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Books & Games | Before School Programming
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!
- One hour before the start of school EVERY school day
- Students must be dropped off one-hour before the start of school
- Supervision provided by HPS Staff
TCOB - Takin' Care of Business Day
This is your LAST chance to complete registration, apply for transportation, and have your questions answered about the start of the school year before the start of the school year.
- Tuesday, August 6, 1-6pm | Holland High School
Kindergarten Screening
Our Kindergarten Screening Process helps us make sure we’re connecting with every student’s unique learning needs. We schedule individualized screening appointments for youngsters and parents on specific dates in May.
The results provide an evaluation resource for parents and teachers to review prior to finalizing the decision about program and class placement.
- August 1, 4-7:30pm
- August 2, 8am-4pm
at HPS District Administration Building
HPSPodcast 4.33
This week, we talk with Patty Beatty, HPS Director of Pre School about all the great things happening at HPS with our youngest learners!
K-5 | Suggested School Supply Lists
We're Growing. Enroll Today!
During construction at Holland Heights Elementary, students will attend Longfellow Elementary (24th & State).
Transportation will be provided for students in the Holland Heights neighborhood - requests must be made by August 7 (Please complete student registration.)
Our new school will feature:
- Classrooms designed for nature-based learning and small class sizes
- designated outdoor learning spaces
- a new media center
- expanded gym
Our new school opens in 2026!
New Start and Dismissal Times in 24-25
In order to help our transportation department get students to and from school safely and on time, we will stagger start and dismissal times at our elementary schools during the 2024-2025 school year. Please notice the time changes at HLA and Holland Heights.
Holland Heights and HLA :
- 8:15am-3:21pm
- Half Day Dismiss 11:20am
- Early Release 2:21pm
West and Jefferson:
- 8:30am-3:36pm
- Half Day Dismiss 11:35am
- Early Release 2:36pm
A Letter from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - Summer 2024
Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,
There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.
Finance & Property Committee Meeting, Thursday, July 11, 2024, 8:00 am
HPSPodcast 4.32
This week we talk with Melissa Remillard, Associate Superintendent of School Improvement about Kindergarten Enrollment, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Screenings.
Holland Educational Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of Serving HPS Students
New goals & new leadership set at Holland Educational Foundation.
HMS Greenhouse Harvest Days
Holland families are welcome to come to the HMS Greenhouse for FREE produce and flowers.
- Monday, 6-7pm
- June 10-August19
Have a story to share? Share your story with us.
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29 July
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Summer Learning 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMSummer LearningDate: Jul 29Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Summer Learning is an extended learning program free to all students. The programs run 6 weeks, Monday-Thursday.
Dates of Program: June 17-August 1 (Closed July 1, 2, 3 and 4)
STUDENT HOURS:
- Elementary and Middle School 8:50am-12:10pm at West Elementary (breakfast 8:30-8:50, lunch 12:10-12:30). Buses leave after lunch.
- High School 9:00am-12:00pm at Holland High (breakfast 8:40-9:00, lunch 12:00-12:20) Buses leave after lunch.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to students.
While K-5 students will spend time outside everyday...Here is the schedule for the days students will visit an ODC site.
- Monday - Kindergarten
- Tuesday - 1st Grade
- Wednesday - 2nd Grade
- Thursday- 3rd & 4th Grade
Parents, please make sure your students are ready for days with the Outdoor Discovery Center!
- Please have your student(s) wear clothing that can get dirty and is appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear.
- Apply any sunscreen and insect repellent that your student(s) needs BEFORE arriving at school in the morning. We are unable to apply sunscreen and insect repellent at school!
- Each day your student(s) should have a backpack, water bottle and snack. Breakfast and lunch are provided!
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HMS Greenhouse Harvest 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHMS Greenhouse HarvestDate: Jul 29Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar
Holland families are welcome to come to the HMS Greenhouse for FREE produce and flowers.
- Monday, 6-7pm
- June 10-August19
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29 Julythru July 31
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Football Camp IIIDate: Jul 29 - Jul 31Calendar: District Calendar
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30 July
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Summer Learning 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMSummer LearningDate: Jul 30Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Summer Learning is an extended learning program free to all students. The programs run 6 weeks, Monday-Thursday.
Dates of Program: June 17-August 1 (Closed July 1, 2, 3 and 4)
STUDENT HOURS:
- Elementary and Middle School 8:50am-12:10pm at West Elementary (breakfast 8:30-8:50, lunch 12:10-12:30). Buses leave after lunch.
- High School 9:00am-12:00pm at Holland High (breakfast 8:40-9:00, lunch 12:00-12:20) Buses leave after lunch.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to students.
While K-5 students will spend time outside everyday...Here is the schedule for the days students will visit an ODC site.
- Monday - Kindergarten
- Tuesday - 1st Grade
- Wednesday - 2nd Grade
- Thursday- 3rd & 4th Grade
Parents, please make sure your students are ready for days with the Outdoor Discovery Center!
- Please have your student(s) wear clothing that can get dirty and is appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear.
- Apply any sunscreen and insect repellent that your student(s) needs BEFORE arriving at school in the morning. We are unable to apply sunscreen and insect repellent at school!
- Each day your student(s) should have a backpack, water bottle and snack. Breakfast and lunch are provided!
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Summer Community Connection Event 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMSummer Community Connection EventDate: Jul 30Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: Meadowlanes Townhomes, 287 Meadow Ln Dr, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarCookout with a Cop! w/ HDPS
Hang out with HPS Community Coordinators and the Saugatuck Center for the ArtsClubhouse/Playground
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31 July
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Summer Learning 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMSummer LearningDate: Jul 31Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Summer Learning is an extended learning program free to all students. The programs run 6 weeks, Monday-Thursday.
Dates of Program: June 17-August 1 (Closed July 1, 2, 3 and 4)
STUDENT HOURS:
- Elementary and Middle School 8:50am-12:10pm at West Elementary (breakfast 8:30-8:50, lunch 12:10-12:30). Buses leave after lunch.
- High School 9:00am-12:00pm at Holland High (breakfast 8:40-9:00, lunch 12:00-12:20) Buses leave after lunch.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to students.
While K-5 students will spend time outside everyday...Here is the schedule for the days students will visit an ODC site.
- Monday - Kindergarten
- Tuesday - 1st Grade
- Wednesday - 2nd Grade
- Thursday- 3rd & 4th Grade
Parents, please make sure your students are ready for days with the Outdoor Discovery Center!
- Please have your student(s) wear clothing that can get dirty and is appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear.
- Apply any sunscreen and insect repellent that your student(s) needs BEFORE arriving at school in the morning. We are unable to apply sunscreen and insect repellent at school!
- Each day your student(s) should have a backpack, water bottle and snack. Breakfast and lunch are provided!
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1 August
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Aug 1Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: District Calendar
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hoursthroughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with theexception of January and April) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln ConferenceRoom in the District Administration office, 320 West 24th Street. The followingis the 2023-24 schedule:
October5, 2023
November2, 2023
December7, 2023
January11, 2024
February1, 2024
March7, 2024
April11, 2024
May2, 2024
June6, 2024
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, andcommunity members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minuteappointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, anadditional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in -appointments will be held on a "first come basis."
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Officeif you have questions (616-494-2005).
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Summer Learning 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMSummer LearningDate: Aug 1Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Summer Learning is an extended learning program free to all students. The programs run 6 weeks, Monday-Thursday.
Dates of Program: June 17-August 1 (Closed July 1, 2, 3 and 4)
STUDENT HOURS:
- Elementary and Middle School 8:50am-12:10pm at West Elementary (breakfast 8:30-8:50, lunch 12:10-12:30). Buses leave after lunch.
- High School 9:00am-12:00pm at Holland High (breakfast 8:40-9:00, lunch 12:00-12:20) Buses leave after lunch.
Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to students.
While K-5 students will spend time outside everyday...Here is the schedule for the days students will visit an ODC site.
- Monday - Kindergarten
- Tuesday - 1st Grade
- Wednesday - 2nd Grade
- Thursday- 3rd & 4th Grade
Parents, please make sure your students are ready for days with the Outdoor Discovery Center!
- Please have your student(s) wear clothing that can get dirty and is appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear.
- Apply any sunscreen and insect repellent that your student(s) needs BEFORE arriving at school in the morning. We are unable to apply sunscreen and insect repellent at school!
- Each day your student(s) should have a backpack, water bottle and snack. Breakfast and lunch are provided!
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Kindergarten Screenings 4:00 PM to 7:30 PMKindergarten ScreeningsDate: Aug 1Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: District CalendarPlease register your Kindergarten student for a time for a Kindergarten Screening at https://ptcfast.com/schools/HollandPublicSchools
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Kindergarten Screenings 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMKindergarten ScreeningsDate: Aug 2Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMCalendar: District CalendarPlease register your Kindergarten student for a time for a Kindergarten Screening at https://ptcfast.com/schools/HollandPublicSchools
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5 August
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Aug 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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HMS Greenhouse Harvest 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHMS Greenhouse HarvestDate: Aug 5Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar
Holland families are welcome to come to the HMS Greenhouse for FREE produce and flowers.
- Monday, 6-7pm
- June 10-August19
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Deadline to Request Transportation for Start of School YearDate: Aug 6Calendar: District CalendarRequest transportation by completing registration for school year in Parent Portal.
Any requests made after this date may not be approved until after Labor Day. -
Takin' Care of Business 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMTakin' Care of BusinessDate: Aug 6Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Holland High SchoolCalendar: District CalendarThis is your LAST chance to complete registration, apply for transportation, and have your questions answered about the start of the school year before the start of the school year.
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Aug 6Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Aug 6Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 August
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Deadline - Transportation RequestDate: Aug 7Calendar: District Calendar
Students who need transportation during the first two weeks of school must register BEFORE Wednesday, August 7.
To request transportation - complete your student registration
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12 August
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Aug 12Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar
Food for those in need. Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network
* Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed
Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Aug 12Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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HMS Greenhouse Harvest 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHMS Greenhouse HarvestDate: Aug 12Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar
Holland families are welcome to come to the HMS Greenhouse for FREE produce and flowers.
- Monday, 6-7pm
- June 10-August19
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19 August
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Aug 19Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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HMS Greenhouse Harvest 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHMS Greenhouse HarvestDate: Aug 19Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar
Holland families are welcome to come to the HMS Greenhouse for FREE produce and flowers.
- Monday, 6-7pm
- June 10-August19
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20 August
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Open House - All HPS Families 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - All HPS FamiliesDate: Aug 20Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: District CalendarAt all HPS Schools. Visit your classroom(s), meet your teachers and principals, get ready for the first day of school!
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22 August
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First Day of School - All StudentsDate: Aug 22Calendar: District Calendar
K-5 School Times:
- Full Day | 8:30am- 3:36pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
- Half Day | 8:30 - 11:35am
HMS School Times:
- Full Day | 7:30am-2:42pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:42pm
- Half Day | 7:30-10:35am
HHS School Times:
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
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28 August
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Early Release DayDate: Aug 28Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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30 Augustthru September 2
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Holiday Break - No SchoolDate: Aug 30 - Sep 2Calendar: District Calendar
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2 September
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Sep 2Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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3 September
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Sep 3Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Sep 3Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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4 September
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Early Release DayDate: Sep 4Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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5 September
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Sep 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: District Calendar
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hoursthroughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with theexception of January and April) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln ConferenceRoom in the District Administration office, 320 West 24th Street. The followingis the 2023-24 schedule:
October5, 2023
November2, 2023
December7, 2023
January11, 2024
February1, 2024
March7, 2024
April11, 2024
May2, 2024
June6, 2024
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, andcommunity members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minuteappointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, anadditional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in -appointments will be held on a "first come basis."
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Officeif you have questions (616-494-2005).
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9 September
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Sep 9Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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11 September
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Early Release DayDate: Sep 11Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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15 September
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Holland Dutch Football Kickoff Golf OutingDate: Sep 15Location: Ravines Golf Club 3520 Palmer Dr, Saugatuck, MI 49453, United StatesCalendar: District Calendarhttps://www.hollandpublicschools.org/downloads/_news_/dutch_golf_outing.pdf
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16 September
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Sep 16Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar
Food for those in need. Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network
* Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed
Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Sep 16Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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18 September
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Early Release DayDate: Sep 18Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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23 Septemberthru September 27
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HPS Spirit WeekDate: Sep 23 - Sep 27Calendar: District Calendar
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25 September
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Early Release DayDate: Sep 25Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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