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Dutch Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz runs May 1-4 at the HHS PAC. This week, we talk with cast members Sophia Palmateer and Hailey Huggett.

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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.

• Register by May 21 to be in the running for a $100 Meijer gift card.

We’ll celebrate new students and families to Holland Public Schools and offer assistance to complete online registration and enrollment.

Wednesday, May 21, 5-6:30pm at Holland Middle School

• FREE Ice Cream from The Polar Patrol.
• FREE Summer Goodie Bag, book giveaways, and fun summer learning activities!
• The Ottawa County Health Dept will be there giving the required Vision & Hearing screenings for Kindergarten Enrollment.  
• Current HPS families who are registered for 2025-26 by May 21 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!

Congratulations to the following artists for being selected to receive a 2025 District Art Award:

• Vik Howard - 12
• Evelyn Lewin - 12
• Olivia Weiss - 10
• Abbie Cox - 6
• Clara Ward - 7
• Rebekah Salas - 8
• Jensen Mullennix -  JEF | 4
• Eliza Cardenas-Gallegos - HLA| 4
• Levi King - HTS | 4
• Elin Klinge - WST | 4

These artists' works will be displayed in the Board Training Room at the District Administration Building until April of 2026.

HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 8. If you are planning on your child walking in the parade, they must have a costume and you must fill out this form by Monday, May 5.

• Thursday, May 1, 7pm
• Friday, May 2, 7pm 
• Saturday, May 3, 2pm
• Saturday, May 3, 7pm
• Sunday, May 4, 2pm
• Sunday, May 4, 6pm
  
  
  

HPS Families and members of the Holland Community will have one more chance to give input on the district's five-year facility plan on Monday, May 12, 3:45pm at Holland Language Academy.  Superintendent Nick Cassidy will discuss:

• Phase 1 of the Plan (Redistricting K-5 buildings)
• Phase 2 of the Plan (Building Renovations, Facility Construction, and Use of Existing Facilities)
• Results of a Community Survey 

This meeting was originally scheduled to happen on Monday, April 28 but was cancelled to give additional time to gather more/better information about the Facility Plan.

15 Holland Early College Students collectively earned 860 college credits, an average of 57 credits each. 

• 8 HEC students earned their full Associates Degree!

The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 

• May 1-15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

An Opening Night reception will be held on May 1, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.

HPS Orchestras Director Mrs. Oneill (formerly Mayer) will retire after this school year.  All string orchestra alumni who played under Mrs. O’Neill’s direction (at either the middle or high school level) are invited to perform alongside the current Holland High School Orchestra at the Spring Concert on Monday, May 19 at 7pm in the HHS Performing Arts Center. 

This district-wide essay contest invited students to reflect on what courage means in their own lives and/or how community impacts the world around them. 

Congratulations to our Essay Contest Winners:

• K-5:  June Nelson | 5th Grade at HLA
• HMS:  Nevaeh Mullennix  | 7th Grade
• HHS:  Skyana Chiv  | 10th Grade

Winners shared their essays at the Exhibit Opening Dinner sponsored by the Holland Educational Foundation on Tuesday, April 22.