January 26, 2026

West January News #3

SEL Survey Letter

Dear West Families,

Welcome back from a week of Snow Days! 

This week, students will be invited to take a Social Emotional Learning survey. This survey will help our efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all students. Please take a few minutes to read more about the survey and preview the survey questions HERE. 

It’s already time to think about next year!

Kindergarten/Preschool Enrollment Night, Thursday, January 29, 5-7pm: Come see classrooms, say Hi to your principal, and meet your teacher! Read more about pre-school, kindergarten and all HPS has to offer at https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/for-parents/enroll/.

5th grade Families are invited to Step Up to Holland Middle School, Thursday, January 29, 6:00–8:00 PM: Explore classes and clubs, tour the building, and meet Holland Middle School staff. Families will attend an information presentation and rotate through fun, interactive activity stations that highlight life at HMS.

Is there a staff member at West who is making an impact? Help us share the stories of staff members who are having an incredible impact on students and families by nominating them for the Power H IMPACT Award. Nominations are due by the end of January. https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3411

Don’t forget to check out our daily announcements by going to this link: January Announcements 

Please contact our administrative team with any questions or concerns!

Warmly,

Chad Tolson, Principal

Jennifer Heinritz, Assistant Principal

Important Dates:  

  • Jan. 29– Kindergarten/Preschool Enrollment Night

  • Jan. 29- Middle School Step-Up Night

  • Feb. 6– Hot Chocolate Bar

This Week’s PBIS Focus Lesson

This week we will be reviewing the routine and expectations for playing in the snow, arriving at school and eating breakfast at school. The Daily Announcements are a great resource for reviewing expectations!

Hot Chocolate Bar

This month, each West classroom has been challenged to collect 300 Power H tickets in order to earn a visit to a special hot Chocolate Bar on Friday, February 6. We are looking for volunteers to run the Hot chocolate Bar– Help pour the hot chocolate and add toppings of each students’ choice. Sign up HERE!