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Herrington School

541 BAY ST, PONTIAC, MI 48342

Herrington School

541 BAY ST, PONTIAC, MI 48342

About Herrington School

Herrington Elementary School is located at 541 Bay Street in Pontiac within an urban neighbourhood setting. They serve students from grades K-6 and enrolls approximately 382 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. 12% of students are proficient in math and 8% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 47% female students and 53% male students. The school ensures small-group instruction with a committed staff dedicated to whole-child development in partnership with the community.

Herrington is undergoing a major remodel scheduled to be completed in 2025, signalling renewed investment and modern learning spaces for its students. Parents appreciate the long-standing teacher stability and strong community ties at Herrington. They consider it to be one of the best elementary schools in Michigan.

Herrington School Contact Information

Address

541 BAY ST, PONTIAC, MI 48342

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Phone

(248) 451-7790

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 8% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
382
Total Students
$45663
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 203 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Herrington School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.2%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 11.8%
Black 73.9%
Two+ Races 7.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
5.2%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
73.9%
Two+ Races
7.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 382
45.3%
173 Female
54.7%
209 Male

Student Population

382 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Herrington School reopened this year after a major renovation, welcoming students back to a newly upgraded and modernized building designed to enhance their learning experience.

FAQ

Q1. What is the student dress code policy at Herrington Elementary School?

Ans. Herrington Elementary follows the Pontiac School District’s dress code, ensuring students dress safely and appropriately without causing distractions in the learning environment.

Q2. Who is eligible for bus service at Herrington Elementary School?

Ans. Elementary students in grades K–5 who live one mile or more from school are eligible for bus service.

Q3. What is Herrington Elementary School’s policy on cell phones?

Ans. Students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or personal communication devices to school, as they can distract from learning.

Q4. How does Herrington Elementary School integrate technology in education?

Ans. The school views technology as an essential part of the curriculum, integrating it into all areas of teaching and learning.

Q5. Which organizations partner with Herrington Elementary School?

Ans. The school partners with Kensington Church and the United Way of Southeastern Michigan to provide enhanced academic and social programs for students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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