430 W. Mars St.
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Phone: (269) 471-1836
Fax: 269-471-8855
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Welcome to Mars Elementary
Together, inspiring students to live the Shamrock Way!
It is with great excitement that I introduce myself as the newly appointed principal and leader of Mars Elementary School! I am honored to join the Mars Family and a school that has helped to inspire students to improve and be successful year in and year out!
I genuinely believe that all children can learn at a high level, and it is my goal to continue to strive to serve the needs of all student learners while seeking ways for students to reach their full potential. As a school leader, I along with our entire Mars School TEAM are committed to providing a positive learning environment that is safe and nurturing each day for our kids. I believe that it does truly take a village, as they say, and I am committed to working in partnership with each of you along with all of our families, staff, and community members to support our kids in achieving their personal best each day. Our teaching TEAM has spent hours planning and creating meaningful activities to engage all learning for the upcoming school year. We will continue to focus on our R.O.C.K.S. Values this year.
Respect, Ownership, Compassion, Knowledge, Success
I look forward to working with and getting to know each of you as we learn and grow together with our amazing students to make our school the best that it can be!
Warm Regards,
Jake Skelly, Principal
School News
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Mrs. Annette Thomas Honored with the One Berrien Above and Beyond Staff Recognition Award
for December
Berrien Springs Public Schools Welcomes Newly Elected Board Member, Justin Turner
Berrien Springs High School earns GreatSchools’ 2024 College Success Award
National recognition celebrates public high schools that prepare students to enroll and succeed in college
BSMS and Sylvester Elementary Recognized as Top Performing Schools by U.S. News & World Report
Mars Elementary Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures and Safety Information for the 2024-2025 School Year
CAR Drop off / pick up area is located in the community center loop off of Sylvester Ave near the Discovery Academy. The map of the area is shown below. Please do NOT drop off your students in the front of the school building unless you have a need to come into the school building with them. Please refer to the video for further details of car drop off.
Bus Drop off / pick up area is located in the front near the main entrance.
IMPORTANT Safety Procedures for car drop off and pick up.
* Please take pictures and give hugs at home or prior to coming to school.
* Parents will NOT be allowed to park and get out with their students in the drop off line or anywhere in the drop off area. The line must keep moving. Mars staff members will open the doors for your students.
* Parents will NOT be allowed to enter the building in the car drop off or pick up area. All parents and visitors must sign in at the main office if they need to come into the building.* Please remember to avoid dropping off your students in front of the building as this area is reserved for school buses and school vehicles.
*Please have students ready to exit the vehicle as soon as the staff member opens the door.*Students must exit the vehicle on the sidewalk (passenger side), NEVER on the driver’s side of the car.
We have created a video outlining Mars Elementary car drop-off and pick-up procedures, including important safety information.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe school environment.
Mars Elementary Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures and Safety Information
Mars Elementary
Special Education & Deaf/Hard of Hearing Office
269-471-1059
Audiology
269-471-8858
Transportation
269-471-2594
Food Service
269-471-8860
Hours
Students: 8:40 am - 3:42 pm
Office: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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End of the 2nd Marking Period/End of the 1st SemesterDate: Jan 17Calendar: District Calendar
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Half Day for All StudentsDate: Jan 17Calendar: District Calendar
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Virtual Teacher Records DayDate: Jan 17Calendar: District Calendar
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20 Jan
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No School for StudentsDate: Jan 20Calendar: District Calendar
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Professional Development Day for StaffDate: Jan 20Calendar: District Calendar
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