May 16th, 2025

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

Enrichment Course request homes were sent home today with 5th Grade students so students may make Enrichment requests for next school year. Please go over these with your students and return them to school by Wednesday, May 21st so selections can be entered into PowerSchool. We are thankful to have so many opportunities for students, but cannot guarantee any requests made. 

Please have your students return their library books no later than Monday, May 19th. If you have questions, please reach out to the office at 517-925-5740. Thank you!

As the school year comes to a close, we kindly ask that all student medications be picked up, as we do not store medications over the summer. Medications can be collected during school hours, between 7:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.

The deadline for medication pickup is 12:00 p.m. on June 6.
Any medications remaining after this time will be properly disposed of.

If your child is enrolled in Summer Learning, please notify Ms. Bentley so arrangements can be made to transfer their medication to Holbrook. Her email is bentleyl@glcomets.net

Hayes Lost and Found is over flowing once again. The last day to retrieve your students belongings is Wednesday  

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. 

The Grand Ledge Robotics Club is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm at Sawdon. We will be discussing the new game, the upcoming 2025-26 season dates, doing a robot demonstration, and answering questions about the club and registration.  Students attending the Open House will have the opportunity to sign-up for the 25-26 season.  The club is open to all students 2nd-8th grade in the Grand Ledge community (GLPS enrollment is not required).  Open House flyer & Grand Ledge Robotics Club Facebook page.

We’ve recently seen an increase in students bringing or accessing energy drinks during the school day, often through their peers. Unfortunately, this has led to some students experiencing negative side effects such as shaking, rapid heart rate, and emotional distress. We kindly ask parents to speak with their children about the risks associated with energy drinks and the importance of not sharing them with others—especially without parental knowledge or consent. Your support in helping us maintain a safe and healthy school environment is greatly appreciated.

Now that the ground has dried up enough, construction (funded by the bond) has resumed on the driveways that will run along the south side of Hayes Intermediate! This construction will help alleviate morning and afternoon traffic congestion on Nixon Road and enhance safety. Over the summer, all parking areas will be redone to further enhance safety. This will go along with secure entrance construction, HVAC upgrades, and limited classroom construction. The upgrades will be amazing to see this August!

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!

To stay current on updates and meetings, click here.

The last meeting of the school year is May 20th. 

To see your student’s current progress in the PowerSchool App:

Within the specific essential learning, you can click to get more detailed information about your student’s progress.

Practice Assignments are scored as follows:

Standards are scored using a scale. Scales for all 5th and 6th Grade courses are located on the district website.

Please note: Scale and Rubric grades do not equate to letter grades.

If you need access to the PowerSchool App or PowerSchool Parent Portal, please click here or call the school office at 517-925-5740 and our amazing secretaries will walk you through the process.

If your student is leaving Grand Ledge Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, please call the Hayes office at 517-925-5740. Thank you!

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 7:15 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: Strep Throat, Fifth’s Disease,  &  Gastrointestinal illness (Vomiting & Diarrhea)

What’s in the news: 

Ingham County Health Department Reporting new Case of Measles - see Release Here

The Barry-Eaton District Health Department provides three essential documents with information about measles, including symptoms, prevention, and risk factors.

Measles Information for Schools_Final 2024.pdf

Measles Fact Sheet for Parents - Final 3.2024.pdf

Is My Family Protected From Measles - Final 3.2024.pdf

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!

VOLUNTEERING:

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

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