Learning & Daily Life at East

• Students enter the building each morning at the school entrance near the admin building.
• The building opens at 8:30 a.m. for students eating breakfast.
• Students arriving after the start of the school day must be signed in at the office by a parent or guardian.

• Dismissal time: 3:40 p.m.
• Students are dismissed according to their regular transportation plan.
• Changes to dismissal: Must be communicated to the school by 2:00 p.m.
• If no notice is provided, students will follow their usual dismissal routine.

BusRight App

• Families are encouraged to use the BusRight App for real-time bus updates.
• The app provides arrival notifications, route adjustments, and important transportation alerts.

• To report an absence: Call the school office at 616-997-3300.
• Please call by: 8:30 a.m. on the day of the absence.
• Voicemail is available 24 hours a day for absences.

Attendance counts for half days:

• Morning half day: Student must arrive by 9:00 a.m.
• Afternoon half day: Student must arrive by 1:00 p.m.

When to Keep Your Child Home

• Fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Persistent cough
• Major cold or flu symptoms
• Severe sore throat
• Headache, fatigue, or body aches

Return-to-School Guidelines

• Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.
• Vomiting and diarrhea must be resolved for 24 hours.
• Overall symptoms should be improving before returning to school.

• Breakfast and lunch are available to students each school day.
• Breakfast is served in the lunchroom before school.
• Each student is issued a lunch account for meal purchases.
• Lunch and recess schedules vary by grade level.

View East MenuMeal Magic LoginFree & Reduced Lunch Application

Medications at School

• A Medication Administration Form is required for any prescription or over-the-counter medication.
• The form must be signed by a physician.
• Medication must be brought to the office by a parent or guardian—students may not transport medications.
• All medication must be in its original container with the child’s name and prescriptions clearly labeled.

Medication Administration Form Contact School Nurse

Allergies & Health Plans

• Please inform the East office and your child’s teacher of any allergies or medical conditions.
• Health Care Plans (including allergy, asthma, or seizure plans) must be updated annually.
• Epinephrine, inhalers, or other emergency medications require a physician-completed plan on file.

View Allery Care Plan Forms  Contact School Nurse

If Your Child Becomes sick at School

• Parents/guardians will be contacted if a child is ill or unable to participate in learning.
• Students displaying fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or concerning symptoms must be picked up promptly.
• Please ensure emergency contact information in Infinite Campus is up-to-date.

• Recess is part of the daily school experience at East Elementary.
• Students are expected to participate in outdoor recess.
• Exceptions are made for weather conditions or documented medical needs.

• Weather-related school closings and delays are determined by the district and communicated directly to families.
• Families will receive notifications through Infinite Campus, district email, and local media outlets.
• Please make sure your contact information in the Parent Portal is up-to-date so you receive alerts promptly.
• Updates are also posted on the district website and on the official Coopersville Area Public Schools Facebook page.

East Elementary promotes a safe and respectful learning environment through clear expectations.

Students follow the school-wide expectations known as Be the Three:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe

Detailed behavior and discipline procedures are outlined in the Parent & Student Handbook.

Building Security

• Doors remain locked during the school day.
• All visitors enter through the office.

Visiting East

• Visitors must check in at the main office and wear a visitor badge.

Volunteering

• A completed background check is required for all volunteers.
• Please bring your drivers license when volunteering.
• Parents and guardians interested in volunteering should contact the school office or their child’s teacher.

Background Check FormPTO Information