Donald J. Yacks Elementary
34700 Union Lake Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045-3143
P: (586) 493-5630
F: (586) 493-5635
34700 Union Lake Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045-3143
P: (586) 493-5630
F: (586) 493-5635
Welcome to Yacks Elementary
Yacks’ Mission Statement:
At Yacks Elementary, we believe all students can learn and grow in a challenging and positive environment.
- We will support individual student needs
- We will foster a growth mindset
- We will use research based strategies to help all students achieve success
Hours
School Hours (M, T, TH, FR)
8:00 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.
School Hours - (WED ONLY)
8:00 a.m. - 2:04 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 11:19 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 11:19 a.m.
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Building Administration
Principal
Kelly Darlington
Donald J. Yacks Elementary
Office Staff
Principal's Secretary
Clerk
Kimberly Debruyne
Donald J. Yacks Elementary
Administrative Aide
Katherine Ashley
Donald J. Yacks Elementary
Calendar
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28 Oct
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Elementary Evening ConferencesDate: Oct 28Calendar: District Calendar
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29 Oct
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Elementary ½ Day Afternoon & Evening ConferencesDate: Oct 29Calendar: District Calendar
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30 Oct
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Elementary ½ Day for Students & TeachersDate: Oct 30Calendar: District Calendar
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High School & Middle School ½ Day for Students & Teachers – Teacher Records DayDate: Oct 30Calendar: District Calendar
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3 Nov
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No School for All Students & Teachers - Election DayDate: Nov 3Calendar: District Calendar
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20 Nov
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Elementary ½ Day - Teacher Records DayDate: Nov 20Calendar: District Calendar
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UPCOMING Events
IMPORTANT DATES:
- 1/2 day of school on October 16, 2026 - Teacher Records day - Dismissal at 11:19 AM
- Picture Re-Take day for Yacks is: October 22nd
- Trunk or Treat - October 23rd
- Conferences October 28th & 29th
- 1/2 Day of school October 30th - dismissal at 11:19 AM
- Halloween Parade is 8:30 AM - October 30th
- Halloween Parties October 30th - Time is TBD by classroom teacher
Title One School News:
/downloads/yacks/title_i_stakeholder_meeting-yacks_may_2022.ppt
Suggested school supply List 2026-2027:
Yacks school supply wish list 2026-2027
School Year 2026-2027
YACKS PTC CONTACT INFORMATION: Email
Many PTC events throughout the school year be sure to check the Yacks PTC facebook page.
facebook: yacks elementary ptc and family group
