Spartan Weekly
News from Glen Crest Middle School: October 16, 2026
From Glen Crest Principal Sammy Smith
No school on Friday, October 23
All CCSD 89 schools will be closed Friday, October 23 for fall conferences. School will resume with a regular schedule on Monday, October 26. The district's administrative offices will be open Friday, October 23.
Calling all Heroes of the Hallway starting November 6!
Want to be part of the Glen Crest community? Volunteer to be a Hero of the Hallway!
Heroes of the Hallway presented by Watch D.O.G.S. is a school-based program that gives our Spartans’ families an opportunity to volunteer at Glen Crest during the school day, connect with students, and help make our hallways a positive and welcoming place for everyone.
This program is open to all trusted adults of our students: dads, moms, grandparents, aunts and uncles, chosen family and more! (You must be over 18 to participate.)
Whether you can volunteer for a full day, help out during lunch or passing periods, support a school event, or simply spend some time being a positive adult presence in our building, we would love to have you! Our goal is to build a strong team of volunteers who can help support our students and school community throughout the year. We’re also hoping to have our Heroes team make an appearance at an upcoming pep assembly!
Interested in joining us? Sign up here! Come be part of the Glen Crest community and show our students that their school is a place where adults come together to support them.
We hope to see you at Glen Crest! Go Spartans!
Potting Plants
Fall Baking Fun
Career Exploration
Cheerleading Team Tryouts
All athletes interested in trying out for Glen Crest Cheerleading should have received informational materials from Mrs. Semorile and Mrs. Hope at last week’s meeting.
Mandatory clinics will be held on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20 from 2:45–4:30 p.m. in the Lower Gym. Tryouts will take place on Wednesday, October 21 immediately after school. All athletes planning to try out must submit all completed paperwork and have an updated physical on file before participating.
Missed the meeting or have questions? Please contact Mrs. Semorile (lsemorile@ccsd89.org) or Mrs. Hope (ahope@ccsd89.org) for more information.
Last call for D89 families to be a part of Culture Fair
Join District 89 for the fun, free Culture & Resource Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 at Glen Crest.
Families, there is still time to get involved! We are looking for more families to be part of our event: Register your family now
This educational event celebrates the many cultures and experiences that bring our students, families, and community together. The Culture Fair lets you explore family-run booths presented by D89 students and their families to showcase their unique cultural background and countries: Albania, Bolivia, Colombia, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Mongolia, Pakistan, Sudan, and more!
Plan to join us for an evening to discover new traditions, foods, holidays, music, arts, dance, games and more, as well as an opportunity to connect with community resources for district families.
Buy holiday decor from Music Boosters fundraiser
Support the CCSD 89 music program by buying your holiday greenery from the Music Boosters! This year’s sale includes fresh wreaths, festive bows and pinecones, and handmade wooden reindeer and moose. We’re also introducing handmade wooden snowmen and maple syrup from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Proceeds support all music classrooms and programs across the district. Place your order online by Tuesday, November 17 with payment via Zelle or cash (payable at pick-up or sent in an envelope to your student’s school). Pick-up will be Saturday, December 5 at Glen Crest.
Glen Crest Important Dates:
- October 22: Evening conferences, 4 - 7:00 p.m., Upper Gym
- October 23: NO SCHOOL - Fall conferences, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Upper Gym
October 27: CCSD 89 Culture & Resource Fair, 6 p.m. at Glen Crest
- October 30: MORNING ATTENDANCE: Early dismissal, 11:15 a.m.
(Afternoon: NO SCHOOL for Teacher Collaboration Day) - November 2: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day
- November 3: No SCHOOL - Election Day
Glen Crest PTC
- GC MERCH: This sale is the best time to gear up for the school year!! Shop here: https://1stplace.sale/29115
- PTC Calendar
- PTC Volunteer Sign-Up: https://signup.com/go/NeptaPB
GPS Parent Series Webinar: Confronting Online Bullying on October 20
Join Dr. Katie Hurley at noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20 for a webinar that will address the hot topic of online bullying and how to confront conflict, rumors, and social exclusion in the digital age of group chats, social media, and viral content. More details
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News from the District
HELPFUL SCHOOL RESOURCES
District Policy on Cell Phones and Personal Devices in School
CCSD 89 Tech Support
School Lunch Menus
Lunch Payment Process
FirstView Bus App
Before and After School Programs
GPS Parent Series Webinars
BACKPACK FLIERS
The CCSD 89 Backpack is always being updated! Unpack the virtual backpack for updated fliers and information on key community resources and programs. New opportunities and information are added regularly as received. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the newest additions!