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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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5 August
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TCOB DAY - Takin' Care of Business 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMTCOB DAY - Takin' Care of BusinessDate: Aug 5Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: West CalendarFor 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.
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11 August
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Back-to-School Downtown Holland 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBack-to-School Downtown HollandDate: Aug 11Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: West CalendarHPS families can get free school supplies by visiting various downtown businesses. Watch hollandpublicschools.org or HPS Social Media for details!
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19 August
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Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen HouseDate: Aug 19Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: West Calendar
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21 August
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First Day of SchoolDate: Aug 21Calendar: West Calendar
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29 August
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Holiday - No SchoolDate: Aug 29Calendar: West Calendar
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1 September
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Holiday - No SchoolDate: Sep 1Calendar: West Calendar
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14 October
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 14Calendar: West Calendar
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22 October
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 22Calendar: West Calendar
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23 October
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HALF DAY - All StudentsDate: Oct 23Calendar: West Calendar
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 23Calendar: West Calendar
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24 October
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NO SCHOOL - All StudentsDate: Oct 24Calendar: West Calendar
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26 Novemberthru November 30
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: Nov 26 - Nov 30Calendar: West Calendar
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19 December
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HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTSDate: 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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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 17Calendar: West Calendar
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25 February
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TK-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 Maythru May 26
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: May 25 - May 26Calendar: 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 parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.