Hello everyone! It's that special time of year where we tempt fate and plunge into the icy waters of a frozen lake to benefit the Special Olympics. We want to thank you everyone who has shown their support of the Frozen Jackets! We have raised the most money for a school/youth organization for 15 straight years. :) This is such an important organization and any amount will help us to continue the many opportunities for kids!
Donate ONLINE by going to this website: https://give.classy.org/frozenwalsh26. Click on the "Donate" button and follow the directions.
If you would like to join the Frozen Jackets team and take the plunge with us...the more the merrier! Email mike.walsh@gpsjackets.org. :)
If you have a free minute and want to see a short video I put together of the Frozen Jackets in 2025, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPNSjzO_k6o
🌟 Baldwin’s Got Talent is BACK! 🌟
Do you sing? Dance? Do magic? Tell jokes? Play an instrument? Perform skits? Or have a talent that’s totally unique? 🎶🕺🎩🎸🎭
Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/bhtalentshowinformation26
🎤 Baldwin’s Got Talent Show
📅 Friday, March 6
👉 Want to be in the show?
✔️ Fill out the Google Form: https://bit.ly/bhtalentshow26
✔️ Attend the “Show Offs” (NOT try-outs!)
📅 Thursday, January 29
⏰ After school
📍 Media Center
🎬 Important: All performers must attend a MANDATORY tech rehearsal on
📅 Thursday, March 5
Over the years, we’ve had singing, dancing, magic, skits, instruments, stand-up comedy, and SO much more—if you’ve got a talent, we want to see it!
✨ Grab some friends, sign up, and SHOW OFF what you can do! ✨
For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/board-of-education
Due to icy back road conditions and dense fog, Greenville Public Schools will be closed today (Wednesday, January 7, 2026).
Children’s Corner childcare will be open at Walnut Hills Elementary School only. Stay safe and warm, Yellow Jackets!
Summer Camp Scholarships
Education Foundation of Greenville 2026 Camp Scholarship Applications Now Open!
The Education Foundation of Greenville is now accepting applications for its 2026 Camp Scholarship Program for students in grades K–11. Applications are open January 1 through April 2, 2026, and allow students to attend the camp of their choice, including arts, sports, science, and exploration programs. The scholarships support EFG’s mission to provide enriching opportunities for students beyond the classroom. For more information and to apply online visit: https://www.efgmi.com/o/efg/page/summer-camp
📢 Reminder: School resumes tomorrow (Monday, January 5, 2026)! We hope you all had a wonderful winter break; we look forward to seeing everyone! 💛💜
Hello everyone! It's that special time of year where we tempt fate and plunge into the icy waters of a frozen lake to benefit the Special Olympics. We want to thank you everyone who has shown their support of the Frozen Jackets! We have raised the most money for a school/youth organization for 15 straight years. :) This is such an important organization and any amount will help us to continue the many opportunities for kids!
Donate ONLINE by going to this website: https://give.classy.org/frozenwalsh26. Click on the "Donate" button and follow the directions.
If you would like to join the Frozen Jackets team and take the plunge with us...the more the merrier! Email mike.walsh@gpsjackets.org. :)
If you have a free minute and want to see a short video I put together of the Frozen Jackets in 2025, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPNSjzO_k6o
Greenville Public Schools proudly thanks our Board of Education members—past, present, and future—for their dedication to our staff, students, and community. Join us in recognizing these servant leaders who tirelessly prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s success: Michelle Blaszczynski (1/2025), Brian Gardner (1/2023), Michael Huff (9/2022), Richelle Lentz (11/2022), Charlie Mahar (1/2019), Kire Wierda (11/2016), and Maureen Wolverton (1/2023).
Let’s show our gratitude and celebrate the difference they make every day! 🙌
In case the link didn't work from the previous post for the staff welcome back item sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044FA8A82CAAFB6-61417386-welcome#/
Dear Baldwin Heights family,
Happy New Year! As we prepare to welcome back our teachers and staff after the break, we are excited to create a special and heartwarming experience for them.
To make this event truly memorable, we are reaching out to our wonderful community for donations of food and drink items. Your generous contributions will help us provide a delightful buffet in the staff lounge, showing our appreciation for all the hard work our teachers and staff do.
How You Can Help: Please review the available slots below and sign up for the items you'd like to contribute. Every bit of support counts and will be greatly appreciated! We will be available for drop off at the school on Sunday, January 4th from 3-5 pm.
https://tinyurl.com/BHteacherwelcomeback2026
If you would like to help but cannot make it to the drop off time, our Venmo is available as well: @BaldwinHeightsPTO .Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. Together, we can make the first day back to school a truly special occasion for our dedicated educators and staff.
Warm regards,
Baldwin Heights PTO
This year alone, M1 gave $28,000 to local organizations and schools—bringing their total giving to an incredible $380,000 since 2008.
Thank you, Michigan One Credit Union, for your continued support of Greenville Public Schools and the greater Greenville community!
Our staff wishes the entire Baldwin Heights school family a safe and Happy Holiday season! See you all on January 5, 2026!
BH REMINDER: Today (12/19) is a HALF DAY
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!
We will have no school the next two weeks; we return on January 5, 2026!
⏰ Dismissal Times:
• GMS: 10:30 AM
• GHS: 10:35 AM
• GPS Elementary Schools: 11:50 AM
❄️ Winter Recess: NO SCHOOL for all GPS students
🗓️ December 22 – January 2
Enjoy the break! 💜💛
NOTICE: Greenville Public Schools will have an early dismissal today (Thursday, December 18, 2025) for ALL elementary students due to deteriorating back road conditions. All GPS Elementary Schools will release at 1:30pm.
Children’s Corner will remain open as usual at all elementary buildings to accommodate the early dismissal.
GMS & GHS Students were scheduled for a half-day today and are currently being dismissed.
⏰ Today (12/18) & Tomorrow (12/19): HALF DAYS for GMS & GHS Students — good luck on exams! 🍀 GMS dismissal: 10:30 AM / GHS dismissal: 10:35 AM
Elementary Students - Today (12/18): Full Day & Tomorrow (12/19): Half Day!
December 22 - January 2 (Winter Recess): NO SCHOOL for all GPS Students! ❄️
Thank you for planning accordingly! 💜💛
🎨 Celebrating Excellence in Art: Alecia Anderson
Baldwin Heights is incredibly proud of our very own art teacher, Alecia Anderson, who continues to inspire creativity not only in her students, but in educators across the state and nation! This past November, Alecia, alongside Alison Schmidt from Cedar Crest, presented at the Michigan Art Education Association Conference in Traverse City. Their session, Clay Tips, Tricks, and Lesson Ideas, brought together over 40 art teachers for an engaging, interactive experience filled with practical strategies, meaningful collaboration, and shared learning. And the excitement does not stop there. Alecia will be taking her expertise to the NATIONAL Art Education Association Conference in Chicago this March, sharing an even more hands-on version of this work. We are so fortunate to have a teacher who makes art joyful, accessible, and impactful for students while also shaping the future of art education.
🎶 Celebrating Excellence in Music: Amy DeBoer
We are thrilled to celebrate Amy DeBoer, Baldwin Heights’ outstanding music teacher, for being named a recipient of the prestigious Cindy Taggart Excellence in Elementary Music Award! Each year, Michigan State University’s music education faculty selects just one to two educators who exemplify excellence in elementary general music instruction, and Amy embodies that commitment every day. Her passion for making music fun, meaningful, and engaging for students extends beyond her classroom as she empowers fellow educators through professional development. Amy will be formally recognized at the Michigan Music Conference at the end of January, where she will receive a plaque and a cash prize in honor of her incredible work. Baldwin Heights is so proud to call Amy one of our own. Her impact on students and educators alike truly hits all the right notes! 🎵
