Sturgis Public Schools

What Sturgis Public Schools does

Sturgis Public Schools is a state-chartered public K-12 school district headquartered in Sturgis, Michigan, operating as a government entity under Michigan law and governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. The district serves 3,217 students across seven schools spanning Pre-K through grade 12 plus adult education: Congress School, Eastwood School, Wall School, Wenzel School, Sturgis Middle School, Sturgis High School, and Sturgis Central Commons. Facilities total 192.7 acres and 636,500 square feet across 10 district-owned buildings, staffed by 312 employees with an average of 12 years of teaching experience. Superintendent Dr. Arthur C. Ebert leads the district with 25 years of educational leadership experience.

Name

Sturgis Public Schools

Legal name

Sturgis Public Schools

Website

https://sturgisps.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sturgis Public Schools is a Michigan K-12 public school district serving 3,217 students across seven schools, funded by state aid, federal grants, and local property taxes, and offering programs including GSRP preschool, Adult Education, Early Middle College, and 22 varsity sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Adult education services
• Athletic programs
• Community school district

Headquarters

HQ city

Sturgis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State and Federal Funding: Primary funding from Michigan state aid and federal education grants including Title I, Section 31a at-risk funding, and Great Start Readiness Program state funding for preschool
2. Local Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax assessments for school district operational funding, with board-approved budgets publicly available
3. Grant Funding: Specialized grant funding including $276,910 from Michigan 35m grant for HMH ELA curriculum adoption and state funding for GSRP preschool program
4. Business Services: Business office provides services to Burr Oak Community Schools and Colon Community Schools including purchasing, accounts payable, financial accounting, payroll, and retirement administration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sturgis Public Schools provides free K-12 public education to 3,217 students in Sturgis, Michigan through seven schools (four elementary, one middle, one high school, and Central Commons hub), supplemented by GSRP preschool, adult education (GED/ESL/CTE), Early Middle College, 22 varsity sports, and community programs like Boys & Girls Club care and a student health clinic. The district is funded by state aid, federal grants, and local property taxes, with nominal fees for athletics and community pool memberships.

Product overview

Sturgis Public Schools is a dynamic K-12 school district operating seven schools (Congress School, Eastwood School, Sturgis Middle School, Sturgis High School, Wall School, Wenzel School, and Sturgis Central Commons) serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. The district offers a unified educational platform centered on its core K-12 General Education program, supplemented by specialized programs including the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) preschool, Adult Education/GED services, Early Middle College, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and the Viceroy Program alternative discipline initiative. Additional services include Sturgis Community Pool, athletic programs (Sturgis Trojans), Boys & Girls Club before/after school care, Corner Health Sturgis student clinic, Safety Town education, and SABEA career education alliance. The district communicates through ParentSquare platform and operates with comprehensive safety infrastructure including access control, video surveillance, and visitor management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Congress School: Elementary school part of Sturgis Public Schools district.
• Eastwood School
• Sturgis High School
• Sturgis Middle School
• Wall School
• Wenzel School
• Sturgis Central Commons

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Comprehensive K-12 educational programs across seven schools serving students from kindergarten through high school graduation with rigorous, student-focused learning environments, serving 3,217 students in Sturgis, Michigan.
• Eastwood School Elementary school located at 909 S. Franks Ave, Sturgis MI 49091, serving students with a focus on creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
• Congress School Elementary school at 421 E. Congress St. with LEAD values (Learn, Encourage, Achieve, Dream) focused on building confidence and perseverance.
• Sturgis High School High school at 216 Vinewood Ave serving grades 9-12 with comprehensive academic and athletic programs including EDGE program, 22 varsity sports, and 17 state championships.
• Sturgis Middle School Middle school at 1400 E. Lafayette St. serving grades 6-8, focused on supporting students during the unique bridge between childhood and young adulthood.
• Wall School Elementary school at 702 E. Lafayette St. dedicated to creating a school community where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired.
• Wenzel School Elementary school at 403 S. Park St. focused on engaging learning experiences with safe classroom environments for students to take risks and discover their genius.
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) State-funded full-day preschool program for children 4 years old by December 1, providing free play-based early childhood education supporting literacy, language, math, and social-emotional development. Ranked #1 nationally for early childhood education.
• Adult Education Adult education programs helping adults obtain GEDs, develop English language skills (ESL), and pursue Career and Technical Education (CTE) at multiple locations including Sturgis, Centreville, and Three Rivers.
• Sturgis Community Pool Community aquatic facility offering fitness activities, swimming lessons, swim teams, and memberships for all ages and abilities.
• Sturgis Trojans Athletics Athletic programs featuring 22 varsity sports with students participating in football, basketball, wrestling, track and field, and more across the Wolverine Conference. Includes live streaming via Hudl and NFHS Network.
• Boys & Girls Club Before/After School Program Before and after school programming for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade at Eastwood Elementary with STEAM projects, leadership programs, and daily schedules including Power Hour homework help and shuttle service to Congress, Wall & Wenzel.
• Corner Health Sturgis Student Clinic School-based health clinic providing affordable physical wellness and mental health services for youth ages 3 to 21, including acute illness care, sports injuries, well child physicals, and counseling.
• Safety Town Child safety education program featuring a miniature city with working traffic lights for summer camps teaching 911 safety, bike safety, electrical safety, fire safety, and bus safety.
• Viceroy Program Suspension avoidance program at Sturgis Central Commons providing academic blocks, community service, and character development for students instead of out-of-school suspension.
• Early Middle College Early college acceleration program with over 100 students enrolled, allowing high school students to earn college credits while working toward graduation.
• SABEA Career Education Sturgis Area Business Education Alliance bridging employers, community members, students, and educators through career awareness, mentor meetings, mock interviews, career fair, and Freshman for a Day program.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Technical education programs with 4 technical school partnerships providing career pathways and professional skills training for students.
• Business Services for Neighboring Districts Business office services including purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, financial accounting, payroll, and retirement administration provided to Burr Oak Community Schools and Colon Community Schools.
• ParentSquare Communication Platform Unified communication platform for mass notifications, urgent alerts, two-way communication, attendance notifications, teacher communication, direct messaging with translation, calendar and RSVP, volunteer sign-ups, automatically syncing with PowerSchool SIS.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.7M annually in college scholarships awarded to graduating students
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corner Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent health clinic collaboration with Corner Health Center funded through Michigan Department of Health and Human Services grant. Provides physical wellness and mental health services for youth ages 3-21 at no cost. Has supported affordable convenient care for 9 years. Services include acute illness treatment, sports injuries, well child physicals, reproductive health, and mental health counseling.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBefore and after school programming for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade at Eastwood Elementary. Shuttle service provided to/from Congress, Wall & Wenzel. Programs include Power Hour (homework help), STEAM projects, Leadership Programs, Triple Play (sports and nutrition), and Art. Operates Monday-Friday 5:30am-8:30am and 3:30pm-5:30pm during school year.
• SABEA (Sturgis Area Business Education Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridges gap between employers, community members, students, and educators to offer career awareness and exploration. Initiatives include business partners, mentor meetings, mock interviews, career fair, and Freshman for a Day program. Connects local businesses with students to provide real-world career insights.
• Burr Oak Community Schools and Colon Community SchoolsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSturgis Public Schools Business Office provides business services including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, financial accounting, payroll, and retirement administration to these neighboring districts.
• St. Joseph County Schools Technology ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationShared technology resources and support through consortium with other St. Joseph County Schools. Includes technology helpdesk, software status monitoring, and shared technology infrastructure.
• Auto Park FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated to enable free community movie nights at Safety Town facility.
• Sturgis Department of Public SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with two School Resource Officers (SRO) - Officers Wiard and Jimenez - who build relationships with SPS students and keep buildings safe. Officers trained through NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers).
• TaherminorOthersFood service management company providing breakfast and lunch programs for students district-wide.
• ABM Building & Facilities ServicesminorOthersFacilities management and building services provider for district buildings and grounds.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kalamazoo Public Schools: Larger Michigan public K-12 school district operating multiple schools across grade levels with similar state aid, Title I, and property tax funding model, sharing Michigan academic and policy environment.
• Colon Community Schools: St. Joseph County Michigan public K-12 district that also contracts business services from Sturgis Public Schools, sharing the same regional market and small-enrollment operating profile.
• Centreville Public Schools: Sturgis explicitly delivers Adult Education in Centreville, indicating operational partnership; Centreville is a St. Joseph County public K-12 district with the same funding model and community footprint.
• Bronson Community Schools: Branch County Michigan public K-12 district of comparable size and small-town profile to Sturgis, sharing similar athletic and extracurricular traditions.
• Burr Oak Community Schools: St. Joseph County Michigan public K-12 district and a direct business services client of Sturgis Public Schools, indicating tight operational and geographic overlap with shared back-office infrastructure.
• Mendon Community Schools: St. Joseph County Michigan public K-12 district included in the same technology consortium as Sturgis, providing a basis for infrastructure and peer comparison.
• Coldwater Community Schools: Michigan public K-12 district of similar rural/small-city profile to Sturgis, sharing athletic conference culture, comparable enrollment scale, and the same state foundation allowance funding dynamics.
• Three Rivers Community Schools: Southwest Michigan public K-12 district explicitly named as a partner for Sturgis adult education services, located in the same county/region with shared workforce development and adult learner overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sturgisps
• Facebookfacebook.com/261409969425608
• Instagraminstagram.com/sturgis_trojans_athletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sturgis-public-school-district

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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