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CAMPUS-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS

• SKI CLUB: Attention skiers and snowboarders, if you are interested in participating in Ski Club this year, please pick up information in Mr. Lloyd's room at West D107.  The first outing is Tuesday, December 16.

• POP_UP CHRISTMAS ART CLUB: You’re invited to a special Pop-Up Christmas Art Club hosted by our National Art Honor Society students!

📅 Monday, December 8 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM📍 ZEHS EAST Art Room

Join them for an afternoon of festive creativity while helping support Ben’s Big Art Box, which provides art supplies to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

⭐ $3 admission or ⭐ Bring an unopened art supply to donate (crayons, markers, colored pencils, sketchbooks, etc.)

Choose from three fun holiday crafts: • Build a Gingerbread Village • Create Yarn Christmas Trees • Try Candle Painting

✨ RSVP! Come make something joyful—and make a difference at the same time! Link to RSVP

• 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

• 26-27 CTC Info Meeting: The counseling office will host a Careerline Tech Center info meeting during Advisory on Friday, January 9 in the DeWitt Auditorium at Zeeland East. This meeting is open to current 10th and 11th graders only. Students interested in learning more about CTC and the process for applying to their programs for next year must complete this registration form by Thursday, January 8 at noon. Only students who register will be allowed to attend. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting and application process are not intended for juniors who are currently at CTC and desire to return next year. The intent to return process is handled directly by CTC. 

• 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. 

• Seniors/Senior Parents: The application for the OVER 60 scholarships available to ZHS students through the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation is NOW OPEN!   There is ONE application to be considered for most all of the scholarships.  The deadline to apply is February 1. Check out this graphic for more details. 

• Save the Date!  CTC will be hosting a winter open house on Tuesday, 2/3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Check out programs, meet teachers, and learn more about the career/tech ed experience! 

• Seniors/Senior Parents: Do you plan to fill out the FAFSA, but need some help? GRCC Lakeshore is hosting a FAFSA event on February 19 from 3-6 p.m. at the GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland.  Financial Aid representatives will be on hand to assist anyone who wants to complete the FAFSA application.  This is a drop-in style event, and you do not need to have applied to GRCC to attend. 

• 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? 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.