June  2025

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

Eric Leopold - Principal

This is Eric’s 7th school year as a principal in Grand Ledge. Before that, he served as an administrator/principal and teacher for several schools in Florida. Eric was born and raised in Michigan and has Bachelor's degrees from Northern Michigan University and Master's degrees from National Louis University and the University of South Florida.

Scott Millbrook - Assistant Principal

This will be Mr. Millbrook's fifth year in GLPS after working as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for five years at Lakewood Middle School. Prior to that, he was the Dean of Students at Grand Ledge High School, as well as a classroom and physical education teacher at Potterville Elementary. Scott earned his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Western Michigan University and his Master's degree at Michigan State University.

Hayes Preview Day will take place August 19, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. This optional event allows students to pick up their schedules, tour the school, and practice opening their lockers. This is an extra opportunity for students new to Hayes to familiarize themselves with the school. 

Picture Day is scheduled for August 19 during Hayes Preview Day
Photographers will be available from 12:00–3:00 PM and again from 4:00–7:00 PM. Geskus Photography will take your students photo, give you an order form or a QR code to scan and you can preview your students photo before you order pictures/yearbooks. The photo packages will be mailed directly to your house after you order. 

We encourage all students to have their photo taken—even if you do not plan to purchase a package—so they can be included in the yearbook.

If you cannot make it to picture day on August 19th we will have picture retakes during the school day on September 23, 2025.

Main Office Hours -If construction goes as planned the Main Office will reopen for phone calls on Monday, August 18, 2025. Office hours are 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If this is not the case we will reach out to families before this date.

Open House will be Thursday August 21st from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for your child to see their schedules and familiarize themselves with our school and staff prior to the first day of school. Families can also drop off medications during this time.

School begins on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. School start time is normal but students will be dismissed 60 minutes early this day.

School Hours are as follows: Full day 7:40 am - 2:25 pm. Half day 7:40 am - 10:45 am. We ask that students arrive at school after 7:20 am as we do not have supervision until that time. The doors will remain locked until 7:20 am.

For more information, school supply lists,  and to see the district calendar, please log onto our website at www.glcomets.net.

Hayes now has a brand new carline configuration to make the drop off/pickup procedures as safe as possible. 

South Driveway

For families coming from the south - Saginaw Highway - enter campus from the new South Driveway that loops around the practice field. The carline will stage here and begin flowing at 7:20 AM when the school doors open. Take turns and allow cars to merge. Students can be dropped off on the south side of the school or on the west side of the school. Follow directions from staff and pull all the way forward.

North Driveway

For families coming from the north - Willow Highway - enter campus from Penny Lane, by the Operations sign. Follow the signs behind the school where you will turn onto the South Driveway. The carline will stage here and begin flowing at 7:20 AM when the school doors open. Students can be dropped off on the south side of the school or on the west side of the school. Follow directions from staff and pull all the way forward.

A map will be included in an upcoming newsletter to illustrate the changes. Thank you for your patience as we will continuously monitor traffic flow and make changes to adjust for the first few weeks of school.

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.  

DROP OFF AND PICK-UP: Friendly reminder: Students may enter the building after 7:20 AM, and dismissal is at 2:25 PM. Please note, there is no adult supervision after 2:45 PM. Kindly ensure your student(s) have transportation arranged. 

2:00 PM is the cut-off for calling the office to change your students means of transportation home. 

REPORTING ILLNESSES

What’s going around:  Sore throat, strep throat, scarlet fever, stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea,  sinus infections, allergies ,hay fever, pink eye and fevers with unspecified illness

When calling or emailing to excuse your students from school for illness, please let the secretaries know what your students symptoms are. We track symptoms and report them to the health department. Thank you!

CELL PHONE USAGE:

A friendly reminder that cell phone usage is not permitted on school property. If you need to contact your student during school hours, please call the office at 517-925-5740 and we will either get the message to your student or have them come to the office and speak with you. Thank you!

 

DISTRICT NEWS, EVENTS AND COMMUITY INFORMATION:

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

If you plan to volunteer or need to be in the building for an extended period (including field trips or field days), you must complete a volunteer application. This is a required step for all volunteers. 

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 Wacousta and will attend Hayes next year, select Wacousta 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. 

The Hayes/Beagle PTO is making things happen for our students, and we’d love for you to be part of it! There’s no cost to join—just an opportunity to connect, stay informed, and support the programs and events that make our schools great.

Want a say in how fundraising dollars support students? Looking for a fun way to give back? We need volunteers for dances, field trips, teacher appreciation, and more—whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, every bit helps!

Join us and see how you can make a difference!

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