Welcome to Holland Public Schools

The entire Holland Community is invited to celebrate HOMECOMING 2026 with the students and staff of Holland Public Schools.

• Sunday 9/20 -5pm | Dave Zessin Family and Friends Football Night  featuring an Alumni Flag Football Game and the HHS Powder Puff game (Junior Girls v Senior Girls) at the Holland High Soccer Field
• Monday - Friday | Spirit Week at each HPS School building
• Friday 9/25 6pm | Homecoming Parade from Centennial Park to Hope College Stadium, featuring HHS Marching Band, Students from Elementary Buildings, Community Partners, and Student Organizations
• Friday 9/25 7pm | Holland v. Calvin Christian, Halftime performance by HHS Marching Band, and crowning of the Homecoming Royalty
• Saturday 9/26 8-11pm | HOCO Dance for HHS Students in the Commons

The Holland Hospital School Nurse Program's School Nurse Fun Run is October 1. On this week's podcast we talk with Colleen Perdock from Holland Hospital about tis 14th Annual event that has raised $432,400 since 2013.

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Coming to school is essential for student success especially at the start of the School year.

• Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year.
• Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
• Improving attendance improves academic and career prospects and chances of graduating on time!

Healthy Meals • Happy Students • Ready to Learn!

Holland Public Schools Nutrition Services is proud to serve our students for another exciting school year! Our dedicated Nutrition Services team is here each school day, providing healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals to help our students fuel their bodies and minds for learning.

Please don’t forget to complete the Education Benefit Forms to help assist with funding for all areas of our District.

More than just a fun event, the Holland Hospital School Nurse Fun Run directly supports Holland Hospital's School Nurse Program. 

• Thursday October 1 | 5- 5:45 PM Check In and Walk In Registration / 6 PM Race Starts
• Kollen Park | New location!
• Register by September 7 to vote for the 2026 Fun Run shirt color & guarantee a shirt!
• Use code at checkout: funrun26

Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health. This could be a physical challenge, a change in eating habits, or starting a new wellness activity. 

Thanks to community support, this event has raised over $432,400 since 2013.

As Holland High School prepares to host the last home football game of the season, here is a reminder about some of the rules and expectations for students and families who attend the game:

• Middle school age and younger MUST be an accompanied by an adult.
• No student backpacks.
• No re-entry for any spectators.
• All school rules apply to events held at Hope College. 
• The stadium and parking lot is a drug free school zone which includes any vape products.
• HHS Students with 5Star App will be admitted for FREE.
• HMS Students with an athletics pass will be admitted for FREE.

Holland will host Godwin Heights at the Hope College Stadium, Thursday at 7pm. #GoDutch

Students & Staff at Holland Public Schools head back to class on Thursday and the Class of 2027. This week we talk with Student Senate President Harper Schoon-Tanis about her upcoming senior year and Friday's Districtwide Outdoor Movie Night!

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Districtwide Movie Night - Friday, August 28, 8pm | HHS Soccer Field

• MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
• FREE!
• Bring Lawn Chairs and Blankets

Hosted by HHS Student senate.

Join us in welcoming new staff to HPS!

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As the first day of school nears, teachers & staff at HPS are renewing their commitment to students and families in the district. Listen this week to a back-to-school message from Superintendent Nick Cassidy.

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Welcome to another exciting school year at Holland Public Schools! 

The beginning of a new school year is always filled with hope, anticipation, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

Whether you are returning to HPS or joining our district for the first time, we are grateful you are part of our school community.