Transportation
HPS Transportation provides a safe and positive environment, as efficiently as possible, each and every day. We serve as a bridge of communication between school and home.
Parents can access transportation information through your parent portal LINK.
My Ride K-12 | How to Download and Use the App
REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR TRANSPORATION.
In order to reserve a place on a HPS bus to or from school next academic year, parents MUST complete the transportation portion of the online student registration process.
PK & K Transportation Release Form
All kindergarten students eligible for transportation can only be released from a bus to a parent or a guardian. If you would like to designate someone other than yourself, please complete the following form and return it to the Holland Public Schools Transportation Department. The transportation department must have this form on file in advance of releasing a kindergarten student to someone other than a parent/guardian.
Transportation Info
Transportation Info
- STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A BUS
- SPECIFIC PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF LOCATIONS WILL BE MAILED TO PARENTS
- DESIGNATED SAFE & SECURE STOPS WILL BE ASSIGNED
- ONLY ELIGIBLE STUDENT RIDERS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE BUS
- BUS TRANSPORTATION IS A PRIVILEGE. THE DISTRICT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND PRIVILEGES AT ANY TIME.
Notifications will go out Mid-August. Notifications will have Stop Locations, Pick-Up Times, and Drop-Off Times. If you need changes, please complete the Transportation Change Request Form.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT STANDING AT THE STOP AT LEAST 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TIME OF THE STOP.
Bus times may vary due to traffic, weather and road conditions. This is why we allow a 5-minute leeway before and after the stop time. Please understand that your students’ safety is our number one priority. All of our drivers are trained with the utmost care and make sure that they are driving the safest speed per what road conditions allow.
If the bus stop happens to be in front of your home, then the student(s) still needs to be standing outside. NOT INSIDE THE HOME.
Your cooperation is much appreciated with this matter. Note: if your student is the only student that is picked up at a stop and the student is not outside, the bus will go on.
Transportation Request Form
Our Transportation Services Office is located at the district's Maintenance & Transportation Center. Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 6am-4:45pm
Brenda Boyd
Transportation Director
(616) 494-2950
Back-to-School Mailer
School Starts Thursday, August 21. (Open House is Tuesday, August 19, 4-6pm at your school)
Takin' Care of Business Day
We're getting ready for the first day of school and handling all the administrative business before August 21.
- Taking Care of Business Day is Tuesday, August 5
- Drop-in 1-6pm at Holland High School Office
For K-12 families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with:
- Registration or Enrollment
- Parent Portal
- Academic counseling
- Paying fees
Students who need transportation during the first two weeks of school must register BEFORE Wednesday, August 6.
Complete the Education Benefits Form
Completing the Education Benefits Form is a key step to unlocking essential support for all HPS students. Federal & state resources are allocated based on the income data collected through this form. Without this data the district could lose out on critical funding.
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.
2025-26 Student Registration
- As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. Completing the registration lets us know:
- Your student(s) will be returning next year!
- Your household contact information is up to date
- Your student health information is up to date
- if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1.)
Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.
Hiring Bus Drivers
We have immediate openings for bus drivers at Holland Public Schools:
- Starting pay: $22.30/hour
- Paid Training
- License Fee Reimbursement
Contact the Transportation Department to set up an interview - 616.494.2950
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