Welcome Back List Families!
Back to School 2023-2024
Welcome Back!
As principal of List Elementary School, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone back for another great year! We are excited to see everyone back for the 2023-24 school year and hope you had an enjoyable summer. A special welcome to the families who are new to the Frankenmuth School District. We are happy to serve you and your child beginning on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. It is our mission to help every child feel welcomed, connected, and a part of our List family.
I am honored to serve as the principal of List Elementary School. It is such a privilege to be part of a community where families, teachers, and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth. Don't ever hesitate to reach out if you have a question or concern. Go Eagles!
~Mr. Vislosky, Principal
989-652-6187 Office
989-272-3718 Cell
NEW START & END TIMES -- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WILLKOMMEN NEW STAFF
Meet Our New Staff
Art Mrs. Knieling is our new full-time art teacher. She has taught art for 12 years, most recently in Portage. Mrs. Knieling grew up in small town called Coloma. She is very excited to be in Frankenmuth with her two children and husband (who is a Frankenmuth grad). | Music Mr. VanderGraaff is our new music teacher. If the name sounds familiar, it's because his wife is our middle and high school band director. He is looking forward to working with the students at List to develop music literacy, inspire creativity, and introduce instruments of all kinds. | 3rd grade Mrs. Graham is our new third-grade teacher. She is a Frankenmuth grad and is starting her 5th year teaching. Mrs. Graham is excited to start this year back home with her husband and two fur babies, Onyx and Jaxx. |
Art
Mrs. Knieling is our new full-time art teacher. She has taught art for 12 years, most recently in Portage. Mrs. Knieling grew up in small town called Coloma. She is very excited to be in Frankenmuth with her two children and husband (who is a Frankenmuth grad).
Music
Mr. VanderGraaff is our new music teacher. If the name sounds familiar, it's because his wife is our middle and high school band director. He is looking forward to working with the students at List to develop music literacy, inspire creativity, and introduce instruments of all kinds.
Kindergarten Ms. Conners is our new Kindergarten teacher. She was born and raised in Indian River but moved to the outskirts of Bay City a year ago. Ms. Conners is excited to begin her first year at List because she was looking for a supportive community and believes she has found it right here in Frankenmuth. | 2nd grade Mrs. Bittner is our new second-grade teacher. A fun fact is that she is a twin! Mrs. Bittner completed her student teaching in second grade last year with Mrs. Miller. She and her husband are expecting the arrival of their daughter very soon. | 3rd grade Mrs. Knoll is our new third-grade teacher. She graduated from SVSU with her bachelor's in elementary and special education. Mrs. Knoll completed her student teaching with us at List and has been working in Saginaw Public Schools. |
Kindergarten
Ms. Conners is our new Kindergarten teacher. She was born and raised in Indian River but moved to the outskirts of Bay City a year ago. Ms. Conners is excited to begin her first year at List because she was looking for a supportive community and believes she has found it right here in Frankenmuth.
2nd grade
Mrs. Bittner is our new second-grade teacher. A fun fact is that she is a twin! Mrs. Bittner completed her student teaching in second grade last year with Mrs. Miller. She and her husband are expecting the arrival of their daughter very soon.
Instructional Coach/MTSS Coordinator Mr. Diegel is our new K-8 Instructional Coach and MTSS Coordinator. He was an elementary principal for the past 8 years and is excited about this new opportunity. Mr. Diegel and his wife have two children who will be joining us at List. |
Moves around List
We've had a few familiar faces move into new roles in our building.
- Ms. McKenzie- Special Education (from EFR)
- Mrs. Karwat- Young 5's
- Mrs. Sheaffer- 1st grade
- Mrs. Walter- Interventionist
Important Events

List Elementary Meet & Greet 2023 (Open House)
Tuesday, Aug. 29th, 6-7pm
805 East Genesee Street
Frankenmuth, MI
- Meet your child's teacher and see their classroom.
- Bring in school supplies.
- Review and initial our Emergency Contact forms.
- Complete a medication form and bring medication, if needed.
- Deposit cash in your child's meal account.
- Make payments for Scholastic, popcorn, etc...
- Return all paperwork.
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
List PTO
We are excited to continue building our Parent/Teacher organization. The first meeting of the year is on Thursday, September 14, at 6:00 pm, in our library.

Resources for Families
How to help your child succeed from Day 1
This article has great advice for kids & families.
District News
Latest News
Weekly district updates from Superintendent Hegenauer.
Hallways at List Elementary
We welcome all families to walk their children into school on the first day and throughout the first month of school. After that, help your child build their confidence and self-reliance by allowing them to walk into the school independently. There are a lot of helpers when students enter the building.
Drop off and pick up
As you know, drop-off and pick-up times are busy and we want to ensure the safety of our students and their families. Give lots of hugs and kisses prior to leaving the house in the morning, end cell phone conversations, and remain in your vehicle when dropping off your children. If you are dropping off, pull forward as far as possible before allowing your child to exit. If you need to park, please park in the parent parking area. Also, proceed slowly and cautiously when driving in our parking lots. We appreciate your patience as we get little ones out of vehicles in the morning.
