For Parents

SCHOOL HOURS

Regular Days: 7:30am-2:30pm
Half Days: 7:30am-10:45am
Students may not be dropped off before 7:15 am, as there is no adult supervision at this time. Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal.
Office Hours: 7:15 am-3:30 pm
734-221-1500

Need to reach an Administrator?

Charles Davis Jr - Principal
cdavis@ycschools.us 734-221-1500 option 4

Jeanina Harris - Associate Principal
jharris@ycschools.us 734-221-1500 option 5

Reginald Olds - Assistant Principal
rolds@ycschools.us 734-221-1500 option 6

Lavell Blanchard - Assistant Principal
lblanchard@ycschools.us 734-221-1500 option 7

District and school info

District’s Website:
www.ycschools.us
YCMS Website
www.ycschools.us/our-schools/middle-school-ypsilanti
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Important Information

Cell Phones
There is a new cell phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see the flyer for more information.
YCMS TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Students are prohibited from recording or going “live” while on school property, including on the bus.

Chromebooks
Every YCMS student will receive a chromebook for use during the school day.

Lockers
All students will receive a locker. Locks are built into the lockers; therefore, a personal lock may not be used.

Backpacks and book bags
All backpacks and book bags will be stored in students' lockers throughout the day.

Lunch & Breakfast
Free lunch and breakfast are provided to all students. Menus are available on the school’s website. Students may bring a lunch from home, but other outside food, such as fast food is not allowed.
Lunch:
8th Grade 10:02-10:34
7th Grade 10:51-11:21
6th Grade 11:38-12:11

Parties (Birthdays)
Birthday Parties are not permitted at school. Parents who wish to celebrate the child’s birthday must do so outside of school.

Dress Code
While there is not a strict dress code at YCMS, students are expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat fashion, reflecting PRIDE in themselves and their school at all times. Students should adhere to the following guidelines:
-Clothing with derogatory or offensive language are not allowed
-Pajama pants are not allowed. Pants should fit properly. Rips/tears in jeans should be minimal.
-Spaghetti straps and other revealing tops should not be worn.
-Sunglasses should not be worn in the building
- Skirts and shorts must rest no more than two inches above the knee.
-Hoods may not be worn while traveling throughout the building, but hats are permissible.

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
sanitizer
mask (optional)
flash drive (optional)
calculator (optional)

How can we help?

- Reporting your student's absence
734-221-1500, option #1

- Records, Attendance, PowerSchool:
Ms. Gossett agossett3@ycschools.us or 734-221-1505

- Academic needs, Schedules, Grades:
Ms. Nunez mnunez3@ycschools.us or 734-221-1500 option 3

- Social Worker & Homeless Supports
Cherisa Allen Ypsilanti Programs Community Liaison 734-221-3948

- Health needs, Immunizations:
UM RAHS clinic 734-221-2271 or 734-221-1500 option 2

- Food & Community Needs
Mr. Easley aeasley5@ycschools.us

- Transportation:
734-221-2249