Welcome to Ottawa Hills Middle School (6-8)
Our staff is dedicated to helping each scholar reach their fullest potential. We offer strong academic courses and lots of extracurricular opportunities that will allow your child(ren) to excel in and out of the classroom. Whether it's helping the school raise test scores, playing on the championship basketball team, or competing in state choir competitions, your child(ren) will certainly feel part of the Ottawa Hills family. If you would like more information about becoming a Bengal, please schedule a tour or give us a call at 616-819-6200. We look forward to partnering with you!
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Ottawa Hills 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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At Ottawa Hills Middle School, we challenge our scholars to be their best selves in and out of the classroom.
Ottawa Hills Middle School is a strong educational institution that is proud to have an outstanding team of teachers and staff who are committed to student achievement and social emotional growth. Ottawa Hills Middle School students are a diverse group of exciting learners who look for achievement at the highest level. Students enjoy a welcoming learning environment where our staff work hard to meet the needs of every child. Our goal is to ensure that all of our scholars are well-prepared to not only enter, but succeed in, high school.
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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 CalendarRegister at GRPS.org/turkeytrot
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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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4 Jan
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First Day of Second SemesterDate: Jan 4Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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11 Jan
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No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Jan 11Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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18 Jan
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No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDate: Jan 18Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
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City High Middle Theater: A World of Pure Imagination November 12, 2026
City High Middle School Theater is bringing Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka to life in a production packed with theatrical magic, outstanding stagecraft, and pure imagination.
BOE in 60: Recap of November Board of Education meeting November 12, 2026
Watch BOE in 60, a one-minute recap of the November Grand Rapids Board of Education meeting.
Turkey Trot Unveils 2026 Shirt Ahead of Thanksgiving Tradition November 11, 2026
Walkers and runners in the 34th Annual Turkey Trot will be sporting blue this Thanksgiving as thousands take to the streets wearing the official 2026 event shirt.
