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Little Warriors Preschool & Childcare and Grass Lake Community Schools are now enrolling children for the 2010-2011 school. We serve in-district and school-of-choice children ages 18 months through the 12th grade, along with offering online courses to home-schooled students, grades 7-12. Our pre-school and childcare center has flexible scheduling during the hours of 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Call the following numbers to inquire about enrollments: Little Warriors Preschool and Childcare: 517-522-5650; George Long Elementary School (K-5): 517-522-5590; Grass Lake Middle School (6-8): 517-522-5550; or Grass Lake High School (9-12): 517-522-5570; Home-Schooled Students: 517-522-5544. We look forward to hearing from you.
 
Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting
In the spirit of promoting the transparent reporting of Michigan's public school expenditures the Michigan Department of Education has developed guidelines toward using each individual school district's website to offer comprehensive financial information in a form that is easily accessible. This presentation is required by the State School Aid Act. To access this information, please click on the "Transparency Reporting" icon to the right to view a table with links to the individual categories.


Welcome to the
Grass Lake
Community Schools
Central Office Web Page


Grass Lake Community Schools
899
S. Union Street   
Grass LakeMI
49240

 

Phone: 517-522-5540     Fax: 517-522-8195

Click here for directions to our Central Office

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Superintendent: Mr. Hamilton   
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Henthorne


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 that 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 our 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.


Our Vision: Individual excellence inspired by tradition and innovation

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.

Grass Lake's Copper Nail Shares Information
The Copper Nail celebrated its third birthday on September 4. Their growth has been outstanding and can be attributed to excellent volunteers, imaginative thinking, creative ideas, and a passion for helping our community. Click here to see everything that is going on at the Copper Nail. They are open every Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM-5 PM. Visit The Copper Nail on Saturday, September 11, as they host a Fun(d) day for the Grass Lake Scholarship Fund. For all proceeds that are received by the Copper Nail and Saturday they will donate them all to the Scholarship Fund and will match that amount and donate it to the Fund.
Fall, 2010 Grass Lake Community Education Brochure Now Available!
Registration is now open for Fall, 2010 Community Education offerings, which include Zumba Fitness, Personal Wellness, 3 Different Levels of Digital Photography, Men's Adult Basketball, Resume Writing, and much more. Click here to access a printable copy of the brochure. Please contact the department if you have any questions by calling 517-522-5544, or e-mailing dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com.
Notification of Local Closures of Ramps on I-94
9/2/10 RAMP CLOSURE UPDATE: The following is the most up-to-date schedule for ramps along the I-94 corridor: On Saturday, Sept. 4, the eastbound I-94 entrance ramp from Mt. Hope Road is expected to reopen, weather permitting.
On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the eastbound I-94 exit ramp to Clear Lake Road is expected to close. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the eastbound I-94 entrance ramp from Clear Lake Road is expected to close. Both ramp closures will last for approximately 10 days.

Grass Lake Relay for Life September 10 and 11
The 2010 Grass Lake Relay for Life will be held at the Joe Bechtel Memorial Football Complex beginning at 6:00pm Friday, September 10th, and running through 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 11th. This event will run concurrently with the Varsity Football game against Addison. Click here to go to the official Grass Lake Relay for Life website. If there are additional questions, please contact Karen Carper by e-mail at kcarper01@gmail.com, or by phone at 517-522-5030 after 6:00 PM.Celebrate! Remember! Fight Back!
Grass Lake Community Schools 2009-2010 Annual Report Now Available
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2009-2010 educational progress for the Grass Lake Community Schools. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and some requirements of state laws; however, our staff is available to help you understand this information. Please contact Andrea Overmyer, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at (517) 522-5540 for help if you need assistance. The AER is available for you to review electronically by going to “District Information” on the left side of this page, or you may review a paper copy in the principal’s office at your child’s school.
Jackson Community College Announces Course Schedule for GLHS
Again during the 2010-2011 academic school year, Jackson Community College will be offering courses at Grass Lake High School. Click here to see the courses being offered and click on the "Jackson Community College" tab on the left of this page for more important information.
2010-2011 Grass Lake School Calendar
Click here to access a printable version of the 2010-2011 Grass Lake Community Schools district calendar.
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