Welcome to
Blackbird Elementary School

Contact Information
Principal:
Nathan Fairbanks
School Office
231-526-4600
Attendance Line
231-526-4660
School Fax Line
231-526-4544 Attn: Mrs. Wagner
Blackbird Elementary
421 E. Lake Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Important Policies, Links, and Forms
Where it all begins!
Blackbird Elementary School is designed for the enhancement and development of the young child. The staff is professionally dedicated to the foundation years of education. They are an extremely involved team of educators that nurture and support the innate love of learning that beams so brightly in children.
Blackbird Elementary School has a strong reputation for excellence. Students are provided with engaging learning experiences that support high expectations. Our educators have created a developmentally appropriate curriculum that ensures academic success in a caring and pleasant atmosphere.
Parental involvement is encouraged at Blackbird. Please feel welcome to participate in your child’s educational experiences. We fully utilize parent and community support. Blackbird Elementary School boasts a welcoming environment, and a staff dedicated to the education of the young child.
School Announcements

Register Now for K-2 REC Soccer
Grades: K-2Dates: May 2 – May 25Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30Where: Shayground FieldFee: $30 Harbor Springs Rec Soccer is a parent/volunteer run developmental

“The Wizard of Oz” Performances this Weekend
Friday March 17th 7:00pm Saturday March 18th 7:00pm Sunday March 19th 3:00pm Harbor Springs High School is proud to present The Wizard of Oz. This

Auditions for Toto 2/14/23 – open to the community
We are seeking a small breed dog to play Toto in the Kansas portions of Harbor Springs High School’s 2023 production of “The Wizard of
ADVANCE NOTICE OF TERMITICIDE-INSECTICIDE TREATMENT
Attention: Parents/Guardians of children attending Blackbird Elementary and Childcare Center: Please be advised that Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide will be applied on the baseboards throughout Blackbird Elementary

Shay Students Relocated for 2022–2023 School Year
Shay Elementary School, which houses students in grades 2-4, is scheduled to be demolished in late summer or early fall. Students will be relocated to
Previous and Archived Announcements from the Principle's Page
Updates for the 2021-2022 School Year
Updates for the 2020 – 2021 School Year
Updates for the 2019-2020 School Year