Upcoming Events, District News, & Community Information

Is something missing? Please share with John Ellsworth, GLPS Director of Communications, any additional Recognitions & Acknowledgments you think we should include on this list or upcoming lists – email him at EllsworthJ@GLcomets.net.

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Grand Ledge Public Schools wants to support every student, and regular attendance plays a big role in your child’s learning. We closely monitor explained and unexplained absences to keep records accurate and to offer help when needed.  Here is a one-page summary of the district-wide, consistent attendance policy.  

How absences are counted
 • Documented (AD): A note from a doctor or other professional covers only the dates on the note.
 • Explained (AE): You call or send a note, but there is no professional note.
 • Unexplained (AU): No call or note.

Important thresholds
 • After six full-day undocumented absences in a year, the school will send a truancy letter.
 • After ten full-day undocumented absences in a year, a mandatory meeting with a school official will be required.
 • School-related activities such as field trips or athletics do not count toward truancy.

Families can check PowerSchool to review attendance. If you have professional documentation, send it to the school so we can correct the record. If your family needs assistance with attendance or other things, please contact your child’s school to talk to a counselor, dean of students, or the administration.  The Tri-County Community Health Guide has additional information to support families, and anyone can call 211 when they are unsure where to turn when looking for assistance with a problem.

Please use the Symptom Screener daily. Children and staff should stay home when appropriate to keep everyone healthy.

 $25.50/HOUR!!!  $500 SIGNING BONUS!!!  WEEKENDS OFF!!!  HOLIDAYS OFF!!!   SUMMERS OFF!!!  APPLY TODAY!!! 

BE A BUS DRIVER – join the GLPS transportation team!  Probationary pay begins at $21.50 per hour, then regular driver pay starts at $25.50/hour. GLPS bus drivers have access to SET-SEG Plum Health Center, and many health services are provided at no cost (or minimal cost if you have an HSA).  $500 signing bonus distributed as follows: $250 disbursement once all hiring and training has been completed, then the remaining $250 disbursement 6 months from the date of hire or end of school year, whichever comes first. Paid Training is provided to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Must have a 10-year clean driving record. Apply today or contact Pete Bucholtz, Transportation Supervisor, and Nicole Freels, Assistant Transportation Supervisor / Dispatcher. Call them at 517-925-5300 or email them at bucholtzp@glcomets.net and freelsn@glcomets.net.