Front of Building

Welcome to Explorer Elementary

Excellence and Equity in Education

At Explorer Elementary, we celebrate our diversity, value education, and promote social growth through enriching academic experiences. We take pride in preparing the next generation of leaders. While we understand the value of a rigorous academic program that creates a culture of excellence while meeting the individual needs of all learners, we also recognize the significance in developing a students' sense of belonging to their school community. We do this through developing the necessary social and emotional skills required for young children to understand the importance of respect, kindness, and compassion for others. 

In addition to a fantastic faculty and staff, we have a dedicated and vested PTC. Collectively, we deeply value building a strong home-school connection. Please find the time to engage with our PTC, while also collaborating with the staff at Explorer. We are certain you will see that Explorer Elementary School is a very special place - but don’t take our word for it….. We urge you to visit our school. You will then see firsthand that passionate educators and active learners fill our hallways and classrooms each and every day! 

With Explorer POWER, 

Mr. Jason Bannister, Principal

 

EXPLORER P.O.W.E.R

P- Positive

O- On-Target

W- Willing

E- Engaged

R- Respectful

Welcome to Explorer Elementary! Our nurturing Young 5s-5th elementary school community serves the needs of more than 525 beautiful children. Throughout the course of a typical school day, Explorer students will be reading, writing, listening, moving, questioning, engaging in discourse and debate, and collaborating with each other in a safe, supportive, caring and fun environment that is guided by our district’s mission and values. 

"Did you know that at least 24 different languages are spoken by Explorer students and their families? Or that our students and their immediate families come from over 30 different countries? Each of us represent unique backgrounds and cultures that we want to celebrate and honor. We all benefit from one another's experiences, knowledge, and perspectives! Explorer is an amazing place to be!" - Mrs. Hulst, Teacher of Multi-Language Learners

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Explorer News

  • 23 Dec
    • Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 23
      Location: Explorer ES - All Spaces
      Calendar: Explorer Elementary
      Enjoy your winter break! We will see you January 6th!
    • No School/No Instruction 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      No School/No Instruction
      Date: Dec 23
      Time: 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      Location: District Wide - District Wide
      Calendar: District Wide
  • 24 Dec
    • Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 24
      Location: Explorer ES - All Spaces
      Calendar: Explorer Elementary
      Enjoy your winter break! We will see you January 6th!
    • No School/No Instruction 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      No School/No Instruction
      Date: Dec 24
      Time: 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      Location: District Wide - District Wide
      Calendar: District Wide
  • 25 Dec
    • Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 25
      Location: Explorer ES - All Spaces
      Calendar: Explorer Elementary
      Enjoy your winter break! We will see you January 6th!
    • No School/No Instruction 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      No School/No Instruction
      Date: Dec 25
      Time: 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      Location: District Wide - District Wide
      Calendar: District Wide
  • 26 Dec
    • Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 26
      Location: Explorer ES - All Spaces
      Calendar: Explorer Elementary
      Enjoy your winter break! We will see you January 6th!
    • No School/No Instruction 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      No School/No Instruction
      Date: Dec 26
      Time: 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      Location: District Wide - District Wide
      Calendar: District Wide
  • 27 Dec
    • Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 27
      Location: Explorer ES - All Spaces
      Calendar: Explorer Elementary
      Enjoy your winter break! We will see you January 6th!
    • No School/No Instruction 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      No School/No Instruction
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM
      Location: District Wide - District Wide
      Calendar: District Wide
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Explorer Elementary

2307 68th ST Caledonia, MI 49316
P: 616-554-0302 F: 616-554-0970

Principal

Jason Bannister

Dean of Students

Joseph Marsiglia

Drop off Start Time

8:45 am - Parents may begin dropping off their students.
8:45 am - There will be supervision at the grade level playgrounds.

School Hours

Reg School Day  9:00 am - 3:59 pm
Half Day - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

Office Hours

Explorer's school office is open during the school year from
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Explorer.info@kentwoodps.org