West Early Childhood Center

198 East Street Coopersville, MI 49404

(616) 997-3600 (616) 997-3614

Preschool–1st Grade

WECC Office Hours
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

School Hours
8:45 a.m.–3:40 p.m.

Preschool – 4 Year Olds
Full Day: 8:45 a.m.–3:25 p.m.

Preschool – 3 Year Olds
Half Day: 8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Full Day: 8:45 a.m.–3:25 p.m.
Class Day Options: Mon–Fri, Mon/Wed/Fri, or Tue/Thu

West ECC

Lindsey Bolhouse

Principal

(616) 997-3600

Barb Keefe

West ECC Secretary

(616) 997-3600

Early Childhood Center

Kristen Spoelman

ECC Supervisor/Dean of Students

(616) 997-3600

Dori Croel

ECC Secretary

(616) 997-3600

Enroll Your Future Bronco Start your child’s journey with Coopersville! Explore early learning programs and enrollment for preschool through 1st grade.

Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Daily Life Drop-off, pick-up, schedules, and everything that shapes your child’s day.

Lunch Menus & Meals View monthly menus, nutrition details, and free / reduced-meal options.

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CALENDAR

WECC Upcoming Events

Tuesday 18 August
- Elementary Open Houses 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Elementary Open Houses
  
  Date: Aug 18
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
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: WECC 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 CalendarView Supply Lists
- WECC First Day (Half Day) 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  WECC First Day (Half Day)
  
  Date: Aug 24
  
  Time: 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  Location: West Early Childhood Center
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
Thursday 27 August
- First Day of Preschool
  
  First Day of Preschool
  
  Date: Aug 27
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
Friday 4 September
- Labor Day Break — No School
  thru Mon September 7
  
  Labor Day Break — No School
  
  Date: Sep 4 - Sep 7
  
  Calendar: WECC 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.

District Calendar

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Aug 5

Kindergarten Screening

Location: West Early Childhood Center

Calendar: District Calendar

Help us get to know your future Bronco! Kindergarten screening allows our staff to learn about your child's early skills and readiness for school. Schedule your appointment today.

Learn More / Register

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Back to School Bash

Location: Community Services Building

Calendar: District Calendar

(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING DUE TO WEATHER) *****

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

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School of Choice Registration Closes

Calendar: District 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

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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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Professional Development (Staff Reports)

Calendar: District Calendar

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Elementary Open Houses

Calendar: District Calendar

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

CHS New Student Orientation

Location: Coopersville High School

Calendar: District Calendar

New Student Orientation Night

Tuesday, August 18
6:00–8:00 PM

This event is for students in any grade level who are new to Coopersville High School for the 2026–27 school year and their families. Returning CHS students should attend their scheduled Chromebook & ID Pick-Up instead.

Students will:

Pick up their Chromebook, school ID, and locker assignment
Take their school picture
Tour the building and locate classrooms

Parents and guardians are invited to attend a welcome presentation and Q&A in the CHS Centerstage Theatre from 6:00–8:00 PM.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Secondary Open Houses

Calendar: District Calendar

Welcome Back, Broncos!
Join us for our CMS and CHS Open Houses! Click here for Open House details, supply lists, Chromebook pickup, New Student Orientation and more Back to School information.

View Back to School InfoView CHS CalendarView CMS Calendar

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Professional Development (Staff Reports)

Calendar: District Calendar

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Professional Development (Staff Reports)

Calendar: District Calendar

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Professional Development (Staff Reports)

Calendar: District Calendar

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First Day of School (Half Day) — Staff PD

Location: 198 East St, Coopersville, MI 49404

Calendar: District 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 CalendarView Supply Lists

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First Day of Preschool

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Breakfast Sausage Pizza

Fruit & Milk

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Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

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French Toast Bites

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Thursday August 27

Breakfast

Maple Sausage Pancakes

On a Stick

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Bacon, Egg & Cheese

On a Biscuit

Fruit & Milk

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Breakfast

Mini Maple Waffles

with Syrup

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