Welcome to Ypsilanti Community Middle School





Calendar
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30 May
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8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM8th Grade Promotion CeremonyDate: May 30Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMCalendar: Middle School-YCMSJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/oqu-jvjr-csn Or dial: (US) +1 502-414-5117 PIN: 534316466# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
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8th Grade Dance 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM8th Grade DanceDate: May 30Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: Middle School-YCMSJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/yio-orou-waq Or dial: (US) +1 712-318-2646 PIN: 442671979# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
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5 Jun
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Half day of schoolDate: Jun 5Calendar: Middle School-YCMS
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YCS - 1/2 Day - Records DayDate: Jun 5Calendar: YCS District Calendar
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6 Jun
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YCS - 1/2 Day - Records Day/Last Day of SchoolDate: Jun 6Calendar: YCS District Calendar
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Half day of school-last day of schoolDate: Jun 6Calendar: Middle School-YCMS
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Ypsilanti Community Schools now has virtual tours of all district school buildings! These tours will allow families to see what each building looks like and is a unique way of learning more about each school's educational programs!
Enjoy the virtual tour experience!
Ypsilanti Community MS Virtual Tour
Letter to Our Parents
5/23/25
Dear YCMS Families,
I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of the school year, I want to share several important reminders and upcoming events at Ypsilanti Community Middle School.
Friday 5/30 8th grade Promotion Ceremony 4:00-5:30
8th grade Dinner & Dance 5:30-7:30
Thursday 6/5 Half day release @ 10:45
Friday 6/6 Half day release @ 10:45
Last day of school
GRIZZLY LEARNING CAMP STARTS MONDAY 6/16
Classes are Monday through Thursday
Thursday 6/19 Juneteenth- No GLC
Week of 6/30-7/4 No GLC
ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADERS!
Upward Bound at Eastern Michigan University is looking for rising high school freshmen to participate in this year's 2025 Summer Academy!
Click Upward Bound Jumpstart- 2025 Summer Academy Application for more information and application.
Do you like math and science? Have an interest in technology and engineering? How about manufacturing? Are you interested in pursuing a STEMM degree?
Then Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College might be the school for you! Check out the information linked below to see all the great things that YSMC has to offer, including the opportunity to earn an associate degree, while in high school.
Register your student for the 2025 Grizzly Learning Camp! Please complete a separate registration form for each student. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate and update it, as needed to maintain your student's safety.
Due to space and staffing limitations, some programs may have limited capacity. If a program is full, your student will be placed on a wait-list and you will be notified if a spot becomes available.
Grizzly Learning Camp
Monday - Thursday
June 16 - July 31
Camp Closed on June 19 and June 30 - July 3
For more information:
Space is limited. Register by May 23, 2025, to be guaranteed bus service.
Register Now:
Grizzly Learning Camp Registration Link
Or scan the code
CHECK OUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL GLC WEBSITE
AND SEE ALL THE GREAT THINGS WE HAVE TO OFFER.
Have you completed your Education Benefits Form?
This form fuels so much more than just our free breakfast/lunch program.
By filling out this form, you help us secure the maximum funding needed to continue vital initiatives such as:
31A School Social Workers
Culture and Climate Coaches
Instructional Coaches
Before School, Afterschool Programs, and Summer Camp
Dual Enrollment Tuition for High School Students
Guidance Counselors and Classroom Resources
Instructions to Complete the Educational Benefits Form:
Visit: Go to the district’s website at ycschools.us .
Find: Click on the Educational Benefits form.
Copy: Make a copy of the form.
Complete: Fill out the form, print the completed form and sign. Then email the completed copy to Paul Garrett at pgarrett7@ycschools.us or return it to the school's main office.
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR FORM TODAY!
JOIN THE GRIZZLY NATION
Registration process
For families that are new to the district
- Complete Registration Gateway using the following link: REGISTRATION GATEWAY
- Send an email to agossett3@ycschools.us requesting an enrollment appointment.
- Secretary contacts the parent to schedule an appointment to complete registration. Parent will bring all required documents:
- Student birth certificate, visa, or passport
- Student current immunizations
- Parent/guardian proof of ID (Driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
- Proof of residency (Copy of deed or lease, property tax bill or notarized statement of residency)
- Copy of current IEP/504, if applicable
- Guardianship/court paperwork, if applicable
Your student is considered a returning student if they were previously enrolled in any YCS school.
- Returning family with a middle school student, please send an email to agossett3@ycschools.us to request an enrollment appointment and determine the required documents needed.
- Parent will bring any required documents, which may include the following:
- Student birth certificate, visa, or passport
- Student current immunizations
- Parent/guardian proof of ID (Driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
- Proof of residency (Copy of deed or lease, property tax bill or notarized statement of residency)
- Copy of current IEP/504, if applicable
- Guardianship/court paperwork, if applicable
- During registration appointment, parent will complete any additional necessary paperwork
Ypsilanti Community Middle School




Grade Levels
6th - 8th Grades
School Hours
Full Day
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Half Day
7:30 a.m. - 10:45 a. m.
Paul Garrett
Director of Dining Services
734-221-1024
Join Us For Breakfast
Guaranteeing that students receive nutritious meals is an essential part of fostering education and overall well-being.
Bus Stop Information
Here is the link to the Versatrans instructions for bus tracking.