Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

Essexville-Hampton Residents!

An additional community meeting has been added to our town hall schedule to help you learn more about the August 4 bond proposal. Hear about the proposed projects, facility updates, and safety enhancements, and bring your questions. Plan to join us and find more information on the school district website.

DATE: Wednesday, July 15
TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: Old Orchard by the Bay, 440 Old Orchard Drive, Essexville, MI 48732

1 day ago, Justin Kruskie

Essexville-Hampton Residents! An additional community meeting has been added to our town hall schedule to help you learn more about the August 4 bond proposal. Hear about the proposed projects, facility updates, and safety enhancements, and bring your questions. Plan to join us and find more information on the school district website. DATE: Wednesday, July 15 TIME: 6 PM LOCATION: Old Orchard by the Bay, 440 Old Orchard Drive, Essexville, MI 48732

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has shared an important update regarding early childhood programming for the 2026–2027 school year.

Every child currently enrolled or planning to enroll in preschool, daycare, toddler programming, or GSRP will have a seat this fall. Additional details about program locations, next steps, and our continued search for a permanent early childhood facility are included in the attached letter and FAQ.

An optional virtual town hall will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Join here:
https://www.e-hps.net/ec-town-hall

4 days ago, Justin Kruskie

Page one of a July 10, 2026 letter from Essexville-Hampton Public Schools to EHPS families and community members. The letter explains that the district will not move forward with acquiring the Little Saints building but has developed a plan to maintain every early childhood enrollment commitment for the 2026–2027 school year. Bush Elementary will house full-day daycare and the toddler program in two rooms with a combined capacity of 50 students. Verellen Elementary will house GSRP and half-day preschool. First grade will remain at Bush Elementary. The letter emphasizes that this is a one-year plan while the district continues searching for a permanent early childhood facility.

Page two of the July 10, 2026 Essexville-Hampton Public Schools early childhood update. It states that Mrs. Mindy Ross, Director of Early Childhood Education, will contact families with classroom locations and any drop-off or pick-up changes. The district will host an optional virtual town hall on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. at www.e-hps.net/ec-town-hall. The meeting will include opportunities to ask questions about early childhood programs, the bond proposal, the new virtual school, and other district topics. The letter is signed by Superintendent Dr. Davion R. Lewis.

Page one of an Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Frequently Asked Questions document titled “Early Childhood Program Update — Project Lil’ Dukes.” It confirms that every child currently enrolled or planning to enroll in preschool, daycare, toddler programming, or GSRP will have a seat this fall. Daycare and toddler programming will be located at Bush Elementary, while GSRP and a second preschool classroom will be at Verellen Elementary. Listed hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for daycare and toddler programming and 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for preschool at Verellen. The page also explains why the changes were needed, confirms the plan is temporary, and discusses possible drop-off and pick-up adjustments.

Page two of the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools early childhood FAQ. Families with questions about enrollment or classroom assignments are directed to Mrs. Mindy Ross, Director of Early Childhood Education. The page also invites families and community members to an optional virtual town hall on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting link is https://www.e-hps.net/ec-town-hall.

☀️ EHPS Summer Feeding Program ☀️

Free summer meals for kids and teens will be available Monday–Thursday at Verellen Elementary School from June 15 through August 13!

🍳 Breakfast: 8:00–9:00 AM
🥪 Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

All children are welcome! Please see the attached flyer for full details and contact information. #GoDukes

about 2 months ago, Justin Kruskie

Colorful Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Summer Feeding Program flyer with summer-themed graphics including sunshine, popsicles, watermelon, beach balls, fruit, and cartoon children. The flyer announces free summer meals for kids and teens Monday through Thursday at Verellen Elementary School, 612 W. Borton Rd., Essexville, MI 48732. Dates are June 15, 2026 through August 13, 2026. Breakfast is served from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Contact information for questions includes Scott Baase, baases@e-hps.net, and 989-460-2386. The bottom of the flyer says “All children are welcome!”

We’re proud to share that Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has been featured in the March edition of Business View Magazine as part of the Michigan Growth & Innovation Issue 🎉

Centered around the theme “A Holistic View of Student Success: Growing Explorers, Achievers, and Future Ready Graduates,” the article highlights the incredible work of our students, staff, and community, and our continued focus on student wellness, innovation, and preparing learners for the future.

Check out the full article here:
https://businessviewmagazine.com/essexville-hampton-public-schools

#GoDukes #DukeValues

3 months ago, Justin Kruskie

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2026 Essexville, MI – Essexville-Hampton Public Schools (EHPS) is proud to share that it has been featured in the March edition of Business View Magazine as part of the Michigan Growth & Innovation Issue. The article highlights the district’s strong community foundation and its commitment to innovation, student wellness, and preparing learners for the future. “The mission of our district is to create a collaborative environment that encourages all of our learners to reach their full, unique potential,” said Superintendent Dr. Davion R. Lewis. Centered around the theme “A Holistic View of Student Success: Growing Explorers, Achievers, and Future Ready Graduates,” the feature recognizes EHPS’s focus on supporting the whole child through mental health initiatives, strong student relationships, and meaningful learning experiences. Ongoing investments in safety, facilities, and future-focused programs, including the planned Center for Innovation and Community Education, continue to position EHPS as a leader in providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Check out the full article here: https://businessviewmagazine.com/essexville-hampton-public-schools

E-HPS Wellness Committee - Join us for our next meeting! Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

5 months ago, Justin Kruskie

Please see the attached letter from Dr. Lewis.

5 months ago, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

🎒✨ Ready to Be a Little Duke? ✨🎒

Do you have a child entering Young Fives or Kindergarten? Join us for our Young Fives & Kindergarten Kick-Off Event at Bush Elementary! 💙

📅 February 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Bush Elementary
800 Nebobish Ave.

Families will enjoy a short presentation, a chance to tour the building, and the opportunity to meet our amazing staff 👋🏫

📝 Registration Dates:
• March 10 & 12 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• March 11 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM

📌 Please bring:
✔️ Child’s birth certificate
✔️ Immunization record
✔️ Proof of residency (2 items)

👀🦷 Before school starts, students will also need:
• Vision & hearing screening (Bay County Health Department)
• Dental health screening

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Little Dukes and their families! 💙
For more info, visit www.e-hps.net or contact Bush Elementary.

6 months ago, Justin Kruskie

❄️ Thank you for your feedback following yesterday’s snow day!

We appreciate your voices and are working to improve our communication moving forward. We also ask that everyone does their part to help ensure messages reach you quickly.

We encourage families to periodically review their contact information in Skyward.
You can do this by clicking “My Account” in the top-right corner.
If anything is incorrect, please contact your school office so we can update it.

Moving forward, weather and emergency alerts will be sent by:
📞 Phone Call
📱 Text Message
✉️ Email
🔔 Push Notifications through the EHPS mobile app

To stay connected in real time, we encourage all families to download the EHPS mobile app for instant notifications and updates.

Download for Android https://bit.ly/32PNYDZ
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3rSFntI

Thank you for partnering with us to keep communication strong and reliable for all families! 💙❄️

7 months ago, Justin Kruskie

We value your feedback! Don’t miss weather and school updates! Verify your Skyward contact info and download the EHPS app for real-time alerts. The app is available for iOS and Android.

FREE SCHOOL MEALS, A LETTER FROM DR. LEWIS, & EDUCATION BENEFITS FORM

Please visit https://www.e-hps.net/article/2463995 for more information!

9 months ago, Leigh Ann Foret

EHPS has a new positions open! Please visit our website to view more information. https://www.e-hps.net/page/employment

11 months ago, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools