Welcome to West Elementary

No School for ALL HPS STUDENTS on Friday, October 23.

Thursday is a half day for PreK+ - Grade 5 students.  (No school for Preschool students on Thursday & Friday)

• Holland Heights & HLA | 11:20am dismissal 
• Jefferson & West | 11:35am dismissal 

Friday, October 23 is a day off for ALL HPS students for Fall Break.

HPS Students are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. This week, we talk with Yazmin Angulo, a member of HHS Student Senate, about the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event and about the Annual Decomposers Festival hosted by the Holland Orchestra.

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Entries for our West Pumpkin Decorating Contest can be dropped off during conferences this Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22. This year’s theme is Favorite Family Friendly Movie or TV Character. Read more about the contest and other West information in this week's West News.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great way to engage with your student's teacher!

Grades PreK-5 Conference Schedule | Please schedule a conference time at the link below.

• Tuesday, October 13 | 4:15-7:15pm
• Wednesday, October 21 | 3:30-6:30pm
• Thursday, October 22 | 12:30-3:30pm

Grades 6-12 Schedule | Conferences at HMS and HHS are un-scheduled/walk-in.

• Thursday, October 15 | 3:30-6:30pm
• Tuesday, October 20 | 3:30-6:30pm

The Grand Rapids Gold will host the Noblesville Boom on November 28 at 7pm at the Van Andel Arena. 

• All HPS families can attend the game for FREE!

Our West Pumpkin Decorating Contest begins tomorrow! This year’s theme is Favorite Family Friendly Movie or TV Character. Read more about the contest and other West information in this week's West News.

Welcome to Fall Y’all! October has so much going on– Conferences, pumpkin decorating and our West Spooktacular! Speaking of conferences, sign-up for your time here- PTCFast LINK

Nutrition Services is excited to bring a little extra fun to our cafeterias by celebrating special National Days throughout the school year. These give us another opportunity to make mealtime enjoyable, introduce students to different foods, and encourage participation in our school meal programs.

• National Taco Day | October 6  - We will kick off the month by celebrating with a delicious Breakfast Taco! 
• Count Day Celebration | October 7 - All students in attendance will receive a refreshing Cool Tropics treat. 
• National Apple Day | October 21 - We will celebrate by serving Apple Cobbler with lunch. 
• National Pumpkin Day  | October 26 - Everyone who eats lunch with us that day receiving a delicious slice of Pumpkin Bread.

HPS families are invited to an informative and interactive session with Hope College professor Dr. David Myers from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, in the Holland High School Performing Arts Center.

Welcome to the last week of September and the beginning of October!

The Michigan Art Education Association has named Julie Jacobusse the MAEA 2027 Elementary Art Educator of the Year! 

• This is a great honor for Julie and Holland Public Schools.

Jacobusse teaches art at Holland Heights and West Elementary.