Welcome ToWest Early Childhood Center

At WECC, curiosity leads and play has purpose—igniting a lifelong love of learning. Through discovery and research-based teaching, young Broncos grow in confidence, creativity, and compassion.

West Early Childhood Center

West Early Childhood Center

198 East Street Coopersville, MI 49404

(616) 997-3600 (616) 997-3614

Preschool–1st Grade

WECC Office Hours
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School Hours
8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Preschool - 4 Year Olds
8:45 a.m.–3:25 p.m.

Preschool - 3 Year Olds
Half Day: Mon–Thu | 8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Full Day: Mon–Thu | 8:45 a.m.–3:25 p.m.

West ECC

Lindsey Bolhouse

Principal

Barb Keefe

West ECC Secretary

Early Childhood Center

Kristen Spoelman

ECC Supervisor/Dean of Students

Dori Croel

ECC Secretary

Kindergarten Screening Schedule your child’s screening appointment and get ready for kindergarten at CAPS.

Enroll Your Future Bronco Start your child’s journey with Coopersville! Explore early learning programs and enrollment for preschool through 1st grade.

Drop-Off, Pick-Up & Daily Life Drop-off, pick-up, schedules, and everything that shapes your child’s day.

Lunch Menus & Meals View monthly menus, nutrition details, and free / reduced-meal options.

Volunteer & Get Involved Support our Broncos through classroom volunteering and PTO events — complete your background check to get started.

CALENDAR

WECC Upcoming Events

Friday 3 April
- Spring Break - No School
  thru Fri April 10
  
  Spring Break - No School
  
  Date: Apr 3 - Apr 10
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
  
  Spring Break – No School
  Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
  Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026
Wednesday 15 April
- Protect Young Eyes: Parent Night 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Protect Young Eyes: Parent Night
  
  Date: Apr 15
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Centerstage Theatre, Coopersville High School, 198 East Street Coopersville, MI 49404
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
  
  Join other Coopersville & Allendale parents and learn how to create a tech safe home. For K-12 families. Learn how to manage specific apps. Leave with an action plan.
  Click to Learn More & Register
  
  PDF File Click for more information (view flyer)
Friday 24 April
- No Preschool
  
  No Preschool
  
  Date: Apr 24
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
- PTO: Ice Cream Fundraiser 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
  PTO: Ice Cream Fundraiser
  
  Date: Apr 24
  
  Time: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
  Location: Coopersville Creamery, 303 Main St. Coopersville
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar
  
  Join us for an Ice Cream Fundraiser on April 24 from 3–9 p.m. at Coopersville Creamery. Ten percent of all sales during the event will be donated directly to the CAPS PTO—thanks to the generous support of the Creamery.
Thursday 30 April
- 1st Grade Concert 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  1st Grade Concert
  
  Date: Apr 30
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Centerstage Theatre, Coopersville High School
  
  Calendar: WECC Calendar

District Calendar

‹ April 2026 ›

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Apr 3

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 4

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 5

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 6

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 7

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 8

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 9

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 10

Spring Break - No School

Calendar: District Calendar

Spring Break – No School
Friday, April 3 – Friday, April 10, 2026
Classes resume Monday, April 13, 2026

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Apr 14

7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

SAT & PSAT Testing

Calendar: District Calendar

Confirmed Testing Schedule:

**This includes students in CAPS Academy and Virtual Students**

Tuesday, April 14th

SAT for the Class of 2027 from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
PSAT 10 for the Class of 2028 from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
PSAT 9 for the Class of 2029 from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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Apr 15

PSAT 8th Grade Testing

Calendar: District Calendar

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Protect Young Eyes: Parent Night

Location: Centerstage Theatre, Coopersville High School, 198 East Street Coopersville, MI 49404

Calendar: District Calendar

Join other Coopersville & Allendale parents and learn how to create a tech safe home. For K-12 families. Learn how to manage specific apps. Leave with an action plan.

Click to Learn More & Register

Click for more information (view flyer)

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Apr 18

9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Nathan Syrek Memorial 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Walk

Location: Robinette's 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Calendar: District Calendar

Nathan Syrek Memorial 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Walk

Join us for the 7th Annual Nathan Syrek Memorial 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Walk, where big hearts wear pink. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and abilities to run or walk through the beautiful apple orchards at Robinette’s while supporting a meaningful cause.

The event honors the legacy of Nathan Syrek and this year benefits theSeewald family in memory of Zoe. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite shade of pink.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Registration Deadline: April 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Bring the whole family—enjoy the race, kids’ activities, raffles, and food while supporting the Seewald family.

Click here for more information.

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Apr 20

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Board of Education Meeting

Location: Administration Building

Calendar: District Calendar

Regular Meeting

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Apr 24

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

PTO: Ice Cream Fundraiser

Location: Coopersville Creamery, 303 Main St. Coopersville

Calendar: District Calendar

Join us for an Ice Cream Fundraiser on April 24 from 3–9 p.m. at Coopersville Creamery. Ten percent of all sales during the event will be donated directly to the CAPS PTO—thanks to the generous support of the Creamery.

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Apr 28

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

3rd Grade Musical

Location: Centerstage Theatre, Coopersville High School

Calendar: District Calendar

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Apr 30

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

1st Grade Concert

Location: Centerstage Theatre, Coopersville High School

Calendar: District Calendar

QUICK LINKS

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Family Support & Wellness

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Health & Safety Information

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West Elementary Menu

WECC Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Monday Mon M

Tuesday Tue T

Wednesday Wed W

Thursday Thu T

Friday Fri F

Monday March 30

Breakfast

Mini Confetti Pancakes with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Jumbo Crispy Chicken Tenders

Whole Grain Dinner Roll

Seasoned Corn

Tuesday March 31

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Beef Walking Tacos

Seasoned Corn

Refried Beans

Wednesday April 1

Breakfast

French Toast Bites

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich

Smile Potatoes

Thursday April 2

Breakfast

Maple Turkey Sausage Pancakes

On a Stick

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Macaroni & Cheese

Whole Grain Dinner Roll

Broccoli

Friday April 3

Spring Break

No School

Monday April 6

Spring Break

No School

Tuesday April 7

Spring Break

No School

Wednesday April 8

Spring Break

No School

Thursday April 9

Spring Break

No School

Friday April 10

Spring Break

No School

Monday April 13

Breakfast

Mini Maple Waffles with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets

Tater Tots

Tuesday April 14

Breakfast

Apple Frudel

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

Rotini Pasta

Whole Grain Dinner Roll

Wednesday April 15

Breakfast

Egg & Cheese Croissant

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Cheese Pizza

Seasoned Corn

Thursday April 16

Breakfast

Mini Cinnis

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Classic American Cheeseburger

Baked Beans

Pickles

Friday April 17

Breakfast

Egg, Cheese & Sausage

Stuffed Pocket

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Buttermilk Pancakes

Chicken Sausage Patties

Monday April 20

Breakfast

Breakfast Sausage Pizza

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

Red & Green Bell Pepper Strips

Tuesday April 21

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Beef Nachos

Seasoned Corn

Blacked Beans

Wednesday April 22

Breakfast

Chocolate Chip

French Toast

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Muffin, Goldfish & Yogurt Fun Lunch

Thursday April 23

Breakfast

Maple Sausage Pancakes

On a Stick

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Popcorn Chicken

Whole Grain Dinner Roll

Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Gravy

Friday April 24

Breakfast

Bacon, Egg & Cheese

On a Biscuit

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Seasoned Corn

Monday April 27

Breakfast

Mini Maple Waffles with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Seasoned Broccoli

Tuesday April 28

Breakfast

Apple Frudel

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets

Whole Grain Dinner Roll

Seasoned Peas & Carrots

Wednesday April 29

Breakfast

Egg & Cheese Croissant

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Cheese Pizza Cruncher

Baked Beans

Thursday April 30

Breakfast

Mini Cinnis

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Strawberry Parfait with Granola

Friday May 1

Breakfast

Egg, Cheese & Sausage

Stuffed Pocket

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Cinnamon French Toast

Chicken Sausage Patty

Tater Tots

Great Start Menu

Great Start Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Monday Mon M

Tuesday Tue T

Wednesday Wed W

Thursday Thu T

Friday Fri F

Monday March 30

Breakfast

Mini Maple Pancakes

with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Chicken Tenders

Dinner Roll

Seasoned Corn

Fruit & Milk

Tuesday March 31

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

Shredded Cheese

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Walking Taco

Doritos/Sour Cream

Salsa & Refried Beans

Wednesday April 1

Breakfast

Blueberry Muffin

Strawberry Yogurt

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Chicken Patty Sandwich

Pickles/Smile Fries

Fruit & Milk

Thursday April 2

Breakfast

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Cheese Stick

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Mac & Cheese

Pretzel Rod

Fresh Broccoli

Fruit & Milk

Friday April 3

Spring Break

No School

Monday April 6

Spring Break

No School

Tuesday April 7

Spring Break

No School

Wednesday April 8

Spring Break

No School

Thursday April 9

Spring Break

No School

Friday April 10

Spring Break

No School

Monday April 13

Breakfast

Mini Maple Waffles

Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets

Tater Tots

Sugar Snap Peas

Fruit & Milk

Tuesday April 14

Breakfast

Cereal (Trix)

Hard Boiled Egg

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Rotini w/ Meat Sauce

Dinner Roll

Fresh Salad

Fruit & Milk

Wednesday April 15

Breakfast

Egg & Cheese on a Croissant

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Cheese Pizza

Fresh Spinach

Fresh Tomato Wedges

Fruit & Milk

Thursday April 16

Breakfast

Banana Muffin

Strawberry Yogurt

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Cheeseburger

Pickles

Baked Beans

Fruit & Milk

Friday April 17

Breakfast

Egg, Cheese & Sausage

Stuffed Pocket

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Pancakes/Sausage Patty

with Syrup

Fresh Baby Carrots

Fruit & Milk

Monday April 20

Breakfast

Mini Maple Pancakes

with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Pepperoni Pizza

Fresh Pepper Strips

Fruit & Milk

Tuesday April 21

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs

Biscuit

Shredded Cheese

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Beef Nachos with Tortilla Chips

Seasoned Corn

Sour Cream/Salsa

Fruit & Milk

Wednesday April 22

Breakfast

Blueberry Muffin

Strawberry Yogurt

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Banana Muffin Fun Lunch

Goldfish, Yogurt

String Cheese

Fresh Baby Carrots

Fruit & Milk

Thursday April 23

Breakfast

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Cheese Stick

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Popcorn Chicken

Dinner Roll

Gravy & Mashed Potatoes

Fruit & Milk

Friday April 24

No School

(Preschool)

Monday April 27

Breakfast

Mini Maple Waffles

with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Marinara Sauce

Seasoned Broccoli

Fruit & Milk

Tuesday April 28

Breakfast

Banana Muffin

Strawberry Yogurt

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets

Dinner Roll

Seasoned Peas & Carrots

Fruit & Milk

Wednesday April 29

Breakfast

Egg & Cheese

On a Croissant

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Pizza Crunchers

Baked Beans

Fruit & Milk

Thursday April 30

Breakfast

Cereal (Trix)

Hard Boiled Egg

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

Yogurt Parfait

Strawberry & Granola

Seasoned Green Beans

Fruit & Milk

Friday May 1

Breakfast

Egg, Cheese & Sausage

Stuffed Pocket

Fruit & Milk

Lunch

French Toast

Sausage Patty with Syrup

Fruit & Milk

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