✨ Looking Beyond the Illusions ✨
During yesterday's half-day, Greenville High School students experienced Tom Coverly’s Destroy Illusions assembly! Through humor, illusions, and powerful stories, Tom challenged students to look beyond the “illusions” they face every day and recognize their own self-worth and purpose.
At the heart of his message was one powerful word: RESPECT.
🙌 Respect yourself
🤝 Respect others
💛 Choose kindness
🌟 Make choices that positively impact those around you
It was also wonderful to have our entire GPS staff together for Tom’s inspirational message during afternoon professional development! 📚✨ Tom did an amazing job blending illusions and humor with a meaningful message that reminded us of the important role we play in our students’ lives each day.
One elementary staff member shared: “Loved the district-wide Magic Show. It actually was a talking point during our PLC data review.”
What a great reminder that meaningful messages can spark conversations that continue long after the assembly ends!
During yesterday's half-day, Greenville High School students experienced Tom Coverly’s Destroy Illusions assembly! Through humor, illusions, and powerful stories, Tom challenged students to look beyond the “illusions” they face every day and recognize their own self-worth and purpose.
At the heart of his message was one powerful word: RESPECT.
🙌 Respect yourself
🤝 Respect others
💛 Choose kindness
🌟 Make choices that positively impact those around you
It was also wonderful to have our entire GPS staff together for Tom’s inspirational message during afternoon professional development! 📚✨ Tom did an amazing job blending illusions and humor with a meaningful message that reminded us of the important role we play in our students’ lives each day.
One elementary staff member shared: “Loved the district-wide Magic Show. It actually was a talking point during our PLC data review.”
What a great reminder that meaningful messages can spark conversations that continue long after the assembly ends!
Today (Wednesday, September 16) is a HALF DAY for ALL GPS students!
GMS releases at 10:30 AM, GHS releases at 10:35 AM, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50 AM.
GMS releases at 10:30 AM, GHS releases at 10:35 AM, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50 AM.
Come join us for a tailgate and our very first Cedar Crest Connect event. The tailgate will happen at Cedar Crest, prior to the high school football game. Hope to see you there!
Thank you, Corewell Health – Greenville Hospital Central Partnership Council & Staff!
We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of school supplies and hygiene products to help support students and staff at Greenville Public Schools!
Your generosity helps ensure our GPS community has the supplies and resources they need to feel supported, prepared, and ready to learn.
Thank you for making a difference in our schools and our community! 💜💛
We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of school supplies and hygiene products to help support students and staff at Greenville Public Schools!
Your generosity helps ensure our GPS community has the supplies and resources they need to feel supported, prepared, and ready to learn.
Thank you for making a difference in our schools and our community! 💜💛
A regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville). For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/board-of-education
Reminder: Wednesday, September 16, is a HALF DAY for all GPS Students! GMS releases at 10:30 AM, GHS releases at 10:35 AM, and all GPS Elementary Schools release at 11:50 AM.
🚨 NO SCHOOL today (Monday, September 7) due to the holiday. We’ll see you back tomorrow (Tuesday, September 8)!
📢NO SCHOOL today (Friday, September 4) AND Monday, September 7!
GPS wishes everyone a safe & enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎉 See you on Tuesday (September 8)!
GPS wishes everyone a safe & enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎉 See you on Tuesday (September 8)!
🧠 Is your child creative, curious, and ready to solve problems? 💡
Odyssey of the Mind might be the perfect fit! Students use creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving to tackle unique challenges—and there’s definitely more than one “right” answer!
Want to learn more? Join us for an Odyssey of the Mind Information Night!
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Greenville Middle School Media Center
Teams of up to seven students compete regionally, with opportunities to advance to State and even World Finals! GPS teams have advanced to World Finals for the past SIX years in a row! Come discover how your child can start thinking Beyond the Box! ✨
❓ Questions? Contact Joshua Stump, Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator, at joshua.stump@gpsjackets.org.
Odyssey of the Mind might be the perfect fit! Students use creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on problem-solving to tackle unique challenges—and there’s definitely more than one “right” answer!
Want to learn more? Join us for an Odyssey of the Mind Information Night!
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Greenville Middle School Media Center
Teams of up to seven students compete regionally, with opportunities to advance to State and even World Finals! GPS teams have advanced to World Finals for the past SIX years in a row! Come discover how your child can start thinking Beyond the Box! ✨
❓ Questions? Contact Joshua Stump, Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator, at joshua.stump@gpsjackets.org.
Due to the extreme heat forecast, a high heat index in classrooms, and limited air conditioning in our buildings and buses, Greenville Public Schools will dismiss early today (Wednesday, September 2, 2026).
Greenville Middle School will release at 11:40 AM, Greenville High School will release at 11:45 AM, and all GPS Elementary Schools will release at 1:05 PM.
Lunches will be provided at each school before dismissal.
Children’s Corner childcare will remain open at all four elementary schools until their normal closing time (6:00 PM).
This decision was made with safety as our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Stay safe, cool, and hydrated, Yellow Jackets!
Greenville Middle School will release at 11:40 AM, Greenville High School will release at 11:45 AM, and all GPS Elementary Schools will release at 1:05 PM.
Lunches will be provided at each school before dismissal.
Children’s Corner childcare will remain open at all four elementary schools until their normal closing time (6:00 PM).
This decision was made with safety as our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Stay safe, cool, and hydrated, Yellow Jackets!
📢 Important Reminder: NO SCHOOL this Friday (September 4) and Monday (September 7)! 🎉
Cedar Crest Elementary (and Walnut Hills Elementary) was named as a Bright Spots Top School, an award that recognizes schools across the country that are beating the odds in literacy education. The Bright Spots Project highlights schools where students are thriving, and specifically, where third-grade literacy scores are outpacing expectations. Congratulations to our students, families and the staff who are working so hard for literacy achievement!
This morning we had several questions about health guidelines and when to know if a child should come to school versus stay home. Below are our health policies and ways to call in an absence. If your child does not have a fever, has not vomited or had two bouts of diarrhea in the past 24 hours, please send them to school. We want their smiling faces here :-)
📚✨ The Science of Reading at GPS!
A new Michigan law is bringing changes to reading instruction across the state—but at Greenville Public Schools, these practices are not new. Our teachers have already been using the Science of Reading approach for several years, using explicit, evidence-based instruction to help students build strong foundational reading skills.
Recently, 13 ON YOUR SIDE visited Cedar Crest Elementary to speak with first-grade teacher Keriann Poquette, who shared how this approach helps students become confident, capable readers.
🎥 Watch the 13 ON YOUR SIDE story:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTkkpq4Oa3M
We’re proud of the research-based work happening in our classrooms every day! 💜💛
A new Michigan law is bringing changes to reading instruction across the state—but at Greenville Public Schools, these practices are not new. Our teachers have already been using the Science of Reading approach for several years, using explicit, evidence-based instruction to help students build strong foundational reading skills.
Recently, 13 ON YOUR SIDE visited Cedar Crest Elementary to speak with first-grade teacher Keriann Poquette, who shared how this approach helps students become confident, capable readers.
🎥 Watch the 13 ON YOUR SIDE story:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTkkpq4Oa3M
We’re proud of the research-based work happening in our classrooms every day! 💜💛
We appreciate Hungerford CPAs + Advisors and their staff for their thoughtful donation of school supplies for GPS students! ✏️📚🎒
Their generosity makes a meaningful difference for our students. We’re thankful for community partners who continue to show up for our students and families! 💜💛
Their generosity makes a meaningful difference for our students. We’re thankful for community partners who continue to show up for our students and families! 💜💛
Special THANKS to Montcalm Vibe for hosting a Stuff A Bus Donation Drive and helping provide school supplies for GPS students! ✏️📚
In addition to the generous school supply donations, $1,500 in monetary donations were collected for our Opportunities for Success Fund, which supports students and families in need throughout the school year.
We are so grateful for the generosity and continued support of our students and families! 💜💛
In addition to the generous school supply donations, $1,500 in monetary donations were collected for our Opportunities for Success Fund, which supports students and families in need throughout the school year.
We are so grateful for the generosity and continued support of our students and families! 💜💛
🎉 We've missed you and can’t wait to see you tomorrow (Monday, August 24) for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year! 💜💛 GPS wishes all our students, staff, and families a fantastic year ahead!
Be sure to wave and cheer for all of the GPS staff & students participating in the 62nd annual Danish Festival Parade tomorrow (Saturday, August 22, 2026)!
