First day of school: 

We are excited to begin the 2024-25 school year and to welcome your children back! Our first day of school is Thursday, August 22, 2024.

We will start the day in Seminar, so please remind your child to go directly to their Seminar class on Thursday morning. Although the second day of school is not a regularly scheduled Seminar day, we will follow a regular Seminar schedule on Friday, 8/23.

As a reminder, you should have received an email from our Food Service informing you that breakfast and lunch will once again be free for all students this school year. However, we still ask that all families complete the Educational Benefits Form available on the Food Service portal: https://westottawa.familyportal.cloud/. If you have questions please contact the Food service department.

Let's make this a great year!

Beginning of the school year letter 

The following letter was sent to all families through email, but if you missed. Read below

• Parent Letter

Have you seen the new WOPS calendars?

Visit the school calendar for all the details. 

Need to talk to your counselor? 

See our Counseling Page for more information!

Food pantry: 

Help us fill our food pantry by bringing non-perishable items to the High School anytime!  

Need food assistance?  Please see Mrs. Spreitzer, spreitzere@westottawa.net,  or the office for more information.

Panther Fund: 

The Panther Fund provides financial assistance for all middle and high school students in West Ottawa Public Schools who desire to participate in athletics, arts, music, theater and academics and their ability to participate has been limited due to financial constraints.  The Panther Fund is an outside non-profit and we are thankful for their partnership.  Visit their website at: https://www.thepantherfund.org/ for more information. 

WINWO:

WinWO (When in Need West Ottawa) is an internal resource designed to help students in need of anything from school supplies and backpacks, to clothing, hygiene necessities, and glasses. This support is designed for all West Ottawa students Pk-12 and is funded by our Senior Survivor event (a week-long challenge in which 12 WOHS seniors live at the school and compete to raise money for this amazing fund).  Community and family partnerships are always welcomed during this time of giving within our schools.