Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Holland Deaf and Hard of Hearing program strives to be continually recognized in the DHH community as one of the best programs in the area for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
We provide quality instruction from preschool through 12th grade in all communication modalities including American Sign Language and Listening and Spoken Language. Students within our program benefit from the instruction and support our diverse team of DHH teachers, interpreters, language interventionists, language interveners, Deaf language models, a signing Speech and Language pathologist and an audiologist.
As a program, we are able to adapt to each DHH child and their unique needs by providing a language rich environment in the least restrictive setting while allowing students a full educational experience both in the classroom and through all the extracurricular activities the school offers. In addition, the DHH program at Holland Public School provides the DHH students opportunities to interact with each other and other DHH individuals to help develop their sense of identity within the community and maintain positive social and emotional health.
Deaf Culture and Community Resources
Deaf History and Culture:
Community Resources/Events:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Michigan Hands and Voices
- Michigan Department of Low Incidence Outreach
- Sign-On Connect |Friends Like Me Sign-On (parent instructions)
- National Association of the Deaf
- Deaf Counseling Center
Online Classes:
ASL Dictionaries:
ASL Resources:
College Programs:

This is Me! | DHH Showcase
Our DHH students are incredibly talented! They are
- Poets
- Storytellers
- Comedians
- Actors
- Dancers
See all their talents on display at Holland Middle School, Thursday, April 27, 6-8pm
HHS Student featured in MI FIRST Robotics Gameday Broadcast
Jacob Feak and his Chaos 74 teammates were recently featured in the 2023 FIRST in Michigan - Robotics Gameday: West Michigan District Event Broadcast.
- You can watch Jacob's interview about inclusivity in Robotics at 02:35:20
VIDEO: ASL 101 | Class 1
For parents, students, community members, and beyond! This opportunity is for all who want to improve communication and a language rich environment for their child, peer, student or within the community.
- ASL 201 | Class 1 will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm
- ASL 101 | Class 2 will be held Wednesday, March 15 at 7pm
Learn American Sign Language!
JOIN US ON ZOOM FOR THIS FREE CLASS FOR EVERYONE IN THE HOLLAND COMMUNITY!
- ASL 101 - March 1, 15, 29 | April 12, 26 | May 24
- ASL - 201 - March 8, 22 | April 19 | May 3, 17, 31
Video from the classes will be posted on the HPS district website following each class.
ASL CLASS RESOURCES
Deaf History and Culture:
Community Resources/Events:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Michigan Hands and Voices
- Michigan Department of Low Incidence Outreach
- Sign-On Connect |Friends Like Me Sign-On (parent instructions)
- National Association of the Deaf
- Deaf Counseling Center