Ottawa Area Center Parent Link
April 8, 2024 Vol. 29
OAC Administrators
Director
Julia Plaggemeyer
Assistant Director
Chelsea Dykstra
Assistant Director
Ottawa Area Staff
Important Upcoming Dates at OAC
- April 19 - Prom(students age 16 or older)
- April 26 - Community Agency Information Night - 4:30-7pm at CTC
- May 9 - Tulip Time Parade - All School Outing
- May 29 - Whitecaps Field Trip - Select Classroom Attending
- June 6 - Graduation
- June 7 - 1/2 Day
- June 10-21 - No School for students and staff
- June 28 - OAC Festival of Arts - Last Day of 23/24 School Year
What is Happening at OAC
Annual OAC Enrollment Packets
Exciting News!!! OAC will be going paperless for the 24-25 school year for our annual enrollment forms. Soon you will receive an email to set up a parent portal in Infinite Campus, where you will be able to update all forms for the 24-25 School Year. Look for more information here, our website and student's backpacks. More details will be coming soon!
24-25 OAC Final Draft Calendar
We are pleased to share with you our final draft 2024-2025 OAC Calendar. The calendar will be final after it is approved by the OAISD Board of Education. Thank you for your patience during this process.
PARENT RESOURCES
Solar Eclipse
A partial solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. In Allendale, the eclipse will begin at approximately 1:55 pm p.m. and end at 4:24 p.m., with maximum coverage at 3:10 p.m. During the eclipse, there will be 93% coverage during which it will get darker outside, but there will not be total darkness.
Never look directly at the sun, especially during a solar eclipse. It is dangerous to look directly at the sun and can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Do not look at the sun through sunglasses, telescopes, or binoculars.
Anyone using special viewing glasses or filters should only use those that conform to all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
Community Mental Health - Connect at School
Plan ahead to meet with CMH at OAC - CMH is at OAC every third Wednesday when we are in session.
Upcoming Dates - April 17, May 15
Community Information Night
Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:30-7pm
Careerline Tech Center 13663 Port Sheldon St. Holland, MI 49424
Come meet members of the Ottawa Area Seamless Transition Team and learn about the various supports, resources, and programs each of their agencies provides for young adults with disabilities as they prepare for life post school.
Tax Prep Assistance
VITA Program offers free help to people who need assistance preparing their own tax returns
OAC Social Work/OCSN Parent Resources
This is your one stop location for parents/guardians to go for community supports and resources. Please check out this resource at Social Work/OCSN Resource Warehouse. Bookmark this resource on your computer and refer back often. It will be continually updated with fresh and new information.
2023-2024 School Hours
Full Day – 8:37am-3:03pm
½ Day – 8:37am-11:50am
Early Dismissal – 8:37am-1:35pm
Student AM Bussing begins at 8:27am
Student PM Bussing begins at 2:53pm
About Us
Email: bseymour@oaisd.org
Website: www.oaisd.org/schools/ottawa-area-center
Location: 10160 96th Avenue, Allendale, MI, USA
Phone: (616)738-8960
Facebook: facebook.com/OttawaAreaCenter/