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Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon Stats for the week of 3/11-17 - This will be the last week of the fundraiser
 
District wide: 140,785 Minutes Read 
  • Mr. McCastle (HMS) has the most minutes read with 44,003
District wide: $20,555 Raised
  • Ms. Holland-Anderson (HLA) has most raised $1435

 

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March Family Night

We'll connect HPS families with local community agencies and resources during our March Family Night.

  • Tuesday, March 19 | 5:30 - 6:30pm at Holland High School.
  • Dinner provided.
  • Fun family activities
  • A chance to win a prize for checking out our community partners/breakout sessions 
  • Meet Community Partners who provide essential community services. 
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HPSPodcast 4.25

Today, we're introducing you to the three building finalists from West Elementary and Holland Heights Elementary for the Power H Impact Award.

March Newsletter

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National School Breakfast Week

Every child deserves a nutritious start to their day. All students at Holland Public Schools have access to a nutritious breakfast meal at school everyday, at no-cost to the student.

  • From March 4-8, let's spread awareness about the benefits of a balanced breakfast at school. 

 

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February Family Night

This month's topic: Health, Nutrition & Exercise : February 27th, 5:30-6:30 pm at Holland Heights Elementary (open to all HPS Families)

Join us for a night of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise! We will have 4 rooms for families to visit:

  • Holland Hospital/HPS Nurses- "Hygiene Tips & Tricks for Students" 
  • Kids Food Basket- "Healthy Eating & Healthy Eating Resources" 
  • City of Holland Farmers Market- "Double Up Food Bucks & Holland Farmers Market" 
  • Holland Recreation- "Spring/Summer Programming & Scholarships"

Raffle prizes and $10 Family Fare gift cards.
We will have different organizations here at tables in the hallway to support families.

We'll serve food that is healthy and nutritious!

Childcare will be provided by First Tee (Empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.)

K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please take a minute to set up an appointment for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

  • Tuesday, February 20 | 4:15 - 7:15pm
  • Thursday, February 22 | 12:30 - 3:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 28 | 4:15 - 7:15pm

Holland Energy Park Mid-Winter Break Open House

Students and families are invited to see the Holland BPW's Visitor Center Energy Alley. The Visitor Center is a museum-style exhibit space where guests can learn more about energy, electricity, and Holland’s power plant.

  • February 23, 10am-2pm | Holland Energy Park

Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. This free event is open to the public and geared towards families and students grades K-12.

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K-5 Night w/ Holland Basketball

Elementary Recognition Night with Holland Basketball: Come join us on Friday, February 16 for elementary recognition night!

  • All HPS elementary students and their family members will get into our basketball games for FREE! (Students must be accompanied by an adult.)
  • Games start at 5:30pm with the girls varsity team taking on Zeeland East, followed by a Unified Basketball Team game, and then we'll finish the night with our boys varsity basketball team playing Zeeland East around 7:30 pm. 

We hope to see you there! Go Dutch! 

Big Opportunities - Step Up to HMS

Thursday, February 8, 5-7pm.

Check out all the great opportunities available for students at Holland Middle School.  You’ll love it here!

  • We will have academic information meetings in the cafeteria at 5:15pm and 6:15pm
  • An interactive tour with stations around the school for families to visit and learn more about HMS
  • See classrooms and meet teachers!

Any Holland families interested in attending HMS are invited. All HPS 5th-grade Parents and Students are encouraged to attend.

Big Opportunity Week!

Great things are happening at Holland Public Schools. Come learn all about it during events at each of our neighborhood elementary schools, middle school and high school.

  • Holland Language Academy: Monday, Feb 5, 5-7pm
  • Jefferson Elementary: Tuesday, Feb 6, 5-7pm
  • Nature Based Holland Heights: Tuesday, Feb 6, 5-7pm *AT LONGFELLOW (our home-away-from-home during construction of our new school building!)
  • West Elementary: Wednesday, Feb 7, 5-7pm
  • Holland Middle School | Step Up to HMS:  Thursday, Feb 8, 5-7pm (Info Sessions at 5:15pm and 6:15pm)
  • Holland High School | Find Your Fit: Thursday, Feb 15, 6-8pm

Say HI! to your principal. Meet your teachers. See your classrooms and school building! We can't wait to meet you!

Community Policing Officer Rod Mendoza gives students backpack reflectors.

Backpack Lights

HPS and HDPS are making students more visible to drivers.

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Upcoming Events

  • 20 March
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 20
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 21 March
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Mar 21
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 22 March
  • 27 March
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 27
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 28 March
  • 29 March
    thru April 7
  • 10 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 10
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 17 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 17
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 18 April
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Apr 18
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 24 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 26 April
    • HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Apr 26
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: West Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
  • 1 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 1
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 8 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 8
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 9 May
    • Tulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: May 9
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: West Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
  • 15 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 15
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 16 May
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: May 16
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 22 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 22
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
    • District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      District-Wide STEM Night
      Date: May 22
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: West Calendar
  • 27 May
  • 29 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 29
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: West Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 4 June
    • LAST DAY- All Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Calendar: West Calendar
    • HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: West Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a

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.