Fine Arts

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

HPS Orchestra Alumni to Celebrate Mrs. O'Neill's Retirement

HPS Orchestras Director Mrs. Oneill (formerly Mayer) will retire after this school year.  All string orchestra alumni who played under Mrs. O’Neill’s direction (at either the middle or high school level) are invited to perform alongside the current Holland High School Orchestra at the Spring Concert on Monday, May 19 at 7pm in the HHS Performing Arts Center. 

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Choir Director, Mrs Malone with members of the HHS Chorus

HHS Chorus earns EXCELLENT Rating at State Festival

Congratulations to the Holland High School Chorus for their Division 1 Excellent Rating at MSVMA State Choral Festival on Friday - something this group hasn’t done before!

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Principal cast members.

HPSPodcast 5.32

Dutch Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz runs May 1-4 at the HHS PAC. This week, we talk with cast members Sophia Palmateer and Hailey Huggett.

District Art Show

The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 

  • May 1-15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

An Opening Night reception will be held on May 1, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.

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Vik Howard with American Icon

Howard Takes First Place at Debut Art Show

Senior Vik Howard's American Icon was awarded First Place at the Holland Area Arts Council Debut 2025 Art Show.

Junior Owen Baer's Metal Face Munchies Cereal Box design was awarded Honorable Mention.

Junior Mark Jordan received the Holland Friends of Art Award for Fallout.

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  • 29 October
    • Decomposer's Festival 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Decomposer's Festival
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School PAC
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      A Night to Die For! Tickets just $10. Tickets Available at the door and at https://hhsorchtickets.ludus.com/index.php. COME DRESSED TO SCARE IF YOU DARE!!!!!!!
  • 13 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 14 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 14
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 15 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 15
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 15
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 16 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Performing Arts Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

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