OFFICE AND SCHOOL HOURS

Office Hours:
Mrs. Miedema will be available Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 10:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the days school is in session for full days. In addition, the secretary's hours generally are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Students will not be allowed in the office unless they have a teacher's permission.

If you need to speak with a teacher, please try to contact him or her before or after school or during scheduled breaks. If you need to call them at home, please do so no later than 9:00 p.m.

SCHOOL HOURS
BELL           K-5                       6-8
Opening         8:20                      8:20
Tardy Bell         8:25                      8:25   
A.M. Recess    9:50-10:10           9:50-10:07
Noon Recess   11:30-12:20           11:30-12:15
Closing           2:55                       2:55
Last Bell         3:00                       3:00

SCHOOL SEVERE WEATHER CANCELLATION / DISMISSAL

If school is cancelled because of heavy snow or other weather conditions, announcements will be made over the following Grand Rapids radio and TV stations for the dismissal of Hudsonville Schools:
RADIO STATIONS
WGVU FM 88.5 AM 1480
WGNB FM 89.3
WCSG FM 91.3
WKLQ FM 94.5
WLHT FM 95.7
WLAV FM 96.9
WGRD FM 97.9
WCUZ FM 101.3 AM 1230
WOOD FM 105.7 AM 1300
WMUS FM 106.9
WODJ FM 107.3

TELEVISION STATIONS
WOOD CHANNEL 8
WZZM CHANNEL 13
WXMI CHANNEL 17

For the dismissal of Zeeland Public Schools (Beaverdam Christian might not be mentioned) on stations:
WHTC FM 96.1 1450 AM
WOOD FM 105.7 1300 AM
WJQ FM 99.3 1260 AM
WEVS FM 92.7

In cases that result in early dismissal, students should be instructed what to do when they reach home. Children need to know the place of safety in their homes!

TORNADO WATCH:
In case of a Tornado Watch issued PRIOR to regular dismissal time, students will remain in school until normal dismissal time. The school will monitor conditions closely. Parents who wish to pick up their children MAY do so. If a watch is issued during DISMISSAL time parents MUST pick up their child/ren as there will be NO transportation until the watch is lifted.

TORNADO WARNING:
Students will NOT be dismissed during a tornado warning, but will remain in designated take-cover areas until the warning is lifted. If the warning is lifted during school hours, students will be dismissed at their normal time and transported home by bus. Parents MAY pick up their child; however, students will NOT be allowed to leave the building unattended, or with others without parental permission.

SCHOOL DELAY OR SNOW DAY:
Due to the fact that we are bussed by 2 different school districts, if either Hudsonville or Zeeland is delayed by 2 hours we are automatically delayed. The same is true of cancellation. Please tune to the above listed stations for information on delays/cancellations.

ATHLETIC EVENTS:
All practices and events will be cancelled when a tornado WATCH or WARNING is issued before school dismissal time. If a warning is called during a practice or game, students will remain under designated cover as indicated earlier.

DO'S and DON'TS:
You may pick up your child/ren during a tornado watch, but inform the school office first! You should NOT pick up your child/ren during a tornado warning. Everyone must take cover properly as soon as a warning is issued. Don't pick up other children unless authorized. Be sure the office is informed if you have permission to do so. Call school ONLY if an emergency exists.

Students are expected to spend their time before, during recess, and the noon hour out of doors. In case of inclement weather, students are allowed to remain in school, but must be quiet and orderly. In the event of very cold weather, students will be allowed to remain in school; the wind chill index as well as the temperature will be considered.