South Elementary

198 East Street Coopersville, MI 49404

(616) 997-3100 (616) 997-3114

4th–5th Grade

Office Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Daily Schedule
8:45 a.m. – School day begins
3:40 p.m. – Dismissal

Breakfast
Begins at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria

Half Days
12:00 p.m. – Dismissal
(School begins at the regular time)

Students may not be dropped off before 8:30 a.m.

Corey DeRidder

Principal

616) 997-3301

Stefanie Camling

Assistant Principal

(616) 997-3102

Lori Cataldo

Secretary

Michelle Matzat

Paraprofessional

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Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Daily Life Arrival, dismissal, attendance and daily routines for South students & families.

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CALENDAR

South Upcoming Events

Wednesday 5 August
- Back to School Bash 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Back to School Bash
  
  Date: Aug 5
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Downtown Main Street, Coopersville
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  
  Back to School Bash
  Wednesday, August 5
  5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  Downtown Coopersville
  Join us for a fun evening as we kick off the new school year! Enjoy live music from Hark Up!, pick up free school supplies, and connect with the community before school begins.
  Learn More
Friday 14 August
- School of Choice Registration Closes
  
  School of Choice Registration Closes
  
  Date: Aug 14
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  
  School of Choice Registration Closes
  Thursday, August 14
  Planning to join Coopersville Area Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year? Complete your School of Choice registration by August 14.
  Register your Future Bronco today!
  Apply Now
Monday 24 August
- First Day of School (Half Day) — Staff PD
  First Day of School (Half Day) — Staff PD
  
  Date: Aug 24
  
  Location: 198 East St, Coopersville, MI 49404
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year, Broncos!
  We're excited to kick off another great year of learning, growth and opportunities at Coopersville Area Public Schools.
  Monday, August 24, is the first day of school and a half day for all students.
  Half-Day School Hours
  High School (Grades 9–12): 7:30–10:40 a.m.
  Middle School (Grades 6–8): 7:40–10:50 a.m.
  Elementary Schools (PreK–Grade 5): 8:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  Following the half day, staff will participate in professional development.
  View Our SchoolsView District Calendar
- South First Day (Half Day) 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  South First Day (Half Day)
  
  Date: Aug 24
  
  Time: 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  Location: South Elementary
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
Friday 4 September
- Labor Day Break — No School
  thru Mon September 7
  
  Labor Day Break — No School
  
  Date: Sep 4 - Sep 7
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  
  There will be no school for students or staff on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7 (Labor Day).
  Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.