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Why choose West Ottawa Public Schools?

Welcome to West Ottawa Public Schools. We are so pleased to have you and your child join our school family. Our highly qualified staff is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment, honoring diversity, and delivering quality and challenging programs for your child.

What is West Ottawa Public Schools food service department?

West Ottawa Public Schools Food Service Department’s mission is to “support the education and work of our children, staff, and community members.”

What is the Seamless Summer option at West Ottawa food service?

We are pleased to inform you that West Ottawa Food Service will be participating in the Seamless Summer Option as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the School Year 2021-2022. The GREAT NEWS is that ALL students enrolled at our school can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE to your household each day.

How do I get access to the parent portal?

Access to the Parent Portal can be gained from home, work, public library, or anywhere an internet connection can be established. The Parent Portal is a free service to our district families.

What is West Ottawa Public Schools?

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

When is online registration for West Ottawa Public Schools 2021?

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.

What is parent involvement in West Ottawa?

Parental involvement is a highly valued component to a well-rounded educational experience for students. At West Ottawa Public Schools parents can plug into their child’s education in many ways. We offer volunteer outreach opportunities, parent advisory boards, and extracurricular activities as a few ways to get involved! We encourage you to connect with your child’s teacher and principal to learn how you can become involved to help prepare all children to become college, career, and life ready!

What is the best school district in Ottawa County?

West Ottawa Public Schools was recently ranked by Niche.com as the Best Public School District in Ottawa County and has been a recipient of U.S. News and World Report “Best High Schools” Silver Award for 7 consecutive years!

When will WOW preschool be open in 2021?

Enrollment packets for 2021-2022 WOW preschool programs will be available online beginning January 26, 2021, and will be accepted until February 12, 2021. Applications for GSRP can be completed online through Help Me Grow Ottawa.

Is online registration for 2021 open?

Online registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open. Please complete our online registration and select “21-22 Next School Year” from the drop-down menu when asked to select the school year for which you are enrolling.

Does Wops offer school choice?

WOPS is proud to offer School of Choice. If you are a student from an outside district and wish to enroll, please click on the link to learn more about School of Choice.

Is West Ottawa a virtual school?

West Ottawa Public Schools is pleased to offer a new virtual learning option called West Ottawa Virtual Academy beginning fall 2021. WOVA will be a blended virtual school providing a customized experience for families selecting the online learning environment. WOVA students will also be able to participate in face to face music courses, district extracurricular activities, and athletics. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, click on the “Learn More” button.

Back to School Information - Fall 2021

Breakfast and lunch is available at each school. We work hard to offer a variety of options to choose from. We look forward to serving you!

How to deposit funds into my students account

If you have a secondary student, you will also find that you can add funds to your students lunch account using E-funds.

How do I apply for Free and Reduced-Priced School Meals?

We recently switched our web portal. Parents/guardians will be directed to a new website to complete the free and reduced lunch application. The new food service portal to complete a free and reduced lunch application is here.

I have more questions about this program. Where can I get them answered?

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions for common questions regarding this program.

What is the current lunch menu for my school?

West Ottawa Public Schools has implemented a new menu system that shows detailed information for the meals we serve, including nutrition and allergen information. Please bear with us as we work out any bugs in the system. The service includes an app for iPhone and Android devices.

What are the food prices for the 2021-2022 school year?

All reimbursable breakfast and lunch meals are free through June 30, 2022!

What exciting promotions are on the menu for this month?

View our Food Service Newsletter which includes this months promotions by clicking here.

Meet Mr. Lemmon

Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. In high school I participated in the L.E.A.D. program and then moved on to volunteer at Head Start while I earned a degree in education at Grand Valley State University.

Waukazoo Contact Info

Please contact us at your convenience to set up a tour or to inquire further on opportunities for your child at Waukazoo Elementary. You can also follow us on Twitter: @WaukazooWO

Waukazoo Enrollment

If you would like more information about enrolling your child at Waukazoo Elementary, please click here. If you have any questions contact our main office at (616) 786-1800.

Waukazoo Calendar

Please click on the calendar link to see upcoming events and important dates for Waukazoo Elementary.