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While the Class of 2026 celebrates their graduation milestone, we re-visit the Commencement Keynote Address from HHS Teacher and Coach Dan Telgenhof.

• Listen to highlights from the Commencement Keynote Address

May 19, 2026, 7pm | Devos Fieldhouse - Hope College

The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by school districts in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. 

In 2026, HPS recognized 22 students, with 24 Seals of Biliteracy in 5 assessed languages:

We are excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2026 Summer Adventure Camps with the Outdoor Discovery Center! This engaging summer program is designed for students going into 1st grade through 5th grade and will focus on literacy skills through hands-on, nature-rich experiences.

• Adventure Camp will be held at Jefferson Elementary 282 W 30th Street
• June 15-July 23
• 8:30am – 12:30pm each day (Breakfast and Lunch will be available at no cost.)

The Summer Adventure Camp with ODC is led by the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Education Network and will take the place of HPS Summer School.  This is the ONLY Summer School option being offered at HPS in the summer of 2026 for K-5 students.

Celebrating the retirement of 16 HPS employees and their combine 386+ years of service to the students, families, and staff of Holland Public Schools!

The 2026 Senior Awards Night recognized achievements in academics, athletics, clubs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement—each a reflection of the dedication, talent, and spirit of this remarkable class.

TOP TEN:

• Wilson Lin (Valedictorian)
• Andrew Legg (Salutatorian)
• Owen Baer
• Luca Boerma
• Jack Bolt
• Makayla Clark
• Emma Deenik
• Makario Stark
• Maggie Telgenhof
• Lan Tran

Friday, May 22, 7pm at the HHS Performing Arts Center

• Featuring the talented Dutch Theatre Company
• Recognize the Dutch Theatre Class of 2026
• Exclusive Announcement of the 26-27 Dutch Theatre Season
• Admission is by donation to support the Dutch theatre Program

Today is the last day of school for the Holland High Class of 2026. This week on the podcast we talk to one of the graduating members of the Class of 2026.

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"Are You Smart Than An 8th Grader?" Trivia Night at HMS | May 21 from 6-8 pm.  

This fundraiser promises a fun night of learning, laughter and community building.

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 11 through July 30
• Meals will be distributed based on a first come first served basis and not based on pre-registration. 

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).

For the last 77 years, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month.  It was introduced by the organization Mental Health America, with the focus of increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting wellness.

In this month's newsletter, you'll learn more about practices that can help improve our children’s mental health as well as our own.  

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time to register your student for 2026-27. 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 2026-2027 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.