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Elk Rapids is a small resort village of 1,700 people, located on the shores of Lake Michigan and beautiful Elk Lake.
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We asked a variety of kids at all grade levels to write about the Elk Rapids schools and the Elk Rapids Community. We reviewed hundreds of great essays and here are excepts from some of the best.
Read the student essays.

Elk P.R.I.D.E. - Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence.
Elk Rapids is building a new sports complex. Click here for more information on the project and help us "Finish the Dream".

The Elk Rapids Public Schools continue to lead the way in educational excellence as determined by the best Michigan Department of Education, Education Yes! report card in northern Michigan! Our building grades were as follows:

Lakeland Elementary “A”
Mill Creek Elementary “A”
Cherryland Middle School “B”
Senior High School “A”
Elk Rapids was the only High School in northern Michigan to earn an “A”!
“Every day is a great day to be an Elk Rapids Elk!”
The students and staff at Elk Rapids have earned numerous awards over the last 12 months.
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Great teachers, outstanding students, caring, committed families, a supportive community and a Board of Education that puts children first in all they do. We love our students! We are devoted to their growth, both intellectually and emotionally.
Read what the kids have to say about their school and their community.
It's what the Elk Rapids Schools are all about. We are excited about the 2004-2005 school year and the many activities and learning experiences our students and staff will engage in! We invite you to be a part of our Elk Rapids Elks Family by volunteering to assist in one of our five schools and be a part of the Elk P.R.I.D.E. (Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence) exhibited each and every day.
The team of parents, staff and community is an unbeatable combination for our children. Together we will all be able to say with conviction: “Elk Rapids Schools — A Great Place to Learn!", and also state with equal fervor: “Every day is a great day to be an Elk Rapids Elk!”


Middle school students at the US capital & skiing at nearby Shanty Creek Resort.

The Elk Rapids Harbor in downtown Elk Rapids has direct access to Lake Michigan.