Latest Updates for Parents
For questions about any of the information contained on this page, please email info@springlakeschools.org.
Start of the Year Checklist
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- 2023-24 School Year Calendar
- Annual Permission Form and Record Update Form (Required)
- Transportation Registration Form
- Food Service Account & Free and Reduced Meals Application
- Athletics
- Class Lists / Schedules
- Student Supply Lists
- Community Child Care
- HS Parking Permit Application
- HS Smart Start
- MS Smart Start
- IS Smart Start
- Student Device Handout
- Open House
- SchoolMessenger
2023-24 School Year Calendar
Click for a PDF version of the 2023-24 school year calendar
Annual Permission Form and Record Update Form (Required)
SLPS requires a parent/guardian to submit an Annual Permission Form AND Record Update Form for each returning student.
If a parent/guardian fails to submit an Annual Permission Form for their student(s) before the 2023-24 school year starts, it will be assumed the parent/guardian is opting in and agreeing to all permissions in the affirmative. Once the Annual Permission Form is completed, the district will adhere to the submitted wishes.
Both forms are now available in the SL PowerSchool Parent Portal (Link) and the PowerSchool Mobile App (iOS / Android).
- Log into SL PowerSchool with your Parent Account.
- With multiple students, choose your first student from the names at the top.
- On the Parent Portal, click the Forms option on the left navigation menu. On the Mobile App, press the More button at the bottom and choose Forms.
- Click the Permissions and Annual Review form link, make selections and Submit the form
- Click the Record Update form link, make any necessary changes and Submit the form (Click the small triangle for an option to submit for all students)
- Repeat this process for any other returning students (return to step 2)
(Parent Web Portal)
(Mobile App)
For tech or account support please email homesupport@springlakeschools.org
Transportation Registration Form
If a student is planning to ride the bus at any time during the upcoming school year, a parent/guardian must register the student with the Transportation Department.
Click here for the registration form and frequently asked transportation questions.
Food Service Account & Free and Reduced Meals
Click here for the latest update regarding free breakfasts/lunches for all students.
Parents can use springlake.familyportal.cloud to check student(s) lunch balance, charges, and deposit additional funds.
Click here for food service frequently asked questions
Click here for the Special Dietary Request form
Athletics
High School and Middle School students must have a physical form (4/14/2023 or newer) on file if they plan to participate in sports during the 23-24 school year. Athletes may not practice or tryout without a valid physical on file.
Parents/guardians of athletes must register their child on Final Forms before the start of a season. springlake-mi.finalforms.com
High School sports starts on 8/7/2023. Register now!
Middle School sports coaches will reach out to those who have registered with startup details.
Class Lists / Schedules
Holmes Elementary – Class lists are released mid-August. Updates will be posted here as soon as they are available.
Jeffers Elementary – Class lists are released mid-August. Updates will be posted here as soon as they are available.
Intermediate School – Parents will receive a welcome email from their student’s assigned teacher the week of August 14.
Middle School – Schedules will be released at MS Smart Start. MS Smart Start is set for Monday, August 21.
High School – Schedules will be released at HS Smart Start. HS Smart Start is set for Friday, August 25.
Student Supply Lists
Jeffers Elementary – Click here for the new school year supply list.
Holmes Elementary – Click here for the new school year supply list.
Intermediate School – Click here for the new school year supply lists.
Middle School – Click here for the new school year supply list.
High School – Click here for the suggested new school year supply list.
Community Child Care
Spring Lake Community Child Care Program provides quality care every school day for school aged children in Kindergarten through sixth grade.
After school care will begin Tuesday, August 22, and before school care will begin Wednesday, August 23.
Please visit www.springlakeschools.org/community-childcare for more information.
HS Parking Permit Application
Students who are planning to drive to school must have a parking permit.
For those with a current parking permit:
- If your vehicle has changed, you need to submit a new application and fee at Smart Start.
- If you are not a senior, and your vehicle has not changed, you can continue to use your current permit.
- If you are a senior, and your vehicle has not changed, you need to trade your old permit for a new one at Smart Start. There is no fee if you bring the old permit.
Click here for the application for a Parking Permit.
Please bring the application and $5 permit fee to Dept. Johnson at Smart Start.
HS Smart Start
High School Smart Start is scheduled for Friday, August 25.
- FRESHMEN ………………………….. 8:30-10:15a
- SOPHOMORES …………………….. 10:30-11:30a
- JUNIORS ……………………………… 1:00-2:00p
- SENIORS ……………………………… 2:15-3:15p
School Picture Order Form ( Link )
SL Student Device Agreement (Please complete agreement and fee payment before Smart Start)
MS Smart Start
Middle School Smart Start will be Monday, August 21.
MS Smart Start typically runs on a schedule between 10am and 2:30pm, at which time students receive their schedules, tour the building, get their picture taken, and receive their Chromebook.
School Picture Order Form ( Link )
SL Student Device Agreement (Please complete agreement and fee payment before Smart Start)
IS Smart Start
Intermediate School Smart Start will be Tuesday, August 22.
IS Smart Start will run on a schedule between 12pm and 3pm. Students will meet their teacher, receive their Chromebook, and get their picture taken.
School Picture Order Form ( Link )
SL Student Device Agreement (Please complete agreement and fee payment before Smart Start)
Student 1:1 Device Handout
Click here for more information about the 1:1 Device Program.
High School, Middle School, and Intermediate School – Student devices will be handed out during Smart Start. Please complete the Student Device Agreement and fee payment before Smart Start.
Holmes Elementary and Jeffers Elementary – Student devices will be handed out during the first week of school. Please complete the Student Device Agreement and fee payment before the first day of school.
Open House
Holmes Elementary – August 24 6-7PM
Jeffers Elementary – August 24 5-6PM
Intermediate School – Smart Start on August 22
Middle School – September 11 6-8pm
High School – August 24 4-5pm
SchoolMessenger
Try out the SchoolMessenger app (go.schoolmessenger.com).
SLPS uses SchoolMessenger to notify parents/guardians of school and district updates. SchoolMessenger is also used to communicate unresolved absences with an evening phone call.
If you are not receiving messages at the start of the school year, please verify your notification phone and email are accurate for your student(s). The notification phone and email fields are available in SL PowerSchool in the Record Update Form.
Please check the spam/junk box in your email for any missing messages. Choose those messages and mark them ‘not spam’ or ‘not junk’ so future messages are not hidden.
If you are still not receiving messages, please contact your students’ school office to verify your email address has not been unsubscribed.