PRESCHOOL AT HPS

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April 15, 2025
2025-2026 Important Dates

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.

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March 18, 2025
HPS 5-Year Facility Plan

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
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December 23, 2024
Nurse Notes - Holiday Blues?

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:

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December 15, 2024
What's Cooking | December

This month read more about:

  • HPS Nutrition Service is awarded grant to provide students with locally grown fruits & vegetables
  • Thank you to local food providers!

REMEMBER: All HPS students are provided Breakfast & Lunch at no cost!

Check out the menus for breakfast & lunch!
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December 10, 2024
HPSPodcast 5.18

This week we talk with Patty Beatty, Director of Early Childhood at HPS, about all the great things happening in our pre-school classrooms.

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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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  • 30 April
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 30
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 30
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 1 May
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: May 1
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: 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:

      September 5, 2024

      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).

    • Artist Reception & Show 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Artist Reception & Show
      Date: May 1
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Art reception featuring the artwork of K-12 students from around the District.  Family, friends and general public are welcome!  Please enter:  Door 46 (W. 24th & VanRaalte Ave, lot #3) or back doors of Commons/lunchroom (park in lot #1 student parking off W 24th St.)
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: May 1
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      The Power H Shop is an initiative to support families experiencing crisis or financial hardship, by providing free household items through a dignified retail setting, and thus alleviating a family's financial hardship.
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - Wizard of Oz
      Date: May 1
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 1 May
    thru May 15
    • District Art Show
      Date: May 1 - May 15
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. An Opening Night reception will be held on May 1, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.
  • 2 May
    • Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
      Date: May 2
      Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
      Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - Wizard of Oz
      Date: May 2
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 3 May
    • Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
      Date: May 3
      Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
      Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - Wizard of Oz
      Date: May 3
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - Wizard of Oz
      Date: May 3
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 4 May
  • 7 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 7
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 7
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 8 May
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: May 8
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Tulip Time KinderParade TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: May 8
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
      Tulip Time KinderParade TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 12 May
    • 5-Year Facility Plan Discussion
      Date: May 12
      Time: 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      At this meeting, Superintendent Nick Cassidy will discuss re-districting K-5 schools and Phase 2 of the 5-year Facility Plan, including renovation of Jefferson Elementary, a multi-purpose outdoor facility, and future options for existing HPS facilities.
  • 14 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 14
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 14
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 21 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 21
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 21
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Registration/Enrollment Block Party
      Date: May 21
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Families 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.
  • 26 May
  • 28 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 28
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 28
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 29 May
  • 30 May
  • 2 June
  • 3 June
  • 4 June
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jun 4
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • HALF/LAST DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
    • PreSchool Home Visits
      Date: Jun 4
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
  • 5 June
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Jun 5
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: 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:

      September 5, 2024

      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).

  • 6 June
  • 11 June
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jun 11
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

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.