inglés y Español de YCS en Ford Early Learning Center
 

  QR Code to sign-up form

 

 

 

 

Link to more flyer and more information

 

 

District News

District Newsletter - Week of 9/18/2023

In the News

  • Upcoming Dates
  • Message from Superintendent
  • Transportation Updates
  • L.E.A.P. Grant Back to School Book Giveaway
  • YCS Photos
  • Athletic Events

Quick links

Click on the Quick Links image to find links to some of the most popular pages on our site.

 

 

 

2023-2024 School Year Calendar


Link to 2023-24 Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • 27 Sep
  • 29 Sep
    • Please Note: WEOC Meeting - Change of Location
      Date: Sep 29
      Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
      Location: EMU, 900 Oakwood Ave. Ypsilanti - EMU Student Center, Room 300
      Calendar: YCS District Calendar


      • Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:30 pm (Special Meeting, EMU, 900 Oakwood Ave. Ypsilanti - EMU Student Center, Room 300)


      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kbh-vahr-gvh Or dial: (US) +1 563-293-5035 PIN: 224420923# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 4 Oct
  • 12 Oct
  • 13 Oct
    • WEOC Meeting 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      WEOC Meeting
      Date: Oct 13
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Calendar: YCS District Calendar

      Unless noted all meetings will begin at 11:00 am at the WISD unless noted below:
      Location:1819 S. Wagner Road Ann Arbor, MI 48106

      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kbh-vahr-gvh Or dial: (US) +1 563-293-5035 PIN: 224420923# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

Ypsilanti Community Schools Celebrated 6 Years of Accreditation

Ypsilanti Community Schools’s accreditation was granted by Cognia™, a nonprofit improvement organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

Link to more information:about the Cognia System of Distinction Award

Link to the Press Release #1

Link to the Press Release #2

Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools - University of Michigan for Healthy Schools

School-Based Health Center
 

  • YCHS contact phone number:  734-221-1007
  • YCMS contact phone number:  734-221-2271

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975

Ypsilanti Community Schools is in full compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in District programs, services, and activities. The District's policy manual for Section 504 can be found on the District's website.

RAHS at YCMS Information

Teacher Digital Learning Guide

The Teacher Digital Learning Guide (Teacher Guide) provides resources to support educator-directed implementation of learning at a distance. Sections include:
 

  • Access, Digital Citizenship and Safety, and Privacy & Security
  • Personalize Learning for Students
  • Collaborate with Parents and Families to Support Students
  • Teacher Professional Learning and Well-being

Link to Teacher Digital Learning Guide

YCS Sex Education

Advisory Board

We are seeking YCS parent input before recommendations are sent to the Board of Education. If you are a parent, please complete the survey found on our SEAB page.
Link to flyer information

Advisory Board Application

We're also recruiting new members of the YCS Sex Education Advisory Board to meet 4-6 times during the 2020 school year. Join the team by completing the application, the link to the application is found below.

We're also recruiting new members of the YCS Sex Education Advisory Board to meet 4-6 times during the 2020 school year. Join the team by completing the application, the link to the application is found below. If a paper application is necessary, please contact Shannon Hurley at Email: SHurley2@ycschools.us or Ph: 734-221-1104

An application for parents to join the Sex Ed Advisory Board.
 

Ypsilanti Community Schools Information

 

Our Mission

The purpose of YCS is to develop mindful, engaged students with the skill set, work ethic, and attitude to contribute to a community that honors diversity, equality and justice.

 

 

Our Vision

YCS is — Academically strong and committed to transforming in ways that help students thrive.
YCS is — The choice for a trusted, reliable, and socially just district.
YCS is — A sense of connection for families and students in a district where each and everyone is valued and belongs.
YCS is — Your consistently well-managed and organized school district.

 

ADA Compliance

Our School Strives To Ensure Our Website Accessible To All Our Visitors.

Ypsilanti Community Schools  is committed to providing a website that is fully accessible. We are currently in the process of updating our website to better meet the needs of our customers. Our updated website will include improvements to ADA compliance and accessibility. During this transition, we remain committed to maintaining our existing website's accessibility and usability. 

 

Title IX Information

Title IX Information

What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any District program, service, or activity including, but not limited to educational programs or activities, e.g., extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, transportation, etc.

Examples of Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Under Title IX
Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct/Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation 

  • Sexual Harassment: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
  • Sexual Misconduct/Violence: sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence
  • Stalking: repeatedly following, harassing, threatening, or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication, or social media
  • Retaliation: adverse academic or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations

More Title IX Information

PDF DocumentLink to Title IX Sexual Harassment Training Module
PDF DocumentLink to Clark Hill PowerPoint Presentation - September 15, 2020
PDF DocumentLink to Title IX Referral Form

Reporting Prohibited Behavior

Members of the school district community who believe that a Title IX violation may have occurred, should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the District’s Title IX coordinator:

Carlos Lopez
Title IX Coordinator
clopez2@ycschools.us
(734)221-1221