Points of Pride
Paint Creek Elementary School prides itself on providing an exemplary education to all students. Our dedicated staff members strive to ensure all student needs are met, both academically and socially. Points of pride include:
- Our Terrific Ticket program that recognizes students for following the Six Pillars of Character
- Being awarded the status of a Michigan Evergreen School for the 11th year in a row
- Providing personalized interventions in all classrooms to ensure student achievement
- Producing above average test scores in all academic areas
- Third graders receiving individualized math instruction through i-Ready
- Our amazing PTO consistently supports all staff members and provides fun, educational events for our students
- An annual Science Discovery Night where students participate in hands-on investigations to encourage higher-order thinking skills
- A variety of after school enrichment programs offered throughout the school year to provide additional opportunities for learning to all students
- Beginning each day with Paint Creek Elementary LIVE!, our morning news show run by fifth graders
- Taking field trips to Lansing, the Michigan Historical Museum, Dinosaur Hill, Oakland University, and more to enhance the learning experience
- Hosting a Talent Show to provide students with an opportunity to showcase a variety of hidden talents
- Encouraging healthy lifestyles through the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs, along with the Dragon Trails Running Club that just finished its 7th season