Welcome from the Superintendent
Welcome from the Superintendent
Welcome to Leland Public School!
It is an honor to serve as Superintendent of Leland Public School and to work alongside our dedicated staff, students, families, and community. Leland has a proud tradition of excellence, but what makes this school truly distinctive goes beyond achievement. It is the combination of high expectations, close relationships, extraordinary opportunities, and a deep connection to this community and place that defines the Leland School experience.
As a small school, we are able to know our students well while providing them with opportunities that extend far beyond the walls of the classroom. Students are challenged academically, supported personally, and encouraged to discover their interests and develop their talents. They learn in a community where relationships matter, where our surrounding environment and community are a core part of their education, and where they are prepared not simply for what comes next, but to lead thoughtful and fulfilling lives. This combination of personal connection and ambitious opportunity has long been central to Leland’s reputation and remains at the heart of who we are today.
The decisions we make in service of all students and their families are guided by the following stated values:
We serve students first. Every choice we make will be grounded in what is best for the care, growth, and learning of our students, first and foremost.
We foster belonging for all. Leland will continue to be a place where all students, families, and staff know they belong.
We build lifelong relationships. We are a community hub where relationships across ages and generations enrich learning and endure beyond a student’s time at Leland.
We provide world-class opportunities. We ensure every student has access to exceptional learning experiences that prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We develop critical thinkers for global citizenship. We prepare students to think deeply, engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and contribute responsibly to an interconnected world.
We connect students to the people and place of Leland. We use the unique people, culture, history, and natural environment of Leland as an extension of the classroom.
Together, these values describe how we strive to serve students each day. They are anchored by a commitment, a single statement that expresses both our purpose and our aspiration for every student.
Our Commitment:
Leland Public School provides students a connected community and world-class learning opportunities to develop essential skills and lead fulfilling lives.
As we look to the future, our responsibility is both to honor what has made Leland special for generations and to continue evolving to meet the needs of the students we serve today. I am grateful for the trust this community places in our school and excited about working together to make it the very best it can be.
Whether you are a current student or family, a graduate, a community member, a prospective family or employee, or simply someone interested in learning more about Leland Public School, I hope you will experience our school as the remarkable and special place that it is!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ryan Huppert
Superintendent, Leland Public School District
(231) 256-3801
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