Haslett Happenings

The students at Wilkshire were able to make a positive impact on our community. As part of our commitment to fostering responsible and compassionate citizens, Wilkshire students have participated in a series of kindness outreach field trips through Empower, a creative arts class based on Social Emotional Learning competencies.

All 400 students at Wilkshire in first grade, kindergarten, and Young 5’s participated in a field trip this year. During these trips, our students had the chance to:

• Give back to those in need

• Connect with our community

• Spread joy and appreciation

Locations for this year’s trips included: The Haslett Community Food Bank, the four other Haslett school buildings, the Administration building, Meridian Township Police and Fire Departments, Blondie’s Barn, Playmakers, Schuler Book Store, Haslett Public Library, Haslett Biggby, The Corner Spot and Brookdale Senior Living Center.

At each location, students sang kindness songs, thanked community members, shared projects, and did their best to encourage our community to pass it on!

These experiences not only benefited our community but also helped our children develop empathy, gratitude, and a sense of belonging.

We believe that by instilling these values in our youngest learners, we can create a brighter future for all.

Kindness field trips were funded through a grant offered by the Foundation for Haslett Schools. Thank you to the Foundation for their generous support!

-Written by: Jill Batten, Empower

As the school year wraps up, the Haslett Robotics Club is celebrating an incredible season filled with creativity, teamwork, and high-tech triumphs. Our students have once again shown what’s possible when passion meets innovation—both on and off the competition field.

This year, Haslett Robotics proudly supported over 125 students from elementary to high school, with the astounding accomplishments of having two VEX IQ teams, one VEX V5 team, and one aerial drone team—all earning spots at their respective championship events. Additional bragging rights include: 32 total awards, and EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL VEX IQ TEAM QUALIFIED FOR STATES!!!! All extraordinary achievements that reflect the dedication, skill, and collaborative spirit of our members.

Why VEX Robotics?

At the heart of our club is the VEX Robotics program, which offers students a hands-on opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in an exciting and meaningful way. Whether students are building custom robots, collaborating, traveling, making friends, coding autonomous programs, or solving real-world challenges as a team, VEX brings STEM to life.

Through VEX, students gain:

• Experience with engaging, challenge-based competition, including project and time management, discipline, and the engineering process
• Opportunities to design, build, and program robots
• Growth in teamwork, communication, collaboration, and leadership
• The chance to compete locally, regionally, and even internationally

Most importantly, they learn while having fun and engaging in teamwork—things we believe are essential for meaningful education.

Looking Ahead: Join the 2025-2026 Season!

We’re already looking forward to next year’s adventures, and sign-ups for the 2025-2026 season are officially open! Whether you’re a seasoned robotics competitor or totally new to the world of gears and code, we welcome ALL students who are interested in working with a team of peers to create, build, code, and compete with robots and drones!

Scan the QR code to sign up or learn more or visit our Haslett Robotics Site.

Thank You for an Amazing Season

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the students, families, and volunteers who made this year such a success. Your energy, commitment, and support are the foundation of what we do. Another way you can support this fantastic club and all of it’s hard working students and volunteers is by donating. Your donation goes to help the club purchase equipment, send teams to tournaments, and host our own Mid-Michigan Robotics Tournament.

Here’s to another exciting year ahead of building, coding, and creating together!

-Written by: Jessica Charron, Haslett Robotics

Wilkshire Early Childhood Center

Registration/Picture Day: August 12, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Elementary Lugnut Game: August 12, 2025, 7 p.m. - LINK for tickets

Open House (First Grade ONLY): August 18, 2025, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Murphy Elementary/Ralya Elementary

Registration/Picture Day: August 12, 2025, 12 - 3 p.m.

Elementary Lugnut Game: August 12, 2025, 7 p.m. - LINK for tickets

Open House: August 18, 2025, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Haslett Middle School

Registration: August 13, 2025, 8:30-11:00 a.m. or 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Open House: August 19, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Haslett High School

Registration: August 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Freshman Parent Meeting: August 25, 2025, 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Open House-Grades 9-12: August 25, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

The Schools of Choice window 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.

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