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Parking Lot and Driveway Restrictions During Student Bus Times
For the safety of our students and the efficiency of our buses, specific areas around our buildings are not to be used by unauthorized (non-school) vehicles during specified student pickup and drop off times at our schools. Go to https://bit.ly/2XssDgX for a full explanation of these restrictions, both locations and times.
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Grass Lake Educational Foundation is Looking for Board Members
Click on the heading of this announcement to learn how to become a Board member of the Grass Lake Educational Foundation to support our students and our schools.
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GLHS Ranked Tops in Jackson County by US News and World Report
Each year the publication "US News & World Report" rates United States high schools using various indicators. Click on the heading of this announcement to view how GLHS ranked in the County, the State, and in the Nation.
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Technology Service Request Available
Click on the heading of this announcement to find a link to a service ticket to gain assistance toward Grass Lake technology.
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McKinney-Vento Act Homeless Services Available
If your family is living in a shelter, a motel, a campground, a car, a park, abandoned building, or sharing a home with another, your school-aged children may be eligible for services. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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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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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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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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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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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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The GLCS 2021-2022 School District Calendar Available
Click on the heading of this announcement to access a printable version of the 2021-2022 District Calendar.
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Little Warriors Preschool & Child Care is Looking to Hire Part-Time Employees
Mon-Fri 2:30-6:00 PM. Working with children ages 12 months old-12 years old. Must have experience working with children and have the following characteristics; reliable, trustworthy, caring, creative, energetic and fun! Please email your resume to; Christie.orban@grasslakeschools.com If a resume is not available, complete an application (https://bit.ly/2CFOTJP) and drop it off at the Grass Lake Community Schools Superintendent's Office at 899 S. Union Street, Grass Lake. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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GLHS Open for Schools of Choice Enrollment T
GLHS Open for Schools of Choice Enrollment The administration at Grass Lake High School has announced that they are accepting School of Choice students in grades 9-12 for the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year, which begins Monday, January 4, 2021. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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School Funding - An Explanation of the Process & Implementation
Dr. Kiser reviews how our schools in Michigan are financed.
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Emphasizing Technology in our Classrooms
In this article, Dr. Kiser explains the the importance of the availability of technology for our students, as well as the importance of teaching the proper use of the technology to enhance the lives of our students.
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Digital Learning in our Classrooms
With the immersion of technology at Grass Lake Community Schools, and the district's use of one-to-one technology for our students, Dr. Kiser explains its affects for our students.
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Standardized Testing - An Overview
In this article, Dr. Kiser reviews for our school families how standardized testing is implemented and evaluated at Grass Lake Community Schools
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Reinstalling Apps on Ipads
If an app is accidentally deleted on an iPad, follow the steps shown in this document to reinstall it.
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Schoology Help Videos
Get help with......1. Getting to Schoology (for students)2. Navigating a Parent Account3. Adding Google Drive Resource App (new students to Schoology)4. How to Submit an Assignment via Google Drive5. Checking Assignment Comments6. Sending a message to your TeacherClick on the heading of this announcement to access these videos compiled by Grass Lake Community Schools Learning consultant Sarah Sherwood (sarah.sherwood@grasslakeschools.com) -
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