Grand Ledge Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

GLPS is a suburban school district with 9 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 25 and end May 21. Grand Ledge Public Schools celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2026, with the district motto 'Growing Learners, Preparing Students.' This calendar includes 7 professional development days, 8 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as GLPS.

Schools in Grand Ledge Public Schools

Willow Ridge Elementary School (Elementary)
Delta Center Elementary School (Elementary)
Grand Ledge High School (High)
Wacousta Elementary School (Elementary)
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (Middle)
TC Holbrook Elementary School (Elementary)
Neff Early Childhood Center (Prekindergarten)
Eaton County Youth Facility (Other)
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (Middle)

Grand Ledge Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-17 — Kindergarten Launch & Family Meetings, 5:00 - 6:30 PM (in session)
2026-08-19 — Open Houses – ECSE 5:00-6:30 PM (in session)
2026-08-19 — Open Houses – Kindergarten (K) 4:30-6:00 PM (in session)
2026-08-19 — Open Houses – Elementary (1-4) 5:30-7:00 PM (in session)
2026-08-19 — Open Houses – Intermediate (5-6) 4:30-6:00 PM (in session)
2026-08-19 — Open Houses – Middle School (7-8) 6:30-8:00 PM (in session)
2026-08-25 — ½ Day for Students' First Day of School (ECSE will do both an AM ½ Day & a PM ½ Day) (partial)
2026-09-04 to 2026-09-07 — No Students - Labor Day Weekend (closed)
2026-10-06 — High School (9-12) Conferences, in-person 4:00 - 7:30 PM (in session)
2026-10-07 — STUDENT COUNT DAY (in session)
2026-10-08 — High School (9-12) Conferences, virtual 4:00 - 7:30 PM (in session)
2026-10-09 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2026-10-16 — ECSE Parent Meetings (in session)
2026-11-09 — Intermediate (5-6) & Middle School (7-8) Conferences, in-person 4:00 - 7:00 PM (in session)
2026-11-10 — Elementary (K-4) & ECSE Conferences, in-person 5:00 - 8:00 PM (in session)
2026-11-11 — Intermediate (5-6) Conferences, in-person 4:00-7:00 PM (in session)
2026-11-11 — Middle School (7-8) Conferences, virtual 4:00-7:00 PM (in session)
2026-11-12 — Elementary (K-4) & ECSE Conferences, in-person 5:00 - 8:00 PM (in session)
2026-11-13 — ½ Day for Students / End First Trimester (K-12) (partial)
2026-11-13 — Intermediate (5-6) & Middle School (7-8) Conferences, virtual 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (partial)
2026-11-13 — Elementary (K-4) & ECSE Conferences, virtual 1:00 - 3:00 PM (partial)
2026-11-16 — Begin Second Trimester (K-12) (in session)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — No Students - Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-11-30 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2026-12-16 — ECSE Parent Meetings (in session)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — No Students - Winter Break (closed)
2027-01-04 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-01-05 — Classes Resume (in session)
2027-01-12 — High School (9-12) Conferences, virtual 4:30 - 7:30 PM (in session)
2027-01-14 — High School (9-12) Conferences, virtual 4:30 - 7:30 PM (in session)
2027-01-18 — No Students - MLK Day - preserved as a day of service & reflection (closed)
2027-02-10 — STUDENT COUNT DAY (in session)
2027-02-12 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-02-15 — No Students - Presidents' Day (closed)
2027-02-26 — ECSE Parent Meetings (in session)
2027-03-01 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-03-02 — Intermediate (5-6) & Middle School (7-8) Conferences, in-person 4:00 - 7:00 PM (in session)
2027-03-02 — Elementary (K-4) & ECSE Conferences, in-person 5:00 - 8:00 PM (in session)
2027-03-03 — Intermediate (5-6) Conferences, in-person 4:00-7:00 PM (in session)
2027-03-03 — Middle School (7-8) Conferences, virtual 4:00-7:00 PM (in session)
2027-03-04 — Elementary (K-4) & ECSE Conferences, in-person 5:00 - 8:00 PM (in session)
2027-03-05 — ½ Day for Students / End Second Trimester (K-12) (partial)
2027-03-05 — Intermediate (5-6) & Middle School (7-8) Conferences, virtual 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (partial)
2027-03-05 — Elementary (K-4) & ECSE Conferences, virtual 1:00 - 3:00 PM (partial)
2027-03-08 — Begin Third Trimester (K-12) (in session)
2027-03-26 to 2027-04-02 — No Students - Spring Break (closed)
2027-04-05 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-04-06 — Classes Resume (in session)
2027-04-14 — ECSE Parent Meetings (in session)
2027-04-27 — High School (9-12) Conferences, virtual 4:30 - 7:30 PM (in session)
2027-05-21 — Seniors (Class of 2027) Last Day; other students continue to June 4, 2026 (in session)
2027-05-28 — No Students – Staff Professional Development (closed)
2027-05-31 — No Students - Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-04 — ½ Day for Students / Last Student Day / End of Third Trimester (K-12) (partial)
2027-06-04 — GLHS Class of 2027 Graduation @ MSU Breslin Center (7:00 PM) (in session)