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CAMPUS-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS

• FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM: Are you interested in joining the Zeeland High School robotics team? If so, pick up an application from either the Zeeland West or East main office. Then come join us for kick off on Tuesday, November 11 at 6 pm in the Zeeland West rotunda.  Additional details on what to expect for the kickoff will be included with the application.

• The Zeeland Dance Program is in full swing for the annual winter concert: Holiday Dreaming! 🗓️ Showtimes: December 4, 5, & 6 at 7 p.m.  Don't wait! Get your tickets today and support our talented students: ➡️ zpsarts.ludus.com. 

• DEWITT AUDITORIUM TECH WORKERS NEEDED - Do you love theatre, music, or live events? DeWitt Auditorium is looking for hardworking, reliable students to join our crew! Learn hands-on skills in lighting, sound, stage management, and more. Be part of  shows, concerts, and events that happen on our stage. No experience needed. We will train you. Money! (who doesn't love that?). Pay range starts at approximately 12-13$/hr (hours vary by season, workers receive up to 100-200 hours per year. pending on availability). Apply now to be part of the team that makes the magic happen behind the scenes. Please see William Chiodo or James Taylor after school right next to Room 303 (the scene shop) for details! Application :https://forms.gle/ZLYZzxUkFytzdY2Z6 

• PARKING: Attention all students who drive to school: If you park in a handicapped spot you will be issued a ticket by Officer DeJong. You will also lose all parking privileges for the remainder of the school year. If you park in a guest spot your parking privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the school year. Please only park in student parking. 

• SCHOOL CALENDARS: We have listed  important calendars for you to review: 2025-26  District Calendar // 2025-26 ZE/ZW Campus Calendar & Daily Schedules  // HS Campus Event Google Calendar // 2025-26 Career Tech Center Calendar // 25-26 ZPS Career Tech Center Calendar & Daily Schedule 

• REPORTING SYSTEM: Both Zeeland East and Zeeland West have created an email account to report any incident involving hate speech, racism, bullying, or other types of derogatory language. If you hear or experience something that falls under this category, please report the incident by email to hsreport@zps.org. Administrators will follow up within 48 hours. 

• CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE INFO:  The ZPS Device Insurance Program deadline to sign up is October 31st.  Please click on the information flyer to get started on the link provided.  The cost is $35/device or $90/family cap with 3 or more devices insured. Here is the link to the insurance brochure. Go to https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56575/students/associate to register.

• APPOINTMENTS:  Students leaving during the school day for an appointment must check their email for a pass from the Attendance office.  All passes are sent by email after receiving a call to the attendance line from a parent.  Please watch your email for a pass if you know you will be leaving during the day.

• PARKING PASSES: All cars parked in the East and West parking lots must have a visible parking pass.  Permit applications are available in both the offices.  Reminder:  No driving your car with your parking pass between schools between hours.  Cars are to stay parked in one parking lot. 

• ZE/ZW CAMPUS INFORMATION SHEET - A great reference for all things Zeeland East and Zeeland West!

• DIGITAL TICKETS FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS 

Student Pass* (K-12) - $25 / Adult Pass - $75 / Family Pass - $175 

*You will need a ZPS student number to purchase a student pass. 

Zeeland East Ticket/Passes Link
Zeeland West Ticket/Passes Link
GoFan Frequently Asked Questions

West Athletic Live Stream Access

East Athletic Live Stream Access

Zeeland East and West passes are accepted at all regular season home contests at Cityside, Creekside, Zeeland East, and Zeeland West. 

NOTES FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE

• Seniors/Senior Parents: The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is NOW AVAILABLE. Submitting the FAFSA is the first step to getting student grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans for post-secondary education. It also helps determine eligibility for most state aid programs, like the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which can cover up to $27,500 for college.  Please follow the steps outlined in this letter for more details. 

• AP Exam Registration is due on Thursday, Oct. 30 by 11:00 a.m. Please complete the AP Exam Registration form and submit payment. Information is available in the Counseling Office Google Classroom under "Classwork." Anything received after the deadline will incur a $40 per exam late fee.

• CTC Open House has been RESCHEDULED for November 12 from 5:30 - 7:30. Check out more info HERE.

• Ottawa Area Academy Internship Program: The futurePREP'd Academy Program is open for enrollment!  This program provides 9th-12th grade students with opportunities to learn about the professional world and complete an internship. Students will meet at a business location in West Michigan and will immerse themselves in the business with a team of other students from around Ottawa County to solve a real challenge that the business is facing. The program runs 2 days/week from approximately 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Jan. 6 to Feb. 28 (16 total meetings) and students will need to provide their own transportation. First year participants can earn 3 free transferable college credits and second year participants earn 3 additional credits. Students interested in learning more can register HERE to attend an information session during Advisory on 11/21.  Please register by 3:00 p.m. on 11/19. For additional information, or to apply to participate in this program, please visit this link or email Nicole Gitler at ngitler@oaisd.org. 

• Seniors: The counseling office recently hosted a Common App help session. The slides from the presentation can be found HERE. If you were unable to attend the meeting and have questions about the Common App, please feel free to reference the slideshow and reach out to your counselor.

• College Rep Visits: During the fall, college representatives visit our high schools to present information about their institution. If you are interested in attending any of these visits, fill out this form. Please check back often as more schools continue to schedule visits. Students may sign up for up to THREE visits. Students who choose to attend a visit must be in good academic standing. All visits are open to both East and West students. 

• Seniors: October is "Michigan College Month" and while many Michigan colleges do not have application fees, some that do are waiving the fee at some point during the month of October!  Please reference this document for more details.  We encourage all seniors who are planning to apply to college to do so by the end of October in order to maximize consideration as well as scholarship opportunity.  Please contact your counselor if you have any questions! 

• Seniors: The State of Michigan is offering online information sessions for students and parents to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship Program, valued at up to $5500/year for 5 years for Michigan high school graduates who continue their educational training in-state. Scholarship opportunities are available for both two and four year colleges, as well as career training. For more information about the scholarships or to register for the info sessions, please go here. 

• Seniors and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a virtual financial aid presentation provided by MI Student Aid.  Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics: FAFSA application information, federal financial aid programs, state financial aid programs, scholarship search resources.  Sessions are offered on various dates throughout the school year.  More information is HERE. 

• Parents/Guardians: As we look to continue to provide ZHS students with opportunities to engage in career exploration, we would like to expand our job shadow database, and we need your help!  If you are willing to partner with us by offering a job shadow experience at your place of employment, would you please take time to complete this FORM?  If you participated previously, someone will be in touch to confirm your interest for this school year. Thank you! 

• Interested in learning more about opportunities in the healthcare field? Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is once again offering career exploration seminars to individuals 16 years of age or older. More information is available HERE.

• CTC Students: HERE is the ZPS CTC Calendar for the 25-26 school year.  

• Feel free to follow the "Zeeland High School Counseling Office" on Facebook to stay up-to-date with important information, reminders, and deadlines. 

CAMPUS WELLNESS:

Prevention resources:

• If you are not in school and you have an emergency situation and you are concerned about someone's health or safety please call 911. 

• Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 or Text "STEVE" to 741741 to access a Culturally Trained Crisis Text Line counselor. 

• Suicide Prevention Online Chat - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 1-800-273-8255 

• Visit CrisisChat.org 

• Trevor Lifeline - Call 1-866-488-7386

• OK2SAY-Anyone can report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click HERE to submit a tip or text your tip to 652729.