PRESCHOOL AT HPS

At HPS we Embrace, Engage, and Empower each student for success in an ever-changing world.

BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN HERE!

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?

Step #1: Complete the application, and include the following documents:

  • Proof of age - copy of legal birth certificate, passport, hospital record, baptismal record or other government form

  • Proof of household annual income - income tax form 2023, W-2 from 2023, month’s worth of pay stub, unemployment, written statement from employer, or proof of state assistance (please black out private identifying numbers such as social security numbers)

  • Immunization record or signed waiver from the Health Department

Step #2: Enrollment Paperwork

  • Once your student has been assigned a classroom, you will be sent additional enrollment paperwork to complete.
  • Enrollment priority criteria includes age, family income, and other factors.

For additional details regarding preschool enrollment, please contact Patty Beatty, at 616.494.2824

November 22, 2024
Introducing Inclusive Preschool Classrooms!

Holland Public Schools is excited to open An inclusive preschool classroom at West Elementary!

November 18, 2024
3-Year-Old Pre School Opportunities

Starting in January, Holland Public Schools will have an exciting opportunity to offer preschool programming to families in our community who have children turning 3-years-old on or before December 1st, 2024. 

  • Children will be enrolled in our current preschool classrooms at HLA, West and Jefferson. 
  • Full days 
  • 5 Days/Week
  • Spots will be limited!
November 14, 2024
November Nutrition Nuggets

Top Ten Reasons to Try School Meals

  1. Studies prove that children perform better academically with a balanced meal at both Breakfast & Lunch.
  2. It saves time grocery shopping and packing lunches.
  3. It saves money and extends your household budget.
  4. Breakfast and lunch is a great time to spend with friends.
  5. Whole Grains, Protein, Fruits, Veggies & Milk are offered with all School Meals.
  6. Meals include kid-friendly national brand name items, but with lower sodium, fat & saturated fat.
  7. Our delicious menus have calorie and sodium limits and zero grams of trans fats.
  8. You are helping your local school Nutrition Program stay fiscally sound.
  9. It is convenient for Students & Parents.
  10. Breakfast & Lunch are FREE for all HPS students.
February 8, 2024
Immediate Preschool Openings

We have limited spots available in our HPS preschool program for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.   

  • Children must have turned 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2023 to be age eligible. 
  • Any family regardless of income now qualifies! (Families over 401% of the Federal Poverty Line will only have to pay $25 for preschool through the Great Start Readiness Program for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.)

Any questions, or to start enrollment please contact Patty Beatty at 616.494.2824

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.)

 

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  • 4 December
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 4
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 11 December
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 11
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 18 December
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 18
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 20 December
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Dec 20
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 21 December
  • 8 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 8
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 10 January
  • 15 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 15
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 17 January
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Jan 17
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 20 January
  • 22 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 22
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 29 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 29
      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.