January 30th, 2026

Eric Leopold, Principal

Scott Millbrook, Assistant Principal

Thank you to the PTO and parent volunteers who contributed their time to make the Blizzard Dance Party a fun time for all! A special shout out to one of our 5th grade teachers, Ginger Wittmann and the SEFE committee for coordinating all the ins and out to make this day a successful dance party! Thank you!

Please talk with your students about the importance of continuing to say something to an adult if they see something concerning as we take all reports seriously. Additionally, please remind your students that even small items, like multitools used for crafting, should not be brought to school.

Mrs. Wheat who is a 5th grade teacher at Hayes, won the Teacher of the Week on WILX! Congratulations Mrs. Wheat!!

On Thursday, February 26th, Grand Ledge High School will host Vocal Arts Day, open to any 6th grader from Hayes Intermediate. Buses will transport students from Hayes to GLHS and back. Beagle Middle School singers will also be joining for this event. The day is split into two sessions: the morning is the tenor/baritone session for boys, and the afternoon is the soprano/alto session for girls. Vocal Arts Day is a great way to experience choir, meet current GLHS and Beagle singers, and have fun making music together. Whether you already love singing or are just curious, we hope you’ll join us for a day full of music, teamwork, and fun!

On Friday, February 27, one of our classes will be recognizing Rare Disease Day (officially observed on February 28). The school is proud to support their efforts to raise awareness and show kindness to individuals living with rare diseases.

This recognition is especially meaningful as one of our students is living with several extremely rare diseases. To support the class’s efforts, a shirt campaign is being organized. Families who wish to participate may purchase a shirt, which can be worn on February 27. Due to shipping timelines, orders will be open for 3–4 weeks. The Rare Disease shirt order form is available for those interested.

Thank you for your support.

Here is the ordering link: https://www.bonfire.com/team-zoe-remastered160/

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 

Click this link to learn more

A link will be sent out in February. 

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, February 10th, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the Beagle Media Center. 

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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. 

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