📅 2026 Summer Meal Schedules & Locations
We are operating two separate sites this summer to best serve our community. Please note the differing dates, days of operation, and meal types for each location below:
📍 Lessenger Elementary School
Dates: June 9, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Days: Monday through Friday (Closed July 3)
Times:
Breakfast (Hot Meals): 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch (Hot Meals): 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Who it serves: Open to all Lamphere Summer Camp participants as well as the general public.
📍 Simonds Elementary School
Dates: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026
Days: Monday through Thursday
Times:
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Breakfast in the Classroom for summer school students; cafeteria service for the public).
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Available to all participants).
Who it serves: Open to all summer school students as well as the general public.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need to attend these schools to get a meal?
No! Any child or teen aged 18 or younger can visit either site during the designated times to receive a free meal.
Can parents pick up meals and take them home?
No. Federal regulations require that all meals be eaten on-site in the school dining areas.
Questions?
For more information, menus, or questions regarding the Summer Feeding Program, please contact the School District Nutrition Department at 248-589-1990 or email Jennifer.Schulte@lamphereschools.org
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Field Day - Fun Day at Lamphere Center with indoor and outdoor games and activities, a dunk tank and an ice cream stand. The Madison Heights Fire Department made a guest appearance with Fire Truck for all to explore.
Sharing the Love – Valentines Dance at Lamphere Center. Students and staff shared a relaxed afternoon celebrating Valentines Day.
Lamphere Center Staff Lounge Refreshments are managed by our Adult Transitions students as a micro-enterprise. Flavored drinks, pop, and energy drinks along with some very tempting ice cream treats are available for purchase from $1.00 to $3.00 by cash or venmo payment. ATP students identify items for replenishment, shop, purchase and restock the Staff Lounge refrigerator as necessary.
The Lamphere staff appreciates the available refreshments and our ATP students enjoy the opportunity to manage this micro-enterprise on our campus.
The Lamphere staff appreciates the available refreshments and our ATP students enjoy the opportunity to manage this micro-enterprise on our campus.
Knights of Columbus from Madison Heights hosted their annual Holiday Party for Lamphere Center staff and students. KofC members and spouses provided and served lunch and then Santa visited each classroom with Christmas gifts for every student. The party continued with a DJ dance with holiday fun for all.
Inclusively Fit
Lamphere Center Adult Transition Teacher, Ms. Lumetta had this to say about a recent ‘Community Based Instruction’ outing:
“Today my students had the opportunity to visit Inclusively Fit for a CBI trip. Inclusively Fit is a gym designed specifically for individuals with disabilities, and they absolutely loved it! Our instructor, Mark, is a former center-based teacher who now runs adaptive workout classes. Mark was very enthusiastic. He’s happy to create personalized workout sessions based on students’ ability levels and he adjusts the class length to fit our schedule.
The Lamphere Center staff is dedicated to pursuing opportunities for student
engagement in diverse experiences to enhance development.
Lamphere Center Adult Transition Teacher, Ms. Lumetta had this to say about a recent ‘Community Based Instruction’ outing:
“Today my students had the opportunity to visit Inclusively Fit for a CBI trip. Inclusively Fit is a gym designed specifically for individuals with disabilities, and they absolutely loved it! Our instructor, Mark, is a former center-based teacher who now runs adaptive workout classes. Mark was very enthusiastic. He’s happy to create personalized workout sessions based on students’ ability levels and he adjusts the class length to fit our schedule.
The Lamphere Center staff is dedicated to pursuing opportunities for student
engagement in diverse experiences to enhance development.
Pumpkin Patch Day at Lamphere Center included Pick-a-Pumpkin for each student plus cider and donuts purchased with ‘play money’ and Halloween themed games. It was pre-Halloween fun.
A Halloween Dance is planned for Thursday and Trick or Treating on Friday followed by a half-day dismissal.
A Halloween Dance is planned for Thursday and Trick or Treating on Friday followed by a half-day dismissal.
The Lamphere Center Adult Transition Program hosted a Homecoming Dance for Oakland County Adult Transition Students . Everyone had a wonderful time dancing, snacking, playing games, and just enjoying a good time with friends.
A Homecoming Dance hosted by the Lamphere Center Adult Transition Class will take place at Page Middle School Gym on Thursday 10/16 from 5 to 8pm. Adult Transition Students from programs throughout Oakland County have been invited. There will be music, dancing, and refreshments.
Save the Date! LHS Homecoming is Friday October 10th, 2025
Friday October 10, 2025
12:30pm (approximately): Parade and Pep Rally
7:00pm: Football Game
Saturday October 11, 2025
6:00pm: Homecoming Dance
Friday October 10, 2025
12:30pm (approximately): Parade and Pep Rally
7:00pm: Football Game
Saturday October 11, 2025
6:00pm: Homecoming Dance
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
At Lamphere Center, appropriate behavior is encouraged through collaborative classroom instruction and activities designed to result in positive outcomes.
At Lamphere Center, appropriate behavior is encouraged through collaborative classroom instruction and activities designed to result in positive outcomes.
WELCOME STUDENTS !! The first day of class is Monday August 25th. There will be many returning friends and there will be new students and staff members to meet. The classrooms have been cleaned and re-organized and new floors installed. There are safety and technology upgrades throughout Lamphere Center. We are excited to begin the 2025-26 school year with you!
Lamphere Center Adult Transition Students hosted a Father’s Day BBQ. Students prepared lunch and several dads attended. Everyone enjoyed a festive, summer-time BBQ.
FIELD DAY
Games outdoors and games indoors along with a dunk tank and snow cones made for a special Field Day Fun Day
Adult Transition students, staff, and several parents enjoyed a fun day at Comerica Park. The Tigers won in a 4 to 3 come from behind victory over the San Francisco Giants. Hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, and a super good time for everyone!
PICNIC IN THE PARK. Food and Fun in the Sun – everything that a picnic with friends should be. Our Friday Outings at Lamphere Center encourage social skill development and create a positively fun environment for staff and students to enjoy.
Lamphere Center students learn food preparation skills in our weekly Friday Cooking classes. Including: shopping for menu items, following a recipe, mix, stir, cook, etc. Then best of all sampling our tasty creation.
Our upcoming weekly schedule includes: Strawberry – Banana Smoothies on Friday 4/25 and Popcorn with Lemonade on Friday 5/2.
Lamphere's 3rd Annual Walk for Wellness 5K is Saturday, May 10
Check-in 8:30 am
Walk/Run begins 9 am
This is a FREE EVENT for all Lamphere students, families, staff and our community.
Register here >> https://lamphereschools.com/walk_for_wellness and join the fun.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Our Friday Cooking Class hosted an Ice Cream Social. The pictures tell the story. Mmmm
“Cooking with Communication” is teaching conversationally while directing and encouraging ‘hands on’ participation. The following pictures show the process from recipe to finished dish…and scrumptious sampling 😊
