January 17th, 2025

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

-Blizzard Dance Party!

-Free Popcorn Days!

-Picking up students

-NWEA Testing

-Sheldon Stickers for Sale!

-Construction Update

-International Night 

-Quick Reminders

- Lost and Found

-Volunteer Application

-Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

-Hayes Happenings!

-District News, Events, & Community Information

January 13-24: NWEA Testing

January 20: MLK Day - NO SCHOOL

January 23 & 24: Sheldon Sticker Sale

January 24: International Night 6pm-9pm at H.S. Auditorium

February 14: NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD

February 17: NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

The Blizzard Dance Party was a success! Thank you to the Hayes staff, our parent volunteers, the Hayes & Beagle PTO, our custodians who worked extra to help out, and the parents for their patience with the pick up process! The students really seemed to enjoy themselves.

Please pull all the way forward when dropping off students in the morning and picking up your students at the end of the day. Even though the office has moved, we still need the space to accommodate all the vehicles at pick up. 

Just a friendly reminder that dismissal is at 2:25pm and there is no adult supervision after 2:40pm. Please make sure that your student(s) have transportation arranged. 

Due to the construction of our main office, we are unable to accommodate having students wait to be picked up. If you need to pick up your student before dismissal, please give yourself extra time for the secretaries to call down your student to the office once you arrive. Thank you.

NWEA testing are ongoing and will complete by January 24th. Teachers will communicate as to when testing for their classes will take place. 

Over the past couple of weeks construction has begun on the Hayes Intermediate campus. By August 2025, Hayes is scheduled to have new driveways and parking lots (to improve traffic safety and efficiency), a secure entrance (to improve safety), more interior classroom space (to eliminate the portable), and heating/AC/roof upgrades.

The main entrance of the school will be through Door #19 (near the existing Student Services office). Signs will help guide the way to the new (temporary) entrance. 

To sign up for this event please click here. 

ILLNESSES: From Cindy Brummette, one of our district nurses: This week we are seeing an increase of Covid positive cases. We've also had positive Influenza and RSV cases reported from parents. Continue to be diligent in keeping yourself healthy and utilize all of the tools for prevention of illness. 

ATTENDANCE REPORTING: There are several ways to report an absence at Hayes. When using any of the options below please include the following information; Child's full name, homeroom teacher and the reason for their absences.  

Online Attendance Reporting: You can use the online portal at ps.glcomets.net. Once you have logged in, select “Attendance Monitor” from the left navigation menu. Then, click “Report New Attendance.” After you have entered the date, reason, and explanation, click Submit. For more detailed instructions, please use the Parent Attendance Portal Directions . Please note: online attendance reporting is not available in the app; it is only available on the website.

You may continue to email HAAttendance@glcomets.net or call the attendance line at 517-925-5333.  

The lost and found at Hayes is filling back up again. Please stop by and enter Door #19 to go through for your students lost items. All items left over at the end of January will be donated to Kens Coat Closet. 

If you plan to volunteer or need to enter the building for an extended period of time, including chaperoning for the upcoming dance party, please fill out this application. This is REQUIRED when coming to volunteer in our building. It takes a couple of days for the background check to be completed, so please plan accordingly based on your volunteering schedule

We have an outstanding joint PTO with Beagle Middle School. They have provided several incredible opportunities for our students and staff over the past few years. To stay current on updates and meetings, click here.

No meeting the month of January. The next meeting is February 11th. 

The school news is a completely student-led operation. They work hard creating and putting together content each week! They analyze and critique each episode as a class on Mondays and aim to improve each week. Thank you for supporting and encouraging our students. Here is a link for this weeks episode. 

View flyers and more of what the school district shares in newsletters about events, news, and information by visiting: GLcomets.net/Upcoming