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Welcome to Okemos

The Okemos Public Schools district is situated in the south-central portion of Michigan's lower peninsula near Lansing, the state capital, and shares a common border with Michigan State University.

Ranked as the number one school district in the Lansing area by Niche in 2024, OPS provides educational resources to more than 4,500 students at eight schools across the district.

We take pride in our mission of "Together, educating with excellence, empowering each learner for life."

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District Overview

OPS is home to:

  • One high school
  • One 7-8 middle school
  • One 5-6 school
  • Three traditional elementary schools
  • One montessori school
  • One childcare center

OPS has consistent high achievements across all grade levels. The district is ranked the number one school district in the Lansing area and fourth in the state by Niche. Individually, each school was also ranked in the top four for its respective categories.

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Kinawa 5-6 School
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Meet the Woof Pack

The 2025 Woof Pack calendar is now available to order! The calendars cost $20 until October 31, when they will increase to $25. The sale of the calendars raises funds to support our  Facility Dog Program!

Okemos Public Schools is home to the one and only Woof Pack! The Woof Pack program is a team of facility dogs who work to motivate, empower, connect, and provide comfort to students and staff alike. The district is working with Canine's for Change who train and place facility dogs into local schools. Currently, the Woof Pack has seven members with two dogs at OHS, and one each at Chippewa, Kinawa, Bennett Woods, Hiawatha, and OPM. The district is still working to create a full team with a vision of one at every school. 

Visit the woofpack official website