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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 28
• Half Day of School - Early Dismissal 10:41am
• The school office will be closed in the afternoon
September 2
• House Sort Assembly (afternoon before dismissal - STUDENTS ONLY)
September 4
• No School
September 7
• No School - Labor Day
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.
Friday, August 28 is a half day!
Friday, August 28 is a half day!
We hope our students have had a wonderful first week back of school.
Please remember that this Friday, August 28 is a half day with early dismissal at 10:41am.
News from PE!
News from PE!
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.
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.
Bus Number and Information
Bus Number and Information
Bus information is available in PowerSchool. 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.
Annual Forms Update 2026-2027
Annual Forms Update 2026-2027
Annual forms for the 2026-2027 school year are now available in PowerSchool. Please log in to your parent portal as soon as possible to update the forms for your student(s).
Please follow where steps to submit your forms:
Step 1: Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal
Step 2: Click Forms on the left menu
Step 3: Go to the General Forms tab and click on Census Verification to get started, followed by Health Information and Technology Device Usage Agreement.
Note: You will need to switch between student tabs at the top of your portal to complete forms for each enrolled child.
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
GHS Athletics Concessions are Cashless
GHS Athletics Concessions are Cashless
The GHS Athletic Department will continue with a cashless system for all concession stand operations this year.
The following payment methods will be accepted:
● Credit/Debit Cards
● Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay
● Cash App (via QR Code)
Please note: Cash will still be accepted at ticket admissions.
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
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
Robotics - Vex IQ and FIRST Lego League
Robotics - Vex IQ and FIRST Lego League
It’s that time of the year to register 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students for Grandville Public School’s afterschool competitive robotics. In Grandville, elementary students can be part of a VEX IQ or a Lego League competitive robotics team.
VEX IQ is one of the largest educational robotics programs in the world. Students in grades 4th, 5th and 6th can be on a VEX IQ robotics team. Teams use special VEX IQ parts to build and program a robot to compete in weekly league play and Saturday tournaments. The VEX IQ season will be October – February
Game information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP0FYPW604E
FIRST Lego League has been a Grandville tradition for over 20 years for students in grades 4th, 5th and 6th. Students build and program a robot using Lego bricks. Teams complete a STEAM research project and prepare a presentation explaining their STEAM project. The Lego League Challenge season will be September-December. The tournament will be held on Saturday, November 21.
Program information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J43DQixwPI&t=4s
Game Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e1f6WESohE
Parents are required to attend a robotics information meeting before their child will be assigned to a team. The information meetings will be held at the Elementary Robotics Center located at 4874 Canal at the intersection of Canal and Jacob. Plan to attend the meeting that works in your schedule.
Elementary and Oakestown Competitive Robotics Information Meeting Dates and Times:
Monday, August 31 at 6:00pm
Monday, August 31 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00pm
Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00pm
Monday, September 8 at 6:00pm
Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00pm
Parents, use this link to register your child for elementary competitive robotics: https://bit.ly/GVEL26
Plan to complete the online registration by Tuesday, September 1.
Elementary robotics teams are coached by volunteer parent coaches. Please consider coaching your child’s robotics team.
Looking for after school care?
Looking for after school care?
Please direct all questions about the program to the Visser YMCA.
We're a Hand2Hand School!
We're a Hand2Hand School!
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!
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