305 S. Canal Rd. Lansing, MI 48917  |  Office 517-925-5540  |  Fax 517-925-5579  |  Attendance 517-925-5581  |  glcomets.net

Friday, April 10th, 2026

Upcoming Dates

May 22         No Students - Professional Development Day

May 25         No Students - Memorial Day

May 29         Field Day 

June 5           Last Day & Half Day for Students

  School Hours  8:55 am - 3:55 pm

Please do not drop off before 8:40 am

Pick up no later than 4:05 pm 

Please call by 3:00 pm for transportation changes

Thank you!

Welcome Back

I hope your family had a lovely spring break and enjoyed the time to rest and recharge. It is wonderful to see our students back in the building, ready for a busy and productive final stretch of the school year.

Spring Assessment Window

We are entering an important time of year for measuring student growth. Please take note of the upcoming testing schedule:

3rd and 4th Grade Assessments: The week of April 21st through the week of May 4th, our 3rd and 4th graders will be participating in M-STEP, NWEA, and DIBELS testing.

Attendance Matters: Please watch for specific dates and times from your child’s teacher and prioritize your student's attendance and punctuality.

***Preparation: A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast go a long way in helping students feel confident and focused.

K-2nd Grade Assessments: Our younger learners will also begin their NWEA and DIBELS assessments during this same window. Teachers will work hard to ensure a calm, supportive environment for all students during these evaluations.

Spirit & Celebration Week–International Week & Autism Awareness 

Next week is full of opportunities to celebrate our diverse community and support one another! Each day next week offers a unique opportunity to support and celebrate. We look forward to seeing our students show their spirit!

Addressing Recent Concerns

We have seen an increase in derogatory and unkind language among students. This behavior is unacceptable and disrupts our learning environment. To address this, our counselor is providing lessons for 3rd and 4th grade on the impact of words, while small groups will receive targeted instruction on bullying and harassment.

We appreciate your support at home in reinforcing the importance of kindness and respectful communication. Thank you for helping us ensure every student feels safe and valued.

As always, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Teresa Dyer

Mileage Club is back!! It will run from April 13th - May 20th on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please use this link if you would like to help out!  The kids love having their parents and grandparents visit for Mileage Club. Thank you!

Hello!

As the end of our school year approaches, please keep in mind that our library closes the last 3 week of school.  Our last week of library, and for students to borrow books, is the week of May 11. All library books must be returned to Delta Center no later than Thursday, May 21 (there is no school on Friday, May 22).

Thank you!

Mrs. Gee, Library Media Center

It is YEARBOOK time!! 

If you would like to order a yearbook, please use this link. If you ordered a portrait package, your yearbook was included and will be here at the end of the school year.

If you are unsure if you previously ordered a yearbook, or if it was included in your portrait package, please call the office at 517-925-5540 and we can let you know. 

If you have any questions for Geskus, please call them at 616-453-4170.

Yearbooks are $8.00 through Geskus.

Thank you! :)

Please check out the AMAZON WISH LIST for our new music teacher, Mr. Leslie!

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Attendance / Absence Policy

All absences from school conflict with the continuity of learning and need to be avoided when possible. Regular school attendance is necessary to academic success and continuous and consecutive attendance in school is required by State law; 10-undocumented absences limit per school year.  The 10-absence limit per school year includes both Explained Absence (AE) and Unexplained Absence (AU).

In order to help provide supports for students and families, GLPS closely monitors explained and unexplained absences. We also work with families to ensure that as many absences as possible are documented, because undocumented absences can trigger truancy considerations.

Documented Absence (AD) - Absence that includes a note from a professional  (ie. doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc.) to explain the absence. Absences are only considered documented for the days identified in the note. For example, if a doctor excuses a student for Monday and Tuesday, but the student is absent on Wednesday and Thursday as well, only Monday and Tuesday’s absences are considered documented. Any absence that does not include a note from a professional is considered undocumented.

Explained Absence (AE) - Undocumented absence in which a parent/guardian calls the office or sends a note to alert the school their child will not be in attendance, but does not include a note from a professional (ie. doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc.). This is important because explained absences are necessary for schools to meet pupil accounting requirements.

Unexplained Absence (AU) - Undocumented absence in which a parent/guardian does not call the office to alert the school their child will not be in attendance.

Attendance Policy - Undocumented Absences

A student's school will send a letter after 6 undocumented absences and after 10 undocumented absences in a school year, providing you with notice of the absences and outlining steps to help your child attend school regularly.

A student's school will communicate with families if the student has undocumented absences on more than 10% of the first 30 days. 

Ten (10) or more days of undocumented absences in a school year can be sent to court. However, GLPS will make every effort to work with you and your student before it gets to that point.

Please note that school related absences, such as field trips or athletic events, are not factored into any truancy related processes.

Volunteering & Chaperoning

Persons wishing to volunteer for Grand Ledge Public Schools are required to complete the Volunteer Registration Form and be approved prior to serving as a volunteer.  All volunteers MUST check in at the office to receive a BADGE prior to proceeding to any other area on school property.  Please visit District Volunteer Application to complete the process.

Please note: the background check takes a few days to process, so submit your application in advance based on your volunteer plans. 

If your student will be moving to a different school next year, be sure to select both their current school and the school they’ll be attending.
For example: If your child is currently in 4th grade at Delta Center and will attend Hayes next year, select Delta Center and Hayes on the application. This ensures you’ll be cleared to volunteer at both locations when needed. Applications are valid for one calendar year.