K teacher talks with students
West students march in the Tulip Time Kinderprade
friends at West
students cheer on inclusion day

2026 District Art Show

The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 

  • April 30-May15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

An Opening Night reception will be held on April 30, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.

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Social Emotional Learning Survey - Spring 2026

As part of our district’s ongoing efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all students, your child will be invited to take a Social Emotional Learning Survey April 27-May 8.

  • The results of the survey will help our staff strengthen programs and support that increase our learner’s awareness and competency with social emotional skills.
  • Results of the survey will be published in late May on the district website.
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Registration/Enrollment Block Party

Swing Into the 2026-27 School Year

Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School

  • Get assistance with Student Registration or Enrollment
  • Fun Family Activities!
  • Community Partners & Local Agencies
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Emma Deenik - SHORE Club

HPSPodcast 6.30

The Holland High School S.H.O.R.E Club will celebrate Earth Day next week... and you're invited to celebrate with them!

WEST - Tulip Time KinderParade 2026

HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 7. If you are planning on your child walking in the parade, they must have a costume and you must fill out this form by Monday, May 4.

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2026 Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5

For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 7.

  • Friday, May 1 | 4:30-7pm 
  • Saturday, May 2 | 9:30-12pm

NEW LOCATION Maplewood Elementary, 925 Central Ave.

April News #1

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SHORE Club Earth Day Craft Night

Wednesday, April 22, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons

  • For all HPS Families: K-12!
  • A fun family craft with members of the HHS SHORE Club
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2026-27 Student Registration

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time to register your student for 2026-27. 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 2026-2027 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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West March/April News

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HPSPodcast 6.28

Vocal Dimensions performance of Legends & Icons hits the stage of HHS PAC March 26-28. This week, we're talking with Vocals members Ka'Shay Louks and Luke Rund-Scott.

West March News #4

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West Calendar

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  • 22 April
    • Shore Club Craft Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Shore Club Craft Night
      Date: Apr 22
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar
      Open to K-12th grade student, parents & guardians.  Join us for a fun craft event in the Commons at Holland High. Some parking in front of Holland High with additional parking at our tennis facility on Van Raalte Ave.  Please enter the front doors of Holland High.
  • 24 April
  • 29 April
    • Registration Block Party! 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Registration Block Party!
      Date: Apr 29
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: West Calendar
      Get assistance with Student Registration or Enrollment Fun Family Activities! Community Partners & Local Agencies Register for the 26-27 School Year Community Partners who'll be there. Be Better Holland Children's Advocacy Center Enviro-Clean Girl Scouts Herrick District Library Holland Aquatic Center Holland Parks and Recreation Hope College CASA and Step Up Hope College Educational Outreach IAMACADEMY LAUP MDHHS Prevention Midtown Counseling OCDOPH Ottawa CMH Second Story Counseling
  • 30 April
    • HPS Art Show - Recpetion 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      HPS Art Show - Recpetion
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: West Calendar
    • West Concert 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      West Concert
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Christ Memorial Church 595 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: West Calendar
      Students and families should start arriving around 5:30pm for check-in.
  • 30 April
    thru May 15
    • HPS Art Show 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      HPS Art Show
      Date: Apr 30 - May 15
      Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 7 May
  • 22 May
    • Field Day
      Date: May 22
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 25 May
  • 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

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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

Current Donation Opportunities

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