| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPRING BUSINESS EXPO THIS WEEKEND - On Saturday, March 20, from 10 AM-5 PM, and on Sunday, March 21, 12 PM-4 PM, George Long Elementary School will host the Annual Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo. Click here to see the official flyer for this event. FREE ADMISSION. Entertainment, food, and fun for all ages. We hope to see you there! |
| THE WARRIOR CLUB CASH-O-RAMA IS THIS WEEKEND! - The Cash-O-Rama is this Saturday, March 20, a the Davis Convention Center on Francis Street in Jackson .Tickets are available in the high school office. $70 per couple. Call 522-5570 for more information.Thanks for your support of Grass Lake's Athletic Program. |
Upcoming Events
Today
- Spring Sports Parent Meetings
- Family Open Swim Nights at FaHoLo Conference CenterTomorrow
3/20/2010
Welcome to the
Grass Lake
Community Schools
Central Office Web Page
Grass Lake Community Schools
899
Phone: 517-522-5540 Fax: 517-522-8195
Click here for directions to our Central Office
Office Hours:
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 students in three buildings, enrolling students in pre-school through the 12th grade. We are continually improving our students' academic achievement, which allows us to attract students from outside of our community. We are located in the Township of Grass Lake, in Jackson County in the the south-central area of Michigan just off of Interstate 94, approximately 50 miles west of Detroit and 10 miles east of Jackson.
We take pride in our efforts to form reciprocal relationships with our community and its businesses. In 2008 we greeted Jackson Community College into our buildings to allow convenient access to life-long learning for our community members. To improve our extension efforts, our school district has recently initiated a Community and Cooperative Services department to help fill the educational and enrichment needs of our constituency.
The Village of Grass Lake retains its turn-of-the-century beauty and charm, while our township and village boards work hard to allow us to offer a charming environment, while we continute to enjoy the conviences of modern. All of this is in cooperation with the Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Grass Lake Downtown Development Authority.
Our community has an excellent mix of enterprises as agriculture remains a key component to our economy, while we expand our light manufacturing foothold and our retail bases. We are in close proximity to shopping and transportation modes. We have initiated a Five-Year Multi-Jurisdictional Recreation Plan to guide us toward offering our community the best in recreational facilities. Along with our own lake, we are surrounded by many other lakes, golf courses, biking trails, and other recreational venues. We are also only minutes away from the 20,500 acre Waterloo Recreation Area. We love living here and we think you will, too. Stop in and see us. Let us show you what we enjoy everyday!
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.
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.
Chamber of Commerce Food Drive Has Begun
The 12th Annual Community Food Drive is now in process in the Grass Lake and Waterloo areas. Drop off locations are Frank's Shop-Rite, Grass Lake Animal Hospital, Coppernoll's Hardware, and Curves in Grass Lake. In these economic hard times, Curves is offering a $0 Service Fee with the donation of a bag of food. Other businesses are encouraged to pass on the information and even collect food until the end of March. All donations and food stay in Grass Lake. Last year more than 1,000 pounds of food was collected. Help us continue the support by joining together.
Grass Lake Educational Foundation Has Bike Ride Tickets For Sale -
Join 700 other bike riders as they make their way across southern Michigan during the week of June 19-25. The ride will begin in South Haven and end in Gibraltor with one of the nightly stops being at Grass Lake High School. We have two tickets for sale that are worth $110 each. We will sell them to the first offer for $60 each, or $110 for both of them. The ride covers 30-60 miles per day and the tickets will cover six overnight campsites, T-Shirt, baggage transport, limited SAG services, maps, patch, and administrative fees. This ride covers approximately 30-60 miles per day, but longer rides are available. For more information about the ride, go to http://www.lmb.org/palm/ . The first people paying for the ticket(s) will receive them. Please let me know if you want to purchase the ticket, or tickets, using e-mail at dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com, or by phone at 517-522-5544, and we will make arrangements for you to pick the tickets up. Checks can be made out to Grass Lake Community Schools.
Registrations Being Taken for April 13 Digital Photography Class
Registrations are now being taken for a hands-on Advanced Digital Photography class. We will discuss raw file conversion and advanced image manipulations, such as color within black & whites, opening eyes, changing heads and many other PC-related options. We will also cover close-up and macro photography, night and low light, and the art of photography. The assignments in the class are much more challenging and fun. The “people” part of this class takes you on location to my studio with models. If you’re a serious photographer, you won’t want to miss this class.
Click here to access a printable registration form.
Session Dates: Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18. Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Grass Lake Middle School Room 127.
Instructor: Don Baker Registration Fee: $126.00 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 6.Click here to access a printable registration form.
Resources Available for Families In Need
If you are in need of support and supplies for your family's living needs, or you know of a family in need, please click here to see a listing of organizations on this website offering help and resources. If you have additional resources that could be added to this list, please call Community Services Director Doug Moeckel at 517-522-5544, or e-mail him at dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com .
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Grass Lake High School
Along with the Grass Lake High School National Honor Society, the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at Grass Lake High School on Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:00 AM-2:45 PM. To schedule an appointment, please see any National Honor Society member, or call Ms. Clark at 517-522-5570, ext. 3122, or e-mail Ms. Clark at aclark@grasslakeschools.com. Support Grass Lake High School's scholarship program and bring a friend to donate, too.
Hometown Warriors Program Requesting Donations for GL Soldiers
The Alexander/Punches seventh grade advisory classes have adopted 6 local soldiers and 2 others for their community service project this year. The students are again collecting items for care packages, the first of which were mailed to our soldiers Thanksgiving weekend. The soldiers were very appreciative. Our advisory is asking for community donations to help make these packages happen. We would like to send out the second Care Package the beginning of May. Donations can be delivered to the Middle School Library, any time during the school day. Click here to see a complete list of needed items.
Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo - March 20 and 21
The 2010 Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Expo will be held at George Long Elementary School at 899 S. Union Street, Grass Lake, on Saturday, March 20, from 10 AM-5PM, and on Sunday, March 21, from 12 PM-4 PM. Admission is free. Come and enjoy food, refreshments, entertainment, drawings, giveaways, informational seminars, and bounce houses and activities for the kids. There will be a free shuttle service to the Expo for anyone parking at Grass Lake High School at 11500 Warrior Trail. Click here to access a printable flyer. BUSINESSES - If you are interested in having a booth at the Expo, click here for a registration form. This Expo is growing larger each year and we expect this year's to be the largest ever. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your product in front of large numbers of people. If you have questions, please call Aaron Lewis at Farmers State Bank at 522-8131.
Census, 2010 Is HERE. It Is Very Important To Be Counted.
Every 10 years the Census Bureau counts the entire United States population. Being counted in the census is important for every community, no matter where you live. It is very important to the community that we have full participation in the census. The distribution of federal funds can be affected by the census count. Every year, the federal government can allocate awards more than $400 billion to states and communities based in part, on the census data. This data affects school budgets, including the distribution of Title I funding and college tuition grant and loan programs. Community planners use census data to determine where to build new schools, develop public transportation and create new roads. Please be looking for a 10 question questionnaire to arrive in March. Take a few minutes to fill it out and mail it back. This information is very important and confidential. Click here to find an interactive page about the census online. Click here to see how the census affects Jackson County.
Parents Offer Support to School District in the Face of Potential Additional Budget Cuts
At the Monday, December 14 Grass Lake Community Schools Board of Education meeting, parents expressed their interest in supporting the Board in decisions that will be made in the upcoming months regarding further budget cuts from the State. They said that they understand how difficult these decisions will be and they trust the Board's direction. They see Grass Lake as an "island" of opportunity where by working together we can achieve a positive outcome. The parents pledged their time to work politically to help solve the current education funding crisis. "Save Our Students, Schools, and State" (SOS) is an organization made up of school employees, parents, and interested citizens working together on these problems. To get more information, or to provide help and support, go to http://sosmichigan.org/sos_michigan.
Click here to see the S.O.S. agenda as described on February 15, 2010.
Click here to see the 3.17.10 S.O.S. Update
Click here to get contact information for our legislators.
Click here to see the S.O.S. agenda as described on February 15, 2010.
Click here to see the 3.17.10 S.O.S. Update
Click here to get contact information for our legislators.
Jackson County Health Department Expands Adult Vaccine Program
The Jackson County Health Department is pleased to announce the expansion of our adult vaccine program for those adults who are un-insured or under-insured. Through the American Recovery and Re-investment Act (ARRA) the State of Michigan is able to offer Local Health Departments 4 vaccines for adults meeting the above criteria.
These vaccines are:
●Zoster Vaccine (Shingles) for adults 60-64 years of age
●Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) for women 19-26 years
●Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox) for individuals born in or after 1980 with no prior documentation of vaccination or evidence of immunity
●Twinrix Vaccine (HepA/HepB Combination) for high risk individuals
These vaccines are free. However an administration fee of $16.75 will be charged for each vaccine, for those who can afford it. For more information please call JCHD’s Immunization Clinic at 788-4468.
These vaccines are:
●Zoster Vaccine (Shingles) for adults 60-64 years of age
●Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) for women 19-26 years
●Varicella Vaccine (Chickenpox) for individuals born in or after 1980 with no prior documentation of vaccination or evidence of immunity
●Twinrix Vaccine (HepA/HepB Combination) for high risk individuals
These vaccines are free. However an administration fee of $16.75 will be charged for each vaccine, for those who can afford it. For more information please call JCHD’s Immunization Clinic at 788-4468.
