Haslett Happenings

Although the district calendar does not go before the Board of Education until August 10, 2026, we are able to share the tentative dates.

The 2026-27 school year is set to begin August 26, 2026.

District Tentative Calendar

August 24 & 25: Staff Professional Development - No School for Students

August 26: First Day of School (partial day for elementary students only)

August 28: No School for Students

September 4 & 7: Labor Day - No School

October 8 & 9: Partial day for elementary students only

October 12: No School for Students

October 30: Staff Professional Development - No School for Students

November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Christmas Break - No School

January 13-15: Partial day for grades 6-12 only

January 18: MLK Jr. Day - No School

February 4 & 5: Partial day for elementary students only

February 15: No School

March 26-April 2: Spring Break - No School

April 5: Staff Professional Development - No School for Students

May 31: Memorial Day - No School

June 7 & 8: Partial day for grades 6-12 only

June 9: Last Day of School - Partial day for all grades

Building Dates

August 18 - Wilkshire Picture & Registration Day, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

August 18 - Murphy & Ralya Picture & Registration Day, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

August 18 - Elementary Lugnuts Game, 7:00 p.m.

August 19 - Middle School Registration Day, 8:30 -11:00 a.m. & 12:00-2:00 p.m.

August 19 - High School Registration Day, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

August 24 - Wilkshire Open House, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (First Grade ONLY)

August 24 - Murphy & Ralya Open Houses, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

August 25 - Middle School Open House, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

District Activity Dates

September 18 - Homecoming Parade/Game

October 17 - Holidays in Haslett Craft Show

November 20 & 21 - HHS Musical

REQUIRED ANNUALLY: ALL parent/guardians MUST update their student's Information.

This process not only updates emergency contact information and address changes but it grants permission for students to attend field trips and acknowledges the student handbook/technology ethics/concussion agreements etc. This acknowledgement is necessary for use of district technology and meets district and State of Michigan requirements. You may begin updating information on August 1, 2026.

Take a few minutes and update your child's information today!

With over 25 years of distinguished law enforcement experience, Katie Diehl retired as Police Captain from the Lansing Police Department, where she began her career in 1998. Katie held various roles in many divisions including Special Operations Investigations, Internal Affairs, Community Policing, and served as a certified trainer in de-escalation and in the G.R.E.A.T. program.

Promoted to Captain in 2020, she oversaw the Staff Services and Patrol Divisions, managed community projects, training, social worker program, emergency response planning and a team of over 100 officers. She has also led several initiatives in Behavioral Threat Assessment Management, school safety planning, traffic safety, and officer wellness.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and holds an MBA in Business Administration and Leadership from Cleary University, along with advanced certifications from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the MSU School of Criminal Justice Staff and Command program.

Katie brings extensive experience in school safety, emergency preparedness, and security leadership to Haslett Public Schools. Most recently serving as the Director of Safety and Security for Okemos Public Schools, she has led comprehensive safety initiatives, developed emergency response protocols, coordinated crisis planning, facilitated the behavioral threat assessment management program, and fostered strong partnerships.

As she joins Haslett Public Schools, Katie looks forward to building upon the district's commitment to student and staff well-being by enhancing safety programs, strengthening community partnerships, and preparedness while promoting a positive school culture. She is committed to creating safe, secure, and welcoming learning environments where students and staff can thrive. Her experience and passion for educational safety make her a valuable addition to the Haslett team.

At its regular meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Haslett Public Schools Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing the steps necessary to return the property at the corner of Academic Way and Haslett Road, across from Wilkshire Early Childhood Center, to the Catholic Diocese of Lansing.

The action closes out an arrangement that dates back more than three decades. In 1991, the Diocese of Lansing made the land available to Haslett Public Schools for community athletic fields, under an agreement that always provided for the property to return to the Diocese in 2021. For more than 30 years, that partnership gave the greater Haslett community a home for youth soccer and recreation, and the district was glad to develop and maintain the fields throughout that time.

"Thousands of young people have played on these fields because the Diocese agreed to share this land with our community," said Superintendent Patrick Malley. "We are grateful for that generosity. The 1991 agreement required that we return the property to the Diocese, and with their request to do so, this action honors the commitment our district made."

The fields have been used primarily by club and township youth programs, and the district recognizes what they have meant to those families. Haslett Public Schools will communicate directly with the affected organizations and will work alongside the clubs and Meridian Township to support a smooth transition. The district's own athletic programs are housed at Haslett High School and do not depend on the Academic Way property, so Haslett school teams are not affected by the change.

Questions about future plans for the property are best directed to the Diocese of Lansing at 517-342-2440. Questions about field scheduling and community athletic activities may be directed to the Haslett Public Schools Community Education office at 517-339-2665.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Communities In Schools (CIS) of Michigan and TechSmith will host their annual Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., or while supplies last, at TechSmith headquarters, 14 Crescent Road, East Lansing.

As families prepare for the new school year, many continue to face financial challenges when purchasing essential school supplies. The free community event is designed to help ease that burden by providing backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the East Lansing area.

The giveaway is intended primarily for middle and high school students, although no student will be turned away while supplies last. Following the event, any remaining backpacks and school supplies will be distributed throughout the community to help reach additional students and families.

Community members who would like to support the initiative may make a monetary donation to

help purchase additional backpacks and school supplies through Communities In Schools of

Michigan, helping ensure more students receive the resources they need for a successful start

to the school year.

Haslett Athletics uses the SportsYou App to communicate with student athletes and families. This is accessible online as well as www.sportsyou.com. The codes are shown below.

District Sports Physicals

Haslett will be hosting sport physicals, through MSU Sports Medicine, on Monday, August 3, from 6-7 p.m. As long as you are in line by 7 p.m. you will receive a physical.

Where: Haslett High School Auxilary Gym - please use student entrance

Time: 6-7 p.m. (No Appointment Needed)

Cost: $20 cash

Who: Open to anyone ages 5-18

All athletic information is housed in the same location. Schedules, athletic fees, Final Forms, and athlete code of conduct information are all provided using this athletic information link.