PRESCHOOL AT HPS
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HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.
Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.
- Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM
- Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025
Please register your family to receive a Meal Box. This will help us know how many meals to have ready to be picked-up.

Calendar Highlights:
- First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
- Homecoming | Friday, October 10
- Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
- Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
- MLK Day | Monday, January 19
- Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2
- Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
- Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
- Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3
These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

HPS will host the annual Registration & Enrollment Block Party on May 21. This week, we talk with HHS Community Coordinator Tyler Mouw about it.

This week Superintendent Nick Cassidy met with HPS staff members to share HPS' 5-year Facility Plan. This plan will:
- Ensure Every Student and Staff Member at HPS benefits from upgraded, 21st-century facilities
- Provide equitable access to programming
- Right-size our district to reduce operational costs
- Allow us to invest in our students, staff, and programs

Many find the holidays a time of sadness and stress. A new study showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. But even without a diagnosis of a mental illness, sadness and stress are very real feelings.
Here are some suggestions to make the holidays less stressful and more joyful:
GSRP is a grant-funded preschool program through MiLeap that is FREE for families who qualify. Students must be 4 years-old by December 1 to enroll. Classes are offered at each of our Elementary buildings with a variety of family needs in mind. In 2024-2025, Our program will be offered at
- West
- HLA
- Jefferson
(Due to construction, pre-school programs will not be available at Holland Heights in 2024-2026.)
Holland Public Schools believes in partnering with parents and the community to develop and nurture each child’s unique academic, social , emotional, creative and physical abilities through active learning.
Ready to Enroll?(follow this link to begin enrollment)
What you'll need:
- Proof of address. (Please bring a current bill or lease agreement that shows your current address.)
- Photo ID of parent or guardian enrolling the student.
- Student's birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Complete name and address of previous school and phone number
For additional details regarding preschool enrollment, please contact Patty Beatty, at 616.494.2824
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21 May
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Early Release DayDate: May 21Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Early Release DayDate: May 21Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Registration/Enrollment Block Party 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMRegistration/Enrollment Block PartyDate: May 21Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarFamilies attending the Block Party will be greeted by local service agencies. HPS registrars will also offer assistance with completing annual registration OR starting the enrollment process for 25-26.
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26 May
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NO SCHOOL - Holiday BreakDate: May 26Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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NO SCHOOL - Holiday BreakDate: May 26Calendar: District Calendar
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28 May
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Early Release DayDate: May 28Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Early Release DayDate: May 28Calendar: District Calendar
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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29 May
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Last Day of PreSchoolDate: May 29Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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30 May
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PreSchool Home VisitsDate: May 30Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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2 June
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PreSchool Home VisitsDate: Jun 2Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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3 June
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Half Day - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 3Calendar: District CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
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PreSchool Home VisitsDate: Jun 3Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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4 June
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Early Release DayDate: Jun 4Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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HALF/LAST DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 4Calendar: District CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
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PreSchool Home VisitsDate: Jun 4Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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5 June
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Jun 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: District Calendar
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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6 June
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HMS & HHS Report Cards Available 4:30 PMHMS & HHS Report Cards AvailableDate: Jun 6Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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11 June
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Early Release DayDate: Jun 11Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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18 June
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Early Release DayDate: Jun 18Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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25 June
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Early Release DayDate: Jun 25Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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2 July
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Early Release DayDate: Jul 2Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Every Day is an ADVENTURE at HPS Preschool:
- Our day starts with breakfast to give our brain and body energy for the day.
- During morning meeting we talk about the fun things we are going to do during the day.
- We get to play outside with our friends, and explore our naturescape playgrounds.
- In our classroom we learn through play during choice time. Our classrooms are set up with different areas, such as: art, library, math and science, blocks, toys and games, dramatic play, sensory and much more!
- Every day we have a large group read aloud, and also break into small groups where teachers work with students on specific learning objectives.
- We get to eat a healthy lunch, and enjoy more time exploring on our playgrounds.
- By then, our bodies are getting tired, so we take a break with a rest time.
- We finish our day with a snack, and get ready to go home for the day.