Fine Arts

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The arts is hands-on, has immediate rewards, focuses on positive achievements, develops concrete products and fosters collaboration. The arts provide many opportunities for students to demonstrate their skills through authentic performance. The arts enable children to grow in confidence and learn how to think positively about themselves and learning. Arts education helps make learning matter to students by giving them a medium to connect new knowledge to personal experiences and express what they have learned to others.

Fine Arts Courses Currently offered to students:

PreK- 5: Weekly Music Special Class | Weekly Art Class

Grades 5-8: Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Music Appreciation | Ceramics and Visual Arts

Grades 9-12: Vocal Dimensions, Chorus, Concert Choir, Symphony Band, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra. | Intro to Art, Fiber Arts, 2D Art, and Graphic Design

Dutch Theatre Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! (At least the losers get a juice box.)

  • March 5-8 
  • Thurs-Sat at 7pm  
  • Sat-Sun at 1pm
  • HHS PAC

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant favorite.

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Holland Choir Qualifies for State Choral Festival

Vocal Dimensions earned a Division 1 rating (with a perfect sight reading score!) at the MSVMA District Choral Festival last week. The score qualifies them for MSVMA State Choral Festival in May.

Concert Choir and Chorus were each a couple points shy of qualifying for State earning very high Division 2 ratings.

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HPSPodcast 6.24

This week we introduce you to Keegan Welsh, a junior at Holland High School with a passion for music and an incredible summer opportunity!

HPSPodcast 6.21

This week we introduce to the first seven semi-finalists for the Power H IMPACT Award!

From West: Lisa Dekker, Ivana Osziova, and Cherish Witters
From Holland High School: Sue Hemmeke, Jason Siersma, and Dan Telgenhof
Student Engagement Semi-finalist: Bethany VanOss

  • Each SemiFinalist receives a $500 prize provided by HEF and an anonymous Holland family.
  • 7 Finalist will be selected by building and district colleagues - each receiving a $1000 prize provided by HEF and an anonymous Holland family.
  • 1 Winner will be chosen by the community in late April. The winner will receive a $5000 prize provided by HEF and an anonymous Holland family.

HPSPodcast 6.15

Holland High Bands, Choirs and Orchestra will combine talents this week for a holiday tradition.  This week we talk with a member of each group about the annual HHS Holiday Collage Concert.

Music Teachers

Sarah Malone
Holland Middle
Holland High
Ashleigh Merrill
Holland Heights
West
Claire Miller
Holland Middle
Evan Supplee
Holland Middle
Holland High
Christopher Taylor
Holland Language Academy
Jefferson
Bethany VanOss
Holland Middle
Holland High

Art Teachers

Tracy Conley
Holland Middle
Carrie Fickel
Holland Middle
Julie Jacobusse
Holland Heights
West
Colin Mulder
Holland High
Meredith Ridl
Holland Language Academy
Jefferson
Rachel Sligh
Holland High

Theatre & Broadcast Teacher