Early College
Holland Public Schools Early College Program
In partnership with Davenport University and Hope College, Holland Public Schools offers two Early College Programs. Students take college courses in 11th and 12th grade and continue through a 13th year to earn up to 60 credits—or a full Associate Degree—along with their high school diploma, all at no cost to families.
Program Options:
- Davenport University – Offers Associate Degree programs and transferable college credits across various fields.
- Hope College – Designed for future educators, allowing students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Benefits of Holland Early College:
- Earn College Credits Early – Up to 60 credits by the end of 13th year, along with a Holland High School diploma.
- Save Money – Tuition, registration, fees, and textbooks are fully covered by HPS.
- Stronger College Success – Early college students persist and complete degrees at higher rates than their peers.
- Career Readiness – Gain real-world experience, set goals, and build confidence in a college setting.
Student Support:
- Empowering Culture – Fosters trust, self-management, and motivation.
- Comprehensive Academic & Personal Support – Built-in services ensure student success.
- Community & Peer Network – Strong connections with families, college partners, and the broader community.
Holland Early College provides a head start on higher education, saving time and money while preparing students for future success.
“I honestly have no idea what I would've done without this program. It's helped me discover myself and learn who I am as a person. I've learned responsibility, respect, and how motivation can really push you to do the best you can. I've learned that time management is everything, as well as the support of the people who care about you. I thank the people who were able to make my college education possible. Because of them, I know who I am, what I want to do with my life, and the kind of person I want to be in the future.”
“I'd like to express my gratitude to the Early College program for providing me with this education. It was a stressful few years but now I realize how much money I saved and how many credits I've earned. It was a unique experience and I hope other kids can take advantage of this opportunity.”
HHS / HEC / HVRT News
Subscribe to RSS Feed for HHS / HEC / HVRT NewsSenior News- October Update
You're almost there—graduation is just around the corner! This is such a special and exciting time, and we’re thrilled to celebrate it with you. In this newsletter, you’ll find key dates and important information to help you stay on track during these final weeks. If you have any questions or need support along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re proud of you and can’t wait to honor your achievements!
Progress Report 1
Progress report grades have been posted to Infinite Campus. A progress report grade gives parents and students a snapshot of how a student is performing midway through the grading period. It's a helpful tool for identifying areas of strength and where extra support may be needed before final grades are issued.
HHS Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
Each year, 1.5 million students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT.
- Wilson Lin was named a Semifinalist in the competition! This is an incredible honor, recognizing you among the top 1% of high school students in the country. The program offers three types of awards: the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship, corporate-sponsored scholarships, and college-sponsored scholarships, awarded to about 7,880 students annually.
- Emma Deenik has been recognized as a Commended Student. Only 34,000 students nationwide earn this recognition, placing them among the top 50,000 high scorers. While Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, this honor highlights students’ outstanding academic achievement and potential for continued academic success.
Get Ready for FAFSA: Create Your FSA ID and Join Our Workshop
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1. To complete it, both student and parent must each create an FSA ID, which is the username and password used to start the FAFSA. If a parent already created an FSA ID in the past for another college-bound child, recover that account and confirm the login details before starting. Creating or recovering your FSA ID early will make completing the FAFSA smoother and faster.
Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention
Legal ownership of firearms comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent accidental firearm injuries and deaths, thefts, and suicide, including among children.
- Under House Bill 5451, beginning October 1, 2025, Michigan law will require school districts to distribute a safe storage informational notice—developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)—to the parent or legal guardian of each student each October.
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Upcoming Events
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5 October
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HOCO POWDER PUFF & ALUMNI GAME 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMHOCO POWDER PUFF & ALUMNI GAMEDate: Oct 5Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOLCalendar: Holland High CalendarSunday October 5, 5pm at HHS soccer field Powder Puff Game (Class 2027 vs. Class 2026) Alumni Flag Football Sign up to play on the team!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uWLRO5ETxYf5akzmEdIo4hyTaakXxePcw7lALeTBShU/viewform?ts=68ad1243&edit_requested=true Food trucks, DJ, prizes, Free Honoring Dave Zessin & Family
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HHS SPIRIT WEEKDate: Oct 6 - Oct 10Location: HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOLCalendar: Holland High CalendarMonday: Comfy Day Tuesday: Jersey Day Wednesday: Anything but a Backpack Day Thursday: Class Color Day Freshmen: Yellow Sophomores: Pink Juniors: Blue Seniors: Black Friday: Red + White Day
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10 October
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Homecoming Parade 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHomecoming ParadeDate: Oct 10Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Centennial Park 250 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarLine up at 5pm. Step off at 6pm From Centennial Park to the Stadium. Line 14th Street.
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Homecoming Game 7:00 PM to 10:30 PMHomecoming GameDate: Oct 10Time: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PMLocation: Ray and Sue Smith Stadium 313 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarHolland Dutch v Hopkins
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11 October
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HOCO Dance 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMHOCO DanceDate: Oct 11Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA (Commons)Calendar: Holland High CalendarStudents of HHS get tickets:
https://hhsdances.ludus.com/index.php
Ticket ($15.00) can be purchased with cash during lunch or after school by 3:30 p.m. with Ms. Davenport/SSO office.
Sales end promptly at 3:30 p.m. on Oct 10, 2025.
No ticket sales at the door.
Guest passes can be picked up in Student Success Office (SSO) and completed form must be RETURNED by Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. to Ms. Davenport/SSO. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Homecoming dance sponsored by Student Senate will be held in the Commons, 8 -11 p.m.
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PSAT Testing - 11th GradeDate: Oct 16Calendar: Holland High CalendarState testing required for all 11th grade students. See student email for testing location assignment. Bring Chromebook all charged and ready to go. Testing starts promptly at 7:45 a.m. ARRIVE EARLY. Testing will be completed by approximately 11:00 a.m.
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9-12 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM9-12 Parent Teacher ConferencesDate: Oct 16Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarHolland High & Holland Early College conferences: Commons/lunch room HVRT conferences: Media Center Please enter the front lobby of Holland High and check-in on a computer. PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT'S SCHEDULE WITH YOU.
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Holland Early College
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534
School Times:
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
Office Hours:
- 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HHS Media Center
Schedule
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Daily Schedule
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Weekly Schedule (updated 8/23)
Student Handbook
Signing In & Signing Out
If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:
Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.
Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.
Student Parrking Permits
The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars.
Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.
Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.
Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.
Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.
Parking Violations
Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations.
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We love when parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out thie district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.