Baldwin Heights Elementary

🗳️ FREE Rides to Vote! 🚍 On Tuesday, May 6, Greenville Transit is offering free rides to and from the polls for all City of Greenville and Eureka Township residents! 🕖 Service runs from 7:00am–4:00pm (last call at 3:30pm) 📞 Need a ride? Call 616.754.9331 to schedule 📢 Don’t forget—Greenville Public Schools has a sinking fund millage proposal on the ballot. Learn more at https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

📅 Election Day is one week away! 🗳️ The GPS Sinking Fund Millage Proposal will be on the ballot. Be sure to make a plan to vote on or before May 6; polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm! 🔍 Learn more about the proposal here: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

Greetings Baldwin Heights! Are you looking for some summer academic support for your kids? There is a new Summer OST (Out of School Time) program available with the same folks who are doing some current academic tutoring after school using the MiLEAP program. In partnership with the Family Life Center Church of God in Belding, students may receive additional academic support in all subjects. There are also a ton of enrichment opportunities such as leadership and mentoring, conflict resolution, or mindfulness and stress management. If you just want place for the kids to go and have some fun they also have fitness/sports, recreation activities, arts and crafts, agriculture, and service learning. Here is the link to enroll: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc_HRnKzR-3NiFGeh9Yfs8VJf8tbLMml_gOifJYW6VPhZxtg/viewform Do you need transportation? Click here to sign up for pick up and drop off: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesYJR_1gxlfMEoFgXmNS8MnTJMmSS3telYZBtOilRc5RWiQw/viewform ALL program questions can be answered by calling or texting (616) 794-6330.

Visit https://sites.google.com/gpsjackets.org/greenville-youth-sports/home for information on Greenville youth sports!

💡If the GPS Sinking Fund passes on May 6, there will be no increase to your current tax rate. Here’s what you need to know: • Our current debt millage rate is 4.7 mills • It’s scheduled to drop to 3.2 mills this summer • This proposal asks for 1.5 mills to maintain the 4.7 mills rate What this means for you & GPS: ✅ No tax rate increase ✅ Every dollar goes directly to student support—no interest costs ✅ Sustains safe, well-equipped, and financially stable schools 📎 For more FAQs and to learn more, visit: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🗳️ Reminder: Sinking Fund Proposal on the May 6th Ballot! If approved, this proposal would help enhance safety, facilities, technology, and learning environments across the district, with a focus on keeping students and staff warm, safe, and dry. 📅 Vote on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 📊 For a complete breakdown of projects by year, visit: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Mrs. Brimmer, Mrs. Clevenger, and Mrs. Amelia are truly the heart and soul of Baldwin Heights and why we have such an amazing tradition of excellence. They work tirelessly for every student, staff member, parent, and community member that comes into contact with Baldwin Heights. We are incredibly grateful for these incredible administrative professionals! If you get a chance, please take an opportunity to reach out to them and express your gratitude for how well they take care of the entire Baldwin Heights community. :)

Today (Wednesday, April 23) is HALF DAY for ALL GPS students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am. GPS Half Day Schedule Posted to

🎶 Attention all GPS 5th, soon to be 6th graders! Join the amazing 6th-grade Greenville Middle School Band, Orchestra, or Choir. Sign up before April 28th! Learn more & sign up here: https://forms.gle/Qm1Whz4gtw2krCWL8 — Don’t wait, do it now! 🎵

The Baldwin Heights Color Run is Saturday, May 10! We hope that the kids are getting those pledges so they can win prizes and raise funds for our PTO! However, for the event to be successful WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please take a moment to sign up for a brief volunteer shift at this important event by going to: https://bit.ly/bhcolorrunvolunteer25

💡Did you know? The proposed GPS Sinking Fund will NOT raise your current tax rate. Currently, our debt millage rate is 4.7 mills, but is scheduled to drop to 3.2 mills this summer. The proposal asks for 1.5 mills, which would maintain the 4.7 mills total rate. 💪📚This allows us to keep our schools strong while staying financially responsible, and since there's no interest cost, every dollar goes directly to students. 👧👦 Learn more 👉 https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal

We're so lucky to have incredible teachers and dedicated school staff that go above and beyond every day - today is the last day to vote for them in the 2025 Daily News Readers Choice Awards. Vote here 🗳️ https://www.thedailynews.cc/rca2025/#//

🏫❓Curious where the proposed GPS Sinking Fund dollars would go if approved on May 6? Check out this breakdown! Nearly 75% of the funds would support facility improvements across the district to ensure safe, efficient, and updated learning environments for all students and staff. 🔍To learn more, visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal

Reminder: Wednesday, April 23, is a HALF DAY for all GPS Students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50am.

🏫Why does GPS need a sinking fund? Many of the projects identified would support a safe and effective learning environment by keeping students and staff warm, safe, and dry. Projects under consideration include: 🔧 Roof replacements & repairs 🚗 Safer parking lots 🔥 Fire alarm system updates 🌡️ Replacing classroom heating units at our elementary buildings 💻 Upgrading aging tech & security systems 🏋️ GHS weight room expansion 🌳 Improved outdoor recreation spaces ...and many other improvements. 📲 Learn more & view FAQs at: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

No School Today (Friday, April 18, 2025)!

🎶 Attention all 5th, soon to be 6th graders! Join the amazing 6th grade Greenville Middle School Band, Orchestra, or Choir. Sign up before April 28th! Learn more & sign up here: https://forms.gle/Qm1Whz4gtw2krCWL8 — Don’t wait, do it now! 🎵

🗳️ Voting is simple! Absentee ballots are available NOW for all registered Michigan voters — no need to wait for Election Day! Here's how to vote early: ✔️Request your ballot online, by mail, or at your local clerk’s office Then: ✔️Return it by mail, at a secure drop box, your clerk’s office, or a polling place ℹ️To learn more about the GPS 2025 Sinking Fund Millage Proposal, please visit: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🏃‍♂️ Ready to run (or walk) for a great cause? Be sure to sign up for the Yellow Jacket Challenge — an annual 5K Run/1 Mile Walk hosted by the Education Foundation of Greenville! All proceeds benefit GPS students through health & fitness programs, equipment, and educational resources. Let’s make it a community celebration! 💪🎽 🗓 Register by April 18 to lock in your race fee and guarantee an event shirt! 👉 Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Greenville/YellowJacketChallenge2

Dear Baldwin Heights Family, We’re just 4 days away from our exciting Color Run Race Kit deadline. Race Kits will be ordered for students that reach a goal of $20 donations by April 18th at midnight. Fundraising site: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BHEColorRun No late submittals will be included due to time constraints with the ordering. The race kits will be distributed with the t-shirts before the race :) Thank you for being a part of this colorful journey! Best, Baldwin Heights PTO Fundraising site: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/BHEColorRun