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Books & Games | Before School Programming
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!
- One hour before the start of school EVERY school day
- Students must be dropped off one-hour before the start of school
- Supervision provided by HPS Staff
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TCOB - Takin' Care of Business Day
This is your LAST chance to complete registration, apply for transportation, and have your questions answered about the start of the school year before the start of the school year.
- Tuesday, August 6, 1-6pm | Holland High School
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Kindergarten Screening
Our Kindergarten Screening Process helps us make sure we’re connecting with every student’s unique learning needs. We schedule individualized screening appointments for youngsters and parents on specific dates in May.
The results provide an evaluation resource for parents and teachers to review prior to finalizing the decision about program and class placement.
- August 1, 4-7:30pm
- August 2, 8am-4pm
at HPS District Administration Building
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HPSPodcast 4.33
This week, we talk with Patty Beatty, HPS Director of Pre School about all the great things happening at HPS with our youngest learners!
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A Letter from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - Summer 2024
Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,
There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.
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Welcome to West, Rocky!
We are incredibly excited to introduce you Rocky! Rocky is a Golden Retriever and a therapy dog at West Elementary. He will start learning at West during Summer Learning, and be certified in August.
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Meet Up & Eat Up
HPS will provide FREE Breakfast and Lunch to ALL children under 18 in the district through out the summer.
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Kindergarten Readiness Camp Starts June 17!
Created by Ready for School and delivered by HPS teachers, the Kindergarten Readiness Camp combines the routines of a typical school day with play to build the academic and social skills that kindergarten teachers say they want to see in their students. When a child is curious, asks questions, and is comfortable in the classroom environment, it helps with being ready to learn.
- June 17-August 1 (closed week of July 4)
- Mondays - Thursday | 8:30am-12:30pm
- Includes Breakfast Lunch
- Transportation Included
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Welcome To Holland’s Sixth Grade Band!
We are SO excited to welcome you and your student into the Holland Band Program!
The incoming 6th graders have shown great enthusiasm for music and we are ready to make some amazing sounds together in the coming year. The Holland Bands perform at numerous festivals around Michigan and local events, such as Tulip Time and the Parade of Lights. Students participating in band develop live-long friendships and life skills such as perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork.
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2024 Summer Sports Camps
There's a sports camp for every kid this summer at Holland Public Schools.
- Run by HPS coaches with assistance from Varsity athletes
- Everything from learning-the-basics to practicing game skills
Join us this summer for a HPS Sports Camp.
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Brumels Awarded 15th Teachers Live Here Grant
West Elementary's Bailey Brumels will recieve a $25,700 grant to help with the down payment on a home. And, because, she's purchasing a home within the district, she'll also receive $2,500 to assist with closing costs.
West Calendar
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30 July
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Summer Community Connection Event 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMSummer Community Connection EventDate: Jul 30Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: Meadowlanes Townhomes, 287 Meadow Ln Dr, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West CalendarCookout with a Cop! w/ HDPS
Hang out with HPS Community Coordinators and the Saugatuck Center for the ArtsClubhouse/Playground
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1 August
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Kindergarten Screenings 4:00 PM to 7:30 PMKindergarten ScreeningsDate: Aug 1Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: West CalendarPlease register your Kindergarten student for a time for a Kindergarten Screening at https://ptcfast.com/schools/HollandPublicSchools
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2 August
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Kindergarten Screenings 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMKindergarten ScreeningsDate: Aug 2Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMCalendar: West CalendarPlease register your Kindergarten student for a time for a Kindergarten Screening at https://ptcfast.com/schools/HollandPublicSchools
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6 August
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Deadline to Request Transportation for Start of School YearDate: Aug 6Calendar: West CalendarRequest transportation by completing registration for school year in Parent Portal.
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Taking Care of Business-Registration Help 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMTaking Care of Business-Registration HelpDate: Aug 6Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: West CalendarThis is the LAST chance to complete registration & apply for transportation. Â All District families are welcome to attend this event if help is needed. Please enter the front doors of HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL, 600 VanRaalte Ave, Holland 49423 and you will be directed to the registration area. For students that pay a Resource or Parking fee, you may do so at this event with cash or credit/debit card.
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7 August
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Deadline - Transportation RequestDate: Aug 7Calendar: West Calendar
Students who need transportation during the first two weeks of school must register BEFORE Wednesday, August 7.
To request transportation - complete your student registration
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20 August
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Open House - All West Families 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - All West FamiliesDate: Aug 20Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West CalendarVisit your classroom(s), meet your teachers and principals, get ready for the first day of school!
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22 August
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First Day of School - All HLA Students 8:30 AM to 3:36 PMFirst Day of School - All HLA StudentsDate: Aug 22Time: 8:30 AM to 3:36 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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28 August
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Aug 28Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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30 Augustthru September 2
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Holiday Break - No SchoolDate: Aug 30 - Sep 2Location: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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4 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 4Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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11 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 11Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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18 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 18Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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25 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 25Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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26 September
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District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict-Wide STEM NightDate: Sep 26Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: West Calendar
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2 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 2Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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8 October
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TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMTK-5 Parent Teacher ConferencesDate: Oct 8Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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9 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 9Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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16 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 16Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMTK-5 Parent Teacher ConferencesDate: Oct 16Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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17 October
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TK-5 Half Day of School 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMTK-5 Half Day of SchoolDate: Oct 17Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West Calendar
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TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMTK-5 Parent Teacher ConferencesDate: Oct 17Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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18 October
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No School - ALL StudentsDate: Oct 18Calendar: West Calendar
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23 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 23Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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30 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 30Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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1 November
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No School - All StudentsDate: Nov 1Calendar: West CalendarStaff Professional Development
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6 November
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 6Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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13 November
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 13Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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15 November
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TK-5 First Trimester Ends 4:30 PMTK-5 First Trimester EndsDate: Nov 15Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: West CalendarReport Cards Available
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20 November
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 20Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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26 November
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Nov 26Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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27 Novemberthru November 29
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No School - Holiday BreakDate: Nov 27 - Nov 29Calendar: West Calendar
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4 December
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 4Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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11 December
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 11Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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18 December
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 18Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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20 December
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Dec 20Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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8 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 8Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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15 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 15Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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17 January
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Jan 17Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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20 January
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NO SCHOOL - MLK DayDate: Jan 20Calendar: West Calendar
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22 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 22Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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29 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 29Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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31 January
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TK-5 Second Trimester Ends 4:30 PMTK-5 Second Trimester EndsDate: Jan 31Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: West CalendarReport Cards Available
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5 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 5Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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11 February
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TK-5 Parent /Teacher Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMTK-5 Parent /Teacher ConferencesDate: Feb 11Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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12 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 12Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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19 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 19Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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TK-5 Parent /Teacher Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMTK-5 Parent /Teacher ConferencesDate: Feb 19Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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20 February
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Feb 20Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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21 Februarythru February 24
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NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter BreakDate: Feb 21 - Feb 24Calendar: West Calendar
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26 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 26Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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5 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 5Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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12 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 12Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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19 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 19Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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26 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 26Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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28 March
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Mar 28Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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2 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 2Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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4 Aprilthru April 13
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NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDate: Apr 4 - Apr 13Calendar: West Calendar
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16 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 16Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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23 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 23Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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30 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 30Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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7 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 7Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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8 May
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: May 8Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTulip Time KinderParade TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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14 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 14Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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21 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 21Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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26 May
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NO SCHOOL - Holiday BreakDate: May 26Calendar: West Calendar
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28 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 28Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: West Calendar
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3 June
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Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 3Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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4 June
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HALF/LAST DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHALF/LAST DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 4Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: West CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
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Report Cards Available 4:30 PMReport Cards AvailableDate: Jun 4Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: 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.