Lemmer Elementary School

Mascot: Lemmer Leopards
Colors: Orange and Black
Motto: Learning Together at Lemmer

Mission Statement

Lemmer Elementary School staff, in partnership with parents and the community, will provide each student a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation and excellence in learning. All students will be encouraged to reach their academic and personal potential so they may become responsible, self-sufficient leaders in their community.

School Overview

John Lemmer Elementary School has a student population of approximately 470 in Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Lemmer is one of three K-4 elementary schools in the Escanaba Area Public School District.

Elementary students receive instruction in the core subject areas of language arts, math, science and social studies. In addition the core subjects, students in grades 1-4 receive instruction in art, vocal music, physical education and technology once per week. Kindergarten students have music and two P.E. classes each week.

Lemmer has two special education classrooms. One room is a resource room, and one room is a cognitively impaired classroom. These special education rooms service children who have special needs as determined by their Individual Education Plan (IEP).