December 5th, 2025

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

Here at Hayes, unless the windchill is below 0°F, students go outside for recess all year long. 

Please make sure that your child is prepared for the elements with boots, winter coats, hats and gloves. There is no wind break on the playground and it will feel colder than it really is. 

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan has an essay contest for middle school students (Grades 6th-8th). 

Monetary awards and certificates will be presented to the First ($500), Second ($350), and Third Place ($150) winners. 

Students write a 250-300 word essay and speak to the "Until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream" (MLK) theme of the MLK Holiday Luncheon Celebration. 

Learn more HERE.

--Winter Clinics - no experience, no problem! 

Sundays, January 11th—March 1st, from 11:00am-1:00pm at the “Old Sam’s Club” 340 Edgewood Blvd, Lansing.  New and returning boys and girls build skills with coaches and fellow players in an atmosphere focused on fun and positivity.

Equipment available - first come, first served basis.

--Spring Season Registration is open and discounted until January 1, 2026 (use discount code EARLYBIRD25). The season runs Mid-March thru May with practices in Grand Ledge and games in the Greater Lansing Area. 

Sign up at https://www.grandledgelacrosse.com/registration. 

Questions, please email glcometlax@gmail.com 

Click on the button below to register

At Hayes Intermediate, we know that bringing together students from four different elementary schools is both exciting and challenging. Our fifth and sixth-graders are learning how to form new friendships and navigate a wider social world. This time of growth sometimes brings misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and, on occasion, bullying behavior.

That’s why our school places a strong emphasis on teaching positive social skills and building empathy. All fifth-grade classes read Growing Friendships, a book that helps students understand what it means to be a good friend and how to work through social challenges. In addition, all students take part in a dedicated anti-bullying unit through our Second Step program, which provides explicit lessons on respect and how to stand up for one another.

We want families to know that when bullying is suspected or occurs, it’s taken seriously and addressed quickly. Any concerns about bullying should be reported directly to our Deans/Student Success Coordinators or Principals so we can investigate and ensure that students feel safe and supported. Call 517-925-5740 and ask to leave a voicemail for Sally, Calvin, Scott, or Eric.

Additionally, the vast majority of concerns that are reported stem from interactions that have occurred online, outside of school hours. Please continue to closely monitor your child’s text threads, video calls, and social media activity to keep everyone feeling safe.

Together, by teaching empathy, setting clear expectations, and communicating openly, we can help every student at Hayes feel that they belong.

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 week's episode. 

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!

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! 

The next meeting is on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Beagle Media Center. 

There is NO meeting in December. 

To stay current on updates and meetings, click here.

 

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