Grand Ledge Public Schools

Grand Ledge Public Schools
Address
220 Lamson Street[1]
Grand Ledge
, Eaton, Michigan, 48837
United States
District information
GradesPreK-12
SuperintendentBill Barnes[2]
Schools8[3]
BudgetUS$103,026,000 (2021-22 expenditures)[3]
NCES District ID2616410[3]
Students and staff
Students5,328 (2023-24)[3]
Teachers289.7 FTE (2023-24)[3]
Staff635.87 FTE (2023-24)[3]
Student–teacher ratio18.39 (2023-24)[3]
Athletic conferenceCapital Area Activities Conference
District mascotWinkie
ColorsNavy blue and gold
Other information
Websitewww.glcomets.net

Grand Ledge Public Schools is a Michigan school district that includes the city of Grand Ledge and the village of Mulliken, as well as portions of the townships of Danby in Ionia County, Eagle, Watertown, and Westphalia in Clinton County, and Delta, Oneida, Roxand, and Windsor in Eaton County.[4][5]

History

Grand Ledge High School opened in fall 1959. At the time, the former high school became Jonas Sawdon Junior High School for grades seven and eight.[6] By 1995, this building housed the district administration.[7]

Grand Ledge High School has a rich athletics history in Mid-Michigan. Known as a baseball powerhouse for their state titles in 1977 and 1995, they have also won state titles in boys' golf (1995), football (2000), and girls' gymnastics (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013).

Notable figures at Grand Ledge High School:

  • Matt Greene (2014 Stanley Cup Champion, 2001 graduate)
  • Al Horford (2024 NBA Champion, 2004 graduate)
  • Pat O'Keefe (legendary baseball and football coach, led school to all state titles in both baseball and football)

All three individuals are members of the Grand Ledge Athletics Hall of Fame[8].

In 2018, a three-phase bond was based in the district. This included school renovations and improvements to athletic and other school-related facilities. Some major projects included a new track & field complex located along M-43 and just southeast of the existing track & field facility, a brand new weight room and performing arts addition to the high school, and new Wacousta Elementary School.

Schools

List of Schools in Grand Ledge School District[9]
School Address Notes
High School (Grades 9-12)
Grand Ledge High School 820 Spring Street, Grand Ledge Built 1959.[10]
Middle School (Grades 7-8)
Kenneth T. Beagle Middle School 600 South Street, Grand Ledge Built 1975.[11]
Intermediate School (Grades 5-6)
Leon W. Hayes Intermediate School 12620 Nixon Road, Grand Ledge Built 1967.[11]
Elementary Schools (Grades K-4)
Delta Center Elementary 305 South Canal Road, Lansing Built 1959.[11]
T. Carl Holbrook Elementary 615 Jones Street, Grand Ledge Built 1953.[11]
Wacousta Elementary 9325 Herbison Road, Eagle Original built in 1975, new building built in 2024.[11][12]
Willow Ridge Elementary 12840 Nixon Road, Grand Ledge Built 1997.[11]
Preschools
Delta Mills Early Childhood Center 6816 Delta River Drive, Lansing Built 1958.[11]
Clarence W. Neff Early Childhood Center 950 Jenne Street, Grand Ledge Built 1954.[11]

Prior to the 2021-22 school year, Leon W. Hayes School was the middle school (grades 7-8), Delta Center, Willow Ridge, Wacousta, and Kenneth T. Beagle Schools were the elementary schools (grades 1-6), Clarence W. Neff School was the district-wide kindergarten building, and T. Carl Holbrook and Delta Mills Schools were the early childhood centers.

References

  1. ^ Grand Ledge Public Schools. "Grand Ledge Public Schools". Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  2. ^ Grand Ledge School District. "Superintendent". Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Grand Ledge Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  4. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Eaton County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  5. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Clinton County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved March 29, 2025.
  6. ^ Harkness, Kenneth (August 23, 1959). "Grand Ledge pushes school expansion program". Lansing State Journal. p. 23.
  7. ^ "Grand Ledge Public Schools: Payroll AS/400 Operator (job posting with district address)". The Lansing State Journal. May 8, 1995. p. 10C.
  8. ^ "Comet Hall of Fame". www.comethalloffame.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  9. ^ Grand Ledge School District. "Our Schools". Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  10. ^ Harkness, Kenneth (August 23, 1959). "Grand Ledge pushes school expansion program". Lansing State Journal. p. 23.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h "Schools". Grand Ledge Area Historical Society. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  12. ^ Lemmink, Will (August 27, 2024). "Students at Wacousta Elementary step into a brand-new building this school year". Fox 47 News.
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