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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
No School on Monday, May 25.
Final exams are coming up! Next week Wednesday (5/27), Thursday (5/28) and Friday (5/29) will be 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.
NEWS
NEWS
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!
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!
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
The Girls Varsity Track and Field team competed at the U of M Health-West Scholarship Invite on Tuesday May 19 at Byron Center.
Fourth place finishes were achieved by Ma'Kiya Williams in the 100m, Ariana Elzinga in the 1600m with a new personal record, and Heather Paauwe in long jump. Amiyah Berry achieved a personal best time in the 200m with a seventh place finish after taking fifth in the 400m. Evie Budnick capped off the day with a third-place finish in high jump.
The Boys Varsity Track and Field team competed at the U of M Health-West Scholarship Invite on Tuesday May 19 at Byron Center.
Fourth place finishes were achieved by Jordan Terry in the 100m with a personal best time, and Ethan Loverin in pole vault. Terry then raced with Brendon Kulhanek, Landon Dang, and Jayce'on Hall in the 4x200m to place second.
Jayce Hopewell placed eighth in the 400m with a new personal best time, and came back to place seventh in the 200m, followed by Jayden Brown in eighth.
The Dawgs Varsity Soccer team won their first playoff game since 2023 with four second half goals from four different players in a convincing 5-1 victory over the West Ottawa Panthers on Wednesday night. Grandville struck first at the 32-minute mark of the first half on a Shiloh Willoughby volley off of a corner kick from Addy Holzwarth. The remainder of the first half was a stalemate, with keeper Lane Taylor and her Panther counterpart holding their opponents in check, Cadence Drelles putting great crosses into the box, and center back Kendall Gray using “any means necessary” to stop a West Ottawa breakaway attempt. After the Panthers tied the game in the first few minutes of the second half, Willoughby beat her defender to the byline and smoked a cross to Holzwarth, who one-timed just inside the far post. The fun had only just begun. A few minutes later, the Willoughby/Holzwarth tandem was at it again, as Willoughby scored her team leading 22nd goal of the season off of another assist from Holzwarth. In the mood for milestones herself, Cait Souter then launched an unstoppable rocket into the top corner for her 10th goal of the season. Kenzi Schascheck finished the scoring, taking a pass from Gracelynn Saindon, outracing the Panther’s keeper to the ball, and burying her shot in the back of the net. With the victory, Grandville pushed its season win total to 11 following its 4-win season in 2025. It was a highly satisfying game for this barrier busting team and a fitting conclusion to the seniors’ careers at 4700 Canal. Next up is a battle against the state’s no. 1 ranked team and defending champs, the Byron Center Bulldogs, in a district semi-final game on Wednesday, May 27 at 5 pm in Byron Center. Go Dawgs!
Moving to Summer tennis opportunities: All students who would like to maintain their tennis skills through the summer, pick back up tennis and prep for the fall, or just want something fun to do this summer - join in on the fun at Junior Development, a Community Ed Summer Recreation class. Sign up on the Community Ed website or contact Coach D Buck via school email. Varsity players who would like more info on other hitting opportunities please ask.
dbuck@gpsbulldogs.org
Lastly for the Varsity players Boys and Girls, there will be the opportunity to create another Junior Team Tennis this summer to compete against other areas. Reach out to Coach D Buck if you want to create a team or would like more info.
We encourage all to take part in some aspect of Grandville Tennis and experience the great sport that connects generations. Tennis is a lifelong sport, so start now!
EXTRACURRICULARS
EXTRACURRICULARS
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.
COUNSELING
COUNSELING
We are looking for 2 more families to host these amazing international students coming to Grandville HS next fall! If you and your family are interested in hosting please see this flyer for more information.
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.
LIBRARY | COMMUNITY ED
LIBRARY | COMMUNITY ED
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.
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