January 24th, 2025

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

- Cool School Polar Plunge!

-International Night

-HUE Candy Sale!

-NWEA Testing

-Construction Update

-Hayes Happenings!

-From the Office

-Picking up Students

-Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

-District News, Events, & Community Information

January 13-28: NWEA Testing

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

January 27 - 30: Candy Sales

February 14: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development

February 17: NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day

Hayes Intermediate is thrilled to be taking a part in the Cool School Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Michigan! Mr. Leopold and Mr. Millbrook will be taking the plunge in cold, icy water on February 11th at Grand Ledge High School. We need your support to make a difference and have set a goal of raising $1000. Here is the link where you can donate directly the Hayes team!

To sign up for this event please click here. 

Our HUE Committee is having a Candy Sale! Jolly Ranchers, Hershey Kisses, and Werther's Originals are on sale for 25 cents each on January 27-30 during Enrichment. Proceeds will benefit the GLEAP (Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program).

Sheldon Stickers are still on sale in the office! $1 each. All proceeds go to Canines for Change. 

NWEA testing are ongoing and will complete by January 28th. 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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  (If we don't pull all the way forward, this causes the backups on Nixon Rd.)

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.

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. 

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