Students, teachers return to class in Eastpointe Community Schools

As part of the Eastpointe Community Schools long-term facilities master plan, the district’s four elementary schools have returned to K-5 levels for the 2025-2026 school year, including Forest Park, pictured.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Forest Park Elementary students make their way to class on the first day of school. The school has a new principal this year, Randolph Hull.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Six-year-old Aalayah Neely, of Warren, greets instructional coach Kirsten Schoensee with a welcome hug.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

EASTPOINTE — There is a major change in Eastpointe Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year.

As part of the school district’s long-term facilities master plan, the district’s four elementary schools have returned to K-5 levels. In the past, Bellview and Pleasantview h