503 Oak Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-221-2400
Fax: 734-221-2403
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27 May.
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Celebration of Learning 9:05 AM to 4:10 PMCelebration of LearningDate: May 27Time: 9:05 AM to 4:10 PMCalendar: YIES External Calendar
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4 Jun.
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Half Day Early ReleaseDate: Jun 4Calendar: YIES External Calendar
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Popcorn FridayDate: Jun 4Calendar: YIES External CalendarStudents can purchase individual bags of fresh popcorn for $.50 each. Orders are placed the day before and popcorn is delivered to classrooms on Friday morning.
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Fifth Grade Promotion 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMFifth Grade PromotionDate: Jun 4Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMCalendar: YIES External Calendar
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School Wide Clap-out 11:45 AM to 12:15 PMSchool Wide Clap-outDate: Jun 4Time: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PMCalendar: YIES External Calendar
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5 Jun.
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Last Day of School - Half Day Early ReleaseDate: Jun 5Calendar: YIES External Calendar
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15 Jun.
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fire system inspection @YIES 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMfire system inspection @YIESDate: Jun 15Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: YIESCalendar: YIES External CalendarThere should be no kids in the building. strobes and horns will be going off continuously. Please communicate with your staff.
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31 Aug.
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First Day of SchoolDate: Aug 31Calendar: YIES External Calendar
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19 Dec.
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YIES Holiday Market to Benefit 5th Grade Camp 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMYIES Holiday Market to Benefit 5th Grade CampDate: Dec 19Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: CafeteriaCalendar: YIES External Calendar
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Join Us For Breakfast
Guaranteeing that students receive nutritious meals is an essential part of fostering education and overall well-being.
YCS is happy to provide breakfast to all students!
- High School: 7:30 - 8:30
- Middle School: 7:10 - 7:45
- ACCE: 7:45 - 8:15
- WIMA/WIHI: 7:20-8:40
- Perry ELC: 8:20 - 9:00
- Ford ELC: 8:45 - 9:15
- Beatty ELC: 8:45 - 9:15
- Holmes Elementary: 9:00 - 9:30
- Erickson & YIES: 9:15 - 9:45
- Estabrook Elementary: 9:20 - 10:00
- Purentes: 8:05 - 8:35
Mitzi Burton
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024
2026–2027 Waitlist Now Open
Thank you for your interest in Ypsilanti International Elementary. Our application for the 2026–2027 school year has now closed. Families may still complete our Waitlist Form to be notified if a placement becomes available.
Please note that enrollment to YIES is not guaranteed, and families will be contacted via the provided email if a spot becomes available.
If you have any questions, please contact our Secretary, Ally Cardona, at acardona5@ycschools.us.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School (YIES) is a K-5 International Baccalaureate (IB) school that emphasizes inquiry-based learning in a hands-on environment. YIES offers an integrated curriculum, motivating students to reach their highest potential and become productive global citizens. Enrollment requires an application and may involve a lottery.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Grades: Kindergarten-5th
Bell Times
School Start: 9:20 am
School End: 4:20 pm
In 2020, Ypsilanti International Elementary School officially earned its designation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme school. Only schoolsauthorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). For further information about the IB and the Primary Years Programme, visit www.ibo.org.
