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
Charles Davis Jr – Principal
cdavis@ycschools.us | 734-221-1500 option 4Jeanina Harris – Associate Principal
jharris@ycschools.us | 734-221-1500 option 5Reginald Olds – Assistant Principal
rolds@ycschools.us | 734-221-1500 option 6Lavell Blanchard – Assistant Principal
lblanchard@ycschools.us | 734-221-1500 option 7
District & School Websites
District: www.ycschools.us
YCMS: YCMS Website
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
| Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Reporting your student's absence | 734-221-1500, option 1 |
| Records, Attendance, PowerSchool | Ms. Andrea Gossett – agossett3@ycschools.us |
| Academic needs, Schedules, Grades | Ms. Nunez – mnunez3@ycschools.us |
| Social Worker & Homeless Supports | Cherisa Allen, Ypsilanti Programs Community Liaison |
| Health needs, Immunizations | UM RAHS Clinic |
| Food & Community Needs | Mr. Easley – aeasley5@ycschools.us |
| Transportation | 734-221-2249 |







