Wolverine Weekly

Email: urbanski@godwinschools.org

Phone: 616-252-2070 x3008

Dear Families,

I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and were able to enjoy some time with family and friends as we honored those who have served our country.

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the final week of the 2024–2025 school year! What an incredible year it has been—full of learning, growth, and memorable moments. Thank you for your continued partnership and support every step of the way.

As we wrap up the year, here are a few important reminders:

• Final Exams will take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week.

• All Chromebooks, chargers, and cases must be returned by Friday.

• School dismisses early on Friday at 11:15 AM.

• Our 8th Grade Farewell Night will be held on Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Godwin Heights High School. All 8th grade students should arrive no later than 5:45 PM. We’re excited to celebrate this important milestone with our students and their families!

We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished this year and are grateful for the strong home-school connection that helps make it all possible.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and fun summer!

Monday, May 26: No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28: Exams; 8th Grade Farewell Night

Thursday, May 29: Exams
Friday, May 30: Exams; Half Day for Students - Last Day of School - Dismissal at 11:15 AM

Attached below are next year's school dates –

simplify your future by adding these dates to your calendar!

Tuesday, Aug. 5: Orientation/School Pictures (corrected date)

Monday, Aug 18: First Day of School

Friday, Aug 22: No School

Friday, Aug 29: No School

Monday, Sept. 1: No School

Wednesday, Sept 10: Early Release - Dismissal 1:10 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Early Release - Dismissal 1:10 PM

Monday, Sept 29: Picture Retakes

Our departing eighth grade students are invited to particpate in a cherished tradition here at Godwin Middle School. This year, our Farewell Night will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Godwin Heights High School, located at 50 35th Street.

We encourage students to dress in their finest attire for this special occasion, and ask that all 8th grade students arrive no later than 5:45 pm to gather in the band hallway behind the auditorium, where they will line up for the procession.

Please read the following letter for more information!

• All medications must be picked up by 10AM on Friday, May 30th.
• Medications not picked up will be destroyed on Monday, 6/2.
• Email the district nurse at meagan.schaefer@godwinschools.org if you want to pick them up or have them destroyed on the last day of school.
• In your email, please include your child’s name, date of birth, medication, and which school they attend.

• Pre-ordered yearbooks have been distributed. If you ordered a yearbook and did not recieve one, please contact our office.

• If you still wish to order a yearbook, click here or scan the QR code. This link will stay active until Friday, May 30th.

• Any orders for a yearbook that are placed now will be considered late orders and will be shipped directly to the student's home. Yearbooks will remain at the $8 price, but there will be an additional $6 shipping fee to cover the shipping cost.

• If you have any questions, please contact GPI Customer Service team directly at 616-453-4170. Their office hours are from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Serena Haas, Team 21 Site Coordinator

Phone: 616-292-4111

Email: serena.haas@godwinschools.org

Acceptance letters for the T.E.A.M 21 Summer Program will be going out on the last day of school.

Athletic Director: Brandon Kimble (616) 252 -2054

Click here for a map of athletic locations.

There will be a meeting during lunch Wednesday, May 28th. Contact the athletic department if you miss it (number listed above).

There will be a meeting during lunch Thursday, May 29th. Contact the athletic department if you miss it (number listed above).

If you are interested in playing volleyball this fall, please click below to sign up! Even if you have never played, but want to, grab a friend and sign up! We would love to have you!

If you have any questions, you can contact Kyle Jelke at kyle.jelke@godwinschools.org, or stop by the athletic office at the High School after school.

Hand2Hand is offering six bags of weekend food to families who sign up! Pre-registration is required to participate. Each pre-registered student will receive:

• Three bags of food on Monday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Three more bags on Monday, July 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Pickup will be drive-up style in the parking lot of Godwin Heights High School. Families will remain in their vehicles during the distribution.

Godwin Heights Public Schools proudly partners with Feeding America West Michigan which provide mobile food truck pantries to our school district once a month. These distributions are at 4:45 pm in front of the high school on these dates:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

If you have your own bags, please bring them!

Front Office Email: susie.yoder@godwinschools.org

Español: dolores.perez@godwinschools.org

Location: 100 Wexford St SE, Wyoming, MI, USA
Phone: 616-252-2070