Okemos Public Schools, originally organized in 1849, now represents a 22.5-square-mile (58 km²) area in north-central Ingham County in Okemos, Michigan adjacent to East Lansing, Michigan (home of Michigan State University) and four miles (6 km) east of Lansing, Michigan. The school district includes approximately two-thirds of Meridian Township, Michigan and portions of Alaiedon and Williamstown townships.

In 2005-06, the district enrolled 4,210 students and employed 298 teachers, 19 administrators, and 233 support personnel.

Contents 1 Mission statement 2 Schools 3 Athletics 4 Rankings 5 External links

[edit] Mission statement

"Together...educating with excellence, inspiring learners for life"

[edit] Schools

Okemos Public Schools is made up of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

• Bennett Woods Elementary
• Central Elementary
• Cornell Elementary
• Edgewood Public Montessori
• Hiawatha Elementary
• Wardcliff Elementary
• Chippewa Middle School
• Kinawa Middle School
• Okemos High School

[edit] Athletics

Their nickname is the Chieftains, meant to honor Chief John Okemos, a Native American who lived in the area. Both middle schools and Okemos High School participate in many girls and boys sports.

Okemos High School is a Division I member of the Capital Area Activities Conference. Other members of the Division are East Lansing, Grand Ledge, Holt, Jackson, Lansing Eastern, Lansing Everett, and Lansing Sexton.

Okemos High School Sports:

Boys - Football, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving, Hockey, Skiing, Baseball, Tennis, Track, Water Polo, Lacrosse

Girls - Basketball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Cheerleading, Pom, Cross Country, Volleyball, Skiing, Softball, Track, Soccer, Golf, Water Polo, Lacrosse

[edit] Rankings

Okemos High School is ranked #920 on Newsweek's 2006 list of the Best High Schools in America.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=State&count=1236&start=0&limit=100&year=2005&search=MI

[edit] External links

• Okemos Public Schools Website
• Okemos High School Website