Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan for Grand Ledge Public Schools has two belief statements that directly relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
- "We believe in an inclusive learning environment where every person is valued."
- "We believe in a safe, inclusive environment where students can explore their interests and learn the skills they need to thrive in their communities."
District Initiatives
list updated May 17, 2024...
- Comets Welcome All signs in our school buildings
- Recognitions & Acknowledgments in Upcoming Days added to school newsletters and website
- International Day
High School Initiatives
list updated May 17, 2024...
- Unified Basketball Game
- Student Clubs: Asian American Student Union (AASU), Black Student Union (BSU), Diversity Cub, French Club, German Club, GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance), Hispanic and Latino Student Union, Student D.E.I. Club, Women Equality
Beagle Middle School Initiatives
list updated May 29, 2024...
- RISE Team – staff committee supports and facilitates different cultural celebrations for the whole school with a focus on the student team known as STRIVE
- STRIVE team is a student group. Students can attend a meeting roughly once per month to learn more information about different cultures based on the cultures being nationally/globally recognized each month. Students listen respectfully to presenters and then complete a Google-based activity.
Local DEI Celebrations
MSU Museum indigenous Quilt Exhibition April 22 – August 4, 2024
Free, Monthly Virtual Music Therapy Event by Mid-Michigan Autism Association Recurring monthly on the 1st Wednesday
Impression 5 Science Center - Sensory Friendly Hours Click to See the Specific Wednesdays & Sundays
Is something missing? Please share with John Ellsworth, GLPS Director of Communications, any additional Local DEI Celebrations you think we should include on this list – email him at EllsworthJ@GLcomets.net.
