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.

DI Team Takes Top Honors at State Tournament

A Grand Ledge Clever Comets Destination Imagination (DI) team secured a first-place finish at the State Tournament held March 14 at Albion College. Their outstanding performance in the Engineering Challenge earned the “Grand Legends” a bid to the Global Finals competition, scheduled for May 22–25 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The team is made up of third graders Iniya Anand, Sawyer Jaworski, Ela Sensaliver, and Sia Vaishnav from Delta Center Elementary; Oliver Clark and Easton Westrate from Holbrook Elementary; and Mia Smith from DeWitt.

Other Clever Comets teams competing included three teams from Hayes Intermediate: The Yapybaras and The Solar Team, earning 4th and 8th place, respectively, in the Fine Arts challenge and the GL Dragons earning 3rd place in the engineering challenge. The Yapybaras are Preston Frayre, Addison Obrien, Jayden Sensaliver, Japji Singh and Peyton Smith. The Solar Team is comprised of Mason Graszler, Amelia Laduke, Lilah Laduke, Elizabeth McClintic, Christopher Saliba and Leandra Saliba. The GL Dragons are Layal Alnedhami, Aiden O'Keefe, Zariah Polinio, Neha Nasrin Sabu and Ayushmaan Singh.

Congratulations to all Clever Comets teams for your incredible work and dedication all season!

More information at the Clever Comets on Facebook.

The team at Impression 5 has been hard at work prepping for this year's Summer L.A.B.S. program! The Summer L.A.B.S. program offers children hands-on experiences exploring scientific concepts through interactive experimentation, challenges, artistic expression, and play. These unique programs are designed to pique your child’s interest in the world around them, encourage curiosity and creativity, and celebrate new discoveries each day! The Summer L.A.B.S. program offers exciting sessions for ages 5 to 14. 5-year-olds who plan to attend Summer L.A.B.S. must have completed kindergarten by their first program date.

Registration for Summer L.A.B.S. will open to Members only on Tuesday, March 3, at 9 a.m.  Not-yet Member registration will be available the following week starting March 10.

Science Center Members, please be sure your membership is up to date through the summer months to receive your special member pricing on Summer L.A.B.S. registration.

Youth Mental Health Action Day 2026... Student Tickets are FREE!

Please consider an opportunity for students in Michigan to participate in the “Youth Mental Health Action Day 2026: Piecing It Together – A Mosaic Made Strong with Every Voice" on Thursday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This statewide event unites youth, families, and community partners for engaging activities, interactive sessions, and a resource fair dedicated to youth mental health. Students will acquire practical tools; connect with mental health professionals, policymakers, and legislators; and discover methods to take action within their schools and communities.

Registration is FREE for all students! Families are welcome to attend too!  Registration will remain open until April 1.

Youth Mental Health Action Day is organized by the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Youth United.

TEACHER APPRECIATION MONTH is just around the corner. To honor our hardworking educators, submit a short video! MDE is seeking student- and family-created teacher appreciation videos to feature during Teacher Appreciation Month in May. Get creative! Videos can be a student speaking, the family sharing, or a drawing with voice-over. Videos will be accepted through April 15, 2026. Find instructions on our Teacher Appreciation Month webpage.

Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program (GLEAP) - The GLEAP Food pantry serves the GLPS district. ID & proof of residency required. Call ahead to place an order at least 1 hour before the pantry closes. Open Tue. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Thu. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 4980 Burt Ave. 517-627-4348

MI Capital Cares - Resource for finding the services and supports you need within your community. Select one of the service areas listed to search for the resources you need or call 2-1-1 or 866-561-2500 for additional assistance.

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties - This charity has an active community kitchen, food pantry, & bread rack. Hot breakfast (9:00 - 10:30 AM) and lunch (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) provided Mon. - Fri. at the Cristo Rey Campus. Make an appointment to access food pantry: 517-372-4700.

Helping Hands Food Pantry Charlotte - Clients are subject to low-income guidelines and residency requirements and are required to sign a statement attesting to their need and the accuracy of the information. Open Tuesday (11:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Wednesday (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM), and Thursday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM). 621 Jefferson St, Charlotte. 517-543-8737

The Salvation Army - This location has a food / personal needs pantry and hot meals available. The food pantry is open Monday thru Friday (9:00 AM -12:00 PM and 1:00 - 4:00 PM). Walk-In only. Hot meals are served Tuesday - Friday (12:00 -1:00 PM). 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave. 517-484-4424

517 Living - A list of the area food-focused nonprofits.

Visit the Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar or visit its Facebook page.

Visit the "Events in Delta" webpage on the Delta Township website or visit its Facebook page.

Visit the "Community Calendar" webpage on the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce website or visit its Facebook page.