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West students march in the Tulip Time Kinderprade
friends at West
students cheer on inclusion day
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Reminder about REMIND

REMIND is the best way to get “Snow Day” announcements from HPS.

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West November News #4

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PreK Holiday Party & Kindergarten Info Night

Families of PreK students are invited to learn more about HPS kindergarten and to start the enrollment process at a Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 9, 5-7pm at West Elementary!

  • Dinner served for all families (please RSVP)
  • Cookie Decorating & Crafts for the kids
  • A Christmas Gift for all kids
  • A visit from Santa!

West November News #3

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Abby and Olivia

HPSPodcast 6.13

Holland Dutch Theatre is ready for opening night of The SpongeBob Musical! This week we talk with Abby Hart and Olivia Zoet from the cast of the show.

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Elizabeth Wiersma is the Holland Hospital School Nurse at Holland Middle School

Nurse Notes - November

It's Flu Season and the Holland Hospital School Nurses have some important notes on the Flu.

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November News #2

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Downtown Holland To Host Winter Gear Donation Drive to Benefit HPS

Downtown Holland is partnering with HPS to host a winter gear donation drive to help keep elementary school students warm and dry this winter. A total of 14 Downtown Holland businesses will be collecting donations as part of the drive, being held from November 3 – 16. 

Holland Public School families in need will be able to collect the items at their Power H shopping event on November 19, with details provided to students by HPS.

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Food Insecurity During the Government Shutdown

The health and well-being of HPS students & families is our highest priority. 

During this government shutdown we know that many HPS families could experience food insecurity; especially those that rely on SNAP benefits. If your family is experiencing food insecurity during this government shutdown, HPS is here to help.  

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HPSPodcast 6.12

Holland Public Schools and the BeNice organization will host Thrive Together on Thursday evening at Holland Middle School.  This is a night focused on mental health for students and their families.  On the HPSPodcast his week, we talk with Holland Hospital School Nurse Program Mental Health Care Manager Lisa Gort about the district's focus on helping students Thrive and on this important event.

Thrive Together will be held Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.

November News

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Whats' Cooking - November

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • Exciting News for Middle School Students Can Now Enjoy Ala Carte Options at Lunch!
  • Staff Spotlights, Meet some of our HPS Nutrition Lead Food Service Servers: Lori Lutke, Heather Bowes, Linda Wilson
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    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
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    • PreK Holiday Party & Kindergarten Info Night
      Date: Dec 9
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: West Elementary 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
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      Families of PreK students are invited to learn more about HPS kindergarten and to start the enrollment process at a Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 9, 5-7pm at West Elementary! -Dinner served for all families (please RSVP) -Cookie Decorating & Crafts for the kids -A Christmas Gift for all kids -A visit from Santa! Please RSVP so we can plan on the number of people to feed at the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13w7STlWd7vSopoGuH13wk2Fgucekoy70DrWaJpgWLTU/edit
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    • HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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      Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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West Elementary

500 W. 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2350
Fax: 616-393-7544

Staff & Teachers

School Times:

  • Full Day | 8:30am* - 3:36pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
  • Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35am

*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:15

West Office Hours:

  • 8:10am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)

West Media Center

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.


Volunteer at West:

We love when our West families volunteer! Make sure to have a district volunteer form  completed before the volunteer date.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Power H Store VolunteersRun our PBIS store on Fridays

Recess RangersVolunteer to help on the playground and in the cafeteria

Gingerbread House Pre-makingHelp put together houses for students to decorate

Gingerbread House Party: Help set-up and support students as they decorate gingerbread houses

Candy Cane Gram Selling: Push the Candy Cane cart and help students purchase grams and write notes to friends

Current Donation Opportunities

Power H Store Amazon Wishlist

Gingerbread House Making Supplies

Power H Store TEMU Wishlist