Middle school math challenges in Holland, Michigan

Macatawa Bay Middle School, located at 3700 140th Avenue in Holland, Michigan, offers a challenging curriculum, extensive exploratory options, and a variety of extracurricular clubs and sports for students. The school provides a comprehensive experience, with a modified daily schedule for 6th graders and separate hallways for 6th grade students to help ease the transition to middle school. The school also offers an advisory period, or "Academy" period, for all grades to focus on social, emotional, and skill-building lessons. Teachers at Macatawa Bay Middle School prioritize building relationships with students to support them through their adolescent years. Principal Mrs. Graham, who joined West Ottawa Public Schools in 2018, brings 10 years of teaching and 5 years of administration experience from another West Michigan district. She holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University and is currently working towards her Educational Specialist degree at Grand Valley State University. Mrs. Graham is dedicated to providing opportunities and access for all West Ottawa students, including her own children who attend West Ottawa schools.