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

Small Schools | Big Opportunities

Get a closer look at the Small Schools & Big Opportunities at Holland Public Schools!

Kindergarten Enrollment Nights: Come see classrooms, say Hi to your principal, and meet your teacher!

  • Holland Language Academy | Wednesday, January 28, 5-7pm
  • Jefferson Elementary | Wednesday, January 28, 5-7pm
  • Nature-based Holland Heights| Thursday, January 29, 5-7pm
  • West Elementary | Thursday, January 29, 5-7pm

HMS & HHS Enrollment Nights: Learn about classes and clubs, see the building, and meet the staff at HHS and HMS

  • Step Up to Holland Middle School | Thursday, January 29, 6-8pm
  • Find Your Fit at Holland High School | Monday, January 26, 6-8pm

West December News #2

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West Kitchen (L to R): Julie D., Denise, Julie M.

Whats' Cooking - December

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

  • The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program at West, Heights, and Jefferson Elementary is going amazingly well!
  • No Cost Breakfast Program Message
  • Meet the  WEST ELEMENTARY Food Service Staff
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Nurse Notes - December

As we approach the holiday season, it’s important to keep in mind that we need to take care of ourselves physically and emotionally. To balance holidays and health, we should think about prioritizing self-care.

Our monthly newsletter from the Holland Hospital School Nurses.

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West December News #1

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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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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

Morning Announcements

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

Boxes of Candy Canes Needed