The Latest in Livonia

Backpacks, new shoes, sticky notes, a flurry of registration links, and a calendar jam-packed with events: back-to-school season in Livonia, Michigan, is the perfect mix of busy and fun. Here’s what families need for a smooth takeoff into the 2025–2026 school year!

Bounce Back to School Event—Big Fun Before the First Bell

Celebrate the new school year (and get those jitters out!) at Bounce Back to School.

• Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

• Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m.

• Location: Riley Upper Elementary School

• Admission: $5 per child (ages 3 & up)

• What’s Happening:

  • Face painting

  • Balloon artists

  • Inflatables

  • Petting zoo

  • Pony rides

  • DJ & dance party

  • Tasty concessions for sale

• How to Get There: Shuttle service available from Roosevelt Elementary School

• Where the Money Goes: All proceeds benefit the LPS Education Foundation
  Get ready for some wiggle, giggle, and pony prancing all in one place!

Registration & Enrollment: All the Must-Knows

Centralized Registration (K–6th Grade)

• Location: Central Office, 15125 Farmington Rd.

• Summer Hours: Front lobby is open for registration, even when elementary offices are not.

• How to Register:

  • Start online at livoniapublicschools.org/registration

  • Upload your forms and documents right there, or drop them off in person if needed.

  • Prefer a paper packet? Pick one up Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00–3:30.

Grades 7–12 Registration

• Where: Through your assigned middle or high school, Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Closed Fridays).

• School Contacts:

  • Emerson Middle: 734-744-2665 x36102

  • Frost Middle: 734-744-2670 x37103

  • Holmes Middle: 734-744-2675 x38902

  • Churchill High: 734-744-2650 x46913

  • Franklin High: 734-744-2655 x47913

  • Stevenson High: 734-744-2660 x48913

What to Bring

• Up-to-date immunization records or signed waiver; kindergartners need vision records.

• Need help? Pupil Accounting: 734-744-2541 or registration@livoniapublicschools.org

Getting There and Going Home

• Bus Requests: Make your requests through your ParentConnect account.

• Bus Route Info: Find your child’s route in the Transportation tab on ParentConnect.

• Questions: parentconnect@livoniapublicschools.org or 734-744-2618.

Childcare & Early Childhood Options

• Before/After Care: Call 734-744-2813 x22130 or visit livoniapublicschools.org/sacc (Office M–F, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).

• Early Childhood Center: Preschool, Great Start Readiness, Early Childhood Programs, and childcare options.

Meals for Hungry Students

• Breakfast: Served in every school starting August 25.

• Lunch:

  • Middle & High Schools: First lunch August 25

  • Elementary: Lunch begins August 26

• Questions? foodservice@livoniapublicschools.org, 734-744-2820

• Don’t forget: Complete your federal forms for free/reduced meals, summer EBT, or Pay to Participate—find info on the Food and Nutrition Services website.

Save These Dates: 2025–2026

• August 25: First Day of School (half day for most)

• August 29–Sep 1: Labor Day Weekend (no school)

• September 9–11: Middle & High School Open Houses (times by school)

• October 9: K–6 Conferences (no school for elementary)

• November 4: Election Day (no school)

• Nov 26–28: Thanksgiving Break

• Dec 22–Jan 2: Holiday Break

• Jan 19: MLK Day (no school)

• Mar 30–Apr 3: Spring Break

• June 3–4: Last Days of School (half days)

And so many more! Parents: check your school’s newsletter or website for all open house and welcome events.

Back-to-School Shopping in Livonia

• Dollar Tree Millennium (13400 Middlebelt Rd) – Binders, pens, locker décor, and budget-saving finds.

• Dollar Tree Joy Rd (29250 Joy Rd) – Stock up on highlighters, folders, and snacks for the week.

• Dollar Tree Livonia Marketplace (29570 7 Mile Rd) – Stickers, party supplies, and every color pencil you can imagine.

• Dollar Tree Merri Five Plaza (31280 5 Mile Rd) – Lunch containers, folders, glue sticks, and quick-solve supply emergencies.

• Dollar Tree Plymouth Rd (33330 Plymouth Rd) – Art and school basics, helpful planners, and more.

• Dollar Tree New Five Plaza (37681 Five Mile Rd) – Efficient supply runs for busy families: books, pens, and more.

• Dollar Tree Arbor Trail (38000 Ann Arbor Rd) – Flashcards, loose-leaf paper, and maybe that bonus water bottle.

• M P I – The Teachers Store (16911 Middlebelt Rd) – Specialty teacher and student supplies, learning games, and classroom must-haves.

• DICK’S Sporting Goods (13000 Middlebelt Rd) – Gym shoes, backpacks, and sports equipment so nobody misses out on the action.

Important Online Portals & Contacts

• ParentConnect: Log in and finish the back-to-school packet by August 22. All class assignments, schedules, and forms are posted here.

• Meal Program, Special Programs, Registration Help: Always call if you’re unsure—there’s a friendly staff member on the other end!

• Academic Enrichment: Frost Middle’s MACAT Program and Churchill High’s MSC Program offer advanced learning opportunities (email macat@livoniapublicschools.org or msc@livoniapublicschools.org for info).

With these details, Livonia families can look forward to a school year that’s organized, connected, and full of community fun!