School calendar: August 2026

Allendale Public Schools

• Aug. 24
  • First day of school (half-day) - Staff PD
  • Board Work Session, Oakwood Intermediate, 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale
• Aug. 28
  • No school

Coopersville Area Public Schools

• Aug. 24
  • First day of school (half-day) - Staff professional development
• Aug. 27
  • First day of preschool

Grand Haven Area Public Schools

• Aug. 26
  • First day of school 1st-12th grade
• Aug. 27
  • First day of school: Young 5s and Kindergarten

Grandville Public Schools

• Aug. 24
  • First day of school, half-day
• Aug. 28
  • Half-day

Hamilton Community Schools

• Aug. 24
  • Board of Education Work Session, 6-8 p.m., 3596 47th St., Hamilton
• Aug. 26
  • First day of school
• Aug. 29
  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hamilton Middle School, 4845 136th Ave., Hamilton

Holland Public Schools

• Aug. 27
  • First day of school

Hudsonville Public Schools

• Aug. 24
  • Board of Education Work Session, 9:45 a.m., 5155 32nd Ave., Hudsonville
• Aug. 26
  • First day of school - early release
• Aug. 27
  • Early release
• Aug. 28
  • Early release

Saugatuck Public Schools

• Aug. 25
  • First day of school

Spring Lake Public Schools

• Aug. 25
  • First day of school for staff and students
  • Drama Club Parent Meeting, 6-7 p.m., 16140 148th Ave., Spring Lake
• Aug. 27
  • Preschool parent meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 426 River St., Spring Lake

West Ottawa Public Schools 

• Aug. 27
  • First day of school for students

Zeeland Public Schools

• Aug. 31
  • Staff professional development

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