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Lakeshore Elementary School is located on 168th Avenue between Riley and Quincy Streets. Our building is one block away from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Lakeshore Elementary has about 415 K-5th grade students. The building also houses West Ottawa’s W.O.W. (West Ottawa Wonders) Preschool for three and four-year olds.  Additionally, Lakeshore also hosts the YMCA Child […]

At West Ottawa Public Schools, high academic rankings stem from a collaborative, highly skilled and certified team of teachers and staff. Many of our teachers have served at West Ottawa Public Schools for years, building a legacy of commitment to helping students become college, career and life ready by developing critical 21st Century skills. We […]

West Ottawa provides resources for our students in every area of need. Our mission is to prepare students for college, career, and life. Please review the resources for each of these areas by clicking in the boxes below. You can review the academic offerings by clicking here.

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At West Ottawa, we focus on preparing our students to be College, Career and Life Ready. West Ottawa Public Schools works diligently to meet the goals of our district – and the high standards of our educators, parents and community.

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Due to continued icey roads, West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 23.

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Public Notice of an Electronic Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will meet electronically via Zoom for its regular meeting, pursuant to Michigan Executive Order 2020-160. […]

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Notice of a change of Location for October’s Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public Schools District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public Schools District will meet at the Harbor Lights Middle School, for a regular […]

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Great Lakes Elementary provides a multitude of options and programs for all YK – 5th grade students. Specifically, Great Lakes offers two sections of GSRP preschool for students who are four years old and qualify for the program. We also provide extended learning opportunities through an advanced math placement course in 5th grade and offer […]

The Inauguration of West Ottawa’s Instructional Compass took place at the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year. This strategic framework was devised as a valuable instrument to steer and enhance the implementation of effective teaching and learning methodologies across our entire educational district.

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WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2023-2024 BUDGET     PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a public hearing to […]

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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Lakewood Elementary is a relatively small, family-oriented school that is an outstanding choice in education for families in the Holland and West Ottawa areas. At Lakewood, every member of our community is involved in the education of our students. With the strong support of our staff, families, and […]

Dual Enrollment allows 9-12th grade students the opportunity to enroll in a college course while still in high school. Dual Enrollment is most often used when a student runs out of high school class options (i.e. math), to take courses in a particular area of talent (i.e. art), or to get a head start on […]

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Click on a link below to see the suggested supplies for the your child’s class at Sheldon Woods for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Open house will be Monday 08/28/2023 from 5pm -7pm. First Day of school is on Wednesday August 30th. Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade

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Notice of a Special Work Session of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday,  February 12, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a special work session […]

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Are you interested in learning more about our new virtual learning program called West Ottawa Virtual Academy (WOVA)? The first “Parent Information Event” will be held on Wednesday, June 16th. It is mandatory for a parent to attend this event if they wish to have their child begin the enrollment application process. In order to […]

Sheldon Woods is a small, family-oriented school in an idyllic location for learning with nature trails, a sledding hill, and a paved running track. Sheldon Woods offers an outstanding choice in education for families along the lakeshore. Staff encourage students to think deeply and take action in their own lives. Through the process of inquiry […]

West Ottawa Wonders (W.O.W.) Preschool serves students ages 3-5. Located in Lakeshore Elementary, this non co-op preschool offers morning or afternoon classes. Running from September through May, the preschool addresses all areas of development including social, emotional, intellectual, and physical. Areas of emphasis include aesthetics, construction, language, fine motor, gross motor, pretend play, sensory, cognition, […]

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West Ottawa is looking to hire additional people for positions with bonuses and incentives, summers off and no required nights, weekends or holidays.  This is a perfect job for a semi-retired person, a stay-at-home parent, a college student, or someone needing a little extra cash.  We provide paid training and help new hires obtain a […]

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Dear Prospective Students and Parents, The Dunes Alternative High School’s mission is to provide a way for students to earn a High School diploma in a non-traditional environment. The Dunes teachers’ and administrators’ primary objective is to help those students who have found it difficult to proceed towards graduation in a traditional setting. The Dunes […]

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We are responsible for the provision of leadership in the following areas of student intervention and elementary education: English as a Second Language, Migrant Education Program, Homeless, Special Education, ADA 504, and Early Childhood. We also oversee student enrollment and Schools of Choice.    

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Notice of the Board of Education Work Session Cancellation West Ottawa Public Schools District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Work Session for Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. has been CANCELLED. The Monday, January 15, 2024 Organizational/ Regular Board meeting at 7:00 p.m., will still be held at the Administration Office Building. Board minutes […]

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December 2019 District Newsletter In this issue: WO girls’ cross country team finishes 7th in state; This year continues to be one of the best ever! (a letter from Supt. Tom Martin); North Holland students get hands-on ecosystem lesson; Flexible seating aids learning at Lakeshore; Woodside enjoys annual Dads and Donuts event; Great Lakes meets […]

Preparations Underway Based on the Governor’s Order to Close all K-12 Schools   Based on Governor Whitmer’s order to close all K-12 schools, West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed starting Monday, March 16.  Due to Spring Break, we will not reopen until Monday, April 13. Preparations are underway for lunch availability for students enrolled in the […]

West Ottawa Board of Education’s Search for a New Superintendent The West Ottawa Board of Education is beginning the process of hiring a new superintendent.  The Board is soliciting community and staff input on the qualities, experiences, and skills needed in the new superintendent.  Residents of the District, all staff and administration are encouraged to […]

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Notice of a Board of Education Committee Meeting Quorum West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a committee meeting to discuss student […]

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West Ottawa Virtual Academy was designed for students to take their educational courses online instead of attending a physical classroom. Our program is currently available for students in 3rd through 12th grade. Enrollment options for students Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be considered in the 2023-2024 school year. Students at WOVA are expected to stay […]

Our Counseling and Academic Departments are proud to support students in their transition throughout their K-12 education into adulthood. Please review the FAQs below for resources to support your child.

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Notice of a Date Change to the May Meetings of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the May 20, 2024 work session and regular meeting have been rescheduled to Monday, May 13, 2024. The work session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. […]

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West Ottawa High School believes in providing opportunity and access to all students in the form of course offerings and extra-curricular activities. Students have the opportunity to select from over 200 courses including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Project Lead the Way, Early College, Dual Enrollment along with an extensive offering of elective courses. There are […]

West Ottawa Public Schools Food Service Department’s mission is to “support the education and work of our children, staff, and community members.” To achieve this mission, the Food Service Department will serve appealing, nutritious, safely prepared foods; have positive relationships with its customers; continue the education and development of the Food Service staff; and be […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools’ SAIL Program meets the needs of the academically advanced student. This program services students who are advanced a year or more above in their grade level in the area of language arts. Students receive 75 minutes of language arts instruction daily in this pull out program. During this instructional time, students […]

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Sheldon Woods Elementary provides many options and programs for all K – 5th grade students. Parents of West Ottawa students have access to school and student information through the district’s online Parent Portal. Sheldon Woods provides extended learning opportunities through an advanced math placement course in fifth grade. We pride ourselves on the strong partnership […]

GSRP is tuition-free to families that qualify and are accepted into the program. A child in the GSRP program will have experiences in initiative, social relations, creative representation, music, movement, language and literacy, and hands-on mathematics. Children meet for full-day sessions Monday through Thursday during the program year (September – May). The GSRP program is […]

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Next week we have parent teacher conferences on Tuesday October 29th from 5:00 – 8:00.  We hope to see you there.  You can check out details on our calendar here. 

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Pine Creek’s beautiful, wooded campus is centrally located within the West Ottawa district. Pine Creek is unique within West Ottawa Public Schools in that we house both a young kindergarten through fifth grade program and an Early Childhood Center. We are home to approximately 430 students. Our devoted and caring staff members make student learning […]

The Business Office manages over $85 million in revenues and expenditures each year. This includes $39 million of payroll, $4.2 million of food service related expenses, $3 million in student transportation, and $1.4 million in utility expenses in addition to much more. Budget and Salary Compensation Transparency Reporting Follow us on Twitter: @WOPSfinance.   Department […]

At West Ottawa Public Schools, we define curriculum as the “what.”  Our curriculum represents what we expect students to know and be able to do.  Instruction is the “how.”  We are committed to ensuring high levels of learning for every student.  We support student learning and differentiate instruction based on student needs.  Our practices are […]

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Principal of Waukazoo Elementary, Audra Bolhuis Waukazoo Elementary, situated just miles from beautiful Lake Michigan, provides high levels of learning for each of our 475+ students. Our staff is highly dedicated and committed to preparing each of our students to become College, Career and Life Ready. We strive, daily, to create a rigorous academic environment […]

Parents and guardians will find West Ottawa Public Schools is diverse, accommodating, and deeply integrated into our learning community. Our programs support Prekindergarten through 12th grade, including a grade 13 Early College program. We have a Spanish Immersion program K-12, as well as a Montessori program K-5. Parents can become involved in many ways through […]

West Ottawa Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. We became a district in 1958 and currently have 12 school buildings (1.6 million square feet) located on 420 acres of land, spanning over 75 square miles. Our department’s role is to make sure that every student has a safe, clean environment in which to learn. […]

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Welcome to the Parent Portal! West Ottawa Schools is pleased to provide the Infinite Campus Parent Portal communication tool. The Portal connects parents/guardians to students’ data online, anytime, from anywhere there is internet access. Once the Portal is accessed, information about only their child’s progress can be viewed. Log in HERE if you know your […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools Transportation Department will be hosting a 1st annual “Ride & Drive” West Ottawa Hiring Event on Weds, July 13, 2022.  The event will run from 11:30 AM thru 2:30 PM with FREE hot dogs, refreshments and a Starbucks gift card for “coffee on us!” This event is open to ANYONE with […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 10, due to poor road conditions.

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Public Notice for an Electronic Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will meet electronically through Google Hangouts for its monthly regular meeting, pursuant to Michigan Executive […]

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West Ottawa provides the best educational experience for your child because we offer new programs, new choices, and unlimited possibilities! Our curriculum is student-centered and standards based, and always taught by deeply committed, highly qualified staff. As students learn the core concepts, they develop an understanding of the relationships and connections of significant knowledge, facts, […]

Our elementary libraries are active and vibrant places for learning! Each of our elementary buildings has a library that is staffed by a certified teacher-librarian with support from a part-time library assistant. Your student’s librarian curates a collection that meets students’ interests, curiosities, and reading needs. Students have weekly library checkout time to find their […]

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Challenging curriculum, extensive exploratory options, and extracurricular clubs and sports at Macatawa Bay Middle School provide a comprehensive experience for students. A modified daily schedule for 6th grade along with separate 6th grade hallways allow for a more stable transition year for new middle school students. Additionally, our advisory, or “Academy” period for all grades […]

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Guided by a visionary Board of Education, West Ottawa works diligently to meet the goals of our district – and the high standards of our educators, parents and community. We are blessed with a highly qualified team of dedicated teachers and support staff, tireless parent volunteers, talented students and enthusiastic community members. As our district […]

WOHS is proud to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The IB Diploma Program is an international educational program that is recognized by the world’s leading colleges and universities. Students in IB courses work to develop strong depth and breadth of knowledge. The Program is completed during the junior and senior years of high […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools is proud to Showcase our Kindergarten programs! Please join your child’s principal and teachers on January 28, 2021 from 6 PM – 7 PM, for an interactive presentation which will allow you the opportunity to get to know your new school. To learn more about this event please review the flyer […]

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Harbor Lights Middle School is located at 1024 136th Ave. off of Riley Street in Holland Township. We strive to help all of our students through the transitional “middle years” between elementary and high school. A time of significant growth and change for all pre-adolescent students, the staff at Harbor Lights Middle School are dedicated […]

Careerline Tech Center (CTC) provides free career education to juniors and seniors in high school and offers the opportunity for students to gain skills and/or prepare for post-secondary education in 1 of 26 programs. Programs are offered Monday through Friday and students attend for a half day either in the morning or the afternoon. While […]

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Woodside is a Young Kinders through fifth grade elementary school located at 2591 North Division Avenue in Park Township. It is one of eight elementary buildings in the West Ottawa Public School District. At Woodside, the educational team sets high expectations for our students. Together, the entire staff and parent community works together to support each student […]

Students who are enrolled in a private school or who are homeschooled may take advantage of non-essential elective courses offered through West Ottawa Virtual Academy. Below is a list of the current high school non-essential elective courses that are available under this provision. For additional details about each course, please visit our linked Course Guide.

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Located on the eastern edge of the West Ottawa Public School District, North Holland is a small, family-oriented school that is an outstanding choice in education for families in the Holland, Zeeland, and West Ottawa areas. At North Holland, every member of our community is a learner, from students to staff to parents. With the […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed today, January 5, 2022 due to inclement weather.

West Ottawa Virtual Academy is an educational option for families who are seeking the flexibility of distance learning through a virtual environment. Students attending West Ottawa Virtual Academy take advantage of online academic courses which are taught by highly qualified and local teachers.

Thank you for your interest in West Ottawa Public Schools! Our team is proud to employ only the best and highly qualified staff to support the success of every child in our district. Please review our vacant positions and apply with your online application through Frontline Applitrack. **Minimum starting salary for all certified teachers is […]

Welcome to West Ottawa’s College information page! Please review the questions below with the attached resources. The high school counseling office does not send transcripts to colleges. You must request your West Ottawa High School transcript to be sent to each college via Parchment.com. View and print the WOHS Profile here *IF you are applying […]

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Lakewood Elementary staff are excited about the new upcoming school year! We understand that parents would like to make sure that their child is ready to go at the start of the year and may be purchasing their back-to-school supplies right now. Here is a list of supplies in a Google Doc that are recommended […]

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Welcome to West Ottawa!  We are proud to Showcase our Kindergarten programs! Please join your child’s principal and teachers on January 25, 2024, from 6 PM – 7 PM at each of our elementary buildings for our annual Kindergarten Showcase for kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Great Lakes Elementary is located on the corner of Riley Street and 152nd Avenue and sits adjacent from West Ottawa’s world class high school campus. Great Lakes is the newest of West Ottawa’s eight elementary schools and the staff at Great Lakes is committed to providing a robust education for all of our students. Great […]

At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year we created a working guide to traits that we hope graduates of our District will possess by the time they leave our buildings for the final time. This Portrait helps our instructional staff create the best teaching and learning techniques for our students.

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North Holland Elementary is a kindergarten through fifth grade school located on the East side of US 31. As a two-section per grade level school, North Holland offers the benefits of being part of a big district with the culture of a small neighborhood community. North Holland Elementary’s staff has a passion for meeting the […]

West Ottawa High School is excited to be able to offer our students participation in the South Ottawa County Early College (SOCEC) program in partnership with Muskegon Community College. The SOCEC program allows selected high school students to extend high school by one year in order to earn both their high school diploma and up […]

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Lakeshore Elementary School is dedicated to the academic, social and emotion achievement for each and every student. The building houses West Ottawa’s W.O.W. (West Ottawa Wonders) Preschool for children ages three and four. Additionally, Lakeshore hosts the YMCA Child Care program which provides before school, after school, and all day child care programming. Lakeshore is […]

The West Ottawa High School Band Program is widely recognized around the state as an outstanding program.  Students are afforded numerous performance opportunities including  Symphony Band, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz I, Jazz II, Musical Pit Orchestra, Basketball Band and numerous Chamber Ensembles.  Our ensembles have achieved great recognition, being featured numerous times […]

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Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday,  March 4, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a special meeting to authorize […]

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At Harbor Lights, we are dedicated to the middle years.  Middle school students have unique academic, social, and emotional needs. It is our mission to develop students for academic success and to support their growth socially and emotionally in a safe environment.   We serve as the bridge from elementary school to high school.  Ultimately, we […]

Guided by a visionary Board of Education, West Ottawa works diligently to meet the goals of our district – and the high standards of our educators, parents and community. We are blessed with a highly qualified team of dedicated teachers and support staff, tireless parent volunteers, talented students and enthusiastic community members. As our district […]

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Notice of a Board of Education Committee Meeting Quorum West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a committee meeting to discuss student […]

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District Newsletter – April 2020 In this issue: Our school community responds to the call!; Bond work begins at Harbor Lights; North Holland showcases Adventures in Learning; Battle of Books:  Great Lakes competition encourages students to read culturally diverse books; Lakeshore creating encouraging atmosphere; Woodside, Hope College benefit from pen pals; Sheldon Woods celebrates students’ […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools follows the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District regional calendar for main breaks and testing schedules. We strive to provide parents, students and community members with accurate calendar information. We hope this calendar page will aid in planning for your family vacations and functions throughout the academic school year. Please scroll down […]

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The middle school concert will be canceled tonight because of weather conditions. Stay safe, warm, and have a great night.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN ELECTRONIC WORK SESSION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO  GO THROUGH THE FALL 2020 RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN  AND  DISCUSS 2020-2021 GOALS   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools is proud to share a story that features Judge Juanita Bocanegra’s gratitude to three of her former West Ottawa Public Schools teachers.

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In a community environment, The Dunes’ students attend school every day and participate in online learning, physical activity and regular social emotional learning experiences. Students understand the objective of earning a high school diploma and developing a post-secondary plan with the assistance of our caring and passionate staff.

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Macatawa Bay is your choice along the lakeshore! Macatawa Bay Middle School is located on 140th Avenue between Quincy and Riley Streets. It is a beautiful campus nestled between residential neighborhoods and towering oak trees. Our unique building offers an indoor track, ample classroom space and even a planetarium! Our school culture is built around […]

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The West Ottawa High School Libraries are key spaces in our school for collaboration, information discovery, fostering curiosity, accessing quality digital and physical resources for research, and developing a lifelong love for reading and learning. WOHS’ certified school librarian, Ms. VanWeerdhuizen, co-teaches with classroom teachers to develop students’ information literacy skills and their confidence in […]

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Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed today, March 10. Be safe and have a great weekend.

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Waukazoo Elementary offers multiple options and programs for all K – 5 students. The building provides extended learning opportunities through an advanced math placement course, SAIL programming for traditional 3rd – 5th grade students, multiple classrooms that implement Montessori methods (Kinder, Lower (1st-3rd), & Upper (4th-5th)), and the after school Panther Pathways programming.  Parents of […]

West Ottawa Public Schools is proud to offer students a robust virtual learning option through West Ottawa Virtual Academy. This educational option is well suited for students who are seeking the flexibility of distance learning through the virtual environment, without having to compromise on access to extracurricular activities and athletics that are offered through the […]

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Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a special meeting to change […]

With impending severe weather, we are closing all district buildings December 22, 2023 and canceling any activities or practices scheduled for December 22 through Christmas. Stay safe, warm, and have a great holiday.

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At Waukazoo, student achievement is at the heart of all we do as a school and staff. We strive, daily, to create a rigorous academic environment where we provide common core standards driven curriculum and implement best practices in all our classrooms. Through our incorporation of technology and combination of traditional and Montessori approaches, Waukazoo […]

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Our Mission “To provide safe and efficient transportation to get students physically present and emotionally prepared for learning to experience success to-and-from school… every school day.” The West Ottawa Public Schools Transportation Department transports over 6,600 eligible students to-and-from school and school-related activities each school day.  This is accomplished with a dedicated team of 61 […]

Notice of a Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the November 14, 2022 work session and regular meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, November 21, 2022. The work session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration […]

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Nestled along the shore of Lake Michigan and the northern edge of the West Ottawa Public School District, Sheldon Woods is a small, family-oriented school. Our passion for learning extends to every member of our community. With the strong support of our staff, families, and PTO, our children come to a school where a lifelong […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools is dedicated to support our community as we prepare for a return to school on August 31, 2022. Please click on the arrow below each image to view each document.

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West Ottawa believes in challenging students to achieve high expectations while providing unlimited opportunities. Our college-prep core curriculum provides students with rigorous and relevant concepts, skills, and multiple instructional strategies to meet the needs of our diverse 21st century learners. As students learn the core concepts, they develop an understanding of the relationships and connections […]

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Due to inclement weather, West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed today, January 23rd. Stay safe, WO!

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District Newsletter – June 2020 In this issue: Top Scholar, Vals and Sals named for WO; Graduating class achieves amazing feats; LINKS program is coming to Macatawa Bay; North Holland launches outdoor kindergarten; Lakeshore remains family through COVID-19; Eighteen retire from West Ottawa Public Schools; Woodside team focuses on at-home reading; Montessori program experiences 20-year […]

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Below are notifications districts are legally required to make available to parents. Hard copies of these notices are also available at each school office. Should you have questions regarding these notices, please contact Jens Milobinski, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, at (616) 786-2061.  

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Due to the pending ice storm, West Ottawa Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 22.

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Riley Farms Elementary will open in the Fall of 2025. It will begin as a two-section building that has Kindergarten through 5th grade programming.

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Lakeshore Elementary is home to the district’s only elementary Spanish Immersion program, hosts the W.O.W. (West Ottawa Wonders) Preschool for children ages three and four, as well as the YMCA Child Care program which provides before school, after school, and all day child care. Lakeshore also provides extended learning opportunities through advanced math placement courses […]

The ability to speak more than one language is increasingly important in today’s interdependent world. When a second language is learned at an early age, children have native-like pronunciation and grammar control. Americans fluent in other languages can benefit society, increasing global competitiveness and communication. According to the U.S. Census, about 40 million U.S. residents […]

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Located on the eastern edge of the West Ottawa Public School District, North Holland is a small, family-oriented school that is an outstanding choice in education for families in the Holland, Zeeland, and West Ottawa areas. At North Holland, every member of our community is a learner, from students to staff to parents. With the […]

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The mission statement at West Ottawa Public Schools is to “preparing students to be college, career and life ready”.  At WOHS, we take this mission statement seriously.  We believe that high school graduation is the starting point or the launch pad into our student’s future, rather than the finish line.  Through coursework, activities and social […]

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Information & Updates Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak   January 21, 2022 – COVID-19 Prevention Strategy for Schools Form  August 25, 2021 – COVID-19 Prevention Strategy for Schools Form  August 20, 2021 – Letter from Superintendent Bearden June 1, 2020 – Letter from Superintendent Martin May 26, 2020 – Letter from Superintendent Martin May […]

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The staff at Lakewood Elementary is committed to providing our students with a quality education and to preparing students to be College, Career and Life Ready. This means we value student growth academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful […]

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Mr. Nguyen is proud to have the opportunity to prepare students to be College, Career, and Life Ready! As an alumni of West Ottawa Public Schools, he has a vested interest in the school system and the community that he calls home. Mr. Nguyen received a B.A. in Secondary Education from Hope College. From there […]

With the opening of our Riley Farms Elementary (East of US-31) in the fall of 2025, we needed to adjust our current Elementary boundaries. This is an ongoing process that we hope to have completed and information out to our community in the coming months.  

In support of the State of Michigan’s Big Goal of increasing the percentage of Michigan residents with degrees or post secondary certificates to 60% by 2025, West Ottawa High School is doing its part to ensure our students are College, Career, and Life Ready.

Good afternoon, Please see the attached welcome letter that provides details and updates for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year at Waukazoo. Additionally, the Open House will be held on August 29, 2022 from 5-7pm and the first day of school is Wendesday August 31, 2022. Thank you and Go WO! Samuel A. Lemmon, Ed.S. Principal, […]

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Notice of a Date Change to the May Meetings of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the May 20, 2024 work session and regular meeting have been rescheduled to Monday, May 13, 2024. The work session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. […]

August 7, 2019 – West Ottawa Public Schools is one of the Top 20 best school districts in Michigan and #1 in Ottawa County, as recently released by Niche (an organization that researches K-12 schools and colleges). Information about how each Niche grade/ranking is calculated View all West Ottawa Public School District Rankings View news […]

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WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF AN ELECTRONIC PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2020-2021 BUDGET     PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will meet electronically, pursuant to Michigan Executive Order 2020-75, to hold a public hearing to […]

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Welcome to the West Ottawa Public Schools Childcare Program! It is the mission of the West Ottawa Public Schools to facilitate the quality child care needs of the children and families we serve by implementing a safe, consistent learning environment which enables intellectual, social, and physical growth for present and future students.

West Ottawa Virtual Academy is now accepting applications for fall of 2024. Secure your spot now! Enrollment Process for West Ottawa Virtual Academy Thank you for your interest in West Ottawa Virtual Academy. Students interested in enrolling need to complete two brief questionnaires as part of the pre-enrollment process. These questionnaires provides our team with […]

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BUS INFO – Bus information, including bus stop location, bus number, pick-up/drop-off times and transfer bus info is currently available online, 24/7, in Parent Portal for 2022 Summer School and will be available for the 2022-2023 school year beginning on Weds, August 17, 2022 (two weeks before the start of school). To access bus information, […]

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West Ottawa Public Schools is excited to offer summer learning opportunities and test out dates. Students may use these opportunities to advance in academic areas.  Please review this document to learn more about test out information.

Since 2013, teachers, administrators, and technology department staff have been collaborating to plan for this endeavor. Our top priority has been about how to ensure that student learning is positively impacted by increased access to technology. The device of choice for secondary and virtual students will continue to be the Google Chromebook. At West Ottawa […]

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Pine Creek Elementary provides many options and programs for all young kindergarten through fifth grade students. Pine Creek is unique in West Ottawa as it offers several early childhood programs. Currently, we offer two sections of GSRP preschool for students who are four years old and qualify for the program. We also have 2 sections […]

The West Ottawa Montessori program began in 2000, with one classroom, and continues to expand. With eight current classrooms, the Montessori program now engages kindergarten through fifth grade learners in three grade banded sections (Kindergarten, Lower Montessori, and Upper Montessori). The Montessori students also take part in all the school has to offer. The program […]

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    Welcome to Mac Bay Middle School!  My name is Jake Manning and I am honored to serve students and staff at Macatawa Bay Middle School as their principal. As a parent of five West Ottawa students (and future Mac Bay students!) My wife and I have felt incredibly blessed to be a part […]

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Public Notice for an Electronic Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, April 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will meet electronically for its monthly regular meeting, pursuant to Michigan Executive Order 2020-48 through […]

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Macatawa Bay Middle School and Harbor Lights Middle School libraries feature varied and current resources for our students and staff to foster curiosity, collaboration, and creativity. They are staffed with a full-time library assistant each and Mrs. Keuning-LaFrence, a certified school librarian, who teaches information literacy and provides curricular collaboration in both buildings.  From matching […]

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Notice of a Special Work Session of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a special work […]

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Public Notice for an Electronic Special Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will meet electronically via Zoom for a special meeting, pursuant to Michigan Executive Order […]

Public Notice of an Electronic Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District to Appoint Someone to Fill a Vacant Board Seat   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 12 p.m., the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will meet electronically […]

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From challenging curriculum, extensive, exploratory options, as well as extracurricular clubs and sports, Harbor Lights Middle School is focused on serving as the bridge for our students as they leave elementary school and prepare for high school. Separate 6th, 7th, and 8th grade academic wings provides for a smaller, more personalized experience for our students. […]

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Located near the shores of Lake Michigan, West Ottawa High School serves a diverse student body within a wonderfully supportive community. A comprehensive high school of 2230 students in grades 9-12, West Ottawa is able to offer the largest selection of educational opportunities of any West Michigan school. These opportunities include 22 Advanced Placement courses, […]

A wide range of AP classes affords students the opportunity to pursue college-level instruction and the option of college credit within the high school setting. We currently offer an impressive array of 21 different AP courses on the high school campus. These classes are designed for students who wish to elevate the rigor of their […]

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Elementary Buildings – August 26th (5 pm – 7 pm) Harbor Lights & Mac Bay MS – August 28th (6 pm – 8 pm) Walk-throughs Middle Schools (6th-8th grades) August 15 3 PM – 7 PM (Harbor Lights & Macy Bay) August 20 3 PM – 7 PM (Harbor Lights only) August 21 9 AM […]

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Woodside Elementary provides many options and programs for all YK through fifth grade students. Woodside provides extended learning opportunities through an advanced math placement course in fifth grade and advanced language arts in grades 3rd through 5th grade.  Woodside, also, offers after school transportation to the Boys & Girls Club of Holland.

Students at West Ottawa High School can earn a Seal of Biliteracy on their West Ottawa Public Schools diploma. According to the Michigan Department of Education, the Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages […]

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2021-2022 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2021-2022 budget until […]

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Woodside Elementary is a Young Kinders through fifth grade elementary school located at 2591 North Division Avenue in Park Township. It is one of eight elementary buildings in the West Ottawa Public School District. At Woodside, the educational team sets high expectations for our students. Together, the entire staff, parents, and community work together to […]

West Ottawa Virtual Academy West Ottawa Virtual Academy is proud to offer flexible enrollment options to meet the needs of students. We offer full time, split enrollments, dual enrollments, and partner with both private schools and students who are homeschooled. We are fully accredited and for the student-athlete seeking to compete at the collegiate level, […]

The West Ottawa Public Schools’ curriculum is rigorous and diverse. We continually strive to set high expectations for all of our students, while simultaneously creating supports and interventions to eliminate opportunity gaps. We have developed multiple pathways in order to provide choices for students and parents. Our teachers are provided with continual professional development in […]

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Notice of a Special Meeting of the Board of Education West Ottawa Public School District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday,  March 11, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a special meeting to interview […]

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Pine Creek’s beautiful, wooded campus is centrally located within the West Ottawa district. Pine Creek is unique within West Ottawa Public Schools in that we house both a kindergarten through fifth grade program and an Early Childhood Center. We are home to approximately 400 students. Our devoted and caring staff members make student learning their […]

Cultivating a Climate for Success West Ottawa Public Schools is committed to parent and community involvement. Participation is strongly encouraged and appreciated. There are several ways to be involved, from tutoring to supervising popcorn days to chaperoning a field trip. Volunteers Support Instruction Volunteers are our partners in teaching and learning. They are caring individuals […]

WEST OTTAWA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGET     PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the Administration Office Building, 1138 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan, the Board of Education of the West Ottawa Public School District will hold a public hearing to […]