A proposed master plan for the future of Zeeland Public Schools is now available for you to download at: http://www.zps.org This proposal is being analyzed by school officials and will be discussed at the Board of Education meeting January 19.  We extend a big THANK YOU to the more than 200 citizens who participated in the forum November 20 and the 375 citizens who completed questionnaires online. Your opinion on the future of our schools is important to us. Download the documents here

On Monday, January 26, Zeeland will be showcasing its varsity boys' basketball teams in the 2009, "Jam at the Van". The event will take place at the VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids and promises to be an exciting evening as East & West clash in an important OK Green contest.

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. with tip-off set for 6:15. Jay Allen, radio personality and voice of the Griffins & Rampage will be announcing the game.

A crowd of 80 students, parents, educators and government officials was on hand December 1 to celebrate the award of nearly $100,000 to Zeeland's Summit School.  The grant, which is part of the AT & T Aspire program, is designed to help students improve their reading skills. Read more.

A benefit breakfast Saturday, December 6, at Zeeland West High School cafeteria will aid 18-year-old Eric Kontowicz, who was paralyzed in a fall on the MSU campus in September.  The breakfast takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Zeeland Public Schools needs your help Thursday, November 20.  We will be discussing the direction of our school district’s future, including the use of our buildings and classroom space for the next 10 years.  A similar community dialogue in Zeeland 10 years ago attracted 225 parents, students, and citizens. Please set aside time to attend. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

"Student Choreography Concert" is Thursday, October 23 in DeWitt Auditorium

Zeeland East homecoming is this week!

*Homecoming Week is here at Zeeland East!  The homecoming game will be Friday, September 12, with the Chix hosting Rogers High School in football at Zeeland Stadium. The homecoming dance is Saturday, September 13, from 7-11:30 p.m. in the East Cafeteria.  Dance guest forms will be available Monday.  Spirit Week festivities include dress-up days, as follows:
* Monday:  Pajama Day
* Tuesday:  Duct Tape Day
* Wednesday:  Crazy Hair/Clash Day

With school scheduled to begin September 2, make plans to attend the events being planned in August by Zeeland Public Schools. First up on the calendar is high school registration Wednesday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, August 21, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the last week of August, all Zeeland schools will feature open house and orientation sessions. Below is a summary of those events:

VISIT THE ZEE BUS!!
The Zee Bus will run from June 9 to August 7 this year. This will be the fifth summer of the bus, which serves as a rolling library for all children living within our 94-square-mile Zeeland school district. The bus and its volunteers travel through the district Mondays through Thursdays, making stops at a total of 16 locations. All children are invited to an end-of-the-year party hosted by Roosevelt Elementary on Friday, August 8, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. For details, call Mary Beth Timmer at 616-748-4503.

SUMMER SCHOOL OFFERED JUNE 16 - JULY 25

On May 6, the Zeeland Board of Education is seeking a one-year renewal of the 18-mill tax levy on industrial and commercial property, resorts and second homes. The levy is required under Proposal A.

"This is a simple renewal vote, not an increase, but it is a vital piece needed for the daily operation or our schools," Business Manager Dave Van Ginhoven said. "Without this levy, the district would lose $7,548,983 in funds needed for running our schools. This fund helps pay for a wide variety of necessities, from books and bus fuel to staff salaries and heating bills."