Early College
Holland Public Schools Early College Program
In partnership with Davenport University and Hope College, Holland Public Schools offers two Early College Programs. Students take college courses in 11th and 12th grade and continue through a 13th year to earn up to 60 credits—or a full Associate Degree—along with their high school diploma, all at no cost to families.
Program Options:
- Davenport University – Offers Associate Degree programs and transferable college credits across various fields.
- Hope College – Designed for future educators, allowing students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Benefits of Holland Early College:
- Earn College Credits Early – Up to 60 credits by the end of 13th year, along with a Holland High School diploma.
- Save Money – Tuition, registration, fees, and textbooks are fully covered by HPS.
- Stronger College Success – Early college students persist and complete degrees at higher rates than their peers.
- Career Readiness – Gain real-world experience, set goals, and build confidence in a college setting.
Student Support:
- Empowering Culture – Fosters trust, self-management, and motivation.
- Comprehensive Academic & Personal Support – Built-in services ensure student success.
- Community & Peer Network – Strong connections with families, college partners, and the broader community.
Holland Early College provides a head start on higher education, saving time and money while preparing students for future success.
“I honestly have no idea what I would've done without this program. It's helped me discover myself and learn who I am as a person. I've learned responsibility, respect, and how motivation can really push you to do the best you can. I've learned that time management is everything, as well as the support of the people who care about you. I thank the people who were able to make my college education possible. Because of them, I know who I am, what I want to do with my life, and the kind of person I want to be in the future.”
“I'd like to express my gratitude to the Early College program for providing me with this education. It was a stressful few years but now I realize how much money I saved and how many credits I've earned. It was a unique experience and I hope other kids can take advantage of this opportunity.”
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HHS and HVRT Attendance Policy Updates
We’re off to a fantastic start at Holland High School and Holland Virtual Tech, and it’s been great to see students reconnect, engage, and settle into a strong first week of the 2025–2026 school year!
As part of Holland Public Schools’ ongoing commitment to student success, both HHS and HVRT will implement updates to how attendance is recorded, following the recommendations of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD). These changes are designed to better support student learning and ensure high expectations for attendance.
Districtwide STEM Night & Paper Airplane Flying Contest
Gentex is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Districtwide STEM Night on Thursday, September 25, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons
- Chemistry Experiments
- Robotics Demonstration
- LEGOs
- Virtual Reality Games
- Community Partners
- and more!
Whose paper plane can fly the furthest? Fold and fly your plane in the Paper Airplane contest to see if it's you!
Talk to your STEM teacher to learn more!
HPSPodcast 6.3
The Dutch Football season opens on Thursday v. GR Union at Hope College. This week, we're talking with Seniors Tanner Kingery and Xavier Murphy about their goals for this football season.
2025 School Nurse Fun Run
Holland Hospital invites all students, families, friends and faculty to join us for the annual School Nurse Fun Run on Thursday, September 11 at Holland High School.
HPS Podcast 6.2
It's back-to-school for HPS students and on the HPSPodcast this week we're talking with HHS Student Senate President Maggie Telgenhof.
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Upcoming Events
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29 August
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Holiday - No SchoolDate: Aug 29Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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1 September
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Holiday - No SchoolDate: Sep 1Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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11 September
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Family Engagement- Pastries & Principals 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMFamily Engagement- Pastries & PrincipalsDate: Sep 11Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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24 September
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Picture Retake Day HHS/HEC/HVRTDate: Sep 24Calendar: Holland High CalendarFor students who did not get a school picture taken in August or need their school picture retaken. A picture schedule will be shared in the daily bulletin. Please bring your picture packet with you to your picture session. Picture order forms are located in the HHS front main office and Student Success office.
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2nd Annual Gentex STEM Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM2nd Annual Gentex STEM NightDate: Sep 25Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High Calendar
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6-12 ConferencesDate: Oct 16Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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6-12 ConferencesDate: Oct 21Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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Holland Early College
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534
School Times:
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
Office Hours:
- 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HHS Media Center
Schedule
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Daily Schedule
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Weekly Schedule (updated 8/23)
Student Handbook
Signing In & Signing Out
If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:
Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.
Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.
Student Parrking Permits
The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars.
Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.
Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.
Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.
Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.
Parking Violations
Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations.
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