Meet our 2025 Baldwin Heights Support Staff of the Year, Sara Brimmer!
Sara is the principal's administrative assistant at Baldwin Heights. She has been happily married to her husband Gabe, for 25 wonderful years, and they are both GPS alumni! They have two children, Ashton and Ethan. They are also the proud hosts of Lola, the Baldwin Heights comfort dog, who brings so much joy to their lives! Their family loves to camp, travel, and stay active together in their spare time.
Sara says: "At Baldwin Heights, the family atmosphere truly shines - it's a place where "it takes a village" comes to life. The Baldwin staff exemplifies this by genuinely looking out for our students, staff, and community. Over the years, some of my favorite highlights have been helping implement the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, coaching Odyssey of the Mind, and, most recently, our amazing Baldwin PTO Color Run. Baldwin isn't just a school - it's a community I'm proud to be a part of every day."
One of the funniest moments Sara has ever had at school is when a student genuinely believed she had teleportation powers. She had been dropping off food and supplies to their house, often arriving before the school bus. The next day, the student told her they thought she could teleport 🛸
Congratulations, Sara! 💜💛
There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 6:00pm at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville) to approve the 2024-25 Final Budget Amendments and the 2025-26 Proposed Budgets and any other necessary business.
Meet our 2025 Walnut Hills Support Staff of the Year, Morgan Gross!
Morgan has been a paraprofessional at Walnut Hills for almost two years. She is married and has two boys, Robbie and Hunter (and a corgi named Cooper). She loves to spend time with her family in her spare time.
Morgan says: "The highlight is honestly just my whole job. I work for and with the most amazing people. The kids are so awesome and it just makes it the absolute best job!"
When asked if she would rather do indoor recess with 25 kindergarteners or supervise 5th grade lunch on the last day before Christmas break, Morgan answered - "Oh, easy. 5th grade lunch time. Inside recess can get way too crazy." 🤪
Congratulations, Morgan! 💜💛
Meet our 2025 Walnut Hills Teacher of the Year, Kristin Jenkins!
Kristin is a 2nd grade teacher at Walnut Hills Elementary, and has been a teacher for 22 years! Kristin and her husband Mark have two children, Asa, who will be attending MSU in the fall, and Zoey, who is a high school junior. She loves spending time with friends and family, vacationing to new places, visiting the home they are currently building, cooking, and spending summer days at their condo in Grand Haven.
Kristin says: "The highlight of my time at GPS is the students and staff I work with at Walnut Hills. I admire my team and colleagues' high levels of dedication, collaboration, and knowledge to make the workplace a positive teaching and learning environment. Each and every day, I am helping students become successful readers and writers, all while building positive relationships with both teachers and students."
The strangest thing she's ever pulled out of her pockets at the end of a school day is jewelry that a student borrowed from his mother's jewelry box to give to the girls in her class! 💍
Congratulations Kristin! 💜💛
There will be a regular Board of Education Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00pm at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville). For more information, please visit https://www.gpsjackets.org/page/board-of-education
If you forgot to pick up your student's medications before the last day of school, they are available for pick up TODAY (Thursday, June 5) from 10:00am-2:00pm & 2:30-5:30pm at the GHS Auditorium/Gym Lobby (regardless of what school your student attends). Any prescription or nonprescription medications not picked up will be discarded/destroyed; medications cannot be stored for the following year.
Swing by your local Meet Up & Eat Up site this week to grab breakfast, lunch, or both—FREE for all children and teens 18 & under.
📍 Greenville High School, Baldwin Heights Elementary, Walnut Hills Elementary
📆 Monday-Friday Breakfast is served 8:30AM-10AM, and Lunch is served (GHS) 11AM-1PM (Elementaries) 11AM-12:30PM
If you forgot to pick up your student's medications, they will be available for pick up on Thursday, June 5, from 10:00am-2:00pm & 2:30-5:30pm at the GHS Auditorium/Gym Lobby (regardless of what school your student attends). Any prescription or nonprescription medications not picked up will be discarded/destroyed; medications cannot be stored for the following year.
Have a wonderful summer, Jackets! 🌞
Today (Friday, May 30) is a HALF DAY & the LAST DAY for ALL GPS students! GMS releases at 10:30am, GHS releases at 10:35am & Elementary releases at 11:50am.
📣 Last Call for Nominations! Tomorrow (Friday, May 30) is the final day to submit your nominations for the 2025 Elmer Russell School Bell Award — one of the most prestigious honors at Greenville Public Schools! 🏆Presented annually to one GPS employee and one community member or organization, this award recognizes those who’ve made significant contributions to the success and growth of our schools. 💜💛
Please take a moment to recognize an exceptional staff member or community partner by submitting a nomination (or two)! 👉 https://forms.gle/adinnuvAKDrP9bfy8
✅ Pros of nominating:
– Show appreciation for someone who goes above and beyond
– Help shine a spotlight on impactful work in our schools and community
– Encourage continued excellence and dedication
⚠️ Possible drawback:
– Takes a few minutes to complete the nomination form — but it’s time well spent to honor someone deserving!
🎉 Congratulations, GPS 2024–25 Retirees! Thank you for the incredible impact you've made on our schools, our students, and our community. Your years of service and dedication will never be forgotten. Once a Yellow Jacket, always a Yellow Jacket. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 💜💛
The Greenville Board of Education honored all GPS 2024-25 retirees during its regular meeting on May 12, 2025. Photographed (Left to Right): Kara Busen, Debbie Lewicki, Kevin Willemstein, Kelly Roney, and Kara Meade. Not included in the photograph: Annie Beals, Shelly Blumberg, Julie Emery, Andrew Fedder, Paul Johnson, and Lori Oxford.
NO SCHOOL today (Monday, May 26, 2025) due to the holiday.
🎓 Congratulations to the Greenville High School Class of 2025! You’ve shown perseverance, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving—truly reflecting the heart of the GPS Portrait of a Jacket. We’re proud of you and wish you the best on your next adventure! GO JACKETS! 💜💛
Photo Courtesy of Cory Smith, Daily News
Due to inclement weather, the Greenville High School Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held indoors in the GHS North Gym TONIGHT (Thursday, May 22, 2025).
🕢 Ceremony begins at 7:30 PM
📺 Livestream available for those unable to attend in person – tune in a few minutes early to join the celebration!
🔗 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenvillePublicSchoolsEvents/streams
🎉 Congratulations to the GHS Class of 2025! We’re proud of you and wish you all the best in your next chapter! 💜💛
Reminders for Next Week - No School on Monday, May 26 (due to the holiday)! Thursday, May 29 is a HALF DAY for GMS & GHS Students, and Friday, May 30 is a HALF DAY & LAST DAY for all GPS Students!
Nominations for the Elmer Russell School Bell Award will be accepted until Friday, May 30! Please take a moment to recognize an exceptional Greenville Public Schools staff member or community member/organization who has demonstrated outstanding dedication by submitting a nomination or two! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzTZ9KIF8zAbk6ZEOVjnQgz9MVrZ1p4jgymZ7n8UXyLr1pZw/viewform
Today (Friday, May 16) 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.
Today (Wednesday, May 14) 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.
Don't forget, Friday (May 16) is a HALF DAY for ALL GPS students, too!
There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:30pm at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville) for the purpose of student discipline hearings and any other necessary business.
