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Welcome to Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Weekly Update

November 7, 2025

Weekly Update 11/10-16

Mrs Wilcox Class wins Oct. Attendance!

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What's Happening at Jefferson

November 13-16

HPSPodcast 6.13

Holland Dutch Theatre is ready for opening night of The SpongeBob Musical! This week we talk with Abby Hart and Olivia Zoet from the cast of the show.

Listen Now!

Get your tickets to the show!

Elizabeth Wiersma is the Holland Hospital School Nurse at Holland Middle School

November 10, 2025

Nurse Notes - November

It's Flu Season and the Holland Hospital School Nurses have some important notes on the Flu.

Where you can get a flu shot.

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November 3-16

Downtown Holland To Host Winter Gear Donation Drive to Benefit HPS

Downtown Holland is partnering with HPS to host a winter gear donation drive to help keep elementary school students warm and dry this winter. A total of 14 Downtown Holland businesses will be collecting donations as part of the drive, being held from November 3 – 16.

Holland Public School families in need will be able to collect the items at their Power H shopping event on November 19, with details provided to students by HPS.

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November 5, 2025

Food Insecurity During the Government Shutdown

The health and well-being of HPS students & families is our highest priority.

During this government shutdown we know that many HPS families could experience food insecurity; especially those that rely on SNAP benefits. If your family is experiencing food insecurity during this government shutdown, HPS is here to help.

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November 6, 5:30-7pm

HPSPodcast 6.12

Holland Public Schools and the BeNice organization will host Thrive Together on Thursday evening at Holland Middle School. This is a night focused on mental health for students and their families. On the HPSPodcast his week, we talk with Holland Hospital School Nurse Program Mental Health Care Manager Lisa Gort about the district's focus on helping students Thrive and on this important event.

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Thrive Together will be held Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.

November 3, 2025

Weekly Update 11/3-9

Welcome to November!

Thanks to all the families who came to the Fall Festival last week...it was a super fun night with lots of great costumes and tons of candy!

Fill out a quick form to give us feedback and help us plan for our next family night!

This week:

Thrive Together district family event

Friday 1/2 day

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November 3, 2025

Whats' Cooking - November

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

Exciting News for Middle School Students Can Now Enjoy Ala Carte Options at Lunch!
Staff Spotlights, Meet some of our HPS Nutrition Lead Food Service Servers: Lori Lutke, Heather Bowes, Linda Wilson

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October 27, 2025

Weekly Update...last week of October

Lots of fun things happening this week:

Still accepting Candy donations in the office!

Fall Festival Thursday night from 6-7pm

Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda display at school!

Friday is our first POWER players celebration!

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October 21, 2025

Weekly Updates 10/20-24

Important Information this week:

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Wednesday 4:15-7:15

Thursday 12:30-3:30 (1/2 day for students...school ends at 11:36)

Friday is Fall Break for all HPS students; NO school!

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October 19, 2025

Meet our Student Resource Officers!

Take a look at the Holland Dept of Public Safety School Resource Officers (SRO) and Community Policing Officers who are assigned to our schools.

Ofc. Nicole Hamberg - Holland High
Ofc. Nic Wedeven – Holland Middle
Ofc. Spencer DeGraaf – Heights
Ofc. Padron-Hernandez – West and HLA
Ofc. Rod Mendoza - Jefferson

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Jefferson Calendar

‹ November 2025 ›

Nov 6

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

THRIVE TOGETHER: Family Mental Health Night

Location: Holland Middle School 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Join BeNice and other area organizations as we give students and families tools for improving Mental Health, dealing with stress, and coping strategies. Plus fun, games, crafts, and FREE Pizza.

Nov 13

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:

Nickelodeon™

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

Nov 14

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:

Nickelodeon™

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

Nov 15

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:

Nickelodeon™

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:

Nickelodeon™

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

Nov 16

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:

Nickelodeon™

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

Nov 19

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Power H Winter Shopping Event

Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

The Student Support Coordinators from HPS Buildings will host a Winter Shopping Event at Maplewood Elementary for HPS Families. -Coats -Hats -Boots -Gloves -Snow pants Thank you to the all the local partners and community members who united to gether around the success for all students.

Nov 25

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Donuts at Dawn

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Nov 26

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Nov 27

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Nov 28

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Nov 29

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Nov 30

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Upcoming Events

25 November
- Donuts at Dawn 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  
  Donuts at Dawn
  
  Date: Nov 25
  
  Time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
26 November
thru November 30
- HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
11 December
- Jefferson Holidays Around the World Reading Night 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Jefferson Holidays Around the World Reading Night
  
  Date: Dec 11
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
19 December
- HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTS
  
  HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTS
  
  Date: Dec 19
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
20 December
thru January 4
- HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  
  HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
  
  Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
19 January
- MLK DAY - No School
  
  MLK DAY - No School
  
  Date: Jan 19
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
17 February
- PreK-5 Conferences
  
  PreK-5 Conferences
  
  Date: Feb 17
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
25 February
- PreK-5 Conferences
  
  PreK-5 Conferences
  
  Date: Feb 25
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
- PreK-5 Conferences
  
  PreK-5 Conferences
  
  Date: Feb 25
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
27 February
thru March 2
- MID-WINTER BREAK
  
  MID-WINTER BREAK
  
  Date: Feb 27 - Mar 2
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
3 April
thru April 12
- SPRING BREAK
  
  SPRING BREAK
  
  Date: Apr 3 - Apr 12
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
24 April
- NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026
  
  NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026
  
  Date: Apr 24
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
7 May
- HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADE
  
  HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADE
  
  Date: May 7
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
25 May
- HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  Date: May 25
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
2 June
- HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
  
  HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
  
  Date: Jun 2
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
3 June
- HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS
  
  HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS
  
  Date: Jun 3
  
  Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

Jefferson Elementary
282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2500
Fax: 616-393-7569

Staff & Teachers

School Times:

Full Day | 8:30am* - 3:36pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35am

*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:15

Jefferson Office Hours:

8am- 3:35pm | M-F (August-June)

Jefferson Media Center

STEM Resources

Holland Elementary Schools Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures

Morning Drop-off:

For the safety of our students during morning drop-off time, please remember the following:
Pull your vehicle all of the way forward to the curve (by the playground gate) to unload your student(s).
After your student(s) has exited your vehicle, please pull forward, out of the way, so that the next car may unload.
Students may only be dropped at the curb by the playground. Students may not be dropped off in the outer lane of the parking lot, on the street, or in the front of the building.
Parking is NOT allowed curbside! Please park in the parking lot if you need to stay longer or get out of your car with your child. This will help keep traffic moving!

Afternoon Pick Up

For the safety of our students during afternoon pick-up time, please remember the following:
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students will be picked up at the West doors on VanRaalte Avenue. Door #13
Siblings of TK and Kindergarten students will also picked up at door #13.
1st-5th graders will be picked up in the parking lot. There is a “drive” lane and a “pick-up” lane. Students may only be picked up at the curb, not in the “drive” lane.
PLEASE, PLEASE, no parking in the pick up or drive lanes. We are trying to keep traffic moving quickly and safely for everyone.
All of the siblings will be picked up at the youngest child’s waiting place. This will allow parents to only have to make one stop.
Please do not motion students across the traffic lanes to the parking lot, or motion students into the traffic lanes to get into your vehicle. We want to keep our students safe!

Student Handbook

Holland Public Schools Student Handbook

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.

Volunteer at Jefferson:

We love when parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.