Bond Update

Bond Update: October 2024

This is an exciting time for all of ZPS. Zeeland Public Schools deeply appreciates the ongoing support from our community, especially through the approval of the ZPS 2021 bond proposal. Thank you for voting for our students. We take our responsibility seriously and are committed to using the funds wisely, ensuring Zeeland Public Schools remains a top district with outstanding programs and facilities.

ZPS is pleased to share that we continue to make progress in fulfilling the 2021 bond and are thrilled to have many of these new spaces in full operation this fall for our students and school community.

A bond for schools is a bit like a big loan that helps fund important projects, like building new facilities or upgrading existing ones. When a school district gets approval for a bond, the money doesn’t come all at once. Instead, it’s divided into parts, called “series.” Each series provides funding for a specific set of projects over several years, which means the district receives the money in stages rather than all at once.

This approach is important because it spreads out the costs, so we aren’t paying for everything immediately, and it allows us to complete projects in a thoughtful, manageable way. With each series, the district has time to plan and build what’s most needed, then move on to the next set of priorities as the next part of the bond funding arrives. This makes sure that bond money is used efficiently and carefully over time.

We understand that navigating a bond process can be confusing, so we encourage you to reach out with any questions. You can contact the Superintendent’s Office at 748-3002 or fill out a regularly monitored form to receive a timely response.

We are privileged to serve the ZPS community, and we would love to hear from you.

Mr. Matt Stolz

Interim Superintendent

See the Progress: Bond Project Updates - Highlights

Roosevelt

Peter Rogovich and 5th grade teachers Ashley Pierce and Lisa Koeman share how transformative having A/C and upgraded facilities has on student learning. 

Cityside

Choir teacher Taryn Gontjes takes us into her classroom to see how the new baby grand piano enhances student performance.

Adams

Teacher Travis Voss and Principal Mark Gronevelt talk about the significant renovations and addition going on at Adams Elementary.

Zeeland West High School

Mark Vizithum comes alongside students to use safer, upgraded equipment in the student woodshop.

Jeff VanHuis shows off the upgrades in the student metalshop. 

Athletic Directors Josh Glerum and Jordan Bandstra highlight the physical education additions and renovations at Zeeland East and West High Schools.

Zeeland East High School

Athletic Directors Josh Glerum and Jordan Bandstra highlight the physical education additions and renovations at Zeeland East and West High Schools.

a complete list of highlights:

Zeeland Public Schools Bond Updates 

Project Manager Dave Fleece Fall 2024 Updates

A comprehensive Update of all projects