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:

Sign Language Classes
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.
- Wednesdays, March 1 - May 31, 7-8p
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
Deaf Awareness Week - Friday
What's Up!? The kids in the DHH program are wrapping up Deaf Awareness Week with some more ASL words you can use in a conversation today!
Deaf Awareness Week - Thursday
It's Deaf Awarenss Week. The students from our DHH program want to teach you a few ASL signs you can use in a conversation today!
Deaf Awareness Week - Wednesday
Albert, Ati, and Jacob have today’s ASL words to help celebrate #DeafAwarenessWeek #HPSProud
Deaf Awareness Week - Tuesday
It's Deaf Awareness Week and kids and staff from our DHH Program are celebrating with a daily vocabulary lesson!
Deaf Awareness Week - Monday
It's Deaf Awareness Week/Month. Every day this week, the kids from the DHH program will share an ASL Vocabulary lesson. Today, Chase, Caydence, and Aria talk about places around school!
Deaf Awareness Month
Chase, Michael, Tennie and the rest of the kids in the DHH program at HPS invite you to celebrate #DeafAwarenessMonth by learning some new words in sign language.
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
Online Classes:
ASL Dictionaries:
ASL Resources:
College Programs:
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12 April
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Sign Language Classes 101 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 101Date: Apr 12Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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19 April
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Sign Language Classes 201 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 201Date: Apr 19Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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26 April
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Sign Language Classes 101 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 101Date: Apr 26Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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27 April
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This is Me! DHH Celebration at West 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis is Me! DHH Celebration at WestDate: Apr 27Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland (East) Middle SchoolCalendar: DHHKatie, Jessicas, Jo, Tami and Megan, This event is a community DHH event and will showcase our DHH programs at Holland plus a whole lot of fun! Do you think this would be a good alternative for Directors to visit or in addition to a visit? Just a thought
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3 May
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Sign Language Classes 201 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 201Date: May 3Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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17 May
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Sign Language Classes 201 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 201Date: May 17Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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24 May
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Sign Language Classes 101 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 101Date: May 24Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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31 May
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Sign Language Classes 201 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMSign Language Classes 201Date: May 31Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85955604026?pwd=N0s2Zm92L2lGa2VDckcxQmU4SHZ4QT09Calendar: DHHFor 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. Classes will offer an introduction to ASL (101) or an extension of basic ASL (201), the importance of a language rich environment, understanding deaf community and so much more. Two levels of classes will be offered "101" and "201" Classes will be every week, but will alternate between 101 and 201 Classes will be held via Zoom with closed captioning and an interpreter Chase Magsig is leading the classes
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