Haslett Happenings

As we conclude our Imagine 2030 strategic planning updates, I would like to thank you for your engagement throughout this series. We've explored staff retention, student voice, learning environments, and facility needs in previous communications.

Your feedback affirmed Haslett's strong academic tradition while highlighting opportunities to enhance how we prepare students for their futures. Students and families praised our dedicated teachers and rigorous programs while noting that today's rapidly changing world requires both strong content knowledge and practical skills. As one staff member observed, "the complex future facing students requires more than knowledge alone."

Students provided valuable insights on improving workload balance, study support, and clearer academic pathways. Staff emphasized the importance of maintaining our academic standards while incorporating approaches that develop problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability.

From your survey responses, several key themes emerged to guide our planning:

• Preserving our challenging curriculum while creating more balanced approaches to homework and assessment

• Developing clearer learning expectations and feedback systems

• Enhancing guidance for effective study strategies and post-graduation planning

• Connecting classroom learning with relevant real-world applications

• Updating practices to reflect current research and best practices

• Supporting student well-being alongside academic achievement

This valuable feedback will guide our thinking as we develop Haslett's strategic plan, honoring our tradition of academic excellence while considering how students might best develop the full range of skills needed for future success.

We're grateful to everyone who participated in this process through surveys, focus groups, and conversations. The compiled feedback and initial Imagine 2030 strategic planning framework, informed by your perspectives, will be presented at the Board of Education meeting on July 21.

With appreciation,

Patrick Malley
Superintendent, Haslett Public Schools

Spring Concerts

May 15, 7:30 p.m. - Middle School Pops Concert

The middle school choirs and select soloists will perform pop music from a varity of decades! Join us for an evening of fun.

May 28, 8:00 p.m. - High School Cabarat Concert

This concert is a collection of songs from Broadway Musicals! Choirs, small groups and soloists perform and we'll celebrate the successes of the program and our amazing seniors! Tickets are available beginning May 14th online or at the door before the coconcert!

Choir Program Success!

Haslett Select Ensemble has been selected as a TOP MICHIGAN CHOIR. Haslett soloists and ensembles competed at State Solo & Ensemble two weekends ago and had outstanding results.

A huge honor was given to HASLETT SELECT ENSEMBLE who was named the winner of the competition. Soloist Henrik Riggs, a senior who plans to pursue music in college, was also acknowledged as a TOP SOLOIST in the state.

Both Henrik and Select Ensemble will perform at the MSVMA ALL STATE GALA CONCERT at MSU on May 8th, 2025, at 7pm. Everyone is invited to celebrate Haslett Select Ensemble and Henrik at the free concert showcasing the very best music making happening around the state.

The Schools of Choice window is currently open and closes on May 31, 2025. District openings are listed below:

• Kindergarten (25)
• Grade 1 (2)
• Grade 2 (5)
• Grade 3 (2)
• Grade 4 (5)
• Grade 5 (2)
• Grade 6 (10)
• Grade 7 (10)
• Grade 8 (2)
• Grade 9 (2)
• Grade 10 (5)
• Grade 11 (5)
• Grade 12 (5)

All applications for Schools of Choice must be made during the window of May1-May 31, 2025.

Frequently asked Questions!

May 13: Grade 1 Visitation to Murphy/Ralya

May 26: Memorial Day (No School)

May 28: HHS Cabaret Concert, 8:00 p.m.

June 1: High School Graduation (MSU Breslin Center - 1 PM)

June 3-4: High School Exams (Half Days - HS only)

June 5: Last Day for ALL Students (Half Day)

For a complete list of events, please refer to the District Calendar on the Haslett Public Schools website.

The High School Athletic Schedule is updated regularly. For the most up-to-date list of events, please refer to the Athletic Page on the Haslett Public Schools website.

The Middle School Athletic Schedule can also be found on the website under the Middle School Page.

Haslett Public Schools Athletics Handbook