Announcement: Recent COVID-19 positive case(s): 1 student at woodside and 2 students at lakeshore on 12/3/21; 1 student at great lakes and 3 students at waukazoo on 12/2/21; 1 student at waukazoo, 3 students at harbor lights and 1 student at great lakes on 12/1/21. Click here for the weekly COVID-19 Dashboard and the COVID-19 Prevention Strategies.
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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 PreK-12, as well as a Montessori program K-5. Parents can become involved in many ways through the PTO, volunteer opportunities, school functions, open houses, coaching, and parent teacher conferences.
EnrollNow!
Online registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open. West Ottawa Public Schools offers both Prekindergarten and Kindergarten programs for children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2021 for the 2021-22 school year. Waiver forms are available for children turning 5 between September 1 and December 1. Click on the “Learn More” button to enroll for next year OR if you wish to enroll for the current school year (2020-2021).
Meet OurStaff
Our highly qualified teaching staff works hard to build positive relationships with students and their families. We are confident that you will find West Ottawa teachers to care deeply for your child and their education. We are committed to recruiting and hiring only the very best, as we know the impact that high quality teachers have on student achievement as well as school culture and community.
ParentInvolvement
West Ottawa Public Schools encourages parents, guardians, and family members to be involved in their child’s education. Listed below are ways that you can be an active participant in your child’s learning journey! View our Volunteer page for more information
Involvement is encouraged with activities such as:
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Open houses or school functions
- Volunteering
- Student performances
- PTO/PTC/PTA and booster organizations
- Advisory committees
OurDistrict
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. Our district spans 69 square miles, with over 44,000 constituents, and 12 schools. West Ottawa schools have some of the best programs in the state of Michigan for your students to become College, Career and Life Ready!