Welcome to Holland Public Schools

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

The first day of School is Thursday, August 21.

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.

Happy July! This month has rolled in with hot and steamy weather! Please read this message from the Outdoor Discovery Center:

Greetings from the Outdoor Discovery Center!

Thanks for a wonderful first two weeks of camp! We have really enjoyed our outdoor time together. Next week’s forecast looks a bit steamy.

This week we talk with the Future Prep'd team from Holland High School and hear about the answer to their driving question: How can HPS unite the community around the success of ALL students?

• LISTEN NOW

MEET UP & EAT UP SUN MEALS (Serving those that are 18 years & under through the summer months)

We look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) at a site near you. 

***NO 7-DAY BOX SERVICE JULY 3^rd

This week we get an update on what's happening with the Holland Educational Foundation from Executive Director Kate Bolt.

• Listen now!

We're busy this summer hiring great people to work with the great kids at Holland Public Schools.

We currently have openings for:

• Bus Drivers
• Lunch Servers
• Cleaning Services
• Substitute Teachers
• More!

This week we talk with Candis Deboer about Period Project 49423.

• Listen Now!

We’re excited to welcome Pre-K-3rd grade students to our elementary summer school program at West Elementary beginning Monday, June 16! Our summer session focuses on learning through exploration, creativity, and hands-on experiences—both in the classroom and outdoors.

Please remember:
Students will be spending time outside each day, so it’s important that they come prepared. To help your child have a successful and comfortable experience, please send them with the following:

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for walking and play

• Sunscreen and bug spray (applied before school)

• A refillable water bottle labeled with their name

• A hat or cap for sun protection (optional but encouraged)

Thank you for helping us keep your child safe, active, and ready to learn! 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 616-494-2350.

We’re looking forward to a fun and enriching summer!

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).