Welcome to Central Lake Public Schools
Our Standard is Excellence! • Our Vision is Success! • Our Mission is Education!
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13 Oct 2025
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Picture Retakes + Preschool, Infant, Toddler and Senior CompositesDate: Oct 13Calendar: CLPS Calendar
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Board Meeting - Regular 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Meeting - RegularDate: Oct 13Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: CLPS CalendarCheck here for agenda and other documents before the meeting.
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14 Oct 2025
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Sport Booster Meeting 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSport Booster MeetingDate: Oct 14Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: CLPS Calendar
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17 Oct 2025
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Quarter 1 EndsDate: Oct 17Calendar: CLPS Calendar
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20 Oct 2025
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Quarter 2 BeginsDate: Oct 20Calendar: CLPS Calendar
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Central Lake Elementary Welcomes Heather Cunningham

Central Lake Public Schools Welcomes Tyler Hart

Central Lake Public Schools Welcomes Brad Plackemeier
CENTRAL LAKE, MI — Central Lake Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Plackemeier as the new Secondary Principal and Athletic Director at Central Lake Middle/High School. With more than 25 years of experience in education and a leadership path that includes building and district-level roles, Mr. Plackemeier brings a deep understanding of school operations, student development, and academic excellence.
Central Lake Schools
8190 W State Street
PO Box 128, Central Lake, MI 49622
Business Office (231) 544-3141 ext 54334
High School Office (231) 544-3141 ext 54200
Elementary Office (231) 544-3141 ext 54300

- We believe that learning is a lifelong process.
- We believe that all people can learn.
- We believe that all people have value and worth.
- We believe that all people are responsible for their own action.
- We believe that all people have the right to a quality education.
- We believe that all people have a right to a safe, supportive and accepting learning environment.
- We believe that education is a school, student, family and community partnership.
- We believe that an effective organization is continually improving.
Mission Statement
Central Lake Public Schools exists to educate students, strengthen families, and enrich our community.
Vision Statement
We envision a community where every student and every family will have the opportunity to succeed and thrive.