Coronavirus
What is the process for reporting a positive COVID-19 case to GLPS?
Until further notice, please make sure you are communicating all COVID-related illnesses, testing results, exposures, and all related issues to the GLPS Health Team.
Please use the COVID-19 Reporting Form for students and staff who test positive. In addition, please communicate accordingly with the appropriate building principal.
You can also contact the GLPS Health Team at (517) 925-5725 or Health@GLcomets.net.
The GLPS Health Team will work with you, in confidence, and coordinate communication with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department (or another health department).
COVID-19 Information, 2022-2023
FREE COVID-19 Testing Kits
Grand Ledge Public Schools is participating in the MI Backpack Home Test Program, a voluntary program offered by MDHHS for Michigan K–12 students, educators, staff, and their families who want an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.
If you would like to request a FREE at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kit, please complete this online form. Once you submit the form, please contact your school office and make arrangements to obtain the test kit. Delivery procedures may vary by building.
CDC's COVID-19 Community Level
You can view Eaton County's COVID-19 Community Level at the CDC website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses the COVID-19 Community Level as a measure of the impact of COVID-19 on health and healthcare systems.
BEDHD COVID-19 Information
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) shares lots of information about COVID-19 on its website. The online BEDHD COVID-19 Center has current data, weekly data reports, vaccine information, guidance, and resources.
School Associated Cases
The MDHHS Emergency Order that required the reporting of school associated cases was rescinded March 11, 2022. The tables that were maintained the past two school years can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
Masks Recommended & Optional in GLPS Buildings
Masks are recommended and OPTIONAL in Grand Ledge Public Schools buildings.
At a High COVID-19 Community Level, CDC Recommends Universal Indoor Masking
You can learn more about the correct use of masks at the CDC's Your Guide to Masks.
Mitigation Measures & More for 2022-2023 School Year
Updated August 22, 2022. This one-page pdf document provides information for the 2022-2023 school year regarding mitigation measures and more.
School Associated Cases, 2021-2022
School Associated Cases for 2021-2022 School Year
In simplified language, a "school associated case" is a positive case of COVID-19 who was on school property.
This table includes all cases beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
This table is the reporting pursuant to MDHHS's Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253 – Reporting of Confirmed and Probable Cases of COVID-19 at Schools. The layout of this table was approved by Barry-Eaton District Health Department on January 21, 2022. This layout provides a clear, concise notice of the positive cases of COVID-19 which were on school property.
| Updated at 11:08 a.m., July 11, 2022 | ACTIVE | CLOSED | TOTAL | ||
GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
School Associated Cases | School Associated Cases | Cases | ||
| Beagle Middle School | 0 | 172 | 172 | ||
| Delta Center Elementary | 0 | 73 | 73 | ||
| Delta Mills Early Childhood Center | 0 | 40 | 40 | ||
| Grand Ledge High School | 0 | 327 | 327 | ||
| Hayes Intermediate School | 0 | 197 | 197 | ||
| Holbrook Elementary | 0 | 99 | 99 | ||
| Neff Early Childhood Center | 0 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Sawdon Administration Building | 0 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Wacousta Elementary | 0 | 96 | 96 | ||
| Willow Ridge Elementary | 0 | 125 | 125 | ||
| other district locations | 0 | 12 | 12 | ||
| TOTAL for Grand Ledge Public Schools | 0 | 1167 | 1167 | ||
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department defines "Active" as the person recorded as a case is still considered in the infectious period and "Closed" as the person recorded as a case is no longer considered in the infectious period.
The MDHHS order states the following: “School Associated Case” means a case of probable or confirmed COVID-19 amongst students, teachers, staff members, coaches, volunteers, or any other person who was present on school property or at a school function under circumstances that may result in the transmission or contraction of COVID-19 during their infectious period. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department defines a "confirmed" case as a person who has a positive diagnostic laboratory test for COVID-19 and a “probable” case as (1) a person who has a positive antigen test (i.e. rapid test) or (2) an epidemiologic link to a known case of COVID-19 AND has symptoms consistent with a COVID-19 diagnosis.
School Associated Cases, 2020-2021
2020-2021 School Associated Cases
Reporting Pursuant to Emergency Order from Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
The table below shows "School Associated Cases." The MDHHS order states the following: “School Associated Case” means a case of probable or confirmed COVID-19 amongst students, teachers, staff members, coaches, volunteers, or any other person who was present on school property or at a school function under circumstances that may result in the transmission or contraction of COVID-19 during their infectious period.
| Updated at 8:22 a.m., July 22, 2021 | ACTIVE | CLOSED | |||
GRAND LEDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Confirmed | Probable | Confirmed | Probable | TOTAL |
| Beagle Elementary | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Delta Center Elementary | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Delta Mills Early Childhood Center | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Grand Ledge High School | 0 | 0 | 54 | 7 | 61 |
| Hayes Middle School | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Holbrook Early Childhood Center | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Neff Kindergarten Center | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Sawdon Administration Building | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Wacousta Elementary | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Willow Ridge Elementary | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| other district locations | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| TOTAL for Grand Ledge Public Schools | 0 | 0 | 116 | 31 | 147 |
COVID-19 Transparency Reporting, 2020-2021
June's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
May's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
May's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
April's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
April's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
March's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
March's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
February's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
February's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
January's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
January's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan: K-8 Math & ELA Goal Reporting -- January 2021
Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan: Training on Delivery, Access, and Use of Virtual Content
December's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
November's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
October's Student Participation Rate, full table including building-level rates
October's Reconfirmation of Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
2020-2021 Grand Ledge Public Schools Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan
2020-2021 COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan (pdf) as required by Executive Order 142
GLPS Continuity of Learning & COVID-19 Response Plan - approved April 9, 2020 (from spring of the last school year, 2019-2020)
You can contact the GLPS Health Team at (517) 925-5725 or Health@GLcomets.net. The COVID-19 Reporting Form is for students and staff who test positive.
Should you be at school? This flowchart helps answer that question, and following its guidance helps mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Families are expected to check children daily; staff are expected to check themselves daily. Children and staff must stay home if they are experiencing one or more of the symptoms listed on the GLPS COVID-19 Screener.
Visit the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website to learn more about Coronavirus and COVID-19.
Visit Michigan's Coronavirus / COVID-19 website to learn more about the state's response to the pandemic.
Visit the Barry-Eaton District Health Department webpage on Coronavirus to learn more about local conditions and COVID-19.
The 8-page Eaton County Wellness Resource Directory has information for crisis prevention, mental health services, grief support, substance abuse treatments, and more.
The 5-page Tri-County Wellness Checklist is a simple Q&A format with lots of resources!
