Glen Lake Community Schools

Glen Lake’s Eighth Graders are in the midst of a local history research project. They are continuing efforts started in 2020 to reconstruct lost records for the Glen Arbor Township Cemetery. The cemetery was in use between 1880-1927. While only 13 gravesites have personalized headstones, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) recently revealed that it contains the gravesites of more than 88 individuals. Students are using documents like death certificates, obituaries, census data, and news clippings to craft biographies of the community members known to be buried there, four of whom were veterans of the Civil War. To learn more about life in the area before and during the active years of the cemetery, students recently toured the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, the Empire Museum, the Leelanau Historical Society Museum, and historic sites located within the village of Glen Arbor. Today our students attend ed the Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery to recognize those individuals buried there. The class owes special thanks to Linda Dewey, Andrew White, and other local historians for research help and resources. We are also grateful for local museum personnel: Dave Taghon, Bill Freeman, and Rich Anderson, staff of the Empire Museum; Kim Kelderhouse and staff of the Leelanau Historical Society Museum, and Tera John of the Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians who accompanied us on our trip. Thanks also go to the National Park staff at the Visitor Center and the Cherry Republic Public House for hosting all of us. What an incredible learning experience our 8th graders complete each year. A great big shout out to Melissa Okerlund, our 8th grade teacher & hero who heads this up as an annual tradition of true learning!

Third Grade Explorers: Sailing to Manitou Island for a day of nature, science, and conservation adventure!

Reminder that Friday, June 14th is the last day of school. It is a HALF DAY! Dismissal is at 11:30am!

A beautiful performance from our middle and high school choir! Our students are beyond talented. A night to remember! The Dessert Cabaret was music to our ears!

Middle School Families - Tomorrow is the last day of our Middle School book fair brought to us by our local Brilliant Book store.  We receive 25% of all proceeds that will go directly back into purchasing more 'just right' books for the middle school student. Our goal is for every student to walk away with at least one book for the summer! Students can bring cash, check or card to purchase items. Parents - you can always stop by the school if that is easier and we will excuse your child to go to the book fair with you!  Lots of great options for all students! If purchasing from the book fair is financially difficult for you at this time, please send me an email or call me and we will make sure your child(ren) receives a few books as well. No questions asked and confidential! rocheleaud@mylakers.org We want books in the hands of our students all summer long! Ms. R

The Golf Team clinched the Northwest Conference Championship today. Micheal Houtteman earned 1st team All-Conference Honors, Jacob Switzer earned 2nd team All-Conference & Gabe Hazelton earned All-Conference Honorable Mention. Well done gentlemen! Next up Regionals! ⛳️⚓️

Glen Lake Music Presents: Dessert Cabaret. Join us for an evening of songs and sweets. Tonight, May 22nd at 7pm in the Glen Lake Auditeria. Free of charge.

Exploring the wonders of nature with our little botanists-in-training! 🌱 Students in elementary Explorers class planted 8 varieties of over 400 native flowers and plants along the sidewalk by our amphitheater. Special thanks to Flaska Landscaping for teaming up with us to sprout some eco-friendly magic around Glen Lake.

Reminder that the Brilliant Books Middle School Book Fair is happening now! Stop in the high school media center to check it out. It is open through tomorrow, May 23rd. You can also shop it online with your student! You can shop online at this link: https://www.brilliant-books.net/thank-you-supporting-glen-lake-community-schools 25% of your purchase goes to support the Glen Lake library!

Elementary School Families working on their summer bucket lists. Some of our favorites... "Swimming at the beach" "Reading 100 books" "Camping with my family" and "I want more school" 🖤🤍💛 ⚓️

Digging into Fun: 4th Graders Sow the Seeds of Knowledge at Loma Organic Farm! 🌱🌻🚜

Reminder: There is no school Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day! Enjoy the long weekend!

Athletic registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open in Final Forms. To register parents will need to log into their Final Forms account and select the blue box to switch to the 2024-2025 year. From there parents can choose which sport(s) your child wishes to participate in next year. Final Forms registration is for all middle school and high school athletics along with elementary Pop Warner football and cheer. Sign up for elementary basketball will come out in November. glenlake-mi.finalforms.com

The Varsity Track & Field team competed at Regionals in East Jordan on Saturday and our boys team clenched the Regional trophy. Congratulations to all of our athletes that competed and to this group listed that will now move on to the State Finals on June 1. Eleanor Valkner Shot put Discus Kariesue Taghon 100 meter dash 200 meter dash 4x200 relay 4x400 relay Lydia Fosmore 4x200 relay 4x400 relay Emily Alaimo 4x200 relay 4x400 relay Robin Lane 4x200 relay 4x400 relay Warren Aylsworth Shot put Discus Dylan Cundiff 400 meter 4x200 relay 4x400 relay 4x800 relay Colebrook Sutherland 800 meter 1600 meter 4x400 relay 4x800 relay Abraham Feeney 1600 meter 3200 meter 4x800 relay Tyler Bixby 300 meter hurdles 4x100 relay 4x200 relay 4x800 relay Boden Fisher 4x100 relay 4x200 relay 4x400 relay Porter Martin 4x100 relay Breckin Nerg 4x400 relay Benji Allen 200 meter dash 4x100 relay 4x200 relay

Today we celebrated two amazing young ladies who signed their letters of intent to continue athletics at the collegiate level. Paige Steffke signed to play soccer next year at Trine University and Kariesue Taghon will be a member of the Track & Field team at Aquinas.

Celebrating a magnificent concert experience brought to us from our Glen Lake Secondary Band Students! As Mrs. Case has stated, "Small, but Mighty!" The entire night was filled with incredible musicians sharing their talent, passion, and heart! The 6th-12th grade band members came together to close their concert with Pirates Of the Caribbean. They received a much deserved standing ovation! Thank you to Mrs. Case - You have left an impact for all of us! Thank you Mr. Stow and our GL Band Boosters. Our band program continues to grow through purpose, passion, and love! 🎶🖤⚓️🖤🎶

Watch this short, beautiful video about the daily learning our middle school students experience. Classes are co-designed by staff and students to bring hands on, real world learning into our daily lives! Congratulations again to Glen Lake Community Schools. So proud of our Middle School staff and students. This video brings tears of happiness, love and joy that all students deserve! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shzNCOD73xU

Last minute opportunity: Archaeological Discovery Day for Students Must register by today, May 13th. This will occur May 18th, 2024 at the Leelanau County Poor Farm Site * Miles Kimmerly Park. Contact Steve Stier 517-648-2933 stephenstier@gmail.com if interested. Attendance is limited to 5 students.

Glen Lake Band Program presents Music's Greatest Hits! You can catch the 6th, 7th, 8th, high school and jazz band performances at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15th!

Superintendent, Mr.Misner, gets dunked by Glen Lake Elementary students at the PTO Carnival!