820 Spring St., Grand Ledge MI  48837
Ph: 517-925-5815  *  Fax: 517-925-5829  *  Attendance: 517-925-5818  *  glcomets.net/hs

Interested in Testing Out of a Course?
Grand Ledge High School offers students a testing out process once a year over the summer months. Students may choose to test out of an MMC required course to further their scheduling options throughout their years of high school. This means a student can earn credit for a course without taking the class, as long as they can show they already understand the content. Students register to test out of a course they believe they have already mastered. Students must exhibit mastery of the course content by attaining a grade of at least 78%, C+ on a comprehensive final assessment/paper/lab as required for individual courses. Credits earned through the test out process will count towards graduation. Read more...

AP Testing Information
2026 AP Exams are on May 4th-8th and May 11th-15th. For students taking AP exams, check the 2026 AP Exam FAQ Sheet for important information on when and where your test will be administered. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Karrer (karrerc@glcomets.net).

Students Supporting Local Businesses
We currently have an “open-campus” for our 10th-12th grade students. This allows our students to leave the school to access other food options, including local restaurants. It is great to support our local businesses because they find various ways to support our students and our programs. 

As customers of local businesses, and representatives of Grand Ledge High School, PLEASE be sure to exhibit good behavior at all times, but especially during lunch times. Good behavior includes, but is not limited to cleaning our lunch mess, following business protocols, using appropriate language and voices, and driving safely. THANK YOU for helping up support local businesses appropriately, and allowing us to maintain our open campus option for students!!

Students - Thank You for Reporting Concerns!!
We were able to address a concern quickly this week due to students recognizing a concern and reporting it immediately. We appreciate you and your willingness to help us resolve negative situations!

If you encounter a non-urgent concern that should be addressed by the school, you can speak with someone in the office or you can fill out the Student Concern Reporting Form. 

For urgent, emergency, or safety concerns - please contact an adult immediately. You can go to the office, find a classroom teacher, you can call the office at 517-925-5815, or you can also call 911 if no adults are readily available.  

District Wide Art Show
Please join us in celebrating the incredible student artists of Grand Ledge Public Schools!

Our district-wide art show showcases creative work from students in grades BK–12. The exhibit will be on display throughout the entire month of May in the auditorium lobby at Grand Ledge High School. It will be open to the public during after-school event hours.

We invite you to a special reception on May 13th from 6 to 7pm, where you can experience the artwork up close, celebrate our talented artists, and enjoy a variety of activities—including face painting, photo opportunities, pottery painting, and artwork available for purchase.

Saturday School Dates for 3rd Trimester
Attendance Matters - what is Saturday School at GLHS and when might a student need to attend? Attendance is an essential component to a student's academic success. Often, the number of days that students are absent accumulate without them realizing how name days have been missed.

If a student reaches 7 absences in any class per trimester without documentation, they may lose credit and the privilege to participate in extracurricular activities, including school dances. The student would then be encouraged to attend Saturday School with our Deans of Students to work on school assignments to ensure credit.

Saturday School runs from 8:00am – 11:00am in the Media Center. The remaining dates for 3rd Trimester Saturday School at GLHS are:

May 16 (last SS for seniors)
May 30 (last SS for 9th/10th/11th grade students)

NHS Corner
NHS is offering one on one peer AP tutoring for students looking to succeed in the coming AP exam season. Reach out to Mrs. Read (readl@glcomets.net) for more information on tutoring.

Comet Prides Program - FREE after school tutoring for ALL high school students
The Comet PRIDES Program (Positively Reaching Individuals Delivering Extra Support) is a free after school tutoring opportunity available to all high school students (even virtual) for working on homework, missing assignments, taking or retaking tests/quizzes, making test corrections etc. The Comet PRIDES Program is every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:55 - 3:55pm in the cafeteria. 

2026-2027 School Year
The Board of Education approved the school calendar for next school year.  Here is the 2026-2027 GLPS District Calendar!  It is a 2-page pdf. The first page provides a visual overview, and the second page lists the specifics. We hope this is helpful in your planning.

Please note - Orientation Days for the high school are scheduled for August 17th and August 18th. It will be similar to years past, however, August 18th from 8am-11am is our GLPS / All Staff District Kickoff at the high school. The Main Office, Student Services, the New Gym downstairs, and the Auditorium will be closed at that time to allow for our meetings. Students / Families may walk through the building during this time, but there will not be anyone to assist in the offices.

The Orientation Schedule will be as follows:
August 17th
A - G (Grades 10, 11, 12)  8:00am - 11:00am
H-M (Grades 10, 11, 12)  12:00pm - 3:00pm
All Freshmen   5:30pm - 8:00pm

August 18th
GLPS / All Staff District Kickoff (Main office, Student Services, New Gym and Auditorium closed)  8:00am -   11:00am
N-Z (Grades 10, 11, 12 and Make-Up for all grades)  12:00pm - 3:00pm

We will send more detailed information about Orientation as the dates get closer.

Building Access After School Hours
Please be sure to coordinate rides at the end of the school day. Students are only allowed to be in the building after 3:15 for organized activities, supervised by a teacher, advisor, or coach. Students who are involved in those activities must also stay in the designated area for those activities, and cannot wander the building. Students waiting for rides must wait in the front lobby or outside, and should not engage in any horseplay. Students not adhering to these guidelines may be asked to leave the building.

Cafeteria Menu - Check HERE to see what is on the menu for breakfast and lunch this week

SENIOR INFO

Link to Full Senior Family Letter  

Upcoming Senior Events
Tuesday, May 5 (6:00pm-9:00pm) - Senior Oscars / Grand Ledge High School Auditorium
Friday, May 8 7:00pm-10:00pm – Eagle Eye Banquet Center
Monday, May 11 (7:00pm) - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony / High School Auditorium
Friday May 15 - Deadline for Senior Slide Show for Graduation
May 18-May 21 - Senior Spirit Week
May 18-May 21 - Return All Books and Chromebooks , and HP Chargers
May 18-May 21 - Clean Out Lockers
Wednesday, May 20 - Senior Wrap-Up Day
Wednesday, May 20 (8:30pm-10:00pm) - Senior Sunset / Grand Ledge Community Stadium
Thursday, May 21 (8:30 am-10:30am) - Senior Recognition Ceremony / High School Auditorium
Thursday, May 21 (11:00-1:00) - Senior Send-Off / Grand Ledge High School Community Stadium
Thursday, May 21 - Last Day for Class of 2026! Congratulations Seniors!!

Senior Oscars
Senior Oscars will be held on Tuesday, May 5th in the GLHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for spectators. Admission is free for GLHS Seniors. The event will begin at 6:00 pm, with the opportunity for Seniors to walk the red carpet beginning at 5:30 pm. All GLHS Seniors are welcome to attend. 

Junior / Senior PROM
GLHS Junior and Senior Prom will be held on Friday, May 8th from 7:00-10:00 pm at Eagle Eye Golf and Banquet Center. Tickets are sold out and are no longer available for purchase. Students who have purchased a ticket must also bring an ID with them to be checked in at the event (this could be a driver's license, state ID, student ID, or digital PowerSchool profile).

Graduation Orders
Thank-you to everyone who picked up their graduation order last week.  Please take your cap and gown out of the bag and inspect for any manufacturing defects.  We have a short window to exchange any orders because of damages or defects.
Please hang the gown so the wrinkles can naturally fall out.  If you still need to pick-up your order, orders can be picked up from the Student Services Office between 8:00am and 3:00pm. We will not bring unclaimed orders to the Breslin Center.

Senior Slide Show Photo Submission Deadline - May 15th
Seniors and parents are invited to submit photos for the Senior Slide show that is shown during the commencement ceremony. Use this link to submit photos for the slide show. Photos must be school appropriate, and of GLHS seniors only. Please submit photos containing groups of 2 or more people (no individual photos will be accepted).

CLASS OF 2026 -Senior Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:30am in the Grand Ledge High School Auditorium
All Seniors are invited to participate in the Senior Recognition Program.  Parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Graduation gowns and collars are worn at the ceremony.  Do not bring or wear your cap.
Seniors, be in the new gym by 8:00am.
All participants must complete the Senior Recognition Accomplishment card before the end of the day on Friday, May 15th.  This form will be turned off at the end of the day.

Please use this link to complete the Senior Recognition Accomplishment Card.
You must use a glcomets email address to complete this form.
Only one (1) submission per student is allowed.

Educational Development Plans (EDPs)
Grand Ledge Public Schools utilizes Xello, a comprehensive K-12 platform that prepares students for the modern economy. Through interactive activities, students build self-awareness, explore diverse career options, and develop the critical skills needed to succeed in the 21st century.

Xello is the platform students use to build and update their Educational Development Plan (EDP). This "living document" is a requirement of the Michigan Career Development Model (MCDM) and serves as a personalized roadmap for their academic and career future.

Student ownership is the goal, but family support is the foundation. We encourage you to talk to your students about their Educational Development Plan (EDP) and how they are using Xello to prepare for their future.  Parents/Guardians can utilize a Xello Family Account to stay connected.  Click the link below to learn more, and reach out to Mrs. Dykstra at dykstrak@glcomets.net to set up a Xello Family account.   Xello Family Account

Board of Water & Light 1st Step Program - Student Presentation (Juniors only) on May 7th in the GLHS Media Center
The First Step program is a School to Training and Employment Program that gives Lansing-area high school seniors a work-based learning experience and an opportunity to obtain the skills to enter the workforce. This opportunity can lead to full-time employment and a career at BWL. Students that are accepted into the BWL 1st Step program will be hired in paid Co-op positions for the second and third trimester of their senior year (typically 1st & 2nd hour).  Click HERE for more information.

Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center (CPC) LCC Orientation - May 26th
There will be a mandatory LCC orientation on Tuesday, May 26th during C3 and 5th hour for students planning to take an Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center (CPC) class at Lansing Community College (LCC) next year.  This includes Automotive Technology, Construction, Criminal Justice, Digital Media & Design, Health Technology, Law Enforcement, Machining & Manufacturing, Sports Medicine and Welding Technology.  Students should bring their charged device to the high school Cafeteria at the beginning of C3 on this day.

The purpose of this event is to complete the Lansing Community College application.  This is necessary for students to take the CPC class and to be awarded college credits.  Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the CPC for next year.  This event is only for students that have been accepted into a class at the CPC that is taught at LCC for fall 2026.  As a reminder, students must complete all required orientation activities or they risk losing their spot in the class.  This includes the required Educational Development Plan (EDP) update in Xello (this must be complete for this school year, and will need to be updated again next year).  Please contact Mrs. Dykstra at dykstrak@glcomets.net if you have questions.  Click here for CPC Information

Blessings in a Backpack - Grand Ledge
Students needing additional food at home can participate in the Grand Ledge Blessings in a Backpack program. For over a decade, this program has provided bags of food for weekend meals at no cost to hundreds of students in the Grand Ledge area. For students attending school in-person, a bag of nourishing, kid-friendly food can be picked up at Student Services at the end of each week during the school year (except during school breaks.) Examples of some of the food items distributed are: macaroni and cheese, canned vegetables, soup, oatmeal, granola bars, fruit cups, and beef ravioli. If you would like to receive a bag of food for weekends, please contact Jennifer VandenBosch at vandenboschj@glcomets.net or stop into Student Services. 

Upcoming Home Athletic Events
GL Athletics Website

Thursday 4/30
JV Softball vs Okemos 4PM
JV Baseball vs Okemos 4PM

Friday 5/1
Girls Lacrosse vs Spring Lake 6:30PM

Saturday 5/2
Varsity Baseball vs BC Lakeview 11AM
JV Softball vs Grandville 11AM

Monday 5/4
Varsity Softball vs BC Lakeview 4PM
JV Baseball vs Everett 4PM
Girls Tennis vs Mason & Eaton Rapids 3PM
Girls Jv & Varsity Soccer vs Dewitt 5:30PM
Boys Lacrosse vs East Grand Rapids 7PM

Wednesday 5/6
Tennis CAAC Tournament 9AM 
JV Baseball vs Gull Lake 4PM

Thursday 5/7
Varsity Softball vs Haslett 4PM
Varsity Baseball vs Haslett 4PM

Saturday 5/9
Girls Lacrosse vs Lowell 4:30PM

Monday 5/11
Boys Lacrosse vs Harper Creek 7PM
Girls JV Tennis vs Williamston 4PM

Tuesday 5/12
Girls Tennis vs Lansing Christian 4PM
JV Baseball vs East Lansing 4PM
JV Softball vs Hartland 4PM

Wednesday 5/13
Boys Lacrosse vs Clarkston 6PM

Thursday 5/14
JV/Varsity Softball vs St. Johns 4PM
JV/Varsity Baseball vs St. Johns 4PM

Friday 5/15
Boys Lacrosse vs Lowell 6PM
MHSAA Track Regional 1PM

Saturday 5/16
JV Baseball vs Fenton 1PM
JV Softball Tournament 10AM
FR Baseball Tournament Noon
JV Softball vs Grandville 11AM

GL ATHLETICS
GLHS WEBSITE
GL HEALTH CENTER
GLHS LIPDUB VIDEO
DR. WRIGHT INSTAGRAM
GL COMETS TV (Student News)
STUDENT CONCERN REPORTING FORM
GL COMET CONNECTION (High School Student Store)

To review what the school district shares in newsletters about events, news, and information, please visit http://glcomets.net/Upcoming