Grass Lake Community Schools

THERE IS NO DELAYED START ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. Due to Michigan Merit Exam testing this week, school must begin on Wednesday at the same time as it does on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Career Center bus for all Career Center students not testing will leave the High School at 7:45 AM. There will NOT be an early pick-up bus for those who use it.

Warrior Club Cash-O-Rama coming Soon!!! Do not forget to get your Warrior Club ticket. The Cash-O-Rama is on March 20th. Thanks for your support of Grass Lake's Athletic Program.Tickets are available in the high school office. $70 per couple. Call 522-5570 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Today

- National School Breakfast Week
8:00 AM

- Michigan Merit Exams at the HS
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

- Wrestling, Cheerleading, Bowling Banquets
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Tomorrow

- NO DELAYED START THIS WEDNESDAY

- National School Breakfast Week
8:00 AM

- Michigan Merit Exams at the HS
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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Welcome to the
Grass Lake
Community Schools
Central Office Web Page

Grass Lake Community Schools
899 S. Union Street
Grass Lake, MI 49240

Phone: 517-522-5540 Fax: 517-522-8195

Click here for directions to our Central Office

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Superintendent: Mr. Hamilton Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Henthorne

We're glad you have stopped to see our school district's website. Our district enrolls over 1,250 students in three buildings, enrolling students in pre-school through the 12th grade. We are continually improving our students' academic achievement, which allows us to attract students from outside of our community. We are located in the Township of Grass Lake, in Jackson County in the the south-central area of Michigan just off of Interstate 94, approximately 50 miles west of Detroit and 10 miles east of Jackson.

We take pride in our efforts to form reciprocal relationships with our community and its businesses. In 2008 we greeted Jackson Community College into our buildings to allow convenient access to life-long learning for our community members. To improve our extension efforts, our school district has recently initiated a Community and Cooperative Services department to help fill the educational and enrichment needs of our constituency.

The Village of Grass Lake retains its turn-of-the-century beauty and charm, while our township and village boards work hard to allow us to offer a charming environment, while we continute to enjoy the conviences of modern. All of this is in cooperation with the Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Grass Lake Downtown Development Authority.

Our community has an excellent mix of enterprises as agriculture remains a key component to our economy, while we expand our light manufacturing foothold and our retail bases. We are in close proximity to shopping and transportation modes. We have initiated a Five-Year Multi-Jurisdictional Recreation Plan to guide us toward offering our community the best in recreational facilities. Along with our own lake, we are surrounded by many other lakes, golf courses, biking trails, and other recreational venues. We are also only minutes away from the 20,500 acre Waterloo Recreation Area.

We love living here and we think you will, too. Stop in and see us. Let us show you what we enjoy everyday!

Our Vision: Individual excellence inspired by tradition and innovation

Our Mission: The mission of Grass Lake Community Schools is to provide a
quality learning environment which will empower all students to meet their
individual needs, discover their potential, and gain essential skills
that will enable them to become responsible contributing citizens of our world.

Educational Foundation Sponsoring Scrapbooking Dates on Friday Nights at GLMS

On Friday, March 12, the Grass Lake Educational Foundation will be sponsoring an open scrapbooking night from 5 PM-10 PM for only $5.00 person in the Grass Lake Middle School Cafeteria! After this date, we will also be meeting on Friday, April 16; and Friday, May 14. We look forward to seeing you there!

Want to Teach a Community Ed. Class? Let us know!

We are currently developing the 2010 Grass Lake Community Education Spring/Summer Course Brochure and we are looking for instructors and offerings. Sessions will be occurring from April 12, 2010, to July 23, 2010. We are looking for people who would like to be paid to share their knowledge and skills with others. If you have questions, please contact Doug Moeckel at 517-522-5544. If you would like to propose a class, click here to access a course proposal form. Fill it out and return it by Wednesday, March 10, 2010. We look forward to hearing from you.

Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo - March 20 and 21

The 2010 Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo will be held at George Long Elementary School at 899 S. Union Street, Grass Lake, on Saturday, March 20, from 10 AM-5PM, and on Sunday, March 21, from 12 PM-4 PM. Admission is free. Come and enjoy food, refreshments, entertainment, drawings, giveaways, informational seminars, and bounce houses and activities for the kids. There will be a free shuttle service to the Expo for anyone parking at Grass Lake High School at 11500 Warrior Trail. Click here to access a printable flyer. BUSINESSES - If you are interested in having a booth at the Expo, click here for a registration form. This Expo is growing larger each year and we expect this year's to be the largest ever. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your product in front of large numbers of people. If you have questions, please call Aaron Lewis at Farmers State Bank at 522-8131.

Census, 2010 Is Coming. It Is Very Important To Be Counted.

Every 10 years the Census Bureau counts the entire United States population. Being counted in the census is important for every community, no matter where you live. It is very important to the community that we have full participation in the census. The distribution of federal funds can be affected by the census count. Every year, the federal government can allocate awards more than $400 billion to states and communities based in part, on the census data. This data affects school budgets, including the distribution of Title I funding and college tuition grant and loan programs. Community planners use census data to determine where to build new schools, develop public transportation and create new roads. Please be looking for a 10 question questionnaire to arrive in March. Take a few minutes to fill it out and mail it back. This information is very important and confidential. Click here to find an interactive page about the census online. Click here to see how the census affects Jackson County.

Parents Offer Support to School District in the Face of Potential Additional Budget Cuts

At the Monday, December 14 Grass Lake Community Schools Board of Education meeting, parents expressed their interest in supporting the Board in decisions that will be made in the upcoming months regarding further budget cuts from the State. They said that they understand how difficult these decisions will be and they trust the Board's direction. They see Grass Lake as an "island" of opportunity where by working together we can achieve a positive outcome. The parents pledged their time to work politically to help solve the current education funding crisis. "Save Our Students, Schools, and State" (SOS) is an organization made up of school employees, parents, and interested citizens working together on these problems. To get more information, or to provide help and support, go to http://sosmichigan.org/sos_michigan.

Click here to see the S.O.S. agenda as described on February 15, 2010.

Click here to get contact information for our legislators.

We are now registering for the Basic Computer Literacy II

There is still time to register for upcoming Community Education classes. Following are registration deadlines. Call Doug Moeckel at 517-522-5544, or e-mail him at dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com to register or if you have questions.

Basic Computer Literacy II - $42.00 - Three 2-hour Sessions - Classes begin Monday, March 22. Monday, March 15 is the Registration Deadline. This is a follow-up to our successful Basic Computer Literacy I class.

Advanced Digital Camera Techniques - $126.00 - Six 3-hour Sessions - Friday, April 2 Registration Deadline

Click here to see the descriptions of the classes in the Winter, 2010 Grass Lake Community Education Brochure and access a registration form.

Grass Lake Alumni Association Web Page Created

Grass Lake Community Schools has created a web page just for our Alumni Association. The page can be accessed by clicking on the "Grass Lake Alumni Association" tab on the left side of this page. As we continue to expand it, we would like to receive your input regarding what type of information you would like to see. Contact Doug Moeckel ('74) by phone at 517-522-5544, or by e-mail at dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com . We look forward to hearing from you.

Jackson County Health Department Expands Adult Vaccine Program

The Jackson County Health Department is pleased to announce the expansion of our adult vaccine program for those adults who are un-insured or under-insured. Through the American Recovery and Re-investment Act (ARRA) the State of Michigan is able to offer Local Health Departments 4 vaccines for adults meeting the above criteria.
These vaccines are:
●Zoster Vaccine (Shingles) for adults 60-64 years of age
●Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) for women 19-26 years
●Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox) for individuals born in or after 1980 with no prior documentation of vaccination or evidence of immunity
●Twinrix Vaccine (HepA/HepB Combination) for high risk individuals
These vaccines are free. However an administration fee of $16.75 will be charged for each vaccine, for those who can afford it. For more information please call JCHD’s Immunization Clinic at 788-4468.