Counseling

The 2nd semester schedule change window runs from 8:00 a.m. on 1/13 to 3:00 p.m. on 1/23.  All schedule change requests must be submitted through a form that will be linked in the Counseling Office Google Classroom.  Students are limited to one request.  More specific details will be communicated via GC.  Please do not email your counselor to request a schedule change.  Thank you.

The counseling office will host a Careerline Tech Center info meeting during Advisory on Friday, January 10 in the DeWitt Auditorium at Zeeland East.  This meeting is open to current 10th and 11th graders only.  Students interested in learning more about CTC and the process for applying to their programs for next year must complete this registration form by Thursday, January 9 at noon.  Only students who register will be allowed to attend.  Please contact your counselor if you have any questions.  PLEASE NOTE: This meeting and application process are not intended for juniors who are currently at CTC and desire to return next year.  The intent to return process is handled directly by CTC.

Seniors/Senior Parents: The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is NOW AVAILABLE. Submitting the FAFSA is the first step to getting student grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans for post-secondary education. It also helps determine eligibility for most state aid programs, like the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which can cover up to $27,500 for college.  Please follow the steps outlined in this letter for more details.

Seniors/Senior Parents: The application for the OVER 60 scholarships available to ZHS students through the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation is NOW OPEN!   There is ONE application to be considered for most all of the scholarships.  The deadline to apply is February 1. Check out this graphic for more details.

College Bound Athletes: HERE is the presentation that the NCAA Eligibility Center recently gave for high school athletes (and parents) who are considering college athletics. 

Parents/Guardians: As we look to continue to provide ZHS students with opportunities to engage in career exploration, we would like to develop a job shadow database, and we need your help!  If you are willing to partner with us by offering a job shadow experience at your place of employment, would you please take time to complete this FORM?  Thank you!

Juniors/Junior Parents: Here is the Slides presentation from the counseling office junior planning meeting held during Advisory on 10/2.  If you have not already done so, please complete the fall junior survey.  Thank you.

Is a healthcare career in your future?  Mary Free Bed is hosting healthcare career seminars for students age 16+ for a variety of career areas in their organization.  Staff will share information on education, salary, field outlook, what to expect in a typical day, and more.  Check out this flyer for more information and to register.

CTC Students: Here is the ZPS CTC Schedule and Calendar for the 24-25 school year.