January 16th, 2026

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on January 19th, 2026. This day honors Dr. King’s legacy of kindness, respect, and service to others. Students are encouraged to reflect on Comet Pride by being positive, respectful, inclusive, determined, and empathetic as they contribute to a caring school community.

Popcorn Day is coming to Hayes on Wednesday, January 28th! Popcorn is $1 per bag (limit one bag per child).

Hayes Families, 

A friendly reminder that school starts at 7:40 am. If your child arrives after this time, please drop your child off at the Main Entrance (Door #1) so they can check in with the office. 

Thank you!

Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@glcomets.net by Friday 1/30/26

Please click here for chaperone sign-up. 

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. 

—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! 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 

Grand Ledge student have been invited to register for the 2026 Grit, Glam, and Guts I AM Enough Spring Teen Conference! This years conference  will continue to build on themes of confidence, leadership, emotional wellness, and community - offering a full day of engaging workshops and empowering experiences for middle and high school girls. 

Conference Date: Monday, March 2nd 2026

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Michigan State University

Registration is now open, and be completed by the coordinating chaperone/administrator. The form will close on 2/2/26. 

Registration Link: Please click here

There is still time to sign up for Carer at Hayes! We are looking for adults who are interested in presenting/sharing their career with our students! 

Please use this link to sign up. 

Save the Date! Grand Ledge Public Schools is excited to host International Night on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 4–8 p.m. at Beagle Middle School. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate cultures from around the world with interactive displays, food, performances, and a fashion show. All families and community members are welcome to attend. This is a save the date announcement—a link to sign up to participate will be sent out in the beginning of February. We look forward to celebrating our community’s rich cultural diversity together!

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. 

To stay current on updates and meetings, click here.

Based on recent survey results, we have sought to make the weekly newsletter more concise. You can access previous newsletters on the Hayes website. Click here to view. 

Click here for Grand Ledge upcoming events, district news, and community information.