Welcome to Kettle Lake Elementary

"We are a community of learners where learning is for everyone!"

Kettle Lake Elementary

8451 Garbow Dr

Alto, MI 49302

616-868-6113

616-868-0021

School Hours

Start of Day: 8:45 a.m.

Students can be dropped off in the west parking lot starting at 8:30 a.m. if they are eating breakfast, or 8:35 a.m. for all other students.

End of Day: 3:40 p.m.
(if picking up, please check Parent Pick Up for more information)

Kettle Lake Elementary School

Calendars/Open House and Orientation Schedules:

Check out our District Calendar page to find printable calendars, along with open house and orientation schedules.

2026/27 District Calendar The 2026/2027 CCS District Calendar is now available! The first day of school will be Monday, August 24, 2026, and the last day of school will be Friday, June 4, 2026. Find more information and a printable calendar on our District Calendar page! More...

Free PreK Caledonia Community Schools is proud to offer FREE, full-day PreK for 4-year-olds, available at all five elementary schools with overflow classes located at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center. Enrollment is now open, giving families the opportunity to explore a high-quality early learning experience that supports academic, social, and emotional growth. Taught by CCS staff in engaging classroom environments, our PreK program helps set a strong foundation for future success. Families are encouraged to learn more about program details, locations, and enrollment information. More...

Enroll Now! More...

Points of Pride We are extremely proud of our schools and our student's accomplishments. Check out some points of pride for our district. More...

Upcoming Events

7 Oct
- Kindergarten Field Trip 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
  
  Kindergarten Field Trip
  
  Date: Oct 7
  
  Time: 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM
  
  Calendar: Public Kettle Lake Calendar
9 Oct
- District Calapalooza/Homecoming 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  District Calapalooza/Homecoming
  
  Date: Oct 9
  
  Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar
  
  Calapalooza 2026 | Homecoming
  Join us for an afternoon and evening filled with food trucks, family activities, the Homecoming Parade, and Fighting Scot football!
  
  Friday, October 9
  ⚓ Calapalooza begins at 3:00 PM
  🎉 Homecoming Parade begins at 5:00 PM
  🏈 Homecoming Football kicks off at 7:00 PM
  
  Plan Ahead for Homecoming:
  🗺️ View the Homecoming Parade Route
  🅿️ View Parking Information & Map
  🏈 View Gameday Event Info & Stadium Expectations
  
  Road Closures
  4:30–5:45 PM: Johnson Street and the entire parade route, including Duncan Lake Avenue, will be closed to traffic during the parade.
  5:45–7:00 PM: Johnson Street will remain closed between Scotsmoor Drive and Duncan Lake Avenue for pedestrian safety. After the parade, traffic will still be able to turn south onto Duncan Lake Avenue. HOCO Social Media Plan
  
  Stadium Re-Entry
  Planning to enter the stadium and then head back out to Calapalooza? Guests who enter with a game ticket before 7:00 PM will receive a hand stamp. Re-entry is allowed with a hand stamp through the South Stadium Entrance until 7:00 PM only. No re-entry after 7:00 PM.
  
  One night. All things CAL. 💜💛
14 Oct
- District - School Board Committee of the Whole 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  District - School Board Committee of the Whole
  
  Date: Oct 14
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Location to be determined
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar
15 Oct
- District - Youth Volleyball Night 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  District - Youth Volleyball Night
  
  Date: Oct 15
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Calendar: Public District Calendar
16 Oct
- KL PTO Walk-a-Thon 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  KL PTO Walk-a-Thon
  
  Date: Oct 16
  
  Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  
  Calendar: Public Kettle Lake Calendar