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Half Day for ALL Students on November 7

ALL HPS Students have a half day on Friday, November 7 for Teacher Professional Development.

Dismissal Times:

  • HMS: 10:35am
  • HHS: 10:50am
  • Holland Heights & HLA: 11:20am
  • West & Jefferson: 11:35am
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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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Thrive Together: Family Mental Health Night

Join BeNice. and other area organizations as we give students and families tools for 

  • Improving Mental Health
  • Dealing with stress
  • Coping strategies 
  • Plus fun, games, crafts, and FREE Pizza.

Thursday, November 6, 5:30-7:30 at Holland Middle School. For kids K-8 and their families.

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Honoring Veterans: Holland High School’s 88th Annual Veterans Day Assembly

Holland High School is proud to continue a Veterans Day tradition of honoring the brave individuals who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day, observed every November 11, is a time to recognize the dedication, loyalty, and sacrifices made by veterans to protect our freedoms and uphold our nation’s values. Taking time to express gratitude can make a lasting impact, not only on veterans but also on our own sense of community and shared history.

 

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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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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.

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

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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The SpongeBob Musical logo with Pineapple cartoon

Dutch Theatre Presents: The SpongeBob Musical

The SpongeBob Musical is a vibrant, family-friendly stage show based on the popular cartoon, featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and others as they team up to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption. 

  • Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7pm 
  • Friday, Nov. 14 | 7pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 | 3pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 |7pm
  • Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2 pm 

The show is celebrated for its creative set design, colorful costumes, and an eclectic soundtrack with songs by artists like David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, and John Legend. 

Get your tickets today!
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HHS National Honor Society Blood Drive

National Honor Society is teaming up with Versiti for their annual Blood Drive at HHS.

  • Wednesday, November 12, 8-2pm
Set an appointment for November 12
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Finn Rohr playing at De-Compoosers Concert

HPSPodcast 6.11

Members of the Holland Orchestras invite you to celebrate Halloween with them this week at their De-Composers Concert. 

The De-Composer's Concert is Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm in the HHS PAC!

Get tickets to the De-Composers Concert
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Decomposers Festival - A Night to Die For!

A night of music inspired by Tim Burton hosted by Holland Orchestras.

  • Wednesday, October 29, 7pm at HHS PAC
  • Tickets just $10 | Available at the door and online.

COME DRESSED TO SCARE IF YOU DARE!!!!!!!

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Top, L to R: Garcia, Padnos, LeFebre. Bottom, L- R: Gonzalex-Urbina, Balcazar, Cherry

HPSPodcast 6.10

This week we hear from the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners.

The Holland Educational Foundation will honor each of these Alumni at their Red Tie Gala on Saturday, November 8 at 5:30.

Get your tickets tot he HEF Red Tie Gala!

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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  • 6 November
    • THRIVE TOGETHER: Family Mental Health Night
      Date: Nov 6
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District 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.
  • 7 November
  • 8 November
    • Swimming (Girls Varsity) - OK Black Conference Finals
      Date: Nov 8
      Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
      THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY HOLLAND CHRISTIAN. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=155887
  • 10 November
    • Board Study Session 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Board Study Session
      Date: Nov 10
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HPS School Board
  • 11 November
  • 12 November
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 12
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • NHS Blood Drive 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      NHS Blood Drive
      Date: Nov 12
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: HPS District Adminstration 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Set an appointment
  • 13 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • 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.
  • 14 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 14
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • 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.
  • 15 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 15
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • 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.
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 15
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • 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.
  • 16 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • 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.
  • 17 November
    • Board of Education Meeting 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: Nov 17
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: District Admin Board Training Room, 320 West 24th Street
      Calendar: HPS School Board
       
  • 19 November
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 19
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Power H Winter Shopping Event
      Date: Nov 19
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423
      Calendar: District 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.
  • 21 November
  • 26 November
  • 26 November
    thru November 28
  • 26 November
    thru November 30
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 1 December
  • 2 December
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