Graduation will be held Sunday, May 31, at 2:30 p.m. in the big gym at Glen Lake School.
No tickets are necessary; all are welcome. Floor seating is first come, first served.
A special thank you goes to our talented music director, Mr. Rob Stow, whose leadership and encouragement continue to inspire our students to shine both on and off the stage. We are also incredibly grateful for the beautiful accompaniment provided by Mrs. Case, whose piano performance added depth and elegance to the evening. It was truly a night to remember and a wonderful reflection of the creativity and talent within our Glen Lake music program.
Tommy’s First Mates is one of Michigan’s first student-led mental health teams, dedicated to promoting mental wellness, supporting peers, and building a stronger, more connected community for students and families.
A special thank you to Band Director Elaina Abarrak for her leadership and commitment to our students, and to everyone who helped support the concert behind the scenes.
We are also grateful to the many parents and families who joined us to enjoy the performance—your support means so much. What a wonderful evening celebrating our talented musicians! 🎶
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music featuring songs by Christina Perri, Fiona Apple, The Outsiders, Rihanna, Billie Eilish, John Lennon, The Greatest Showman, Phillip Phillips, and many more!
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Glen Lake Community Schools Auditeria
🎟️ This event is FREE and open to the public!
Come support our talented students and enjoy a night full of incredible performances. We hope to see you there!
The Glen Lake Band proudly presents Spring Concert Celebration, featuring performances by the talented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, Jazz Band, and High School Band.
📅 Tonight – May 13th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Glen Lake Community Schools Auditorium
Come support our student musicians and enjoy a fantastic night of live music. We hope to see you there!
Glen Lake Community Schools is currently seeking reliable and dedicated teacher and paraprofessional substitutes to support our students and staff.
If you’re passionate about education and looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
How to Get Started:
Visit willsub.com or go directly to signup.willsub.com to register and become eligible for substitute positions.
Join our team and help support the success of Glen Lake students!
It has been a wonderful few days at the Leelanau Outdoor Center for all of our 6th grade students. The smiles, laughter, new friendships, and willingness to try new things have truly stood out. Students embraced outdoor activities and created lasting memories along the way.
LOC - Leelanau Outdoor Center serves as a dynamic partner with Glen Lake and other schools across the state, reinforcing the importance of consideration for others, teamwork, and doing one’s best. From staying in rustic cabins overlooking Lake Michigan, to enjoying meals in the Great House, students experienced a meaningful blend of character education and hands-on science.
Activities included the ropes course, team building, climbing wall, canoeing, dune ecology, ziplining, and much more—each providing opportunities for growth, confidence, and connection.
We are so proud of our students and all they accomplished during this trip! And we were thrilled to hear all the happiness and see all their smiles when they returned to school after 3 days away at camp including nights!
Save The Date! Glen Lake Schools Foundation Annual Event - Sail Away Soiree. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30-8:30pm at the Glen Lake Yacht Club. 6617 S Sunset Drive, Glen Arbor, Michigan. The evening includes a silent and live auction, live music, and food & drinks, all while supporting excellence in Glen Lake Schools. Come together. Make a difference. Chart a bright future.
From creative Star Wars decorations along the lunch line to a themed meal that was truly out of this galaxy, they made lunchtime extra fun for our students.
May the 4th be with you… and thank you to our amazing food service crew for bringing the force to Glen Lake! 💫
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7:00 PM
GLCS Auditorium
Come support our musicians and enjoy a night of inspiring performances!
Each year, our 8th grade students explore the rich history of Leelanau County through hands-on learning experiences. From welcoming community guests into the classroom to working alongside caretakers from four historical locations, students become “history detectives” as they research individuals connected to Glen Arbor Township Cemetery, Bland Cemetery, Maple Grove Cemetery, and the Poor Farm Barn.
On Friday, students spent the day visiting all three cemeteries, along with the Poor Farm Barn, Empire Museum, and the National Park Visitors’ Center. Following these visits, students are now creating chronological biographies of individuals (or families) connected to these sites. Using resources such as census records, family history websites, and archival documents, students are uncovering and preserving stories—many of which have little recorded history.
We also made a “pit stop” to enjoy lunch at Cherry Republic—a highlight for many of our students!
This meaningful project not only strengthens students’ research and writing skills, but also serves as a contribution to the Leelanau community by helping document and honor its past. Selected student work may be published, archived, or made available for future researchers.
We are proud of our students for helping preserve the history of our community while gaining a deeper appreciation for the people who shaped it. A special thank you to Melissa Okerlund and Kira Vasquez for organizing such an incredible experience for our students!
Join us Thursday, April 30 11:30am - 4:30pm at Glen Lake High School for a community blood drive. Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows. Schedule your appointment today by calling 866-642-5663, visiting versiti.org/mi or scanning the QR code on the flyer.
The results were impressive—students shared creative, thoughtful, and highly marketable ideas. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Quarkmine in providing this opportunity.
A key part of the learning experience was that students worked with a specifically tailored AI coding agent. This agent was designed with clear context—it “knew” the hardware students had available and that it was supporting seventh graders. With this level of specificity, the AI became an effective brainstorming partner, capable of generating code that aligned with student ideas—if students could clearly communicate what they wanted their invention to do.
One of the most powerful aspects of the experience was seeing how student communication evolved. The AI logged team transcripts, allowing us to observe the progression from vague or ambiguous questions to precise, well-structured coding requests. There were even moments of off-topic curiosity, followed by the AI’s gentle redirection back to the learning goals—an authentic reflection of the learning process.
Overall, it was a meaningful week of innovation, problem-solving, and growth in both communication and computational thinking.
Opening night is just a couple weeks away, and you won’t want to miss this incredible show! Join us April 30–May 2 as our talented secondary students take the stage and bring their hard work to life.
Come support these amazing performers and enjoy a fantastic production—we hope to see you there!
Our seniors — Class of 2026 — have spent this week in NYC, and they even made it on camera during the Today Show! 🎉🗽
Can you spot any familiar faces in the crowd? 👀 We can’t wait to hear all about their experiences when they return!
