Summer 2026

Sturgis families,

We hope that you all have an enjoyable Spring Break! Spring break starts tomorrow, and is from March 27th through April 5th with classes resuming on Monday, April 6th.

Looking ahead, Summer will be here before you know it, and the resources and links below are intended to assist you as you plan for the Summer.  If you have questions, or need additional information about any of the items listed below, please reach out to us. School and department contact information as well as a staff directory can be found by clicking here. For a full listing of school events click here to view our website's calendar page.

Kindergarten & Preschool Registration
Our Kindergarten and Preschool Registration Event is on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10am-2pm at Congress, Wall, and Wenzel. Click here to get a registration packet and get more information.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Breakfast & Lunch Program)
Monday through Friday.
The program starts on Monday June 1, 2026.
The program is closed between June 29, 2026 - July 3, 2026 for the 4th of July.
The last day of the program is on Friday, July 31, 2026

Congress, Wall & Wenzel Sites
Breakfast: The next day’s take-home breakfast is provided during lunch hours.
Lunch: Available for in-person dining only from 11:30am-12:30pm

Eastwood Site
Breakfast: Available for in-person dining only from 8:00am-9:00am
Lunch: That day's take-home lunch is provided during breakfast hours. 

Boys & Girls Club Summer Programming

Boys & Girls Club will be open for children ages 6-12 per the schedule below at Eastwood Elementary School. Click here for registration information. Registration for the summer is a one-time fee of $35.

June 8th through July 31st (Monday through Friday) from 7:30am-5:00pm
The club will be closed on June 19th and July 3rd

Camp Fort Hill Summer Camp
Camp Fort Hill offers summer camp for children ages 7-12 per the schedule below. Click here for registration information.

June 8-12, 2026 Burr Oak Week
June 15-19, 2026 Sturgis Week 1
June 22-26, 2026 Sturgis Week 2
July 13-17, 2026 White Pigeon Week
July 20-24, 2026 Sturgis Week 3

Campus Life
Campus Life is a nonprofit located right next to the Dairy Queen in Sturgis with activities and trips happening throughout the summer (listed below). For more information visit yfccampuslife.com/event/, call 269-651-1669 or email [email protected]

Summer Recreation
Students entering 6th-graduated 12th
Dates: June 1-18, June 29-July 23
Weekly Schedule:
Mondays... 1-4PM at the Youth Center (free)
Tuesdays... times vary for Terrific Tuesday day trips (cost varies)
Wednesdays... 1-4PM Perrin Lake day (free)
Thursdays... 1-4PM at the Youth Center (free)

Summer Camp
Students entering 6th-entering 9th
June 24-28 located at SpringHill Camp in Evart, MI
Cost: $450 with lots of fundraising and scholarships available

Lake Life
Students entering 9th-graduated 12th
Every Monday night... June 1st - August 10th (free)
6:30-9:00PM at Perrin Lake (26749 Banker Street Rd.)

High School Summer School
Packet Recovery Program:
Packet recovery is by invitation only. The high school will communicate directly with parents of students that qualify. The packet recovery program is on Mondays through Thursdays starting on Monday, June 1, 2026 and ending on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 8am-12pm at Sturgis High School.

Credit Recovery Program: Credit recovery is by invitation only. The high school will communicate directly with parents of students that qualify. The online credit recovery program is on Mondays through Thursdays starting on Monday, June 1, 2026 and ending on Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 8am-12pm at Sturgis High School; and then again on Mondays through Thursdays starting on Monday, July 6, 2026 and ending on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 8am-12pm at Sturgis Middle School (due to construction at SHS).

Adult Education
Adult Education registration for the fall opens on August 24, 2026, and Adult Education classes will begin on September 8, 2026. Click here for more information about our Adult Education programs.

Fall 2026 Open Houses
Congress, Wall & Wenzel on August 19th from 4-6pm
High School on August 19th from 5-7pm
Eastwood on August 20th from 4-6pm
Middle School on August 20th from 5-7pm
ECSE on August 24th from 2-5pm
GSRP on September 2nd from 10am-12pm and 4-6pm

Fall 2026 First Day of School
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year will be a half day on Monday, August 24, 2026.