• Wednesday, May 27 the office will be closed from 11:30am-1pm while we celebrate our retirees. 

• Final exams are here! This week Wednesday (5/27), Thursday (5/28) and Friday (5/29) are exam days here at the high school. The students will be dismissed at 10:55am on each of these days. Transportation will be provided at the time of dismissal. Students will need to be out of the building by 12pm unless accompanied by a teacher or staff member.

• The main office will remain open during the summer. In the month of June the hours are 7:30am-3pm, Monday through Friday. We will be closed Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3.  We will be closed on Fridays in the month of July.

• Class of 2026 Newsletter

• Students! Please check the Lost and Found located in the second floor locker bank near the 220 wing. All things that are unclaimed by Monday, June 1st will be donated to a local charity. There are several coats, water bottles and sweatshirts. Please check it out soon!

• Nurse Services Parent Letter

• Seniors: If you have not yet created your Parchment account to request your final transcripts, please do so as soon as possible. You should have received an email from Parchment with a registration link—be sure to check your spam or junk folder if it’s not in your inbox. If you still cannot find the email, please contact Mrs. Ploeg.

If you plan to attend college next year, log in to your Parchment account, request your final transcript, and place the request on hold. This ensures your completed transcript will be sent to your chosen college.

Please note: After July 31, 2026, a fee will be charged for transcript requests.

• End of the Year Medication Pick-Up 

The end of the year is almost here!  All student prescriptions and non-prescription medications must be picked up by a parent before May 29, at 12:00 pm.  Medications will not be sent home with students.  Medications/supplies that are not collected by May 29 will be disposed of.  If you need to make special arrangements for med pick-up, please contact Tonya Vander Slice, District Nurse, at 254-6455 or tvanderslice@gpsbulldogs.org.  

• Medical Documentation for 2026/27 School Year

** LOOKING AHEAD:  

All medical forms must be updated annually.  This includes the Annual Health Form on PowerSchool.  You will need to review the information and validate the next school year form.  All students, regardless of health concerns, must have an updated PowerSchool Annual Health Form completed.  This is found under “forms” on your PowerSchool account after Jul 1, 2026.  

Any diagnosed Medical condition requiring a Health Care Plan must have updated documentation from the student’s Physician every year.  A summer physical or check-up is a great time to have these documents updated.  Please provide documentation to the Nurse prior to the start of next year.  

**REMINDER: 

New medication forms need to be submitted at the start of each school year.  All prescription meds must have a Medication Administration Form signed by both a parent/guardian and the Physician.  

Students may not carry any medications without a Medication Administration Form signed by a parent.  Prescriptions must also be signed by a Physician that the student is competent to self-administer the medication.  This includes rescue-type medications.  Each student will need to meet with the Nurse to validate medication self-administration understanding at the start of the school year.   

Medication forms are located on the GPS website under the Department tab labeled “Nursing Services”.  

Have a healthy and safe Bulldog summer!  

• The Grandville Girls Distance Track team competed at the Under the Lights track meet this past Saturday, May 23. Athletes from across the state had the option to compete in a selection of distance-only track events: the 1600m, 800m, and 3200m runs.

In the 1600m, Ariana Elzinga placed 20th overall with a time of 5:21, while Simone McDargh and Izzy Jones achieved personal-best times.

Elzinga and McDargh returned to race in the 3200m later that evening. Elzinga placed 12th with a personal-best time, and McDargh secured a personal record as well. Senior Macallie Retan placed 20th to finish out her final season as a Grandville Bulldog, and Andie Buursma achieved a personal record.

Numerous personal-best times were also secured in the 800m, set by Andie Buursma, Brooke Livermore, Maddie Nickelson, Izzy Jones, and Krista Paauwe.

North of Grand Rapids, the Grandville sprint team competed at the Sprint and Hurdle Showcase meet. Ma’Kiya Williams won both the 40-yard dash and the 100m. Lily Truong placed second in the 40-yard dash, fifth in the 100m, and fourth in the 200m.

• The Grandville Boys Distance Track team competed at the Under the Lights track meet this past Saturday, May 23. Athletes from across the state had the option to compete in a selection of distance-only track events: the 1600m, 800m, and 3200m runs.

In the 800m, personal bests were achieved by Marcus Anderson, Cole Nahs, Liam Mahoney, Dylan Aten, Eli Wicks, Isaiah Ewing, Alex Edwards, Josiah Thelen, Aiden Cunningham, Alex Diaz, Nova Vereecken, and Aiden Scherkenbach.

Over in the 1600m, personal records were set by Graham Kusmierski, Ethan Lynch, Wilson Labardee, Alex Paulsen, Tate Kroll, Nova Vereecken, Alex Diaz, and Gurshaan Boparai.

Jacob McDaniel achieved another personal record in the 3200m, and Alex Edwards finished his final season as a Grandville Bulldog with a personal-best time. Graham Kusmierski and Wilson Labardee also achieved personal bests in the event.

North of Grand Rapids, the Grandville sprint team competed at the Sprint and Hurdle Showcase meet. Landon Dang and Jayce’on Hall tied for fifth place in the 40-yard dash. Jayce Hopewell placed second in the 100m with a personal-best time, followed by Brendon Kulhanek in sixth. Landon Dang and Abe Poston also achieved personal bests in the event.

Hopewell came back to race the 200m, where he took second and achieved another personal best. Kamari Chisanga and Evan Trombly followed his lead, also achieving personal-record times. Liam Hoover finished out the day strong with first place in the 300m hurdles and a personal best time.

• GVSU Lake Michigan Writing Project

Summer Writing Camps 

(3rd-12th grades + College Essay Camp)

What is it?
For four days, future novelists, poets, or journalists (grades 3-12) will have the chance to explore the wonders of writing with some of West Michigan’s finest teachers. Teachers plan writing activities that build confidence while providing the writing tools that inspire creative thinking and author's craft. Each camper will choose a piece of his or her writing for publication in the camp anthology. Our staff consists of Lake Michigan Writing Project Teacher Consultants, certified teachers who have been identified as outstanding writing instructors. These camps are ideal for students who love writing. 

For more information about times, locations, and registration, please visit the gvsu.edu/lmwp/camp. Contact Ann Oosterhouse at aoosterhouse@gpsbulldogs.org with questions. 

• LMWP Summer Writing Camps (PDF)

• LMWP College Essay Writing Workshop (PDF) 

• Elementary Camps Video 

• Middle & High School Camps Video  

• Hand2Hand Summer Food Schedule

• Looking for scholarships?  Use this link to access the GHS local scholarship document page. 

• 12th grade students and families, 

The 2026-27 FAFSA Form is Live – Don’t Miss Out on Aid! 

We’re excited to share that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open at fafsa.gov. 

Completing the FAFSA form is a key to accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. We strongly encourage all students to complete the form as soon as possible. 

 Start your FAFSA form now: FAFSA.gov
The earlier you apply, the better your chances of maximizing aid. 

• Reminder:  If you still have library books checked out, please remember to return them.  Thank you!   

• The SORA app is available to continue reading all summer.  Stop in the Media Center if you need help setting it up.  

• Visit GPSbulldogs.org/rec to discover all the programs offered through Grandville Community Education! From youth activities to adult enrichment, there are options for all ages 

• Parents, this letter is to inform you of our optional Library Restriction Process.  Please read through carefully and take the appropriate steps if you wish to do so.