Meet the Office at Bennett Woods:
Main Office Phone:  517-706-5100
Noelle Palasty, Principal: noelle.palasty@okemosk12.net
Jen Rapson, Administrative Assistant:  jennifer.rapson@okemosk12.net or 517-706-5102
Rachel Johnson, Secretary:  rachel.johnson@okemosk12.net or 517-706-5104

Our Mission:  "Together...educating with excellence, inspiring learners for life."

We Believe That:

• academic, artistic, athletic, civic and social excellence results from high expectations, both in teaching and learning
• recognizing and embracing the uniqueness of every student inspires each one to reach his or her fullest potential
• authentic collaboration and open communication among all stakeholders, teachers, administrators, parents, students and community members, in the foundation for a quality education

We Value:

• a broad, relevant, challenging curriculum with differentiated instruction that is innovative and meets the needs and interests of each student
• an inviting, safe learning environment
• the active process of creating and maintaining a culture of respect, caring and integrity
• people and their individual differences
• responsibility and accountability in decision making, planning, implementation and delivery of programs and services
• all post high school educational, life and career paths
• and embrace diversity and the different perspectives it brings out schools and our community at large

Our Vision: Together, we will create and maintain an environment where teachers, administrators, parents, students and community members, collaborate to support and enhance the education of all of our children regardless of their ability.  Through this vision Okemos Public Schools will strive to set a higher standard for schools throughout the state and nation.

Our School-wide Expectations:  Be Respectful, Responsible & Safe