Welcome to Westwood Middle School
Welcome and thank you for choosing GRPS and Westwood Middle School. The Westwood Middle School staff is dedicated to serving your child both academically and with their social/emotional needs. The development and growth of our young people is important to us. Equally significant is that your child, our scholar, understands and pays attention to their physical, mental, and emotional health as all three impact their daily life. We are excited to offer our experiences and expertise in guiding Westwood Middle School students to preparation and success in their next level of learning.
If you would like more information about Westwood Middle School, please call us at 616-819-3322.
Westwood Middle School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:15 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.
School Transparency

We are a Community School!
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They say "the West Side is the best side" for a reason!
What makes Westwood unique? With an incredibly diverse student body that represents multiple cultures and languages, Westwood Middle School is a proud Cultural Center. We provide language supports for students who are learning English, and we acknowledge and celebrate our scholars' backgrounds through cultural lessons and family nights. We also proudly offer one of the only STEM programs in the region, giving our scholars an opportunity to learn computer programming, robotics, design theory, and more in our hands-on STEM labs. This gives our middle schoolers access to a whole new world.
Students at Westwood participate in a number of programs in and out of the classroom. Our highly trained teachers bring learning to life through hands-on projects, field trips, outdoor learning activities, and more. We also offer Advisory to all of our scholars--a class specifically designed to teach students the academic and social-emotional skills they will need to be successful in high school and beyond. For enrichment, we offer after-school tutoring, middle school athletics, and a variety of student-led clubs. There's something for everyone at Westwood.
At Westwood, we also love to engage with our community. Each year, Westwood scholars and their caregivers participate in the following events:
- fall and spring conferences
- Feeding America food truck deliveries
- monthly family nights
- Fall Carnival
- Winter Fest
- Honor Roll and Dean's List celebrations
- 8th grade promotion
- events with our community partners
Meet Our Principal
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5 Nov
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FAFSA Workshop (Grand Rapids Community College) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMFAFSA Workshop (Grand Rapids Community College)Date: Nov 5Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish.
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10 Nov
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FAFSA Workshop (Grand Rapids Community College) 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMFAFSA Workshop (Grand Rapids Community College)Date: Nov 10Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMLocation: Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish.
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12 Nov
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FAFSA Workshop (Ottawa Hills High School) 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMFAFSA Workshop (Ottawa Hills High School)Date: Nov 12Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarTranslation services available in Spanish
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19 Nov
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Burton School 100th Year Celebration 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMBurton School 100th Year CelebrationDate: Nov 19Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USACalendar: GRPS District CalendarShort program at 6:30 pm
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25 Novthru Nov 27
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Thanksgiving BreakDate: Nov 25 - Nov 27Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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26 Nov
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GRPS 34th Annual Turkey TrotDate: Nov 26Location: Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
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16 Decthru Dec 18
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Half Days for Scholars | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Dec 16 - Dec 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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21 Decthru Jan 1
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter BreakDate: Dec 21 - Jan 1Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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GRPS Schools Serve as Polling Locations Across Grand Rapids November 3, 2026
Grand Rapids Public Schools is proud to support democracy by serving as a polling location partner for voters across the city. Several GRPS schools open their doors on Election Day, providing convenient and accessible places for residents to cast their ballots.
Burton Elementary School has been designated an Apple Distinguished School November 2, 2026
Grand Rapids Public Schools is pleased to announce that Burton Elementary School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026 - 2029 program term.
GRPS Launches ‘Literacy in the City,’ Touts Improved Reading Scores October 29, 2026
GRPS has launched ‘Literacy in the City’ as the district rolls out new Science of Reading curriculum and training districtwide that has already proven to have an impact in schools.





