Welcome to Ealy Elementary
We teach third through fifth graders at our building. Ealy Elementary provides a safe and caring environment where responsibility for learning is shared by students, staff, parents, and the community. Our goal is to develop self-directed learners.
Upcoming Events
Latest News
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Next week, our building office staff will begin returning, and preparations will ramp up across the district!
June 6, 2025 Community Letter
As we wrap up the final day of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for a greatyear of partnership, support, and dedication to the students of Whitehall District Schools.
Jenn Zwemer Earns Distinguished Lakeshore Educator Award
Helping others a ‘passion’ for Jenn Zwemer, 2024 Distinguished Lakeshore Educator award winner from Whitehall.
Viking Horn: December 2024
Ealy Elementary
School Schedule
- Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:40 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 2:20 pm
- Doors open at 8:25 am
Office Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment
New Student Enrollment Information
Parents or guardians of new students to Ealy Elementary contact the school office at 231-893-1040. New student registration materials can be accessed through the link below. To complete your child's enrollment, bring the completed registration materials and the following documents to the school office:
- Proof of Residency- a rental lease, purchase agreement, or a recent utility bill with name and address.
- Immunization Record
- Student birth certificate with original stamp/seal
- Most recent IEP if receiving special education services
Handbooks and Courses
Student Handbooks and Course Descriptions
Please contact the school office at 231-893-1040 for a complete copy of the student handbook or it may be viewed below.
Home School Partnership
A complete copy of the Whitehall Home School Partnership Student and Family Handbook is available at the White Lake Community Center Building, or it may be viewed below.
Parent Forms
Medication At School
Do you have to bring medication while at school? Stop in the office to pick up the appropriate paperwork the parent and/or guardian must fill out before medication can be brought to school.
Policies
The following forms can be obtained in the school office or printed out below: Chromebook policy, volunteer background check form, non-publish form.
Parent Links
Parent Involvement
We welcome parental involvement at our school. We attempt to match volunteers with the type of involvement and time commitment that works for them.
Don't hesitate to talk with the teachers, the office staff or the principal about ways to get involved.
School Closing Criteria
Occasionally, severe weather makes it necessary for us to delay or cancel school for the day. We hope to notify families no later than 6:30 a.m. on those days through a text message or phone call, WZZM TV13, our school website and Facebook page.
Key criteria used to determine if school should be closed or delayed are:
- Severe decrease of visibility due to weather
- Wind chills of -20 degrees Fahrenheit or below
- Extreme ice or snowfall
Severe Weather Notifications Are At Your Fingertips
Whitehall District Schools uses a communication system called InTouch Messenger to notify families of school closings, emergencies or delays due to severe weather. This communication system is linked to the parent portal section of PowerSchool, the computerized student records database. The main contact phone number or email address that is listed in your child's PowerSchool account is the number/ email that is contacted for your child. Parents should make sure their child's contact information is updated with the school office. Please contact your child's school should you need to update your contact information.
Who Is Helen R. Ealy
Helen R. Ealy, 1938-1999
Helen Ealy spent most of her life in the Blue Lake area where she raised her family. In 1978, she became the “ombudsman/person” for Whitehall District Schools. Knowing that education is the key to unlocking many doors, Mrs. Ealy was inspired to pursue a position on the Whitehall Board of Education where she served 13 of her 18 years as Board President. She became the first woman in Muskegon County to become a certified school board member by the MASB. Helen Ealy’s commitment to public service grew from her strong religious faith.
In her closing remarks as President of the Whitehall District Schools’ Board of Education in 1998, she stated “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Board, but more importantly, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the children.” In 1999, the building was named in her honor.
Mrs. Ealy’s contributions epitomize the district’s slogan “Where Children Come First. A permanent plaque hangs in the Ealy Elementary lobby so that over the years, students might come to know of her service and dedication.