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Fall, 2018 "Smoke Signals" Is Now Available
The Fall, 2018 edition of the Grass Lake Community Schools newsletter, the "Smoke Signals", is now available. It contains lots of valuable information that supports our school families beginning another school year. Click on the heading of this announcement to access a link to this publication.
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You are Invited to a Send-Off Party for Miss Michigan -
The family of 2012 Grass Lake High School graduate and reigning Miss Michigan, Emily Sioma, is planning a send-off party for Emily as she heads to the Miss America pageant. Click the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Mandatory Meetings Scheduled for Parents New to GLCS - AUGUST 17 MEETING RE-SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 20
Grass Lake Community Schools require that all parents of new Kindergarten through 12th grade students attend an informational meeting to learn about their responsibilities, as well as the students' responsibilities, toward receiving and utilizing their individual computing device. This is a mandatory meeting for which the student's device will be withheld until a meeting has been attended by a parent or legal caregiver. If a parent of the new student has attended a meeting on behalf of their child who was enrolled last year, it is not required for them to attend another meeting.
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Haley Alvarez Crowned Miss Jackson Crossroads Outstanding Teen
Haley Alvarez, Grass Lake 8th grader, daughter of Rick and Mindy Alvarez , and member of the Saline Twirlettes was crowned 2019 Miss Jackson Crossroads Outstanding Teen on Saturday, June 30. Haley will now represent Jackson County in the June, 2019, Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen Pageant. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information
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GLHS Graduate Crowned Miss Michigan
Congratulations to 2012 Grass Lake High School graduate Emily Sioma for winning the 2018 Miss Michigan pageant in Muskegon. Click 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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Parent Orientation Shared at Grass Lake Middle School
On Tuesday, April 17, the Grass Lake Middle School staff welcomed parents and caregivers of George Long Elementary School 5th graders to begin the transition into the 6th grade at Grass Lake Middle School. Click on the heading of this announcement to be directed to a slideshow that includes the topics that were shared.
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Little Warriors Registration Now Occurring
Click on the heading of this announcement to learn how to register your child in the Little Warriors Preschool & Child Care for this summer and the next school year.
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Grass Lake Travel Club Experiences Ireland
Click on the heading of this announcement to view photos sent to us from our Grass Lake Travel Club Advisor Dakota Bahlau from their 2018 Ireland adventure.
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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 Lock-Down Drill Information for Parents
We have received inquiries from family members of our school district's students asking about our preparedness levels in the event of an active shooter in our buildings. Click on the heading of this announcement to read Dr. Ryle Kiser's explanation of our school district's preparedness toward keeping our students safe.
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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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GRASS LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS RANK 10th IN THE STATE IN STUDENT ACADEMIC GROWTH FROM 3rd GRADE TO 8th GRADE!
Bridge Magazine has named its Academic State Champs for 2018 based on how many grade levels students grew, based on test results, from third to eighth grade. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Grass Lake High School at 96.05% Graduation Rate
MLive has listed the 106 Michigan public high schools with at least 50 graduates in 2017 with a graduation rate of 96%, or more. Grass Lake High School is ranked 98th on this list with our 96.05 graduation rate, and is ranked third in Jackson County. 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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Grass Lake Community Schools - Learn More About Us
In this installment of the "Superintendent's Corner" Superintendent Dr. Ryle Kiser welcomes our students back in anticipation of the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Kiser includes important scheduling information for our families who are returning, as well as for our families who are just beginning their journeys at Grass Lake Community Schools. Click on the heading of this announcement to see Dr. Kiser's comments.
