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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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Good attendance gives you the best chance for success!

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.

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.

Gentex is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Districtwide STEM Night on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons

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.  

The entire Holland Community is invited to celebrate HOMECOMING 2026 with the students and staff of Holland Public Schools.

• Sunday 9/20 -5pm | Dave Zessin Family and Friends Football Night  featuring an Alumni Flag Football Game and the HHS Powder Puff game (Junior Girls v Senior Girls) at the Holland High Soccer Field
• Monday - Friday | Spirit Week at each HPS School building
• Friday 9/25 6pm | Homecoming Parade from Centennial Park to Hope College Stadium, featuring HHS Marching Band, Students from Elementary Buildings, Community Partners, and Student Organizations
• Friday 9/25 7pm | Holland v. Calvin Christian, Halftime performance by HHS Marching Band, and crowning of the Homecoming Royalty
• Saturday 9/26 8-11pm | HOCO Dance for HHS Students in the Commons

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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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.

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.

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