Welcome to Holland Public Schools

Have you ever wondered why Holland Public Schools students are released early on Wednesdays? Why does the district set aside an hour each Wednesday for teachers to meet in PLC (Professional Learning Community) teams, and why we believe that time is so important? 

• At its heart, the answer is pretty simple: teamwork.

More than just a fun event, the Holland Hospital School Nurse Fun Run directly supports Holland Hospital's School Nurse Program. 

• Thursday October 1 | 5- 5:45 PM Check In and Walk In Registration / 6 PM Race Starts
• Kollen Park | New location!
• REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! Register by September 7 to vote for the 2026 Fun Run shirt color & guarantee a shirt!
• Use code at checkout: funrun26

Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health. This could be a physical challenge, a change in eating habits, or starting a new wellness activity. 

Thanks to community support, this event has raised over $432,400 since 2013.

If a student is absent, arrives late, or needs to leave early, you can let your school's office know through the HPS Mobile App.

• We hope this is a convenient way to report absences and will save you (and our secretaries) a significant amount of time.  

Good attendance gives you the best chance for success!

Mr. Cal has been volunteering at HPS since 2000. First at Longfellow and then at Jefferson. He works in our Books and Games program and runs a chess club with students.

Happy 90th Birthday Mr. Cal, and thank you for all you do for the students and families at Jefferson Elementary.

The Michigan Art Education Association has named Julie Jacobusse the MAEA 2027 Elementary Art Educator of the Year! 

• This is a great honor for Julie and Holland Public Schools.

Jacobusse teaches art at Holland Heights and West Elementary.

From September 15 through October 15, Holland Public Schools proudly joins our nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance recognizes the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of individuals whose ancestry traces back to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.

Holland Public Schools, along with GENTEX Corporation, will host out 2nd Annual districtwide STEM Night and Paper Airplane Flying Contest on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm at HHS. This week, we talk with STEM Teacher Janis Johns about what you and your family can expect at the FREE event!

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Being late to school/class, even just a few minutes, adds up quickly: 

• 10 minutes/day = 50 minutes/week = 1.5 weeks/year
• 20 minutes/day = 1 hour 40 minutes/week = 2.5 weeks/year
• 30 minutes/day = 1 hour 40 minutes/week = 4 weeks/year
• 1 hour/day = 1 day/week = 8 weeks/year

When you’re ON TIMe, you:

• don't miss instruction & learning opportunities.
• can achieve your full potential.
• develop healthy habits for life & career.
• are not a distraction to others.

Going to school more often will make a difference. Good attendance habits will follow your child into work & life!

Holland Public Schools is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, and hosting the 6th Annual Holland Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration on Friday Night. Learn more about it with HLA Principal Iliana Vasquéz.

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Students & families from each of the K-5 Elementary Schools are encouraged to come to the Varsity Football Game on Friday Night for Elementary Night at Dutch Football. We're talking about it this week with HHS Athletic Director Blake Muller.

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