Schools & Education

Because academic excellence features so prominently in our community, we proudly include our achievements on the sign markers to greet each student as the buses roll in. Imlay City supports two elementary schools: Weston Elementary serves kindergarten through second grade; Borland Elementary serves third through sixth grades. During these years, the curriculum covers language arts, social studies, science, health, physical education, art and music.

Imlay City Middle School adds career education emphasis to help students properly prepare for their future, as well as athletic programs, special interest clubs and student government activities. The high school, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the University of Michigan, offers more than 95 courses across the college prep, general education and vocational levels. With only 550 students in the building, teachers and counselors have a wonderful opportunity to concentrate on individual learning styles and potential.

All grade levels feature computer technology skills.

Overall, scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills indicate the majority of Imlay City students perform above grade level. And by high school, 42 percent of our students take mathematics courses beyond the minimum graduation requirements.

Imlay City Christian School offers parents a private education choice that ties in with public school bus transportation for families' convenience.

With 17 programs and an enrollment of 750 high school juniors and seniors from eight high schools, the Lapeer County Vocational Technical Center plays a vital role in Lapeer County education. Approximately one-third of all juniors and seniors in public high school attend the Vo-Tech Center. The Center also serves home-schooled students and those who attend private/parochial schools. There were 154 Imlay City students enrolled during the 1999-2000 school year.

In April of each year, the Vo-Tech Center staff contacts students who graduated the previous year to question their progress. The results from our most recent survey show that 43 percent of our graduated are enrolled in a college with a post secondary training program; 94 percent of those students are majoring in an area related to their Vo-Tech program.

For more information, please visit the Imlay City Community Schools web site.