Allyson Smith, Principal at Wacousta Elementary
March 26, 2026
Important Upcoming Dates
April 6: No Students - Staff Professional Development
April 7: School Resumes
April 7: PTIA Meeting - 6 pm
April 10: Snack Shop 9:00 -11:00 am
Week of April 27: MSTEP Testing
Week of May 4: Spring NWEA Testing
May 12-13: DIBELS Testing
Highlights and Happenings from Ms. Smith
As we wrap up our final week of school before spring break, I want to wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable time together. I hope this break provides an opportunity to relax, recharge, and make meaningful memories with family and friends. I look forward to welcoming everyone back in April, feeling refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the school year!
National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8, 2026
The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May.
MDE invites parents/guardians to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Cell phones easily capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent must be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos are currently being accepted until April 15, 2026.
Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and MDE’s YouTube channel. Additionally, the Office of Educator Excellence’s Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) will promote the videos throughout the month of May.
If your child has great things to say about a teacher, use the instructions found on MDE’s website to submit a video today!
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Enrollment for next year has begun. If you know a new family or an incoming kindergartener, please tell them to check the website for enrollment information.
Currently enrolled families: If you need to make updates to your current information, address, phone number, email, emergency contacts, please go to the district website at www.glcomets.net, choose the “Our Schools” tab, select Wacousta. Once there you’ll find an Update Contact Information banner. Click on the banner to be taken to our Express Update Gateway to make your changes.
Save the date: Wacousta Family Fun Night - Friday, May 1
Click here for more detail.
International Night
Join us for a night of celebrating cultures from around the world! See flyer HERE for more details.
Grand Ledge Education Foundation
The Grand Ledge Education Foundation is competing in Consumers Credit Union’s March Feel Good Bracket for a chance to win up to $5,200 to support Unified Champions, a program that promotes inclusion by bringing students with and without disabilities together through sports and leadership opportunities. Community voting will help determine the winner. Families are encouraged to follow the Grand Ledge Education Foundation on Facebook to find voting links, updates, and reminders throughout the competition. Let’s rally together and support this incredible program in our schools! Voting goes live on Monday, March 9, at noon!
Wacousta Spirit Wear
Looking for some Wacousta Spirit Wear? Check out our Wacousta Spirit Wear page for some new gear!
April Lunch Menu
Check out the March lunch menu at grandledge.nutrislice.com. This website is helpful to check the breakfast and lunch menus of any building in the district. You can check for nutritional information, filter allergens, and translate the menu into 50+ languages! It's a very helpful tool for parents and staff members.
Upcoming Events, District News, & Community Information
Please review what the school district shares in newsletters about events, news, and information, please visit http://glcomets.net/Upcoming
Allyson Smith
Principal, Wacousta Elementary School
9325 Herbison Rd., Eagle, MI 48822 (517) 925-5940 FAX (517) 925-5970
