YIES Staff 2025
Ypsilanti International Elementary School 503 Oak Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Phone: 734-221-2400 Fax: 734-221-2403
  • 8 May.
    • Popcorn Friday
      Date: May 8
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar
      Students 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.
  • 12 May.
    • YIES PTO Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      YIES PTO Meeting
      Date: May 12
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Ypsilanti International Elementary School, 503 Oak St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar
  • 19 May.
    • YIES Spring Concert 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      YIES Spring Concert
      Date: May 19
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Ypsilanti Community Middle School, 235 Spencer Ln, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar
  • 22 May.
    • Half Day: Early Release
      Date: May 22
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar
    • Popcorn Friday
      Date: May 22
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar
      Students 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.
  • 25 May.
    • No School
      Date: May 25
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar
  • 27 May.
    • Celebration of Learning 9:05 AM to 4:10 PM
      Celebration of Learning
      Date: May 27
      Time: 9:05 AM to 4:10 PM
      Calendar: YIES External Calendar

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

YCS Breakfast Flyer

Paul Garrett
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

Ypsilanti International Elementary School

503 Oak Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-221-2400 Fax: 734-221-2403

Grades: Kindergarten-5th

Bell Times
School Start: 9:20 am
School End:  4:20 pm

Timothy Authier
Principal
Alison Cardona
Secretary

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.