Baldwin Heights Elementary

The BH PTO COLOR RUN is this Saturday, May 10! Here is a link to an important information document: https://bit.ly/bhcolorruninfo25 REMINDERS: *Wear old clothes & sunglasses. *BRING CASH FOR THE RAFFLE! We are giving away TWO bicycles & TWO scooters! *Check out the attachment for directions on how to set the color permanently on the shirt. *Each grade level has a set time; do no leave kids unattended: 10:00 am = Preschool 10:20 am = TK and Kindergarten 10:40 am = 1st grade 11:00 am = 2nd grade 11:20 am = 3rd grade 11:40 am = 4th grade 12:00 pm = 5th grade 12:20 pm = Baldwin Heights Family (this will use up any extra color we have) Volunteers Still Needed! To volunteer during the Color Run, please sign up using the following link: http://tiny.cc/BHEcolorVOLUNTEER If you have any questions, please contact the PTO at baldwinheightspto@gmail.com.

🎉 THANK YOU, Greenville! 🎉 We’re incredibly grateful for your support in passing the GPS Sinking Fund Millage Proposal. Your commitment to strengthening our schools and supporting student success means the world. 💜💛 A special thank you to everyone who helped share the facts and rally support—your efforts made a difference. We’re committed to using these funds responsibly, transparently, and as promised. Let’s keep building a stronger future—together! 🐝📚 #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

Another Medium-Long Post Alert from Mr. Walsh… I continue to be humbled each and every year I’m in this job. I want to thank the Daily News and everyone who voted for the Reader’s Choice Awards. Having school spirit is a trait that I share with most of the staff in Greenville Public Schools and certainly Trisha Dunham over at Walnut Hills is one of those staff who are more than deserving of this recognition as well. I also want to recognize all of the principals in Greenville who work diligently each and every day for the betterment of all students in GPS. They all deserve Best Principal as we all work collaboratively as a team: Jennifer Maher at Walnut Hills, Keisha Peters At Cedar Crest, Hans Daum at Lincoln Heights, MaryBeth Taylor, Todd Boyer, and Katy Beebe at GMS, Danelle Nauta, Mark Haist, and Kristen Ritter at GHS. Every principal you know puts in a tremendous amount of time for their buildings and school families and I couldn’t be more proud to work alongside such great leaders. How can I even describe what it means to be recognized like this in my role as principal of Baldwin Heights? I would have to answer that question by saying that in order to understand what’s behind a “Best Principal” award, we would need to give out a whole bunch of other awards to the HUNDREDS of people who make it possible. It can’t be an award that belongs to a single person. I would not be the principal I am today without the ENTIRE BALDWIN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY. The staff in this building, and throughout the district, give every ounce of themselves to make a difference in the lives of our children. Our community is incredibly supportive. Every Baldwin Heights parent takes pride in our building and has demonstrated time and again that they are willing to do anything for these kids. So you see…Best Principal really means BEST STAFF, BEST PARENTS, BEST COMMUNITY, BEST STUDENTS….and BEST FAMILY. If it weren’t for my wife, my kids, my grandkids, my friends, and the influence of my own parents…I wouldn’t be half the man I am today. I am incredibly grateful for all of you for allowing me the honor of being the principal of Baldwin Heights Elementary. With all of your help and support, we will continue to GREAT things for our school family and entire Greenville community. Sincerely, Mike Walsh

🗳️ It’s Election Day (Tuesday, May 6)! 🗳️Please remember to vote on the Sinking Fund for Greenville Public Schools today! 🕖 Polls are open NOW until 8:00pm. 📲 For more information, visit: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🗳️ Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6) is Election Day! Please remember to vote on the Sinking Fund for Greenville Public Schools! 🕖 Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm 📲 Learn more about the GPS Sinking Fund Proposal here: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal 🚍 Greenville Transit offers free rides to and from the polls for City of Greenville and Eureka Township residents. Call 616.754.9331 to schedule or for more info. #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow #GPSVotes

🎉 It’s School Staff Appreciation Week at Greenville Public Schools! 🎉 The GPS Board of Education & Administration extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible educators, support staff, and team members for your care, commitment, and unwavering dedication to our students, families, and community. 💜💛 You are the heart of GPS, and we are truly grateful for all you do each and every day to make a difference.

🗳️ On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Greenville Public Schools will have a Sinking Fund proposal on the ballot. This proposal would generate $1.6 million per year for 10 years to fund critical school improvements—ensuring every student learns in safe, warm, dry, and engaging spaces. 📚🏫💡 🔗 Learn more: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

If the GPS Sinking Fund is approved by voters on May 6, nearly 75% of the funds would enhance safety, facilities, technology, and learning environments across the district, with a focus on keeping students and staff WARM, SAFE & DRY. 🔍To learn more, visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

Greetings Baldwin Heights School Family! As we head into the last month of school, we have to AMAZING events that we would love for you to help out with. Our PTO Color Run is next week Saturday, May 10 so if you're able to help please sign up here: https://bit.ly/bhcolorrunvolunteer25 The Baldwin Heights FIELD DAY is another awesome and memorable event that your kids would love to see you at! If you're able to help please sign up here: ​https://bit.ly/bhfielddayvolunteer25 Thank you all so much for all your support Baldwin Heights!

❓Didn’t the 2017 bond take care of our facility needs? The 2017 bond, supported by our community, funded many critical upgrades and safety improvements across all GPS schools—enhancing learning spaces and school security. However, some projects that couldn’t be included in the 2017 bond now need urgent attention as our buildings continue to age. 📌 Learn more: https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/may-6-2025-ballot-proposal #GreenvillePublicSchools #BuildingExcellenceSecuringTomorrow

🗳️ 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