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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
October 13
Conference Scheduling Closes
October 16
Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm
October 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm
October 22
Amazing Shake Preliminary Round
October 29
Picture Day Retakes
October 30
"House-O-Ween" Assembly
Half Day - Early Dismissal 10:41am
October 31
No School - Fall Break
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.
Fun Run Fundraising Results
Fun Run Fundraising Results
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 21. Sign up is now open in PowerSchool!
You will have the option to schedule a conference with your student’s math teacher and reading teacher.
Conferences will be conducted in 6 minute rotations.
Sign ups are open Friday, October 3 at 8:00am through Monday, October 13.
All other teachers - PE, Art, General Music, Resource Room, Speech, Social Work - will be available for a drop-in meeting but will not be scheduled ahead of time. Please stop by the library at your convenience during conference times, and they will meet on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information and directions on how to sign up, please click here.
October SEL Family Update
October SEL Family Update
News from PE!
News from PE!
Oakestown Amazing Shake!
Oakestown Amazing Shake!
This year our 5th and 6th graders will be participating in an event called the Amazing Shake. The Amazing Shake is an opportunity for students to practice real world skills. Students are learning how to give a proper handshake and have social conversations. They are also working on skills and activities such as public speaking, thinking on your feet, giving tours, and more. The upcoming events are a chance to put these skills into real life practice.
The preliminary round will be October 22. Students will do a mini gauntlet of 5 stations, interacting with 5 judges. Each station will include a handshake / greeting and a life skill task. We are excited to have Grandville administrators and local business people joining us to see all your students have learned.
While we are not able to have parents attend the event, we will be making videos to share with you.
Students will be encouraged to dress nicely for the events as that is part of making a good impression. You can also help out by having your child practice the handshake and having “fake” conversations at home.
If you have any questions about this event, please reach out to Mrs. Byl at sbyl@gpsbulldogs.org or 616-254-6814.
Isibindi Bingo Night
Isibindi Bingo Night
Join us for a fun family night FUNDRAISER on Wednesday, November 5th, from 6:00-7:30pm. This event is for Isibindi students and their family members ONLY. Feel free to bring your own food and/or drinks! Each family will receive five bingo card to start (1 per round). Additional cards will be available to purchase! All money raised will be used towards future house events!
Please make sure to fill out this form by Monday, November 3rd if you plan to attend!
To help make this night a success we are looking for some donations for bingo prizes as well as some drinks/snacks to sell! All money raised during this fundraiser goes directly back to our House system to help provide fun activities throughout the year! We apppreciate your support! Bingo Night Donation Sign-Up
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Donation Link: https://donate.stripe.com/8wM3cB0oE4Dl0oMeUX
Family Involvement Opportunities
Family Involvement Opportunities
Interested in becoming involved at Oakestown? We have a variety of options! We are so thankful for our Oakestown families and appreciate all the ways you are able to get involved.
Please scan the QR code below or click here to fill out the form. Thank you!
Direct link to the volunteer background check form: Volunteer Background Check Form
GHS Theater Presents: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
GHS Theater Presents: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Show Times (GHS Auditorium):
Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 15 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child follows Harry's son, Albus, as he navigates the pressures of his family legacy and the weight of his father's fame. The play explores themes of friendship, family, and the consequences of altering the past.
Note: The content is generally acceptable for all ages.
Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 6!
Purchase tickets at: www.gpsbulldogs.org/tix
Email aoosterhouse@gpsbulldogs.org with any questions.
Follow us on Facebook: Grandville High School Theatre and Instagram: theatre4ghs
Parent's Night Out
Parent's Night Out
Community Events
Community Events
The Mobile Dentist is coming to Oakestown!
The Mobile Dentist is coming to Oakestown!
The Smiles Mobile Dentist program is an optional school-based dental service that brings professional dental care directly to students in schools. It offers preventative services such as cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and sealants, along with basic restorative care like fillings. When students have larger/multiple fillings, they will be referred out. The goal is to ensure that students receive dental care regardless of financial or transportation barriers. We schedule dates with them every 6 months, so students who take advantage of the mobile dentist this fall will be revisited in the spring.
SIGN UP TODAY by filling out the permission slip that came home with your student or you can register electronically here: https://www.myschooldentist.com/GMGPMI_sch
WHEN: December 9, 2025
COST: Free to Medicaid & MIChild, all others will have their insurance billed
Students After School
Students After School
For safety, students must be out of the building by 2:45pm on full days of school unless they have an after school event or sport occurring at Oakestown. In which case, those students should immediately head to that activity.
On ½ days, students must be out of the building by 11:00am.
Attendance Policy
Attendance Policy
Parents: Absences and appointments can be called in at any time to 616-254-6881 or e-mailed to oakesattendance@gpsbulldogs.org. Please leave your name, your student's name, your student's grade, your student's teacher, the date, and the reason for their absence. (If no reason is given, the absence will be entered as unexcused).
If calling for an appointment, please let us know if they will be arriving to school late or if you will need to pick them up at a certain time. If you need to pick your student up prior to afternoon dismissal (2:35), please make every effort to call/email at least 1 hour before the release time. This helps us to cut down on the number of times that we need to call into classrooms for student early releases. Thank you!
All students leaving prior to our 2:35 dismissal time must be signed out by a parent before leaving the building. If you need someone else to pick your child up, please leave that person's information on the attendance line as well. Thank you!
Food Service & School Meals - Free & Reduced
Food Service & School Meals - Free & Reduced
You can visit our website at https://www.gpsbulldogs.org/apps/pages/foodservice to find links to menus and more information about school meals. Please contact Food Service at wtebos@gpsbulldogs.org or at (616) 254-6404 if you need assistance with anything related to meal service.
For dietary concerns, please contact Marissa Stearns at mstearns@gpsbulldogs.org or 616-254-6689.
Apply today by scanning the QR code above or visit https://grandville.familyportal.cloud//.
Birthday and Celebration Treats
Birthday and Celebration Treats
Please be advised that all treats being shared with other students must be either bakery/store-bought or individually packaged. This policy helps us manage allergens and maintain a safe environment for everyone.
Please make sure to coordinate with your child's teacher before you bring in a classroom treat.
As a note, teachers and staff are able to accept homemade treats. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Community Education
Community Education
Visit the Grandville Community Education website!
Create an account for you and your family on our new registration site DaySmart.
The Fall 2025 brochure is available here! Fall 2025 Brochure
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