One of the educational guarantees we face is that there will never be a shortage of challenges for the Grosse lIe Township Schools... these will be "opportunities to grow" for us. All of us must respond to changing circumstances, becoming "better or bitter" as a result. From financial constraints to the consequences of choices individuals make, our district must respond to each new challenge that comes our way. The Grosse lIe Township Schools has worked hard to develop policies, programs and procedures that will provide direction and sensible decision-making processes to see us through each new endeavor. This website offers you access to many of the guideposts we utilize to move forward. The Grosse lIe Township Schools is committed to "always getting better" through the process of continuous improvement. The district's STRATEGIC PLAN is active evidence of this commitment. Continuous improvement in this school district can only be accomplished through people working TOGETHER. A wise educator once said; "Lasting solutions will not be found in a new curriculum, instructional materials, legislation, funding or technology. Better schools will emerge from within us, born of our knowledge, our own strength, and own commitment to work together as community members, parents, teachers, school employees, and students." (Dr. Martell Menlove) I could not have said it any better. In this community, we have a well-documented history of cooperative efforts - parent groups, booster groups, staff committee work, North Central efforts, curriculum studies, Grosse lIe Educational Foundation, GIVE, successful bond issues, Recreation Department, business partnerships, and so much more.

As we encounter each new opportunity for growth, it is my desire that each of us will work together to provide the best educational outcomes we can afford. We will experience limitations and set backs to our goals. that is to beexpected. But those challenges should only encourage us to be more resourceful and resilient ... for the sake oflearning and this community. Together we can provide quality educational experiences for all children and this community. This cooperative effort will enhance and allow for other possibilities to develop - provide unlimited potential for individuals and this community. As our district mission so succinctly states: " ... to teach the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for every student to lead a successful life." We are moving in the right direction ... one student at a time ... one year at a time ... with growth measurable and celebrated as we go.