Welcome to Jefferson Elementary
2025-26 Books & Games | Before School Programming - Jefferson
Books & Games provides students with an hour of supervised reading, homework help, and games, plus a free breakfast an hour before school starts each morning. It also gives parents/guardians an extra hour to start their day or to get to work on time!
- Books & Games is FREE for all HPS students to attend!
- Supervision provided by HPS Staff
- Students in the program must be dropped-off between 7:30-7:45am.
Jefferson School Supply Suggested Shopping List
The first day of School is Thursday, August 21.
2025-2026 Important Dates
Calendar Highlights:
- First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
- Homecoming | Friday, October 10
- Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
- Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
- MLK Day | Monday, January 19
- Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2
- Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
- Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
- Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3
These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.
2025 Bond Proposal - Vote August 5
Exciting things are happening at HPS! This ballot Proposal would:
- Renovate Jefferson Elementary
- Build a new Stadium at HHS
- Complete other important projects around the district
This proposal would generate $49,225,000 for improvements across the District, and if approved is projected to maintain the current millage rate of 4.73 mills - consistent with the rate set by voters in May 2021. Please vote on August 5!
7-Day Meal Box
HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.
Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.
- Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM
- Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025
There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).
Meet Up & Eat Up
Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.
- No registration needed. Just drop in.
Herrick District Library Summer Reading Challenge - 2025
This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.
- Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
20th Recipient of Teachers Live Here Grant Awarded
HPS is proud to award $29,000 in Teachers Live Here grants to Meghan Kelly! Along with $26,500 in down payment assistance, Kelly also received $2,500 to assist with closing costs because she is purchasing a home within the school district boundaries.
2025-26 Student Registration
- As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. Completing the registration lets us know:
- Your student(s) will be returning next year!
- Your household contact information is up to date
- Your student health information is up to date
- if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1.)
Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.
Upcoming Events
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5 August
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TCOB DAY - Takin' Care of Business 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMTCOB DAY - Takin' Care of BusinessDate: Aug 5Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Jefferson CalendarFor families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with Parent Portal updates, academic counseling, or paying fees. These services will NOT be offered at Open House. Assistance with online registration is also available during summer office hours at Holland High & District Admin Building.
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11 August
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Back-to-School Downtown Holland 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBack-to-School Downtown HollandDate: Aug 11Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: Jefferson CalendarHPS families can get free school supplies by visiting various downtown businesses. Watch hollandpublicschools.org or HPS Social Media for details!
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19 August
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Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen HouseDate: Aug 19Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: Jefferson Calendar
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21 August
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First Day of SchoolDate: Aug 21Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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29 August
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Holiday - No SchoolDate: Aug 29Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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1 September
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Holiday - No SchoolDate: Sep 1Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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14 October
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 14Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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22 October
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 22Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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23 October
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HALF DAY - All StudentsDate: Oct 23Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 23Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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24 October
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NO SCHOOL - All StudentsDate: Oct 24Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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26 Novemberthru November 30
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: Nov 26 - Nov 30Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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19 December
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HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTSDate: Dec 19Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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20 Decemberthru January 4
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HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMHOLIDAY BREAKDate: Dec 20 - Jan 4Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: Jefferson Calendar
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19 January
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MLK DAY - No SchoolDate: Jan 19Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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17 February
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 17Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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25 February
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 25Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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TK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 25Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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27 Februarythru March 2
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MID-WINTER BREAKDate: Feb 27 - Mar 2Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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3 Aprilthru April 12
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SPRING BREAKDate: Apr 3 - Apr 12Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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24 April
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NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026Date: Apr 24Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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7 May
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADEDate: May 7Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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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
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
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.