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

Beth Ippel

Assistant Principal

Lori Cataldo

Secretary

Michelle Matzat

Paraprofessional

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CALENDAR

South Upcoming Events

Friday 2 October
- Popcorn
  
  Popcorn
  
  Date: Oct 2
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
Monday 5 October
- Elementary (Fall) Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  Elementary (Fall) Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  Date: Oct 5
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  
  Elementary (Fall) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6.
  Classes will be held as regularly scheduled. Please watch for additional information from your child's school regarding conference schedules and sign-up details.
- Book Fair (Elementary)
  thru Thu October 8
  
  Book Fair (Elementary)
  
  Date: Oct 5 - Oct 8
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
- Book Fair Family Nights (Elementary)
  thru Tue October 6
  4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Book Fair Family Nights (Elementary)
  
  Date: Oct 5 - Oct 6
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
Tuesday 6 October
- Elementary (Fall) Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  Elementary (Fall) Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  Date: Oct 6
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  
  Elementary (Fall) Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6.
  Classes will be held as regularly scheduled. Please watch for additional information from your child's school regarding conference schedules and sign-up details.
Wednesday 7 October
- Fall Count Day
  
  Fall Count Day
  
  Date: Oct 7
  
  Calendar: South Calendar
  
  Wednesday, October 7 is Fall Count Day at CAPS! We appreciate your help in making sure students are in school and ready to learn.
  Thank you for helping us make every Bronco count!

District Calendar

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Sep 4

Labor Day Break — No School

Calendar: District 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.

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Sep 5

Labor Day Break — No School

Calendar: District 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.

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Sep 6

Labor Day Break — No School

Calendar: District 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.

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Sep 7

Labor Day Break — No School

Calendar: District 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.

Labor Day

Calendar: District 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.

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Sep 9

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

FFA Barn Ribbon Cutting & Program Open House

Location: FFA Barn 198 East Street, Coopersville MI 49404

Calendar: District Calendar

Join us for the grand opening of our new campus barn and to learn more about the Coopersville AFNR Program and what FFA has to offer!

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Sep 14

Homecoming Week

Calendar: District Calendar

It’s Homecoming Week in Bronco Country! Join us September 14–19 for a week of Bronco spirit, traditions and celebrations across CAPS.

Students can join in with daily Spirit Week themes. Please check your child’s school calendar for each day’s theme and details. Green and white are always welcome!

Homecoming Week Highlights
• Powderpuff Football: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Half Day: Friday, September 18
• Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m.
• Homecoming Football Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• CHS Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Wear your green and white and celebrate Homecoming with us. Go Broncos!

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Sep 15

Homecoming Week

Calendar: District Calendar

It’s Homecoming Week in Bronco Country! Join us September 14–19 for a week of Bronco spirit, traditions and celebrations across CAPS.

Students can join in with daily Spirit Week themes. Please check your child’s school calendar for each day’s theme and details. Green and white are always welcome!

Homecoming Week Highlights
• Powderpuff Football: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Half Day: Friday, September 18
• Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m.
• Homecoming Football Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• CHS Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Wear your green and white and celebrate Homecoming with us. Go Broncos!

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Sep 16

Homecoming Week

Calendar: District Calendar

It’s Homecoming Week in Bronco Country! Join us September 14–19 for a week of Bronco spirit, traditions and celebrations across CAPS.

Students can join in with daily Spirit Week themes. Please check your child’s school calendar for each day’s theme and details. Green and white are always welcome!

Homecoming Week Highlights
• Powderpuff Football: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Half Day: Friday, September 18
• Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m.
• Homecoming Football Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• CHS Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Wear your green and white and celebrate Homecoming with us. Go Broncos!

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Powderpuff Football

Location: Robinson Field at Meerman Stadium

Cost: $1

Calendar: District Calendar

It’s juniors vs. seniors under the lights! Come cheer on the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 as they face off in the annual Powderpuff Football game at Robinson Field in Meerman Stadium.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $1 per person. Please bring exact change!

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Sep 17

Homecoming Week

Calendar: District Calendar

It’s Homecoming Week in Bronco Country! Join us September 14–19 for a week of Bronco spirit, traditions and celebrations across CAPS.

Students can join in with daily Spirit Week themes. Please check your child’s school calendar for each day’s theme and details. Green and white are always welcome!

Homecoming Week Highlights
• Powderpuff Football: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Half Day: Friday, September 18
• Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m.
• Homecoming Football Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• CHS Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Wear your green and white and celebrate Homecoming with us. Go Broncos!

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Sep 18

Homecoming Week

Calendar: District Calendar

It’s Homecoming Week in Bronco Country! Join us September 14–19 for a week of Bronco spirit, traditions and celebrations across CAPS.

Students can join in with daily Spirit Week themes. Please check your child’s school calendar for each day’s theme and details. Green and white are always welcome!

Homecoming Week Highlights
• Powderpuff Football: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Half Day: Friday, September 18
• Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m.
• Homecoming Football Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• CHS Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Wear your green and white and celebrate Homecoming with us. Go Broncos!

Students Half Day — Staff PD

Calendar: District Calendar

Friday, September 18, is 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 student dismissal, staff will participate in professional development.

5:15 PM

Homecoming Parade

Calendar: District Calendar

Bronco spirit takes over Coopersville! Come out and cheer on our sports teams, clubs, marching band, community members and more in one of our favorite Homecoming traditions.

7:00 PM

Homecoming Game

Calendar: District Calendar

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Sep 19

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Homecoming Dance

Calendar: District Calendar

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Sep 21

7:00 PM

Board of Education Meeting

Location: Administration Building, 198 East St, Coopersville, MI 49404

Calendar: District Calendar

Regular Meeting

Use the links below to view the full 2026–2027 Board Meeting Schedule or learn more about the Board of Education.

View 2026–2027 Board Meeting ScheduleView Board of Education Information

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Monday August 31

BREAKFAST
Mini Maple Waffles
with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Breaded Chicken Drumstick with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Classic Pepperoni Pizza

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Tuesday September 1

BREAKFAST
Apple Frudel
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
French Bread Multi Cheese Garlic Pizza

OR Golden Crispy Chicken Sticks with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Wednesday September 2

BREAKFAST
Egg & Cheese Croissant
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Brown Rice

OR Mini Turkey Corn Dogs

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Thursday September 3

BREAKFAST
Mini Cinnis served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Classic American Cheeseburger served with Baked Beans

OR Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Friday September 4

NO BREAKFAST/LUNCH
No School — Labor Day Break

Monday September 7

NO BREAKFAST/LUNCH
No School — Labor Day Break

Tuesday September 8

BREAKFAST
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Baked Biscuit
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Beef Walking Tacos served with Seasoned Corn

OR Golden Crispy Chicken Sticks

OR PB&J and Cheese Fun Lunch

Wednesday September 9

BREAKFAST
Chocolate Chip French Toast Bites served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
BBQ Pulled Pork served on a Whole Grain Hamburger Bun

OR Boneless Chicken Wings

OR PB&J and Cheese Fun Lunch

Thursday September 10

BREAKFAST
Skewered Sausage Pancakes served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Popcorn Chicken with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

OR PB&J and Cheese Fun Lunch

Friday September 11

BREAKFAST
Bacon, Egg & Cheese served on a Biscuit
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Turkey Corn Dog

OR Classic Cheese Pizza

OR PB&J and Cheese Fun Lunch

Monday September 14

BREAKFAST
Mini Maple Waffles served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

OR Classic Pepperoni Pizza

OR Mini Confetti Pancakes served with Strawberry Yogurt & Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese

Tuesday September 15

BREAKFAST
Apple Frudel
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Beef Hot Dog served on Whole Wheat

OR Golden Crispy Chicken Sticks with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Mini Confetti Pancakes served with Strawberry Yogurt & Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese

Wednesday September 16

BREAKFAST
Egg & Cheese Croissant
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Cheese Pizza Cruncher

OR Mini Turkey Corn Dogs

OR Mini Confetti Pancakes served with Strawberry Yogurt & Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese

Thursday September 17

BREAKFAST
Mini Cinnis served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Italian Meatball Sub with Smile Potatoes

OR Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

OR Mini Confetti Pancakes served with Strawberry Yogurt & Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese

Friday September 18

BREAKFAST
Egg, Cheese & Turkey Sausage Stuffed Breakfast Sandwich
Fruit & Milk

NO LUNCH
Half Day

Monday September 21

BREAKFAST
Breakfast Turkey Sausage Pizza
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Jumbo Crispy Chicken Tenders or Spicy Jumbo Chicken Tenders with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Classic Pepperoni Pizza

OR Yogurt, Cheese & Pretzel Fun Lunch served with Ultimate Cheddar Cheese Dip Sauce

Tuesday September 22

BREAKFAST
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Baked Biscuit
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Beef Walking Tacos served with Seasoned Corn

OR Golden Crispy Chicken Tenders with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Yogurt, Cheese & Pretzel Fun Lunch served with Ultimate Cheddar Cheese Dip Sauce

Wednesday September 23

BREAKFAST
Chocolate Chip French Toast Bites served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Macaroni & Cheese with Pretzel Rod

OR Boneless Chicken Wings

OR Yogurt, Cheese & Pretzel Fun Lunch served with Ultimate Cheddar Cheese Dip Sauce

Thursday September 24

BREAKFAST
Skewered Sausage Pancakes served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich

OR Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

OR Yogurt, Cheese & Pretzel Fun Lunch served with Ultimate Cheddar Cheese Dip Sauce

Friday September 25

BREAKFAST
Bacon, Egg & Cheese served on a Biscuit
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Grilled Cheese Sandwich

OR Classic Cheese Pizza

OR Yogurt, Cheese & Pretzel Fun Lunch served with Ultimate Cheddar Cheese Dip Sauce

Monday September 28

BREAKFAST
Mini Maple Waffles served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Breaded Chicken Drumstick with Whole Grain Dinner Roll

OR Classic Pepperoni Pizza

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Tuesday September 29

BREAKFAST
Apple Frudel
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
French Multi Bread Cheese Garlic Pizza

OR Golden Crispy Chicken Sticks

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Wednesday September 30

BREAKFAST
Egg & Cheese Croissant
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Brown Rice

OR Mini Turkey Corn Dogs

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Thursday October 1

BREAKFAST
Mini Cinnis served with Syrup
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Classic American Cheeseburger served with Baked Beans

OR Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Friday October 2

BREAKFAST
Egg, Cheese & Turkey Sausage Stuffed Breakfast Sandwich
Fruit & Milk

LUNCH CHOICES
Buttermilk Pancakes with Chicken Sausage Patties

OR Classic Cheese Pizza

OR Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

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