Welcome to
YPSI Connected Community School
Online LIVE Instruction Daily
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9 Apr.
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5th Grade ExhibitionDate: Apr 9Calendar: YIES External Calendar
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5th Grade Exhibition | Family and Community Celebration 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM5th Grade Exhibition | Family and Community CelebrationDate: Apr 9Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: 503 Oak St.Calendar: YIES External CalendarJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/uyu-ntht-mxr Or dial: (US) +1 413-459-4049 PIN: 257318713# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
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10 Apr.
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Popcorn FridayDate: Apr 10Calendar: 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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14 Apr.
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YIES PTO Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMYIES PTO MeetingDate: Apr 14Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Ypsilanti International Elementary School, 503 Oak St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USACalendar: YIES External Calendar
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24 Apr.
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Popcorn FridayDate: Apr 24Calendar: 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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8 May.
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Popcorn FridayDate: May 8Calendar: 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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12 May.
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YIES PTO Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMYIES PTO MeetingDate: May 12Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Ypsilanti International Elementary School, 503 Oak St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USACalendar: 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
Paul Garrett
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024
Welcome to Ypsilanti Community Schools Kindergarten Registration
Ypsilanti Community Schools is excited to welcome families to our 2026–27 Kindergarten Registration Open Houses! These sessions are designed to help parents and caregivers learn more about our kindergarten programs, meet staff, ask questions, and complete the registration process with confidence.
Families may attend any one session—all sessions offer the same information.
YCS has five Kindergarten school programs - Kindergarten Registration and Eligibility flyers for each school.
- Ford STEAM Early Learning Center (PreK-1)
- Perry Early Learning Center (PreK-1)
- Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School (K-4th) | Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School (K-4th - Spanish)
- Ypsilanti International Elementary School (K-5th)
- Ypsilanti Connected Community School (K-8th)
For Dates and Times, click on Read More
Science is Fun!
Science is all around us, and what better way to ignite a passion for learning than through hands on learning.
What Your Child Should Know Before Entering Kindergarten
The ABC's
- Be Able to State First and Last Name When Asked
- Know All the Letters in Their First Name
- Be To Write First Name
- Use Appropriate Three-Finger Grasp Using Writing Instruments (Pencils, Crayons, And Scissors)
- Identify Most Upper And Lower Case Letters
Grade Levels: K - 8th Grades
Bell Times
Full Day: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Early Dismissal: 8:00 a.m .- 11:30 a.m.
Please use the ROSEWOOD AVE Entrance when visiting us in person
Virtual Office
Monday - Friday 7:45 am-3:15 pm
Mission Statement
The purpose of YC²S is to provide a learning environment for families who want a rigorous, inquiry based experience for their child(ren) that creates responsible, engaged citizens, connected to their community through solving real problems and supporting community initiatives.
Vision
YC²S - Cultivates an inquiry mindset and curiosities that creates lifelong learners.
YC²S - Provides community & service learning experiences that create responsible engaged citizens.
- YC²S - Provides a platform that fulfill a student’s curiosities, wonders, and passions.
Our Values
An unwavering belief in relationships
We believe a nurturing positive relationship with the child and parent are essential to accelerate learning and joy (cultivating the genius in each scholar).
All stakeholders are critical in the education process
We see parents as a valuable asset to their child’s education. We intentional seek out community partnerships to provide learning experiences for our students.
Learning happens everywhere
We believe the home and community are the first learning environments of a student. Learning can take place wherever the brain is engaged.
Passion, curiosity, and inquiry
We are student focused and will cultivate critical thinking skills to support their passions and curiosities.








