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Waukazoo Elementary offers multiple options and programs for all K – 5 students. The builiding provides extended learning opportunities through an advanced math placement course, SAIL programming for traditional 3rd – 5th grade students, multiple classrooms that implement Montessori methods (Kinder, Lower (1st-3rd), & Upper (4th-5th)), and the after school Panther Pathways programming. Parents of Waukazoo Elementary students also have access to school and student information through the district’s online Parent Portal platform.

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Awards &Accolades

Our school is proud of the following awards:

5 years

National Blue Ribbon School

2017 New Award Winning Playground

1:1 Student to Chromebook Ratio

100% Highly Qualified Instructional Staff

2022 MDE/OAISD Reward School

MeetMr. Lemmon

After earning a Bachelors degree in History, Geography, and Education at Grand Valley State University I began my career in Florida. Since then I earned a Masters degree in Educational Leadership as well as an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership, both from Grand Valley State University. Instructionally I taught 3rd grade, middle school Social Studies courses, high school History and Economics, alternative high school Social Studies, and online high school Social Studies classes. In addition to those teaching positions I also served as an Assistant Principal, in West Ottawa, at Harbor Lights Middle School. Through all of those opportunities I worked, and continue to work, to build great relationships with students, and their families, as I feel that is what is most important; blending learning with human connection. I truly believe that the West Ottawa Public Schools and Waukazoo Elementary are places that combine those two areas seamlessly and allow us to create a school with a true FAMILY focus. I would love the opportunity to introduce you to our Waukazoo family and answer any questions you may have. I can be reached at (616)786-1800.

Thank you,

Samuel A. Lemmon, Ed.S.

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Waukazoo is such a great school! The staff is always helpful and friendly. The teachers strive to not only teach students but to make them the best versions of themselves that they can be! The community that they have created is truly a big family. I cannot imagine my student going anywhere else!
Christina Marie Piotrowski, parent

Waukazoo provides an environment of possibilities for my kids. They know that they have no limits on what is achievable. I appreciate the way the teachers help my kids hold themselves accountable, while allowing them to make mistakes that push growth. It is a warm and welcoming place where my kids feel safe and are being prepared for the future. We are so happy to call Waukazoo our home.
Kim Burmeister, parent

WaukazooContact Info

Please contact us at your convenience to set up a tour or to inquire further on opportunities for your child at Waukazoo Elementary. You can also follow us on Twitter: @WaukazooWO or on Instagram @WaukazooWO.

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