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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
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
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.
West November News #3
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.
Nurse Notes - November
It's Flu Season and the Holland Hospital School Nurses have some important notes on the Flu.
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.
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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Upcoming Events
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9 December
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PreK Holiday Party & Kindergarten Info Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMPreK Holiday Party & Kindergarten Info NightDate: Dec 9Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: West Elementary 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: West CalendarFamilies 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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15 December
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Holiday Spirit Week: Festive Day - Green/Red/WhiteDate: Dec 15Calendar: West Calendar
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15 Decemberthru December 16
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Candy Cane Gram SaleDate: Dec 15 - Dec 16Calendar: West Calendar
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16 December
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Holiday Spirit Week: Festive Sweater DayDate: Dec 16Calendar: West Calendar
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17 December
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Holiday Spirit Week-- Holiday Glow Day - Wear something that lights up/shiny/glitteryDate: Dec 17Calendar: West Calendar
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17 Decemberthru December 18
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PBIS Gingerbread House RewardDate: Dec 17 - Dec 18Calendar: West Calendar
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18 December
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Holiday Spirit Week-- Holiday Hat DayDate: Dec 18Calendar: West Calendar
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Breakfast with Buddies 7:30 AM to 8:15 AMBreakfast with BuddiesDate: Dec 18Time: 7:30 AM to 8:15 AMCalendar: West CalendarJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xcz-biez-pni Or dial: (US) +1 585-491-8723 PIN: 767258060# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
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19 December
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HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTSDate: Dec 19Calendar: West Calendar
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Holiday Spirit Week-- Pajama/Comfy DayDate: Dec 19Calendar: West Calendar
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20 Decemberthru January 4
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HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMHOLIDAY BREAKDate: Dec 20 - Jan 4Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: West Calendar
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19 January
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MLK DAY - No SchoolDate: Jan 19Calendar: West Calendar
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17 February
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PreK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 17Calendar: West Calendar
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25 February
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PreK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 25Calendar: West Calendar
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27 Februarythru March 2
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MID-WINTER BREAKDate: Feb 27 - Mar 2Calendar: West Calendar
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3 Aprilthru April 12
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SPRING BREAKDate: Apr 3 - Apr 12Calendar: West Calendar
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24 April
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NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026Date: Apr 24Calendar: West Calendar
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7 May
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADEDate: May 7Calendar: West Calendar
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25 May
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: May 25Calendar: West Calendar
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2 June
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTSDate: Jun 2Calendar: West Calendar
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3 June
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HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTSDate: Jun 3Calendar: West Calendar
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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
Student Handbook
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 Volunteers: Run our PBIS store on Fridays
Recess Rangers: Volunteer to help on the playground and in the cafeteria
Gingerbread House Pre-making: Help 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
Gingerbread House Making Supplies
Boxes of Candy Canes Needed
