When Grass Lake Community Schools receives notification of a positive COVID-19 case, Grass Lake Community Schools will notify students and staff who were in direct contact of the positive case. Grass Lake Community Schools will then notify GLCS staff members and the community of the number of positive cases and the location using an electronic "dashboard". Click here for the 10.22.20 updated dashboard.

Dr. Kiser offers another update regarding the State of Michigan's ongoing internal struggle with COVID requirements for our schools......

"In the ever changing dynamics of our state, its politics, and the actions taken by the State of Michigan to address the COVID situation, please see the two letters below with the changes that have occurred since the previous letter that was sent out yesterday. The attached October 6 Update is an explanation of the new protocols in place and the October 6 letter is an updated version of yesterday's letter with the changes highlighted in yellow. I am truly sorry for any confusion and lack of consistency due to the actions of the government of the State of Michigan. I only hope we can get back to normal soon."

Go to https://bit.ly/2GEnzxw for an updated version of Dr. Kiser's October 5 update that was sent to families yesterday that includes the updated requirements from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Go to https://bit.ly/2GKwk8Z for today's update that offers specifics regarding the actions taken by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at 5:00 PM yesterday, Monday, October 5.

Superintendent Dr. Ryle Kiser shares an update with our families and staff members regarding the status of personal protection equipment use in our schools related to the October 2 Supreme Court ruling negating our Governor's power to extend our State's emergency status.

On August 20, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5913 into law as Public Act 149. Section 98a states that in order to receive state aid for 2020-2021, districts must provide for instruction under an extended COVID-19 Learning Plan that has been approved by an intermediate district or authorizing body. Click the link below to view the Grass Lake Community Schools plan.

Our "Return to Learn" Plan was developed as a starting point toward starting school on August 26 with both face to face learning and virtual (online) learning. As we gather more information, this document will be updated to reflect those changes.

Every district must develop and adopt a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan (“Preparedness Plan”) that is informed by Michigan’s 2020-21 Return to School Roadmap from the COVID-19 Task Force on Education and Return to School Advisory Council. 

The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) has been working with GLCS and the Jackson County Superintendent Association (JCSA) to establish an approach to addressing COVID-Like-Illness (CLI) and COVID-19 positive cases in students and staff as schools reopen to in-person teaching. Click on the link for the full document.

By clicking on the link at the bottom of this posting you will be able access various informational documents being distributed by our schools to support our families as we begin the 2020-2021 school year. The documents include:

2020-2021 School Calendar

2020-2021 Student Technology Handbook

2020-2021 Technology Responsible Use Agreement

2020-2021 Student Technology Insurance Form

2020-2021 Device Accident Claim Form

Elementary School Computer Device Rollout Process

6^th Grade Parent Letter w/ Device Rollout Information

Middle School Chromebook Rollout Procedure

High School Chromebook Device Rollout Process

Letter to 2020-2021 Career Center Students

George Long Elementary School Supplies List

Grass Lake Middle School Supplies List

Grass Lake Middle School - 8:10 AM-2:36 PM

Grass Lake High School - 8:15 AM-2:41 PM

George Long Elementary School - 8:20 AM-2:46 PM

Now that we have evaluated the results of our previous surveys, and our "Warrior Way - Return to Learn" plan has been shared and approved by our Board of Education that includes our three options for instruction modes (Face to Face, Virtual (Online), and Homeschool), it is time to make your final choice(s) for the mode of instruction that you choose for your child(ren) to begin the 2020-2021 school year (barring a move to Phase 3 in the Governor's "Roadmap", which would move everyone to virtual instruction.)

This survey is mandatory for every Grass Lake Community Schools student to indicate their choice for instructional mode. The deadline for the survey to be completed is Friday, August 7, 2020, at 6:00 PM.

Click on the link below to see Dr. Kiser's responses to several questions that have been asked since his presentation to the Board of Education.

On Monday, July 20, Superintendent Kiser led a discussion on Grass Lake's "Return to Learn" plan at the Board of Education meeting that evening. The meeting began with an introduction and explanation of the Grass Lake Community Schools “Return to Learn” plan, followed by questions and answers. Go to the link below to access the entire video of the Board meeting, with the “Return to School” portion of the meeting being shown from 1 minute 51 seconds to 1 hour and 31 minutes. Also in the link is the slideshow that was presented and reviewed, and a brief composite framework of the plan.

FINAL SURVEY COMING SOON FOR FAMILIES TO SELECT THEIR MODE OF INSTRUCTION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. SURVEY DEADLINE WILL BE AUGUST 7, 2020, AT 6:00 PM.

This document further explains the Return to Schools Roadmap, and answers question about the planning.

This document explains the concept of MICHIGAN'S 2020-21 RETURN TO SCHOOL ROAPMAP, and offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

On June 30, Governor Whitmer shared her Return to School plan. This document is a reference guide that allows the reader to easily compare requirements and recommendations in phases 3-5.

The State of Michigan has published its "Return to School" Plan. Our Grass Lake Community Schools staff will now develop detailed district and building-level plans for how to implement the required safety protocols described in the Roadmap.
Michigan's 2020-2021 Return to School Roadmap: https://bit.ly/2VMnE6W 
Michigan’s Return to School Plan Quick Q&A Talking Points: https://bit.ly/3iwxVh5.

To share information about the planning that is occuring within the administration at Grass Lake Community Schools regarding the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Superintendent Kiser has written a letter to our school families that shares information about this planning. As the administration moves ahead, the results of our recent survey will weigh heavily on decisions being made while being mindful of mandates being given to us by the State of Michigan regarding how schools should start in the fall. Go to the link below to see Dr. Kiser's letter.

Recently most of our school families completed a survey that asked for their thoughts toward our students returning to school in the fall considering the status of the COVID-19 pandemic. Go to the link below to view the results of this survey.

The Grass Lake Community Schools family survey expires at midnight, Sunday, June 21. If you haven't already shared your feedback about the past two months, along your thoughts toward opening school in the fall, please complete this three minute survey. Go to the link to access the survey.

Go to this link to find information about school-issued devices being returned, information regarding picking up student items from lockers.

GSRP Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan ISD Review and Approval of Subrecipient Plans