Announcement: Kindergarten Showcase January 23 at 6pm
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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 PTO, our children come to school where a lifelong love of learning is fostered and where children are nurtured to be leaders. Our dedicated staff at Lakewood is highly committed to making personal connections with students and their families while also providing a safe and engaging learning environment that helps prepare students to become college, career, and life ready.
At Lakewood, we house district-wide special education programs where the students are involved with non-disabled peers through classroom integration as well as a buddy program that builds lifelong skills in working with people that may exhibit differences. We also house a S.A.I.L. program, which is a gifted and talented language arts program for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th. Please take the time to come and visit and talk with our staff and community members about the awesome educational opportunities that the students at Lakewood experience.
Awards &Accolades
Our school is proud of the following awards:
2019 National Blue Ribbon School
#2 BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN OTTAWA COUNTY
NICHE BEST SCHOOLS RANKINGS, 2024
15th Highest Achieving Elementary School in Michigan
1:1 Student to Chromebook Ratio
100% Highly Qualified, Instructional Staff
1% Top Percentile Statewide Academic Performance
2016 EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification
MeetMr. Ghareeb
I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Psychology. My career in education began in 1996 when I became an elementary school resource teacher. I taught for 5 years at both the elementary and middle school levels in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. During that time, I attained a Master’s Degree also From GVSU in Special Education Administration with Director’s Approval. In 2002, I accepted my first administrative position as a High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. In my 20 plus years as an administrator, I have also served as a Middle School Principal, an Elementary School Principal, a Special Education Director, and an Early Childhood Director. I am extremely excited to be in West Ottawa Public Schools and especially at Lakewood Elementary where we nurture leaders who excel academically and socially by providing a caring and enriching environment. We are proud to maintain an atmosphere that is built on seeing the potential in each and every student and prepare them to be College, Career and Life Ready!
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If you would like more information about enrolling your child at Lakewood Elementary, please click here. If you have any questions contact our main office at (616) 786-1300.
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