From the desk of Mrs. Titsworth
Dear Families,
It amazes me that 2024 is in the past and we have already started the second semester! This is a crucial time for our students and an important time for you to continue to be actively involved in your child’s school experience. With all of the activities that occur at the middle school, it is easy for our students to lose their academic focus. I know you join me in supporting our East Middle School students toward the successful completion of all their classwork.
As we push through the cold winter months, the transition to a new semester is a fresh start and a perfect time to help our students refocus. Offer them time and support at home as they work on projects, test preparation, and daily assignments.
I am looking forward to the second half of the school year. I know the best is yet to come! As always, thank you for your support in your child’s educational journey.
Sincerely,
Melissa Titsworth, Principal
Grand Blanc East Middle School
2-Hour Delay Possible Implementation
We want to notify families well in advance that Grand Blanc Community Schools may elect to reinstate the “2-Hour Delay” in the future. This delay could be used to provide ample opportunity for road crews to clear streets or road conditions to improve in inclement weather. We have not gone this route as a district for quite some time. Buses and building schedules would be pushed back exactly 2 hours in this instance.
This practice would only be used under specific circumstances to prevent the addition of make-up days at the end of the year if we reach a point where we are at, or close to, our allotted 6-snow-day limit. There are numerous factors to consider when making these decisions, and we will continue to communicate as winter progresses. We appreciate your support as we maneuver safe practices in Michigan’s winter weather.
2 Hour Delay Start Times:
Elementary - 10:40 a.m.
Middle School - 10:05 a.m.
High School - 9:20 a.m.
Bobcat Innovation STEAM at Perry - 9:35 a.m.
East 2024-2025 Delayed Start Schedule - Click Here!
- Attention 6th and 7th graders!! Course request sheets will be handed out the first week in February by 6th and 7th grade ELA teachers. Course request sheets will be due back to ELA teachers by February 12th .
- 8th graders - High School counselors will be visiting your Social Studies classes on Wednesday, February 19th.
Home Athletic Event Policy
EMS student spectators may stay after school to attend EMS athletic events. If they choose to attend, here are the need to know items:
All school rules apply.
You may NOT leave the building after school.
All students watching the sporting event will report to the gym bleachers to be supervised.
EMS is NOT responsible for any student leaving the premises after dismissal.
An EMS student that has left the premises may be readmitted ONLY with parent or guardian supervision.
The cost for attending a school athletic event is $3 for students. This will be collected from students staying after school once the event is set up.
News from Athletics
News and Notes:
Winter 2 Schedules
Boys Basketball (Pom Performs at Halftime for All Home Games)
Spring Sports
In the spring, East Middle School will be offering Boys Baseball (7th & 8th), Girls Softball (7th & 8th) and Track (6th/7th/8th). The links to sign up will be available in next month's newsletter. In addition, signups will be located in student’s Social Studies Google Classroom, on the GB EMS athletic website, as well as a post on Facebook.
