PRESCHOOL AT HPS
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Families of PreK students are invited to learn more about HPS kindergarten and to start the enrollment process at a Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 9, 5-7pm at West Elementary!
- Dinner served for all families (please RSVP)
- Cookie Decorating & Crafts for the kids
- A Christmas Gift for all kids
- A visit from Santa!
Have you heard about all the great things happening with the PreSchool program at Holland Public Schools. This week, we're talking with Patty Beatty, Director of Early Childhood.
Downtown Holland is partnering with HPS to host a winter gear donation drive to help keep elementary school students warm and dry this winter. A total of 14 Downtown Holland businesses will be collecting donations as part of the drive, being held from November 3 – 16.
Holland Public School families in need will be able to collect the items at their Power H shopping event on November 19, with details provided to students by HPS.
In partnership with the Critter Barn, Holland Public School is now offering Pre-K Farm School.
- 4-year-old students will travel to the Critter Barn each week for lessons about life on the Farm.
- Lessons they learn at the farm will help teach students about Math and Reading.
- Develop and nurture each child's academic, social, emotional, and creative abilities.
- Students will build friendships and experience caring teachers.
There are limited openings in the 25-26 HPS Pre-K Farm School.
School Starts Thursday, August 21. (Open House is Tuesday, August 19, 4-6pm at your school)

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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26 Novemberthru November 28
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No School for Pre-SchoolDate: Nov 26 - Nov 28Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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26 Novemberthru November 30
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: Nov 26 - Nov 30Calendar: District Calendar
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3 December
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Early Release DayDate: Dec 3Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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9 December
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PreK Holiday Party & Kindergarten Info Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMPreK Holiday Party & Kindergarten Info NightDate: Dec 9Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: West Elementary 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: District CalendarFamilies of PreK students are invited to learn more about HPS kindergarten and to start the enrollment process at a Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 9, 5-7pm at West Elementary! -Dinner served for all families (please RSVP) -Cookie Decorating & Crafts for the kids -A Christmas Gift for all kids -A visit from Santa! Please RSVP so we can plan on the number of people to feed at the event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13w7STlWd7vSopoGuH13wk2Fgucekoy70DrWaJpgWLTU/edit
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10 December
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Early Release DayDate: Dec 10Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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17 December
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Early Release DayDate: Dec 17Calendar: 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 December
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HALF DAY - Grades 9-12Date: Dec 18Calendar: District Calendar
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19 December
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HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTSDate: Dec 19Calendar: District Calendar
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Half Day of Pre-SchoolDate: Dec 19Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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20 Decemberthru January 4
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HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMHOLIDAY BREAKDate: Dec 20 - Jan 4Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: District Calendar
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22 Decemberthru January 4
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No School of Pre-SchoolDate: Dec 22 - Jan 4Calendar: HPS PreSchool
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24 December
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Early Release DayDate: Dec 24Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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31 December
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Early Release DayDate: Dec 31Calendar: HPS PreSchool
HTS/HLA Dismissal | 2:21pm
WST/JEF Dismissal | 2:36pm
HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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7 January
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Early Release DayDate: Jan 7Calendar: 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.
