Learning & Daily Life at WECC

Preschool Daily Schedule

• Arrival: 8:45 a.m.
• Full-Day Preschool Dismissal: 3:25 p.m.
• Half-Day 3-Year-Old Preschool Dismissal: 12:30 p.m.                            

Preschool Morning Drop-Off

• Parents must stay with their child until they enter the building.
• 3 and 4-Year-Old Preschool enters at Door E.

Preschool Afternoon Pick-Up

• Pickup occurs at the same location as morning drop-off.
• A parent or guardian must be present at pickup.
• Preschool students are not escorted to vehicles.

Daily Schedule (Y5/K/1st)

• School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
• Students enter the building at 8:45 a.m.

Morning Drop-Off

• Drop-off runs from 8:30–8:45 a.m.
• Use the North Parking Lot (near the playground).
• Pull forward and have your child exit on the passenger side.
• Arrivals after 8:45 a.m. must be signed in at the office.
• Students may not be dropped off before 8:30 a.m.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Pickup takes place in the front parking lot.
• Siblings meet at the flagpole between East & West for family pickup.
• Students are released one at a time to a known adult.
• Photo ID may be required.  

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.

Transportation Expectations (YK–1st)

• All changes to after-school transportation must be communicated directly to the WECC office.
• Students must follow bus safety expectations at all times.
• Parents/guardians should ensure their child knows their bus number and stop location.

Please note: Transportation is not provided for preschool students.

Additional district-wide transportation details can be found through the CAPS Transportation Department.

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How to Report an Absence

• Please call the WECC Attendance Line before school begins.
• Include your child’s name, teacher, and the reason for the absence in your message.

Call the Attendance Line to report an absence now → 616-997-3604

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.

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 clearly labeled.

Medication Administration Form Contact School Nurse

Allergies & Health Plans

• Please inform the WECC 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.

Preschool Breakfast is served after morning drop-off.

• Preschool students eat breakfast in their classroom once they have settled in for the day.
• Meals follow the Early Childhood/Great Start Menu, which differs from the Y5–1st Grade menu.

View the Preschool Menu

Breakfast Time: 8:30–8:45 a.m.

• Drop-off for breakfast takes place at the old office entrance by the flagpole, which leads directly to the cafeteria.
• Bus riders who need breakfast are guided straight to the cafeteria when they arrive.
• Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. if your child plans to eat breakfast at school.

View the Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Preschool Lunch is served daily in the classroom environment.

• Preschool students receive meals from the Early Childhood (P3–P4/GSRP) lunch menu.
• Menus may differ from Young 5s, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade options.
• Please notify the WECC office and your child’s teacher if your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions.

View the Preschool Lunch Menu

Lunch is available daily through the district’s elementary food service program.

• Students choose from daily entrée options, fruits, vegetables, and sides.
• All allergy or dietary needs should be shared with both the WECC office and your child’s teacher.
• Families can manage meal accounts through the district’s food service system.

View the Y5–1st Grade Lunch Menu

• Students go outside for recess every day, weather permitting.
• Please send your child dressed for the weather, including coats, hats, and gloves in cold months.
• In snowy weather, students need boots and snow pants to play in the snow.
• Indoor recess is held only during unsafe conditions (severe weather, extreme cold, lightning, etc.).
• We encourage families to keep an extra set of clothes at school in case of wet or messy play.

• 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.

• Students should bring a backpack large enough to carry folders, lunch items, and winter gear.
• Please avoid rolling backpacks, as they do not fit well in classroom spaces.
• Label your child’s backpack with their first and last name.

• Please send a complete extra set of clothing in a labeled bag (shirt, pants, underwear, socks).
• Clothing should be replaced seasonally or as needed.
• Extra clothes are important for spills, outdoor play, and bathroom accidents.

• Students are encouraged to bring a labeled water bottle each day.
• Water bottles should be spill-proof and easy for your child to open independently.
• Please send only water—no juice or soda.

• Please send appropriate outdoor clothing based on the weather.
• Cold weather: coats, hats, gloves or mittens.
• Snowy weather: snow pants and boots are required for playing in the snow.
• Warm weather: sunscreen should be applied at home before school.
• If your family needs assistance with seasonal gear, local support is available through community organizations.

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