- Grass Lake Community Schools
- Grass Lake Community Schools District
Return to School/COVID Information
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GLCS COVID-19 Dashboard
When Grass Lake Community Schools receives notification of a positive COVID-19 case, Grass Lake Community Schools will notify students and staff who were in direct contact of the positive case. Grass Lake Community Schools will then notify GLCS staff members and the community of the number of positive cases and the location using an electronic "dashboard". Click here for the Grass Lake Community Schools updated dashboard.
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COVID Close Contact Guidelines (9.7.21)
Go to https://bit.ly/3h9PRzl to view the Grass Lake Community Schools COVID "Close Contact Guidelines".
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COVID Prevention Protocols (8.31.21)
As we begin to see COVID infections in our schools, Dr. Kiser shares prevention protocols that were in place last year that should be continued this school year. Most importantly, if your child is ill, please keep them home. Go to https://bit.ly/3zAXiGS to access these reminders.
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Start of School Information from Dr. Kiser (8.17.21)
Go to https://bit.ly/3jA3ZC4 to view Dr. Kiser's informational letter to our Grass Lake Community Schools families shared on August 17, 2021, with updated information regarding the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
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Start of School Information from Dr. Kiser (8.10.21)
Go to https://bit.ly/3jA3ZC4 to view Dr. Kiser's informational letter to our Grass Lake Community Schools families regarding the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
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Dr. Kiser Updates Plans for the Start of 2021-2022 School Year (7.30.21)
Go to https://bit.ly/3yVUnHY to access important information about the upcoming school year as Dr. Kiser discusses face-face instruction vs. virtual instruction, mask wearing and the use of other PPE, pupil transportation (busing), and the structure of the school day.
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Dr. Kiser Sums Up the 2020-2021 School Year
Go to https://bit.ly/3gzEMX8 to view Dr. Ryle Kiser's review and summation of this past Grass Lake Community Schools 2020-2021 academic year.
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Face to Face Instruction Returns to Wednesdays Beginning March 24
Go to https://bit.ly/3kWkVTO to read Dr. Kiser's informational letter regarding our return to offering face to face instruction five days per week, and regarding changing instructional modes for the 4th quarter of this school year.
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1.21.21 Dr. Kiser COVID Update
COVID exposures have expanded resulting in our Grass Lake Middle School 7th Grade class being quarantined through January 29. Click on the link to see Dr. Kiser's update.
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1.19.21 Dr. Kiser COVID Update
Dr. Kiser updates our school families on current COVID quarantines and how the introduction of the new COVID mutation could adversely affect our ability to maintain our face to face instruction.
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Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Resource List
The pandemic has caused many to realize emotional, physical and financial strains on many of our families. Go to https://bit.ly/2Izzvlq for a document that includes multiple sources of support.
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Face to Face Instruction Resumes January 4
Per Governor Whitmer's press conference on Friday, December 18, all Grass Lake Community Schools Kindergarten through 12th grade students will participate in face to face instruction on Monday, January 4, as we begin the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. We will continue to schedule Wednesdays as all-virtual days. The Jackson Area Career Center will also resume face to face instruction on Monday, January 4, and will continue to schedule Wednesdays as all-virtual days.
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GLCS NOW ALL VIRTUAL THROUGH DECEMBER 18
To the families of Grass Lake Community Schools:
Due to the rise in staff and students being quarantined, Grass Lake Community Schools will be transitioning to virtual learning through December 18, 2020. Go to https://bit.ly/3mb2km3 for more information.
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Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Resource List
The pandemic has caused many to realize emotional, physical and financial strains on many of our families. Go to https://bit.ly/2Izzvlq for a document that includes multiple sources of support.
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GLMS AND GLES GOING VIRTUAL 12/10 AND 12/11 - UPDATED
Referring to our current virtual instruction at our Elementary School and Middle School, we would like to clarify our status. Our earlier announcement did not accurately indicate our current COVID-19 status at our Middle School and our Elementary School. Go to https://bit.ly/3qDKrj0 for updated information -
CURRENT PAUSE CONTINUES THROUGH DECEMBER 20
Our High School and Career Center will continue to be virtual through December 20, which will take us into the two-week holiday break. Our Elementary and Middle School will continue face to face as they have been. Go to https://bit.ly/3gnxC7G for a chart of what is open and what is restricted
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Grass Lake Community Schools COVID-19 Review
Go to https://bit.ly/3mB0bB8 to view Superintendent Dr. Kiser's review of our school district's efforts to continue to provide our students with an excellent education while also supporting their social and emotional needs during this difficult time.
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Is it allergies, a cold, the flu, or COVID-19?
Not feeling well? This chart from the Jackson County Health Department shows common symptoms/signs of allergies, colds, the flu, and COVID-19. A checkmark means that the corresponding symptom is common.
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GLHS Moves to Virtual Instruction 11/18 Through 12/8
Go to https://bit.ly/2IG7sR3 for full details of all current scheduling updates.
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Middle School Moves to All Virtual through November 20
Due to a positive COVID-19 test at Grass Lake Middle School, all students Middle School students will receive virtual instruction through Friday, November 20. Go to https://bit.ly/32ERSfp for all details.
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Grass Lake High School Students Return on Thursday, October 29
On October 20, 2020, Grass Lake High School transitioned from face-to-face instruction to virtual instruction as a result of two confirmed COVID -19 cases. As the timeline for quarantined students ends on October 27, our students will return to face- to-face instruction on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Go to https://bit.ly/31NJ5au to read Dr. Kiser's letter explaining this transition.
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10.6.20 Update for Grass Lake Community Schools Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff
Dr. Kiser offers another update regarding the State of Michigan's ongoing internal struggle with COVID requirements for our schools......
"In the ever changing dynamics of our state, its politics, and the actions taken by the State of Michigan to address the COVID situation, please see the two letters below with the changes that have occurred since the previous letter that was sent out yesterday. The attached October 6 Update is an explanation of the new protocols in place and the October 6 letter is an updated version of yesterday's letter with the changes highlighted in yellow. I am truly sorry for any confusion and lack of consistency due to the actions of the government of the State of Michigan. I only hope we can get back to normal soon."
Go to https://bit.ly/2GEnzxw for an updated version of Dr. Kiser's October 5 update that was sent to families yesterday that includes the updated requirements from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Go to https://bit.ly/2GKwk8Z for today's update that offers specifics regarding the actions taken by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at 5:00 PM yesterday, Monday, October 5. -
10.5.20 Update for Grass Lake Community Schools Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff
Superintendent Dr. Ryle Kiser shares an update with our families and staff members regarding the status of personal protection equipment use in our schools related to the October 2 Supreme Court ruling negating our Governor's power to extend our State's emergency status.
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Updated COVID-19 Extended Learning Plan
On August 20, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5913 into law as Public Act 149. Section 98a states that in order to receive state aid for 2020-2021, districts must provide for instruction under an extended COVID-19 Learning Plan that has been approved by an intermediate district or authorizing body. Click the link below to view the Grass Lake Community Schools plan.