Baldwin Heights is extremely proud to be represented in the Daily News Readers Choice Awards!
*Molly Court for Best K-5 Teacher
*Alecia Anderson for Best K-5 Teacher
*Katie Clevenger for Best School Office Employee
*Katie Clevenger for Best School Spirit
https://bit.ly/2026readerschoiceVOTE
There are lots of other amazing folks representing GPS in the School category. Thank you so much for your incredible support!
Greenville High School Student Council is challenging all of YOU who are staying local for this Spring Break!
How to participate:
*Download the GooseChase App! Once you’ve done this step, you can join the experience!
*Join the correct grade level in the GooseChase App (see pictures for QR codes as there is one for Kindergarten through 2nd grade and a different code for 3rd-5th grade)
*See the list of missions. Each mission is something fun to do, like taking a funny photo or completing a task! (You can complete these alone, but the more friends and family you include, the more fun it is!)
*Once you’ve completed a mission, take a photo or a video of you completing the mission and submit it to the app! You earn points for each mission you complete
The person with the most points at the end of spring break will win a special prize from the student council!
This is a GREAT way to get involved in the community and have a TON of fun locally this spring break!
https://www.thedailynews.cc/articles/readin-and-rockin/
Last week we had our Reading Rocks celebration concert at Baldwin Heights and the Daily News was there as the "paparazzi" to capture all of the fun! Special thanks to Cory Smith for his AMAZING article and capturing the moment with some epic pictures! The opening act of the Spice Girls (Katie Clevenger, Sara Brimmer, Kristina Martin, Samantha Hondorp, and Julie VanHoose) set the stage with their spectacular dancing skills! Tyler Petrekovich (https://www.facebook.com/DJ.TyLee) provided the sound, lights, fog machine and energy for the show. Then the staff band, The PageTurners, took over and blew the roof off the place! Samantha Brooks and Robin Bremby on vocals, Alicia Kelley on lead guitar, Brant Morgan on drums, Amy DeBoer on keys and vocals, and Holly Fahner...the songwriter and lead singer of the group. It was incredibly fun for everyone involved. Sir Rocksalot helped at the end but it was nothing short of a legendary experience! Thank you to all of YOU PARENTS out there who helped motivate your kids to read this month!
https://www.thedailynews.cc/articles/readin-and-rockin/
📣Don’t forget! There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 3, and GPS Spring Break is April 6-10, 2026!
This annual award recognizes a Greenville Public Schools employee AND a community member/organization who has made a meaningful impact on our district. 💜💛
🗓 Nominations Due: Friday, May 29, 2026
👉 Submit your nomination today: https://forms.gle/zgNyySCb12JKY4ur6
Help us celebrate those who go above and beyond for GPS!
READING LOGS ARE DUE MONDAY!!!
THIS WEEKEND IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR CHILD THEIR MINUTES!
Remember: Every ⭐ = 15 minutes of reading at home. Cross off a star, have a grown-up sign it, and send it back to school.
And don’t forget… there are LOTS of prizes still up for grabs 👀
🎟️ Weekly classroom drawings
🏆 Top reader prizes
🍦 Ice cream sundae party
🥇 Medals & trophies
🏃 Extra recess
🎸 And a visit from Sir Rocksalot & the PageTurners if we hit our school goal!
Grab a book TONIGHT and help your reader earn a star! ⭐📖
#ReadingRocks #BaldwinHeights
📣Don’t forget! There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 3, and GPS Spring Break is April 6-10, 2026!
🚨 Baldwin Heights Families — READING LOGS ARE DUE NEXT MONDAY (3/30) 📚⭐
Right now we are still a little behind last year’s reading pace, but we can still catch up!
Remember: Every ⭐ = 15 minutes of reading at home. Cross off a star, have a grown-up sign it, and send it back to school.
And don’t forget… there are LOTS of prizes still up for grabs 👀
🎟️ Weekly classroom drawings
🏆 Top reader prizes
🍦 Ice cream sundae party
🥇 Medals & trophies
🏃 Extra recess
🎸 And a visit from Sir Rocksalot & the PageTurners if we hit our school goal!
Grab a book TONIGHT and help your reader earn a star! ⭐📖
#ReadingRocks #BaldwinHeights
BH REMINDER: Today (3/18) is a HALF DAY and there is NO GSRP
TK/KGN/3rd Grade,/5th Grade = 11:45 Dismissal
1st Grade/2nd Grade/4th Grade = 11:50 Dismissal
Thank you for making arrangements ahead of time!
Don't forget about the Dancing with the Local Stars Coin War!
Dancing with the Local Stars is a fundraising event hosted by the Education Foundation of Greenville. Donations will support mental health programming and services for Greenville Public Schools.
We have 4 Baldwin Teams participating this year! Online donations count, please note "BH" in the memo line.
BH Teams: Bremby, Clevenger, Court, and Gager/Daenzer.
Main Donation Link (Scroll down for individual participant links): https://bit.ly/DWTLSmaindonationlink26
⏰ Dismissal Times:
• GMS: 10:30 AM
• GHS: 10:35 AM
• GPS Elementary Schools: 11:50 AM
⏰ Dismissal Times:
• GMS: 10:30 AM
• GHS: 10:35 AM
• GPS Elementary Schools: 11:50 AM
Give your child a global advantage! Greenville Public Schools is now enrolling students in the Chinese Immersion Program at Walnut Hills Elementary, an exciting opportunity ideal for incoming Kindergarten and 1st grade students.
In this immersive program, students learn core subjects while developing Mandarin language skills and exploring Chinese culture. Students are taught by Eastern/Western teacher teams, where native Mandarin-speaking teachers lead Chinese language, culture, and math instruction while English teachers focus on reading and writing.
✨ Why choose immersion?
• Builds global citizenship
• Improves cognitive flexibility and memory
• Strengthens problem-solving skills
• Encourages cultural understanding
Students don’t just learn a language—they experience the culture through activities like cooking, performing arts, and cultural exploration.
Even better, the pathway continues beyond elementary school, with opportunities in middle and high school—including the potential to earn up to 28 college credits and a Mandarin minor through a partnership with Western Michigan University.
📍 Program Location: Walnut Hills Elementary
📞 Questions or Ready to Register?
Contact Jen Mahar
📧 jen.mahar@gpsjackets.org
📱 616-754-3688
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://bit.ly/chineseimmersion2026
Help your child become a confident global learner—register for Chinese Immersion today!
Report cards are now available in PowerSchool for the 3rd Quarter. To access your student's report card, follow these directions:
*Log in to your parent portal at: greenville.powerschool.com/public. *You must go through your web browser, NOT the app.
*Log in to your parent account. **Call the office @ 616-754-3643 for help logging in or creating an account.
*Once logged in, you may navigate between children by clicking their picture/name in the top left corner of your screen.
*Click “Student Reports”, located along the left side toolbar.
*Click the Report Card title to view.
**Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions regarding grades.
**PE, Music, and Art grades will be present during Quarter 4 (end of the year).
We hope you have an amazing week ahead!
🚨 Baldwin Heights Families — we need a reading boost! 📚⭐
Right now we are behind last year’s reading pace, but we can still catch up!
Remember: Every ⭐ = 15 minutes of reading at home. Cross off a star, have a grown-up sign it, and send it back to school.
And don’t forget… there are LOTS of prizes still up for grabs 👀
🎟️ Weekly classroom drawings
🏆 Top reader prizes
🍦 Ice cream sundae party
🥇 Medals & trophies
🏃 Extra recess
🎸 And a visit from Sir Rocksalot & the PageTurners if we hit our school goal!
Grab a book tonight and help your reader earn a star! ⭐📖
#ReadingRocks #BaldwinHeights
GPS students, families, staff, and community members are invited to complete a brief survey about your experiences with the district. Your anonymous feedback will help guide our work around key strategic priorities:
📚 Student Learning & Wellness
💬 Communication & Community Engagement
⚙️ Finance & Operational Excellence
📅 Survey closes Friday, March 13, 2026
🔗 Survey Link: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJM2JylIXNR7tCS
Thank you for helping us continue improving for our students and community! 💜💛
