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School Office Contact Information
School Office Contact Information
Main Line: 616-254-6880
Main Line: 616-254-6880
Important Upcoming Dates At-A-Glance
Important Upcoming Dates At-A-Glance
August 17
• Student Schedules Available
August 19
• Student Visit Day 10am-12pm & 4-6pm
August 24
• First Day of School - 1/2 Day Early Dismissal 10:41am
August 26
• Meet the Teacher Open House 6-7pm
August 27
• Picture Day
August 28
• Half Day of School - Early Dismissal 10:41am
Our calendar of activities and events can be found here: Oakestown Events
This calendar is updated throughout the year. Please check back for updates and changes.
Welcome Back Letter from Mr. Mulder
Welcome Back Letter from Mr. Mulder
Suggested School Supplies
Suggested School Supplies
Here are the suggested school supplies for Oakestown Intermediate students.
Chromebooks & Protection Plan
Chromebooks & Protection Plan
All 6th students should still have their Chromebook from last school year. If your son or daughter’s Chromebook needs repairs, they need to let their homeroom teacher know so they can bring it to the media center for repairs. Students will not need their Chromebooks on the first day of school.
All 5th grade students will have a Chromebook assigned to them during the first week of school.
Beginning this year, the Chromebook protection plan will be purchased directly in your PowerSchool parent portal.
Technology Protection Plan for GPS 2026-2027
To enroll in the protection plan for 2026-2027, log in to your student’s PowerSchool parent portal at https://powerschool.gpsbulldogs.org. Once logged in, follow these directions to complete the purchase process: How to Enroll in the GPS Chromebook Protection Plan via PowerSchool
Annual Forms & Student Health Updates
Annual Forms & Student Health Updates
Please update your annual forms for each student you have enrolled in Grandville Public Schools. You’ll need to review last year’s health information and add any new health concerns.
Log into the PowerSchool parent portal.
Select your student, select "Forms" in the left-hand navigation bar, follow all prompts and submit.
Moving from GPS?
Moving from GPS?
If your family is planning to move and/or your child will not be attending Oakestown, please email us at oakesattendance@gpsbulldogs.org as soon as possible with your child's name and what school they will be attending. This will allow us to watch for a records request from the new district to be able to transfer their file in a timely manner.
Student Address Changes
Student Address Changes
A reminder that we must have the correct physical address on file for all students at all times for continued enrollment with Grandville Public Schools. If you have moved, please e-mail oakesattendance@gpsbulldogs.org with the necessary proofs of residency (see acceptable list below) to change your address.
Per board policy, any requests for address changes must include two of the following proofs of residency:
•recent utility bill (gas, electric or water)
•property tax bill
•mortgage or lease agreement
•renters or homeowners insurance
The documents submitted must include your name and property address that they are for. Utility bills submitted cannot be older than 60 days. Insurance policies must also list the policy effective dates. Leases must include the lease dates and signature page(s).
Education & Meal Benefits
Education & Meal Benefits
Breakfast and lunch will be FREE for all students for the 2026-27 school year. However, if you want to see if you qualify for the educational benefits of this program you will need to fill out the 2026-2027 Educational Benefit Application. With approved applications, qualifying families can receive waived fees or discounts for pay-to-play sports, AP exams, ACT and SAT tests, college applications, summer school, home internet services and other programs.
Please visit Education/Meal Benefits for more information.
Benefits expire at the end of each school year. A new application should be completed at the beginning of every school year.
Please reach out to Whitney TeBos at Food Service with any questions.
616-254-6404 • wtebos@gpsbulldogs.org
Morning Schedule
Morning Schedule
The school day begins at 7:40 a.m.
The school doors will be open at 7:15 a.m. to coincide with the arrival of students on buses.
The first bell to head to class is at 7:30 a.m. Students can not go to their classrooms before that time.
Students that arrive by bus or parent drop off before 7:30 can:
Go to the cafeteria for breakfast
Go to the gym for activity
Unless your child needs breakfast, we recommend you drop them off closer to 7:30 to allow your student to go straight to their classroom.
Morning Drop Off & Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
Morning Drop Off & Afternoon Pick Up Procedures
Here are maps of our drop off and pick up procedures with helpful guidelines.
Be patient: Lines can get long.
Be cautious: Drive slowly and follow the designated lanes.
Be alert: Yield to pedestrians.
By practicing patience and caution, we can all contribute to a safe and efficient school drop off experience for our students, staff and parents.
Bus Number and Information
Bus Number and Information
Bus information will be available in PowerSchool soon. Once updated, you can see this by going in to your parent portal account. Please email transportation@gpsbulldogs.org if you need to sign up for busing or if you have any questions regarding bus information of pick up and drop off times.
Middle School Sports
Middle School Sports
Incoming 6th grade parents, your child is eligible to participate in specific middle school sports as a 6th grader.
● Fall: Boys Tennis, Coed Cross Country
● Winter I: Girls Swim & Dive
● Winter II: Boys Swim & Dive, Coed Wrestling
● Spring: Girls Tennis
Depending on the sport, busing is provided from Oakes to GMS.
Sports physicals are required for ALL middle school sponsored sports and must be turned in before any practices or tryouts (must be dated April 15, 2026 or later)
Physicals can be turned in one of three ways:
• Uploaded to FinalForms (preferred and more efficient)
• Dropped off at the GMS school office (during open hours)
• Scanned or photographed and emailed to lkargbo@gpsbulldogs.org
Deadline for FALL sports: Physicals must be submitted by August 10
Men of Oakes
Men of Oakes
Here is all the information you need to get familiar with the Men of Oakes program!
Once you're ready to sign up, please complete a background check.
Fill out the Men of Oakes sign-up form here: Men of Oakes Sign Up
Hand2Hand Weekend Food Program
Hand2Hand Weekend Food Program
Our students have the opportunity to participate in a program called “Hand2Hand”. This program helps provide a student with food for the weekends and is intended for families who currently may be experiencing a financial burden. If you are interested in this program, please click this link for the permission slip and more information. All responses are confidential.
Community Education
Community Education
Visit the Grandville Community Education website!
The full SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 brochure is available here!
Registration opens at 8am on Monday, August 10.
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