October 23 & 24

Thursday, October 23 is a Half Day for PreK-5 students and a FULL Day for Grades 6-12!

No School for ALL Students on Friday, October 24.

HHS Graduates at Commencement
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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!!!!!!!

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.

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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Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great way to engage with your student's teacher!

Grades PreK-5 Conference Schedule | Please contact your teacher to set an appointment for conferences.

  • Wednesday, October 22 | 4:15 - 7:15pm
  • Thursday, October 23 | 12:30 - 3:30pm

Grades 6-12 Schedule | Conferences at HMS and HHS are un-scheduled/walk-in.

  • Tuesday, October 21 | 3:30-6:30pm

Districtwide Trunk or Treat

HHS Student Senate invite all HPS Families to a districtwide Trunk or Treat

  • Sunday, October 26, 5-6:30pm
  • HHS Back Parking Lot
  • Wear a Costume and come ready for a fun time!
  • FREE!

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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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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Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention

Legal ownership of firearms comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent accidental firearm injuries and deaths, thefts, and suicide, including among children.

  • Under House Bill 5451, beginning October 1, 2025, Michigan law will require school districts to distribute a safe storage informational notice—developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)—to the parent or legal guardian of each student each October.
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be nice.

HPS is proud to partner with be nice. to help our students and families THRIVE!

  • Learn more about the be nice. program's  four-step action plan that's proven to save lives.
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HPSPodcast 6.9

HPS is celebrating National School Lunch Week. This week, we talk with the Director of HPS Nutritional Services, Aretha Banks.

Nurse Notes - October

Halloween Safety  - Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe.

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Taste the World | National School Lunch Week

Holland Public Schools Nutrition Department will be taking our students on a trip around the Globe to celebrate National School Lunch Week. Please join us a we celebrate these different cuisine styles from around the world.

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  • 22 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 22
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Parent Teacher Conferences
      Date: Oct 22
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
    • PreK-5 Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      PreK-5 Conferences
      Date: Oct 22
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 23 October
  • 24 October
  • 25 October
    • Girls Basketball Open Gym 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
      Girls Basketball Open Gym
      Date: Oct 25
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      This event is for ALL HPS girls, Grade 3-12. The event will: -promote the love of the game -grow participants in HPS -build community through the great sport of Basketball.
    • Cross Country (Coed Varsity) @ MHSAA Regional Meet
      Date: Oct 25
      Time: 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
      Location: Allendale High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
  • 26 October
    • Districtwide Trunk-or-Treat hosted by HHS Student Senate
      Date: Oct 26
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Free entry! Free Candy! Wear your constume and come for the fun!
  • 27 October
  • 29 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 29
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Volleyball (Girls Freshman) - Zeeland East High School
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • Volleyball (Girls Junior Varsity) - Zeeland East High School
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • Volleyball (Girls Varsity) - Zeeland East High School
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • Decomposer's Festival 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Decomposer's Festival
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School PAC
      Calendar: District Calendar
      A Night to Die For! Tickets just $10. Tickets Available at the door and at https://hhsorchtickets.ludus.com/index.php. COME DRESSED TO SCARE IF YOU DARE!!!!!!!
    • Decomposer's Festival 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Decomposer's Festival
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School PAC
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      A Night to Die For! Tickets just $10. Tickets Available at the door and at https://hhsorchtickets.ludus.com/index.php. COME DRESSED TO SCARE IF YOU DARE!!!!!!!
  • 3 November
  • 4 November
  • 5 November
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 5
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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