our schools

Fuerstenau students  668-3460
Fuerstenau Early Childhood Center
Preschool - Kindergarten

Schavey Road students  668-3500
Schavey Road Elementary School
1st & 2nd Grades

Scott students  668-3400
Scott Elementary School
3rd & 4th Grades

Herbison Woods students  668-3300
Herbison Woods School
5th & 6th Grades

DeWitt Junior High students  668-3200
DeWitt Junior High School
7th & 8th Grades

DeWitt High School students  668-3100
DeWitt High School
9th - 12th Grades

DeWitt Public Schools 

Our district offers quality programming, first-rate facilities and opportunities for family involvement. We serve nearly 3,000 students, who benefit from a qualified staff where teaching and learning are number one! DeWitt is located just north of Lansing and is accessible by I-69 and U.S. 27. 


Mission Statement

DeWitt Public Schools: Preparing students today for the challenges of tomorrow!

Vision Statement

Successful and contributing citizens of tomorrow will need to be productive in a global society. By joining together with our community and families, we will provide an environment of excellence that results in high levels of achievement for each and every student.

Guiding Principles

DeWitt Public Schools accepts the responsibility to always focus on our children first.

We believe these principles guide the work of the district.

  • Parents, staff and the entire community share the responsibility of working together for the benefit of all students.
  • Every child is a unique individual.
  • Everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner.
  • Trust, honesty, and respect are essential for a positive learning environment.
  • We must be accountable.
  • Our students deserve a safe and orderly school.
  • Fiscal responsibility means stopping what doesn't work and doing what does.
  • High performance from everyone promotes excellence.
  • On going assessment guides continuous improvement.
  • Teaching and learning with technology today will move our students into the global economy tomorrow.