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2020-2021 GLCS Holidays and Breaks Announced
Important dates for the 2020-2021 school year for Grass Lake Community Schools can be found by clicking on the heading of this announcement.
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Coronavirus Protection
While the Coronavirus Covid 19 is being monitored by our government agencies, the Michigan Department of Education reminds all of us to maintain basic cleanliness and prevention methods that include: o Remaining at home if you are sick and avoid close contact with people who are sick. o Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. o Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are unavailable. o Covering cough and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve. Provide adequate supplies within easy reach, including tissues and no-touch trash cans.
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School Closing Information
From time to time, school must be delayed or closed due to weather-related or emergency conditions. Every attempt is made to make the decision before 6:30 a.m. On rare occasions school may be delayed for two hours. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Lauren Doser and Nathan Maynard - Spelling Bee Champions
Congratulations to George Long Elementary School 5th Grader Lauren Doser for winning the George Long Elementary 5th Grade Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 30, and to Nathan Maynard, who was our runner-up. Lauren will represent George Long Elementary School at the regional spelling bee on Wednesday, March 11, at the Western High School Performing Arts Center, where she will be spelling against regional 5th through 8th grade students. If for some reason Lauren is not able to attend the Bee, Nathan will stand in her place. Well done Lauren and Nathan!
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GRASS LAKE STUDENTS ROCK THE 2018-2019 STANDARDIZED TESTS!
Congratulations to our Grass Lake Community Schools students and teachers as we review the results of standardized testing that was completed during the 2018-2019 school year. The growth among our students' proficiency levels, and our leadership in Jackson County, as well as our overall positive comparisons with all other State of Michigan school districts, illustrate very positive academic growth in our students' preparation for their successful futures. Well done!
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Grass Lake Community Schools Described
The staff at Grass Lake Community Schools educates students in three buildings that are located in the growing community of Grass Lake. Our school district has a proven record of continuous academic improvement. Our offerings include: 1) K-12 education, 2) our Little Warriors preschool program, which includes the Great Start Readiness Program, and 3) our Little Warriors child care program for children ages 12 months old through 12 years old. We boast a strong academic program that offers a variety of curricula, along with numerous interscholastic and extra-curricular activities that offer enrichment opportunities for all segments of our school population.
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Our Grass Lake School Food Services Department Gives Thanks
Our Grass Lake community's benevolence is remarkable, and that includes a high level of giving toward our school district's food services department to help feed our students whose families find difficulty paying for their hot lunches. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Information About Consequences of Making Threats in Schools
To the Parents/Guardians of Grass Lake Students: Due to some recent events that have occurred within Jackson County, it is important that we as a district once again stress the importance of student and school safety. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Parking Lot and Driveway Restrictions
Please note there are time restrictions in effect for student and parent automobile passage in our school parking lots and driveways that are in place for student safety and for maintaining clear routing for our school buses. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Fall, 2019 "Smoke Signals" District Newsletter Now Available Electronically
The electronic version of Grass Lake Community Schools 20-page "Smoke Signals" is now available. While you may have received the "Smoke Signals" in your postal mail, there are updated features and dates in the electronic version that came in after the hard copy went to press. Click on the heading of this announcement to find a link.
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2019-2020 1:1 Computer Initiative Handbooks Available
All Grass Lake Community Schools Kindergarten through 12th grade students are eligible to receive individual personal computing devices. With those devices come responsibilities for the students and the parents. New rules for damages have been instituted. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Apply Now for Free and Reduced Lunches for Your Children
Registration has begun for Grass Lake Community Schools families to apply for Free and Reduced Lunches for their children during the 2019-2020 school year. We highly encourage our families to apply for this accommodation. Click the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Grass Lake Community Schools "Order of Contacts" Established
In order to assist parents and community members in addressing questions that may arise throughout the school year, the district has established the following process or steps that will guide you in speaking with the right person. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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New Online Store Available Through Our GL Athletic Department
We have a new on-line store for the athletic departmental, and the link is this: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/michigan/grasslake/grass-lake-high-school. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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George Long Elementary Parents Share Their Experiences
"Thank you" to parents of students attending George Long Elementary School for sharing comments about your experiences, and the experiences of your children, at George Long Elementary School given to us during this Teacher Appreciation Week. Click on the heading of this announcement for parent comments.
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Technology and Youth: Protecting Your Child from Electronic Aggression
With the rapid proliferation of Internet access and the use of social media by our children, the Center for Disease Control has created a 2-page "Tip Sheet", along with a 24-page brief that offers parents and youth a full description of what "electronic aggression" is defined as, and describes ways to be informed and to help prevent electronic aggression.
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School Emergency Procedures
It is our highest priority to keep our students in a learning environment that is safe and secure. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Pupil Safety - Our Primary Concern at Grass Lake Community Schools
Dr. Kiser expresses to our Grass Lake Community Schools families that in light of the tragic events that occurred in Florida, it is important to our district leadership to remind each and every one of you that, above all else, student safety is our primary concern in Grass Lake Community Schools. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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FAFSA Help Available Online
Many of our Grass Lake High School families will begin thinking about financial aid as our students begin making plans for paying for their education after high school. An important element to that process is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). An online guide that will answer questions about the process can be found at https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/
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Bus Drivers Needed at Grass Lake Schools
Grass Lake Community Schools has openings for school bus drivers. Pay rate is $17.94 per hour. Contact the Transportation Office at 517-867-5544 for more information.
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Understanding Michigan's 3rd Grade Reading Law - August 29, 2019
In this August, 2019, installment of the "Superintendent's Corner", Superintendent Dr. Ryle Kiser shares information about the State of Michigan’s Public Act 306, which has come to be known as the “3rd Grade Reading Law”. Click on the heading of this feature to see Dr. Kiser's comments regarding the law’s impact on Grass Lake Community Schools.
