For Parents

YCMS SCHOOL INFORMATION

School Hours

  • Regular Days: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Half Days: 7:30 AM – 10:45 AM

  • Student Drop-off: Not before 7:15 AM (no adult supervision)

  • Dismissal: Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal

  • Office Hours: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM | Phone: 734-221-1500

Administrators

District & School Websites

Important Information

Cell Phones & Technology

  • Students are prohibited from recording or going “live” on school property, including the bus.

  • Please see the school flyer for full technology policies. YCMS TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Chromebooks

  • Every YCMS student will receive a Chromebook for use during the school day.

Lockers & Backpacks

  • All students will receive a locker with a built-in lock (personal locks are not allowed).

  • Backpacks and book bags must stay in lockers throughout the day.

Lunch & Breakfast

  • Free lunch and breakfast are provided for all students.

  • Menus are available on the school website.

  • Outside food such as fast food is not allowed.

Lunch Schedule:

  • 8th Grade: 10:02 – 10:34 AM

  • 7th Grade: 10:51 – 11:21 AM

  • 6th Grade: 11:38 – 12:11 PM

Parties & Birthdays

  • Birthday parties are not permitted at school. Celebrations must occur outside of school.

Dress Code
Students are expected to dress neatly and reflect PRIDE in themselves and their school:

  • No clothing with offensive language

  • No pajama pants; pants should fit properly; minimal rips/tears allowed

  • No revealing tops (e.g., spaghetti straps)

  • No sunglasses inside the building

  • Skirts/shorts must be ≤ 2 inches above the knee

  • Hoods cannot be worn in the building; hats are allowed

  • Ski masks are not permitted

School Supply List

  • Book bag

  • 5–7 one-subject notebooks

  • 5–7 two-pocket folders with prongs

  • 1–2 composition notebooks

  • Pens, pencils, sharpener

  • Headphones/earbuds

  • Loose leaf paper

  • Highlighters

  • Pen/pencil case

  • Colored pencils/markers/crayons

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Mask (optional)

  • Flash drive (optional)

  • Calculator (optional)

How We Can Help

NeedContact
Reporting your student's absence734-221-1500, option 1
Records, Attendance, PowerSchoolMs. Andrea Gossett – agossett3@ycschools.us
Academic needs, Schedules, GradesMs. Nunez – mnunez3@ycschools.us
Social Worker & Homeless SupportsCherisa Allen, Ypsilanti Programs Community Liaison
Health needs, ImmunizationsUM RAHS Clinic
Food & Community NeedsMr. Easley – aeasley5@ycschools.us
Transportation734-221-2249