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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31 Aug
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First Day of School - ½ Day for Students & TeachersDate: Aug 31Calendar: District Calendar
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2 Sep
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Regular Dismissal Time - No Early ReleaseDate: Sep 2Calendar: District Calendar
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4 Sep
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No School – Labor Day – School Resumes Tuesday, September 8Date: Sep 4Calendar: District Calendar
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7 Sep
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No School – Labor Day – School Resumes Tuesday, September 8Date: Sep 7Calendar: District Calendar
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23 Sep
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No School for All Students – Teacher Professional Development DayDate: Sep 23Calendar: District Calendar
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14 Oct
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High School & Middle School Evening ConferencesDate: Oct 14Calendar: District Calendar
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UPCOMING Events
IMPORTANT DATES:
- August 26, 2026- OPEN HOUSE
- Grades 3, 4 & 5 starts at 5:00 PM in the café
- Grades TK, K, 1 & 2 starts at 5:30 PM in the café
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
