This past Thursday, September 10th, our newest members were officially inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. We are incredibly proud of these dedicated students for demonstrating the core pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
A special thank you to our advisors, Kristin Mier and Tara Hunter, for their leadership and guidance. Congratulations to our new inductees!
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! 💜💛
🐝 **THANK YOU, GMS FAMILIES!** 🐝
We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has already donated and helped support GMS Jacket Palooza! Your generosity helps make this special day possible and supports school events and activities that benefit **ALL GMS students.** 💙💛
⏰ **REMINDER: TOMORROW IS THE DONATION DEADLINE!**
https://bit.ly/jacketpalooza26
There is still time for students to reach those prize levels:
😎 $10 Raised — GMS Sunglasses
👕 $25 Raised — Official GMS Jackets T-Shirt
🟢 $50 Raised — Get in on the fun of sliming a GMS staff member!
🎟️ Every $50 Raised — 1 Grand Prize Raffle Ticket
Then, on Wednesday, September 16, we celebrate with Jacket Palooza — a day of fitness, fun, school spirit, and being Better Together!
Whether you donated $5, $50, or simply helped spread the word, THANK YOU for supporting our students and GMS!🐝
💙💛 One more day — let’s finish strong, Jackets!
🐝 **JACKET PALOOZA UPDATE — DONATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!** 🐝
GMS Families — **we need your help!** 💛🖤
We’ve extended the **Jacket Palooza donation deadline through FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th** to give everyone a little more time to participate!
Jacket Palooza is our big day of fitness and fun on **Wednesday, September 16th**, but most importantly, the money raised helps support **school events and activities that benefit ALL GMS students throughout the year!**
💰 **Student Prize Levels:**
😎 $10 Raised — GMS Sunglasses
👕 $25 Raised — Official GMS Jackets T-Shirt
🟢 $50 Raised — Sliming of a GMS staff member!
🎟️ Every $50 Raised — 1 Grand Prize Raffle Entry
🎁 **ONE HUGE GRAND PRIZE BASKET PER GRADE!**
These baskets are loaded with gift cards, movie passes, restaurant goodies, candy, and more! Every $50 raised earns another chance to win!
📅 **NEW DEADLINE: Friday, September 11th**
📱 **DONATE ONLINE:**
https://bit.ly/jacketpalooza26
**Every donation helps — $5, $10, $25…it all adds up!** If every GMS family pitches in what they can, we can make a HUGE difference for our students.
Thank you for supporting GMS and helping make Jacket Palooza a success! 🐝💛🖤
**BETTER TOGETHER!**
GMS Families: A quick reminder about morning drop-off! 🚗
For the safest and most efficient drop-off, please pull as far forward as possible in the lane closest to the curb/building. Please do not stop directly in front of the entrance if there is room ahead—this is a drop-and-go lane, and pulling forward allows more students to exit safely at the same time.
The outside lane is a PASSING/EXIT lane ONLY. Please DO NOT drop students off from this lane, as students then have to walk between moving vehicles to reach the building, creating a serious safety concern.
Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and efficient for everyone. We appreciate you, GMS school family! 💙💛
🐝 Jacket Palooza is Almost Here, GMS Families! 🐝
We are raising money for school events that benefit ALL of our students! On Wednesday, September 16th students will get to enjoy a packed day of fitness and fun.
Student Prize Levels:
$10 Raised: GMS Sunglasses 😎
$25 Raised: Official GMS Jackets T-Shirt 👕
$50 Raised: Sliming of a GMS staff member! 🟢
Every $50 Raised: 1 Grand Prize Raffle Ticket 🎟️
🎁 Grand Prize Baskets (1 winner per grade!):
Every $50 raised earns a entry to win a massive prize basket loaded with gift cards, movie passes, and treats from NCG Cinemas, McDonald's, Arby's, Jimmy John's, Culver's, Taco Bell, Popeyes, El Rancho, Applebee's, Big Boy, Jet's Pizza, and tons of candy!
🗓️ Deadline: All donations are due September 9th
📱 Donate Online: https://bit.ly/jacketpalooza26
Let’s support our Yellow Jackets! 🐝✨
GPS wishes everyone a safe & enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎉 See you on Tuesday (September 8)!
GMS REMINDERS: No School Friday (9/4); No School Monday (9/7). We hope everyone has an amazing weekend!
🐝 Jacket Palooza = Wednesday, September 16th!
🗓️ Deadline: All donations are due September 9th
📱 Donate Online: https://bit.ly/jacketpalooza26
Let’s support our Yellow Jackets! 🐝✨
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.
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!
🐝 Jacket Palooza is Here, GMS Families! 🐝
We are raising money for school events that benefit ALL of our students! On Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, students will get to enjoy a packed day of fitness and fun.
Student Prize Levels:
$10 Raised: GMS Sunglasses 😎
$25 Raised: Official GMS Jackets T-Shirt 👕
$50 Raised: Sliming of a GMS staff member! 🟢
Every $50 Raised: 1 Grand Prize Raffle Ticket 🎟️
🎁 Grand Prize Baskets (1 winner per grade!):
Every $50 raised earns a entry to win a massive prize basket loaded with gift cards, movie passes, and treats from NCG Cinemas, McDonald's, Arby's, Jimmy John's, Culver's, Taco Bell, Popeyes, El Rancho, Applebee's, Big Boy, Jet's Pizza, and tons of candy!
🗓️ Deadline: All donations are due September 9th, 2026.
📱 Donate Online: https://bit.ly/jacketpalooza26
Let’s support our Yellow Jackets! 🐝✨
We've had a great start to the school year! Please click this link for September's Parent Newsletter from Principal Walsh.
Newsletter
Go Jackets!
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! 💜💛
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! 💜💛
