Godwin Heights Middle School
News from the Middle ~ February 4 Edition
Upcoming Dates
February 9 - COUNT Day
February 10 - COVID Vaccine Clinic @ PEB Aux gym (3:00 - 6:00 pm)
February 14 - Feeding America Truck @ HS (5:00 pm)
February 14 - Board of Education Meeting @ HS (6:00 pm)
February 16 - Secondary Early Release for Students / dismissal @ 1:10 pm
February 18 - Half Day for Students & Staff / dismissal @ 11:15 am
February 21 - No School for Students or Staff / mid-winter break
February 23 - Secondary Band Concert @ HS Auditorium (7:00 - 8:00 pm)
February 28 - Special Board of Education Meeting @ HS (6:00 pm)
March 2 - Secondary Early Release for Students / dismisal @ 1:10 pm
March 9 - MS & HS Choir Concert @ HS Auditorium (7:00 pm)
March 16 - Secondary Early Release for Students / dismissal @ 1:10 pm
March 18 - End of 3rd Marking Period
March 30 - Secondary Early Release for Students / dismissal @ 1:10 pm
March 30 - Parent Teacher Conferences (5:00 - 8:00 pm)
March 31 - Half Day for Students / dismissal @ 11:15 am
March 31 - Parent Teacher Conferences (12:00 - 3:00 pm)
April 1 - No School / Spring Break begins
April 4 - 8 No School / Spring Break
April 13 - Secondary Early Release for Students / dismissal @ 1:10 pm
April 27 - Secondary Early Release for Students / dismissal @ 1:10 pm
COVID Testing Sites Available
- NxGen, 3233 Alpine Ave, Grand Rapids. This clinic accepts walk-ins and appointments. Their hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Helix Labs, 3701 32nd St. SE, Grand Rapids. This is a drive-thru testing operation and is located in the parking lot of MSA Sports Spot. Their hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m. No appointments are needed.
- Kent County Health Department, click here for appointment information
Count Day - February 9
What is Count Day?
- Count day and school funding are mandated through the State School Aid Act
- Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools
- Count information is critical to districts, because each student translates into state funding
It is important that your student(s) attend, be on time and attend all classes on count day!
A Reminder to Parents
Godwin Heights Middle School start time is 7:30 AM. Please do your best to drop off your student as close to 7:20 AM as possible. We are having many students coming in late which affects their attendance and interrupts their learning. Please make it a priority for your student(s) to be in school every day and on time.
Dismissal time is at 2:35 PM.