Glen Lake Community Schools

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!

The senior class poses on the famous Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park on their final day in NYC!

Our Lakers are at the Today Show!!!

Spending the day watching the Michigan First Robotics Competition right here in Traverse City! Our middle school robotics team is taking it all in! What a great learning experience!

Join us tonight as we celebrate the season's finale with our middle and high school choirs at a spectacular 'End of Winter' concert! Tonight, March 13th at 7pm

A group of high school students check out the high school bulletin board of positive affirmations. Teachers and staff collaborated to creative positive messages for each student.

Check out this amazing interactive bulletin board created by Sarah Morgan! Each middle school staff member took the time to write meaningful, positive qualities about every student. The top layer features these thoughtful descriptions, and when you lift the flap, you reveal the student’s name. What a wonderful way to celebrate our students, boost their confidence, and foster a supportive community among peers!

It's opening night for the Elementary production of Finding Nemo! The elementary students have been working so hard since November and have prepared a wonderful show! The show runs tonight and Saturday and starts at 6:30pm.

Save the Date! Glen Lake Schools Foundation Third Annual Fundraiser will be May 29, 2025 at Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estates from 5pm-9pm. Formal invitation to come.

On Friday evening, the Glen Lake High School Band performed at Elk Rapids for District Band Festival. The students performed very well and received a final score of 1 (top score). The students also received lots of good comments and tips on how to grow even more as musicians as they prepare for State Band Festival in early May. Congrats to the High School Band students!