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Welcome to West Elementary

2025-26 Books & Games | Before School Programming - West

Books & Games provides students with an hour of supervised reading, homework help, and games, plus a free breakfast an hour before school starts each morning.  It also gives parents/guardians an extra hour to start their day or  to get to work on time!

  • Books & Games is FREE for all HPS students to attend!
  • Supervision provided by HPS Staff
  • Students in the program must be dropped-off between 7:30-7:45am.

West School Supply Suggested Shopping List

The first day of School is Thursday, August 21.

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2025-2026 Important Dates

Calendar Highlights:

  • First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
  • Homecoming Friday, October 10
  • Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
  • Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
  • MLK Day | Monday, January 19
  • Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2 
  • Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
  • Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
  • Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3

These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

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2025 Bond Proposal - Vote August 5

Exciting things are happening at HPS!  This ballot Proposal would:

  • Renovate Jefferson Elementary
  • Build a new Stadium at HHS
  • Complete other important projects around the district

This proposal would generate $49,225,000 for improvements across the District, and if approved is projected to maintain the current millage rate of 4.73 mills - consistent with the rate set by voters in May 2021. Please vote on August 5!

7-Day Meal Box

HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.

Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week. 

  • Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM 
  •  Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025

There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).

Kooyer named to 25 Fund For Teachers Fellowship

Kooyer Wins National Grant for Summer Fellowship

Joy Kooyer (3rd Grade at West Elementary) has been awarded $5000 for self-designed professional development!

Fund for Teachers, one of the nation's leading organizations supporting preK-12 educators, has announced its 2025 grant recipients, including Mrs. Kooyer. After a rigorous review process, her proposal was selected and she was awarded a grant to visit the setting of "Number the Stars" - her favorite book for 3rd Grade readers.

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Meet Up & Eat Up

Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.

  • No registration needed. Just drop in.

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Herrick District Library Summer Reading Challenge - 2025

This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.

  • Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
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Sign up for Summer Sports Camps!

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2025-26 Student Registration

  • As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. Completing the registration lets us know:
  • Your student(s) will be returning next year!
  • Your household contact information is up to date
  • Your student health information is up to date
  • if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1.)

Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.

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Our School Nurses

Nurse Notes - May

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and your school nurses want to promote positive mental health for our HPS family.  

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May News

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West Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • 5 August
    • TCOB DAY - Takin' Care of Business
      Date: Aug 5
      Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: West Calendar
      For families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with Parent Portal updates, academic counseling, or paying fees. These services will NOT be offered at Open House. Assistance with online registration is also available during summer office hours at Holland High & District Admin Building.
  • 11 August
    • Back-to-School Downtown Holland
      Date: Aug 11
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar
      HPS families can get free school supplies by visiting various downtown businesses. Watch hollandpublicschools.org or HPS Social Media for details!
  • 19 August
    • Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Open House
      Date: Aug 19
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 21 August
  • 29 August
  • 1 September
  • 14 October
  • 22 October
  • 23 October
  • 24 October
  • 26 November
    thru November 30
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 19 December
  • 20 December
    thru January 4
    • HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 19 January
  • 17 February
  • 25 February
  • 27 February
    thru March 2
  • 3 April
    thru April 12
    • SPRING BREAK
      Date: Apr 3 - Apr 12
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 24 April
  • 7 May
  • 25 May
    thru May 26
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: May 25 - May 26
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 2 June
  • 3 June

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 parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.