Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - Our District - Grand Ledge Public Schools

Subpages Comets Welcome All District Home Our District Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Previous Next PausePlay Gallery Permalink Strategic PlanThe Strategic Plan for Grand Ledge Public Schools has three belief statements that directly relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion:"We believe in an inclusive learning environment where every person is valued.""We believe in a safe, inclusive environment where students can explore their interests and learn the skills they need to thrive in their communities.""We believe it is the role of the school district to provide support and access for all students." District Initiativeslist updated October 15, 2024...  Comets Welcome All signs in our school buildings We Are Grand Ledge acknowledging and celebrating the diverse backgrounds of our district's staff, students, and familiesRecognitions & Acknowledgments in Upcoming Days added to school newsletters and websiteInternational Day-2024 Delta Center Elementary Schoollist updated September 22, 2025...Cultural and Community Picnic 2025: Delta Center families and students came together to celebrate one another’s cultural and community backgrounds. The event featured shared food, games, and meaningful connections to mark this special occasion.More events to come! Holbrook Elementary School Initiativeslist updated December 15, 2025... Principal Kat Farr is spearheading diverse and inclusive efforts to celebrate the rich diversity of their students and familiesHolbrook staff are ensuring equitable instructional practices in all spaces of our learning communityIdentified as a Unified Champion school for a second year Hayes Intermediate School Initiativeslist updated October 20, 2025...The Hayes Understanding Equity (HUE) team is leading the way in diverse and inclusive activities that honor the vibrant variety of students and familiesThe HUE team is creating lessons that explain the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that is accessible and engaging for studentsIdentified as a Unified Champion school for a third year Beagle Middle School Initiativeslist updated April 28, 2025...RISE Team – staff committee supports and facilitates different cultural celebrations for the whole school with a focus on the student team known as STRIVEThe STRIVE team is a student group that meets approximately once a month. During these meetings, students learn about different cultures recognized nationally and globally each month. They listen respectfully to presenters and then participate in a Google-based activity. Identified as a Unified Champion school. High School Initiativeslist updated October 9, 2025...  Unified Basketball GameStudent Clubs: Asian American Student Union (AASU), Black Student Union (BSU), French Club, German Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Hispanic and Latino Student Union (HLSU), Student D.E.I. Club, Women Equality Willow Ridge Elementary Schoollist updated Sept 26, 2025Push in sensitivity lessonsEDIC committee provides support, resources and reminders for incorporating inclusivity, representation and mindfulness into lesson plansUniversal supports available to all classroomsUnified School Special Olympics participant Our District About GLPS Administrative Departments Adventure Club Annual Reports Aquatics Program Community Recreation District Calendar Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Comets Welcome All Dogs - GLPS Facility Dog Program Food Service Freedom of Information Requests School Links Staff Directory Student & School Safety Superintendent Transportation Department Local DEI CelebrationsCOMING SOON! .bee-row, .bee-row-content { position: relative } .bee-row-1, .bee-row-2, .bee-row-3 { background-repeat: no-repeat } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2, .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-3 { color: #101112; direction: ltr; font-family: Cabin, Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; text-align: left } body { background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif } a { color: #7747FF } * { box-sizing: border-box } body, p { margin: 0 } .bee-row-content { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex } .bee-row-content .bee-col-w12 { flex-basis: 100% } .bee-divider, .bee-image { overflow: auto } .bee-divider .center, .bee-image .bee-center { margin: 0 auto } .bee-row-3 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-1 { width: 100% } .bee-image img { display: block; width: 100% } .bee-list ul { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 20px } .bee-list ul li { list-style-position: outside } .bee-paragraph { overflow-wrap: anywhere } @media (max-width:768px) { .bee-row-content:not(.no_stack) { display: block } } .bee-row-1 .bee-row-content, .bee-row-2 .bee-row-content, .bee-row-3 .bee-row-content { background-repeat: no-repeat; border-radius: 0; color: #000000 } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1, .bee-row-2 .bee-col-1, .bee-row-3 .bee-col-1 { padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 5px } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-1 { padding: 10px; width: 100% } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2, .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-3, .bee-row-2 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-1 { padding: 10px } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-3 { line-height: 150% } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2 li a, .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-3 a { color: #0000ee } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-3 p:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: 16px } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2 { line-height: 120% } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2 ul { list-style-type: revert; list-style-position: inside } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2 li:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: 6px } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2 li ul { margin-top: 6px } .bee-row-1 .bee-col-1 .bee-block-2 li li { margin-left: 30px } Jan. 14-17 » Pongal Jan. 18 » World Religion Day Jan. 19 » Martin Luther King, Jr Day Jan. 24 » International Day of Education Jan. 27 » International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust Jan. 28 » Christa McAuliffe Day  Jan. 31 » International Day of the Zebra Feb. is American Heart Month Feb. is Black History Month Feb. is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month Feb. is National Children’s Dental Health Month Feb. 1 » National Freedom Day Feb. 2 » Groundhog Day Feb. 2-6 » National School Counseling Week Feb. 4 » International Day of Human Fraternity Feb. 7-14 » Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week Feb. 11 » International Day of Women & Girls in Science Feb. 12 » Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Feb. 13 » Frederick Douglass Day Feb. 14 » Valentine’s Day Feb. 14-20 » Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb. 15 » National School Resource Officer Day Feb. 16 » Presidents’ Day Feb. 16 » Washington's Birthday (Observed; Federal Holiday) Feb. 17 » Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb. 19 » Dean of Students Recognition Day Feb. 20 » World Day of Social Justice Feb. 21 » International Mother Language Day Feb. 21-28 » National FFA Week Feb. 22 » George Washington’s (Actual) Birthday Feb. 23 » W.E.B. DuBois’s Birthday Feb. 26 - Mar. 1 » Public Schools Week Feb. 28 » Rare Disease Day  Is something missing? Please share with John Ellsworth, GLPS Director of Communications, any additional Recognitions & Acknowledgments you think we should include on this list or upcoming lists – email him at EllsworthJ@GLcomets.net. Join Our Team! Careers at GLPS. More... District Calendar More... GLPS News More... Parent/Student Resources More... PowerSchool More...

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