Glen Lake Community Schools

Science in action! Our high school chemists are mixing up reactions—bag edition 💥🔬✨

Nothing like a rainbow to kick off Friday. Happy Friday, Lakers! ✨

Sometimes the maintenance department needs an extra hand!

Glen Lake Theater Department will be taking pre-orders for GL blankets and towels at the Open House tomorrow night! Make sure to stop by their table and place your order! Blankets are $45 each and towels are $35 each, both with an embroidered "GL" logo in the corner.

The Glen Lake Middle School hallway is buzzing with excitement—after a summer of big upgrades, students and staff are stepping into brand-new classrooms designed for an amazing year ahead.
We can’t wait to welcome students back in just over a week! Be sure to join us for the district-wide Open House on Wednesday, August 27th from 6–8 PM. Meet your child’s teachers, find their locker, check out the exciting upgrades, and enjoy a complimentary hot dog dinner!

This is a friendly reminder that our Band Camp Exposition show is taking place on Friday, at the Glen Lake football field at 5 pm!
These students have been showing up every day, whether they felt too tired or not. They have put in the work, and they want to show off what they've learned in this long, hot, and poor air quality week that they've endured.
Please join us in celebration of the end of band camp performance, followed by a hot dog dinner that is put on for the families of the students.

A message from our Band Boosters President:
" During dinner and performance, we will have a donation jar set up. Please consider donating, as we are working hard to build up our band program"

I hope to see you there tomorrow, and thank you for supporting the 2025 Glen Lake Marching Band

Attention Summer Visitors to Glen Lake School Due to ongoing construction, all vehicles must use the entrance drive located by the digital sign. Please park in the main lot at the back of the building. All other entrances and parking areas will be closed or heavily impacted by construction and should be avoided. Access to the building is available only through the superintendent’s lobby doors.

Kids Fishing Day at Veronica Valley Park! Sunday, June 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm.

Hats off to the Class of 2025! The future is yours—go make it extraordinary.

Special Visitor: Looks like this little one’s mama thought school drop-off was for fawns too! Don’t worry—after a short visit, the fawn safely wandered off on its own.

To all 5th Grade Families, Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow evening, Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM, we will be holding our 5th to 6th Grade Parent Transition Meeting in the Secondary Library. This is a great opportunity to: Hear firsthand about middle school logistics, expectations, and supports. Learn about student schedules, the use of planners, and our organizational systems. Get your questions answered by our own Middle School Student Council members as they share their experiences, insights, and advice. Here are some of the topics our student panel will cover: 🎤 General Experience What surprised you the most about middle school? What do you enjoy most about being a student at Glen Lake? How is middle school different from elementary school? 🕓 Daily Schedule & Classes What are the 9-week rotation classes like? How do you stay organized with your schedule and assignments? 📚 Academic Expectations What helps you succeed academically in middle school? How is the homework and classwork different from elementary? 👯 Social Life & Support How have your friendships changed or stayed the same since entering middle school? 🎒 Responsibility & Independence What responsibilities do you now have as a middle schooler? How does using the daily planner help you and your family? 🧠 Wellness & Growth How do you manage stress or stay balanced during the school year? What’s it like to be part of band, theater, sports, robotics, or choir? 🌟 Advice for New Students & Families What’s one piece of advice you’d give to incoming 6th grade parents? What’s the best part about being a Glen Lake Middle School student? We hope to see you there for an informative and inspiring evening as we prepare to welcome your child to Glen Lake Middle School! Again, Tomorrow evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Your child can attend with you or stay at home. Either way works for us!

5th grade families, You are invited to our 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting/Parent Night on June 3 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Secondary Library. We look forward to seeing you there!

Facilities Manager by Day, Critter Control by Night! When a muskrat got stuck in the playground fence, Mr. Bufka answered the call—no questions asked. We’re so grateful for his quick thinking, calm presence, and all the behind-the-scenes work he does every day. Thank you, Mr. Bufka!

Join Us for the Glen Lake Spring Band Concert! Enjoy an evening of music and talent at the Glen Lake Spring Band Concert on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 PM. Performances by the middle and high school bands will showcase the hard work and dedication of our student musicians. In addition to the spectacular music, don’t miss our band raffle fundraiser—a great opportunity to support the program and win exciting prizes! Volunteers will be selling tickets before and after the performance in the Glen Lake Auditeria, on 5/15, at 7 pm! We’re raffling off a variety of exciting prizes, including gift certificates to local restaurants and themed baskets packed with goodies for the whole family to enjoy! Ticket Prices: • 1 ticket = $1 • 15 tickets = $10 • 25 tickets = $20 Cash or check accepted. All proceeds go directly to supporting our talented band students. Thank you for your generosity and support! Come celebrate spring with the sounds of Glen Lake!

Glen Lake students K-12 dressed in maroon & grey, wore maroon ribbons, signed posters, made cards & raised $100 for the Charlevoix Golf Team. #RayderStrong

Craving a hearty breakfast this Sunday, May 4th? Join us at the Cedar/Maple City Lions Club from 9 AM to 1 PM for a delicious Pancake Breakfast! Enjoy a menu filled with all your favorites: 🥞 Pancakes 🍳 Made-to-order omelets 🌭 Sausage links 🥔 American fries 🍉 Fresh fruit ☕ Assorted beverages Pricing: Adults: $12 Children (ages 6–12): $6 Kids 5 and under eat FREE! Come hungry and support a great cause!

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Glen Lake will join the Char-Em ISD region, along with the COPESD region, and Northwest Education Services region to show solidarity with the Charlevoix school community in the aftermath of the tragic accident that occurred with the boys’ varsity golf team on April 27. We want to show the Charlevoix community that the region stands with them as the students and coach recover from their injuries and work to overcome the emotional toll such an accident can have as well. On May 2, please wear Rayder colors of maroon and white, Charlevoix school or community apparel, maroon ribbons, or other ways to show support for the district. Students and staff are encouraged to create posters and messages of support, and share photos of all activities with the hashtag, #RAYDERSTRONG. We want to flood social media with messages of support and encouragement to students, their families, the school district, and the community. We are better together, please support. #RAYDERSTRONG ⚓️♥️💔♥️⚓️

Once upon a time, in a swamp not-so-far away, there lived a little ogre named Shrek… But his story isn’t just in the storybooks—it’s coming to life on stage! Join us for a magical, musical adventure filled with fairy-tale creatures, big laughs, and even bigger hearts. You’ll have four chances to see Shrek the Musical: 🧅 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:00pm 🧅 Saturday matinee at 2:00pm Tickets: 🎟️ $5 for adults 🎟️ Free for students! Come cheer on our talented cast and see what happens when an ogre, a donkey, and a princess take center stage!

Friday, April 18th is a half day! Dismissal is at 11:30am!