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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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Grass Lake Community Schools Accepting Schools of Choice Applications
Grass Lake Community Schools will be accepting Schools of Choice applications for fall openings of the 2019-2020 school year beginning August 1, 2019. The Schools of Choice application form must be completed and returned to the Grass Lake Community Schools Superintendent’s Office, 899 S. Union St., Grass Lake, MI, between the dates of August 1, 2019 and August 17, 2019. Parents/legal guardians will be notified of your student’s acceptance as your application is processed, but no later than Thursday, August 22, 2019. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information and an application form.
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Emma Bennett and Sean Hickey Receive GLAA Scholarships
On Monday, July 29, at Grass Lake High School, 2019 GLHS graduates Emma Bennett and Sean Hickey received their $500 scholarships from representatives of the Grass Lake Alumni Association. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Grass Lake Twirlers Headed to the Netherlands for World Championships
Congratulations to Grass Lake Community Schools students Haley Alvarez, Hanna Alvarez, Sabrina Beiring, Lizzie Branch, and Zoë Dotts-Brown who are planning a trip to the Netherlands as members of the Saline Twirlettes Baton Twirling Team. 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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Mandatory Technology Information Meetings Scheduled for Parents of New K-12 Students
Grass Lake Community Schools provides a personal computing device for each of our students. Hence, the District requires 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. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Grass Lake High School Fitness Room Closing for Community Use
Following the advice of our liability insurance provider, effective immediately the Grass Lake High School Fitness Room will no longer be available for community use as we are limiting its use to our Grass Lake High School students only. The space has been unsupervised during previous community use times, so to continue to enhance the levels of security and safety in our building, we will no longer be able to continue this accommodation.
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A-1 Concrete Leveling Donates Concrete Repairs
A big "thank you" goes out to Grass Lake graduates Boyd Elliott and Darrel Maute and their company, A-1 Concrete Leveling, for donating the time and materials to level the walking area behind the home side bleachers at the Joe Bechtel Athletic Complex. Over time the concrete slabs had shifted, which was causing a tripping hazard. Darrel evaluated the situation, then quickly sent in his crew to level the slabs, which resulted in an excellent outcome. Thank you to Darrel and Boyd and A-1 Concrete Leveling!
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Kitchen Equipment For Sale
Grass Lake Community Schools is offering kitchen equipment for sale. Click on the links below for descriptions, prices, and more information. Click on the heading of this announcement for more information.
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Parents of Incoming Freshmen Invited to GLHS Orientation
On Thursday, May 23, our Grass Lake High School staff welcomed parents of incoming Freshman to the GLHS Auditorium to share information pertinent to their children's successful start as Grass Lake High School students. Click on the heading of this announcement to gain access to links to orientation slideshows.
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GLHS Forensics Coach Mrs. Janz Named "Coach of the Year"
The Grass Lake High School Forensics Team attended the Michigan Speech Coaches, Inc. Spring Tournament and Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in May, during which Mrs. Amy Janz was named "Coach of the Year". Click on 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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Weightlifting Equipment For Sale - PRICE REDUCED
The Grass Lake High School Athletic Department is selling weight room equipment. 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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2019-2020 GLCS Calendar Announced
The 2019-2020 school district calendar for Grass Lake Community Schools can be found by clicking on the heading of this announcement. This calendar includes the schedule for the first day of school, breaks, holidays, half days, late start days, etc.
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"10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms" Program at Grass Lake Schools
Grass Lake Community Schools is now involved with Michigan's "10 Cents a Meal for School Kids & Farms" program. 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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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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Measuring Academic Achievement - Standardized Testing vs. Critical Thinking Skills - November, 2018
In this November installment of the "Superintendent's Corner", Superintendent Dr. Ryle Kiser shares some of the history of standardized student testing, such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and the American College Test (ACT), and how the results of those tests don't measure a student's ability to think critically, or measure a student's higher order thinking skills. They also don't measure a student's creativity level. Click on the heading of this feature to see Dr. Kiser's comments regarding inconsistencies between what standardized testing measures, and what prospective employers and post-graduate instructors are looking for in our students.
