Allendale Public Schools

06/02/2026

05/07/2026

APS Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in the Oakwood Board Room. Please see the attached agenda. Join us if you can!
The live stream link will go live at 6:00 PM, when the meeting starts.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2J-PMpCdd0Syzi7droW_Vg

04/24/2026

April is School Library Month and this week is National Library Week! I wanted to give a big shoutout to Nicole in the Allendale High School library for all she does to support literacy, inquiry, and a love of reading in our 9th–12th grade students. Her work helps our high schoolers explore new ideas and find books that truly resonate with them or spark their interest.

This year, high school students have checked out 3,003 books, diving into a collection of more than 12,000 fiction, nonfiction, and graphic titles. Popular reads like Amulet: The Stonekeeper, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess, Heroes, Fairy Tail, and It’s Not Summer Without You show the wide range of interests Nicole supports.

Nicole has also created a welcoming, student‑centered space where high schoolers can have a quiet place to study and feel encouraged to find books to read for pleasure. Her commitment to fostering a positive reading culture makes a meaningful difference!

Check out the fact sheet to see the amazing high school library stats and celebrate the impact Nicole is making every day.

Nicole’s dedication, creativity, and heart shine through in everything she brings to the AHS community, and we are so grateful for her work with our students.

04/24/2026

April is School Library Month and this week is National Library Week! I wanted to give a big shoutout to Lynn in the Allendale Middle School library for all she does to support literacy, curiosity, and a love of reading in our 6th–8th grade students.

This year, middle school students have checked out 4,187 books, diving into a collection of more than 10,000 fiction, nonfiction, and graphic titles. Popular books included Prisoner B‑3087, Projekt 1065, Out of My Mind, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess.

Lynn has also supported hundreds of library visits, creating a welcoming, student‑centered space where middle schoolers feel encouraged to explore and find a book they can connect with and enjoy. Her commitment to connecting kids with meaningful books makes a real difference!

Check out the fact sheet to see the amazing middle school library stats and celebrate the impact Lynn is making every day.

Lynn’s dedication, creativity, and heart shine through in everything she brings to the AMS community, and we are so grateful for her work with our students.

04/23/2026

April is School Library Month and this week is National Library Week! I wanted to give a big shout‑out to Becca in the Oakwood Intermediate library for all she does to promote literacy with our 4th and 5th grade students. Her work helps our Oakwood readers stretch their interests, build independence, and discover books that truly resonate with them.

This year, Oakwood students have checked out an impressive 19,124 books, exploring a rich collection of fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. Favorites like Smile, Starfish, Weird But True!, and Wings of Fire have been top picks this year! (Dogman and Diary of Wimpy Kid have surprisingly taken a backseat 😉.)

This is proof of the engaging, student‑centered environment Becca has created, especially with her new dynamic shelving! She has also supported 454 library classes and two book fairs, ensuring students have consistent access to books, conversations about reading, and opportunities to grow as learners.

Check out the fact sheet to see the amazing Oakwood library stats and celebrate the impact Becca is making every day.

Becca’s dedication, creativity, and heart make a real difference for our intermediate readers, and we are so grateful for everything she brings to Oakwood.

04/22/2026

April is School Library Month and this week is National Library Week! I wanted to give a big shoutout to Robin in the ECC library for all she does to promote literacy with our youngest learners. Her work creates joyful first experiences with books!

Robin has welcomed 589 classes, supported two successful book fairs, and curated a collection that keeps kids excited about reading...especially all those Who Would Win? favorites that continue to fly off the shelves. So far this year, students have checked out an incredible 18,568 books, a testament to the inviting, student‑centered library environment she is creating.

Check out the fact sheet below displaying these awesome library stats!

Robin’s dedication, creativity, and heart make a real difference for our earliest readers, and we’re grateful for everything she brings to the ECC!

04/21/2026

Evergreen second and third graders had two experiences with the LION KING when it came to Grand Rapids in April. There were two cast members who are part of the Lion King tour that came and worked with kids in a Masterclass. Students learned the song and dance moves to 'He Lives in You,' from the show after school on Tuesday, April 14.

On Sunday, April 19 Falcon Kids Choir sang in the DeVos Performance Hall lobby prior to the 6:30 PM show and then got to see the entire performance. These students did a great job performing songs from a variety of musicals and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Thanks to Broadway Grand Rapids for these opportunities!

04/21/2026

April is School Library Month and this week is National Library Week! I wanted to give a big shout‑out to Janis and Renee in the EV East and EV West libraries for all they do to promote literacy with our Evergreen students. Their work sparks curiosity, builds reading confidence, and helps our preschoolers and 1st–3rd graders see themselves as joyful, capable readers.

Across our Evergreen libraries this year, students have checked out an incredible 67,964 books, explored rich collections that include thousands of fiction, nonfiction, graphic, and CAP titles, and participated in hundreds of library classes and two book fairs. Janis and Renee have created welcoming, student‑centered spaces where books fly off the shelves. Dog Man, The Wild Robot, and so many other favorites continue to be top picks for our readers.

Check out these fact sheets to see the amazing library stats and celebrate the impact our Evergreen libraries are having on students every single day.

Janis and Renee’s dedication, creativity, and heart make a real difference for our young readers, and we are so grateful for everything they bring to Evergreen.

04/10/2026

APS Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, in the Oakwood Board Room. Please see the attached agenda. Join us if you can!
The live stream link will go live at 6:00 PM, when the meeting starts.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2J-PMpCdd0Syzi7droW_Vg