 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS - Grass Lake Community Schools invite families living outside of our school district to experience education in a caring, yet challenging environment that allows them to adjust very quickly to their new school. Along with traditional learning, Grass Lake Schools guide our students toward successful futures with the use of career and college preparation classes that include online, hybrid, and dual enrollment opportunities. Convenient school of choice bussing is available. To learn more about Grass Lake Schools, call 517-522-5540, or go to www.grasslakeschools.com, or click here to access our District's Facebook page. |
 2013-2014 School Calendar Introduced Click here to view a printable Grass Lake Community Schools calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. Please note that there will be a 2-hour delayed start on the third Wednesday of every month to allow for teacher professional development. |
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Welcome to the 
Grass Lake
Community Schools
Central Office Web Page
We are located at:
899
Phone: 517-522-5540 Fax: 517-522-8195
Office Hours:
Superintendent: Mr. Brad Hamilton 
We're glad you have stopped to see our school district's website. Our district enrolls over 1,250 pre-school through the 12th graders in three buildings. We are continually working to improve our students' academic achievement by increasing rigor, while promoting relevance and relationships with our students. We are located in the Township of Grass Lake, in Jackson County in the south-central area of Michigan just south of Interstate 94, approximately 50 miles west of Detroit and 10 miles east of Jackson.
Along with our main web page, which you are currently viewing, our website has four other start pages t
hat can be found under "Buildings" in the navigation bar below our header. Continuing across that bar you will find general information about our school district and our community. You will will also find navigation bars on the left side of each page containing information that is more specific to each of our buildings. It is our intention to make this page as easily accessible as possible. We invite comments toward improving our web presence, which can be sent to dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com. Click here for directions to our Central Office.
Grass Lake Community Schools Continue Progress
In an open letter to the public from the Grass Lake Board of Education, it is explained that Grass Lake Community Schools is bringing back teachers from layoff and hiring others, while maintaining and expanding programs, and continually improving student outcomes. All of this while continuing to manage a fund equity that allows us to avoid borrowing money to pay for operations and to continue effective operations during unstable financial times, as we have experienced over the past several years. Go to http://bit.ly/OnnGWL to gain access to the open letter. Our Mission: The mission of Grass Lake Community Schools is to provide a quality learning environment which will empower all students to meet their individual needs, discover their potential, and gain essential skills that will enable them to become responsible contributing citizens of our world.
District Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of the Grass Lake Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, sex, marital status or handicap be excluded for participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any programs or activity and employment as required by Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1963; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any questions concerning discrimination should be directed to the Superintendent’s Office, Grass Lake Community Schools, 899 South Union Street, Grass Lake, MI 49240, or phone (517) 522-5540.
The Grass Lake Educational Foundation (GLEF) Needs You!
The Foundation has been very active in recent years. The past two years we have hosted a “Festival of Tables” fundraiser. Those two events have netted nearly $50,000.00. These profits have been used to support teacher mini grants, much needed technology, scholarships for deserving seniors, the fine arts programs and other academic endeavors. All of the profits go directly to students and teachers to support our diverse and rich programs that our students and community deserve. We will be holding our 3rd Annual event on October 12, 2013 and we are asking for your support. Go to http://bit.ly/177SlGb for specific information about the event. Go to http://bit.ly/162nfex to see how you can help. Thank you in advance for your support.
School Bus Drivers Needed
Grass Lake Community Schools has openings for permanent and substitute bus drivers for the 2013-2014 school year. We are looking for drivers who enjoy children and who have clean driving records. No pre-certifications are required. Successful candidates will be subject to criminal record checks and Department of Transportation physicals and will successfully complete a training program. To apply, go to http://bit.ly/11dLdnd to access a printable employment application. If you have questions, contact Transportation Director Doug Moeckel at 517-522-5544 or doug.moeckel@grasslakeschools.com.
Grass Lake High School to Receive Recycling Bins Through Grant Opportunity
Thanks to the project coordination by Grass Lake High School Science Teacher Andrea Clark, Grass Lake High School will receive eight recycling bins through "Keep America Beautiful" and "The Coca Cola Foundation"
As a Michigan Green school, one of the recycling committee’s goals was to increase awareness about the need to recycle and to reduce the amount of recyclables that were ending up in the garbage. The bins will be used to improve the quality of the current recycling program at the high school. The new bins will be more visible and will allow the students and staff to increase the amount of material that will be able to be recycled. The bins will be placed in key locations for the start of the new school year in the fall. The Grass Lake High School recycling committee truly appreciates KAB and Coca-Cola for making the bins possible. Well done Mrs. Clark!
For complete information about this project, go to http://bit.ly/152SYd6.
As a Michigan Green school, one of the recycling committee’s goals was to increase awareness about the need to recycle and to reduce the amount of recyclables that were ending up in the garbage. The bins will be used to improve the quality of the current recycling program at the high school. The new bins will be more visible and will allow the students and staff to increase the amount of material that will be able to be recycled. The bins will be placed in key locations for the start of the new school year in the fall. The Grass Lake High School recycling committee truly appreciates KAB and Coca-Cola for making the bins possible. Well done Mrs. Clark!
For complete information about this project, go to http://bit.ly/152SYd6.
"Volunteer Grass Lake!" Web Page Now Available!
The purpose of the "Volunteer Grass Lake" web page, which can be found by going to http://bit.ly/12stdqD, is to provide opportunities within the Grass Lake community for volunteers who are seeking to connect within the community with those of us who are seeking assistance from volunteers. This service is being sponsored by Grass Lake's Copper Nail and the Grass Lake Community Wellness Initiative.
Individuals and groups can use the forms on the web page to indicate either that you are interested in volunteering, or you would like to request that volunteers be provided for assistance. Those opportunities will be added to this portal and will be made available to qualified volunteers. By submitting your information, our volunteer coordinator will match parties together.
Individuals and groups can use the forms on the web page to indicate either that you are interested in volunteering, or you would like to request that volunteers be provided for assistance. Those opportunities will be added to this portal and will be made available to qualified volunteers. By submitting your information, our volunteer coordinator will match parties together.
Registrations begin for the 3rd Annual Grass Lake Traffic Jam'in 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on July 26
As Grass Lake enjoys the annual Traffic Jam'In downtown on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, join in on the 5K Run/Walk or the 1K Fun Run occurring Friday, July 26. Proceeds from this Run/Walk event will benefit the Grass Lake Schools Cross Country program, as well as Grass Lake Non-Profits. Go to http://bit.ly/11JuCqW to access a printable registration form that includes complete information and contact.
Grass Lake Driver Education Segment II Registrations Are Now Being Accepted
Driver Education students who took the January, 2013 Segment I course at Grass Lake are invited to register for the Segment II portion of their training that will occur the week of September 23, 2013, at Grass Lake High Schools. There is no cost for this final segment, unless a student took Segment I at another location. A printable registration form with complete information can be found at http://bit.ly/11qEDFn, or in the High School office. Registration forms are due by 3:00 PM Monday, September 16, in the High School office. Call 522-5544 with questions.
Grass Lake High School Fitness Room Summer Hours
The Fitness Room will be closed to the community during the week of June 17-21. It will re-open Monday, June 24, and be open from 6 AM-9 AM Monday through Thursday that week. We will share information about future weeks during the week of June 24 as we learn more about the building maintenance schedule. Keep checking back to this site for details.
JCC Announces Fall Classes Being Held At GLHS
Jackson Community College has announced that they will be offering the following courses at Grass Lake High School this fall:
Introduction to Computer Systems - Wednesdays - 6:00 PM-9:52 PM
Writing Experience I - Thursdays - 6:00 PM-9:38 PM
Algebra for Statistics - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00 PM-8:25 PM
Calculus - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:00 AM-8:56 AM
Go to http://bit.ly/14gFiOH to see all course details.
Go to http://www.jccmi.edu/studentservices/registration/ for registration instructions.
Introduction to Computer Systems - Wednesdays - 6:00 PM-9:52 PM
Writing Experience I - Thursdays - 6:00 PM-9:38 PM
Algebra for Statistics - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00 PM-8:25 PM
Calculus - Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7:00 AM-8:56 AM
Go to http://bit.ly/14gFiOH to see all course details.
Go to http://www.jccmi.edu/studentservices/registration/ for registration instructions.
2013-2014 School Calendar Introduced
Click here to view a printable Grass Lake Community Schools calendar for the 2013-2014 school year.Please note that there will be a 2-hour delayed start on the third Wednesday of every month to allow for teacher professional development.
Individual Photos of Graduates Receiving Diplomas
Thanks to Mr. Tim Waskiewicz for posting photos of our 2013 graduates receiving their diplomas from our Board of Education members on June 2, 2013. Go to http://bit.ly/11yJFzb to view the photos.
SHARE YOUR HOME, CHANGE THE WORLD
Youth for Understanding USA is looking for some local host families to host high school exchange students for the next school year. Host families provide a place to live and three meals a day plus the encouragement, advice and love to help their new family member through a semester or year in a new home. Go to http://bit.ly/17kSxBQ for more information.
GLEF and Copper Nail Team Up to Fund School-Focused Projects
The Copper Nail Community Resale Shop and the Grass Lake Educational Foundation have teamed up to provide funding that will facilitate innovative co-curricular activities for Grass Lake students. Successful grant winners will have submitted applications with projects designed for after school activities that bring students together, provide activities that stimulate thought, promote higher order thinking skills, and support self-esteem. If you are interested in pursuing this grant opportunity, please go to http://bit.ly/12rppms to access a description of grant qualifiers, possible grant ideas, and an application form.
Weight Watchers Every Thursday at GLMS
Join us every Thursday night at 6:00 PM at Grass Lake Middle School, 1000 Grass Lake Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240. Monthly Pass: $39.95; 17 Week: $194; $20 Reg. Fee /$13 Meeting Fee. Go to http://www.weightwatchers.com/ for more information. We will be happy to see you!
