Cultivating a Climate for Success

West Ottawa Schools are committed to parent and community involvement, a key factor in excellent schools. Participation is strongly encouraged, from tutoring to supervising popcorn days. We strive to channel the rich human resources of our community into a dependable volunteer and partnership program.

Volunteers Support Instruction

Volunteers are our partners in teaching and learning.  They are caring individuals of all ages, from all walks of life. They supply what tax dollars can't buy in time, talent, energy, and ideas, as well as funding, materials, services, and facilities to support and enhance the educational experiences of our students.

Volunteers translate their concern for children and quality education into involvement in numerous capacities. Students reap the rewards of individual attention, positive role models, and a greater motivation to learn that volunteers provide. Volunteers assist teachers and administrators, creating opportunities for them to increase their effectiveness. Virtually every West Ottawa child and teacher has benefited from these necessary partnerships.

Volunteers also strengthen school-community relations by increasing communication and knowledge of school programs and educational efforts.

Participation in School Improvement Efforts

Hundreds of community members, parents, staff, and students provide insight and expertise serving on school improvement and advisory committees.