Murphy Elementary School

09/02/2026

🌱 LEAF is growing—and so is our impact!

We’re thrilled to share that the Lapeer County Community Foundation has received $75,000 in funding from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) through the Michigan Children’s Savings Account (CSA) Program Innovation & Sustainability Initiative, administered by CEDAM: The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan

This initiative supports established CSA programs as they strengthen long-term sustainability, accessibility, and impact.

The Lapeer County LEAF is part of the Michigan CSA Network and continues to be recognized as a leader and innovator in this field. Through LEAF, students across Lapeer County are connected early with community-based savings accounts that help them begin thinking about—and planning for—the postsecondary pathway that’s right for them.

This new funding will help us expand LEAF 360!, our innovative whole-child approach that connects students and families with resources supporting medical, physical, mental and socio-emotional, and financial health. It will also allow us to strengthen partnerships, refine our approach, and share what we’re learning with CSA programs across Michigan.

We’re grateful for this investment in Lapeer County students and families and excited about what’s ahead. When a community comes together to help kids dream big, the possibilities are pretty amazing. 💚🌱

09/02/2026

Lightning Families --

As we are now in the second week of the 2026-27 school year, we encourage every Lapeer Community Schools family to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application — even if you don't think your family will qualify.

Submitting an application is one of the easiest ways you can support your child, your school, and our entire community, and at no cost to you.

MORE HERE: https://www.lapeerschools.org/article/3073555

08/28/2026

Mrs. Gleason’s class had a wonderful first experience with Mrs. Martin in STEM class today!

08/28/2026

Mrs. Chouinard and Mr. Back’s classes had so much fun doing a special science activity in the gym today. In the lesson, students were learning about pushes and pulls— forces! They decorated a folded piece of cardboard, and then made their “Hopper Popper” jump high into the air, propelled by the pulling force of a rubber band! Science rocks!
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08/28/2026

Congratulations to the first Bolt Buck Winners of the year: Lila, Katherine, Emilia, Dakotah, Everleigh, Calvin, Leo, JoJo, Hannah, and Harper! Way to go! 💙💚 !

08/26/2026

What an accomplishment! We’re so grateful to have Ms. Eileen with us! 💙💚

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

Last Wednesday as part of , we honored four employees for reaching milestones with Lapeer Community Schools.

Hitting the 40-year mark is custodian Eileen Thompson!

Congratulations, Eileen, and many thanks for all you do across our district!

Pictured with Eileen is LCS Superintendent Matt Wandrie.

08/26/2026

Our Bus Buddies have been such helpful and responsible leaders this week! We’re so grateful for their guidance and care as they pick up all E5/K/1st Grade students and help to get them to the proper bus lines! 💙💚

08/24/2026

We had a busy and fun first day of school! ✏️📚✂️🖍️ We were so happy to see your smiling faces, and are so excited to share this year with you! ! 💙💚

08/19/2026

Today is the day!! We can’t wait to see your smiling faces! 💙💚

08/18/2026

Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow night at Meet the Teacher night💙💚