Northeast Elementary School Mission Statement: The staff at Northeast will provide a positive environment that encourages all students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are committed to helping students develop a healthy lifestyle and an enthusiasm for lifelong learning in order to prepare them for their future roles in a changing society.

Principal:	Mr. Tracey Lowder is a 1987 graduate of Jackson High School.  Mr. Lowder received his undergraduate degree from Spring Arbor University where he was a three time All-Conference basketball player, and was an All-American in track.  He completed his Masters in Education from Spring Arbor University in 2005.   Mr. Lowder has been with Jackson Public Schools for 14 years.  He has taught at the Middle School at Parkside and at Hunt Elementary.  He coached basketball and track at the Middle School at Parkside and coached girl's varsity basketball at Jackson High School for three years, and boy's varsity basketball at JHS for nine years.  Mr. Lowder was an Assistant Principal at Jackson High School for two years before moving to Northeast Elementary.   Mr. Lowder grew up in Jackson and is committed to helping students reach their utmost potential.
History:	Built in 1969 as Northeast Junior High, this school became Northeast Elementary in 1982.
Demographics:	Presently, Northeast serves approximately 750 students in grades pre-school through sixth. It is located near I-94 in a quiet, residential neighborhood at the end of Fleming Street. Northeast has a large playground and is surrounded by acres of land.   Northeast Elementary is a handicapped accessible building.
Curriculum:	Northeast has 34 classrooms, serving pre-school through sixth grade, plus 3 Resource Rooms for Special Education. There is a full time English as a Second Language classroom and individualized computer learning programs for all students.
Of Special Interest:	Northeast Elementary School offers students many enrichment activities, including band, strings, choir, Student Council, Academic Games, cheerleading, Girl Scouts and Peace Buddies, to name a few.   An automated library circulation system enhances Northeast’s Media Center and there is a Parent Center for families and friends who volunteer or mentor. Northeast is piloting a nutrition program and is developing an on site Health Center. Northeast has it’s own weather station, radio station and enjoys numerous partnerships throughout the community.