Welcome to Holland Heights

pic of kevin At Holland Heights, our behavior expectations are described in the matrix P-O-W-E-R. Our staff has been teaching what POWER stands for so that every student can memorize, recite, and demonstrate positive behavior.

Here’s what POWER stands for:

P-Pride | We care about self, others, work

O-Own Your Actions | We are responsible and honest

W- Wise Choices | We think before acting

E- Engaged | We are focused and involved in learning

R-Respect | Be Nice

We believe it is important for each parent to be aware of these expectations so you can support our efforts at home.

-Kevin Derr
Principal

What's Happening at Heights:

HPSPodcast 6.13

Holland Dutch Theatre is ready for opening night of The SpongeBob Musical! This week we talk with Abby Hart and Olivia Zoet from the cast of the show.

Listen Now!

Get your tickets to the show!

Elizabeth Wiersma is the Holland Hospital School Nurse at Holland Middle School

Nurse Notes - November

It's Flu Season and the Holland Hospital School Nurses have some important notes on the Flu.

Where you can get a flu shot.

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Downtown Holland To Host Winter Gear Donation Drive to Benefit HPS

Downtown Holland is partnering with HPS to host a winter gear donation drive to help keep elementary school students warm and dry this winter. A total of 14 Downtown Holland businesses will be collecting donations as part of the drive, being held from November 3 – 16.

Holland Public School families in need will be able to collect the items at their Power H shopping event on November 19, with details provided to students by HPS.

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Food Insecurity During the Government Shutdown

The health and well-being of HPS students & families is our highest priority.

During this government shutdown we know that many HPS families could experience food insecurity; especially those that rely on SNAP benefits. If your family is experiencing food insecurity during this government shutdown, HPS is here to help.

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HPSPodcast 6.12

Holland Public Schools and the BeNice organization will host Thrive Together on Thursday evening at Holland Middle School. This is a night focused on mental health for students and their families. On the HPSPodcast his week, we talk with Holland Hospital School Nurse Program Mental Health Care Manager Lisa Gort about the district's focus on helping students Thrive and on this important event.

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Thrive Together will be held Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.

Whats' Cooking - November

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:

Exciting News for Middle School Students Can Now Enjoy Ala Carte Options at Lunch!
Staff Spotlights, Meet some of our HPS Nutrition Lead Food Service Servers: Lori Lutke, Heather Bowes, Linda Wilson

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Meet our Student Resource Officers!

Take a look at the Holland Dept of Public Safety School Resource Officers (SRO) and Community Policing Officers who are assigned to our schools.

Ofc. Nicole Hamberg - Holland High
Ofc. Nic Wedeven – Holland Middle
Ofc. Spencer DeGraaf – Heights
Ofc. Padron-Hernandez – West and HLA
Ofc. Rod Mendoza - Jefferson

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Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention

Legal ownership of firearms comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent accidental firearm injuries and deaths, thefts, and suicide, including among children.

Under House Bill 5451, beginning October 1, 2025, Michigan law will require school districts to distribute a safe storage informational notice—developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)—to the parent or legal guardian of each student each October.

Firearm Storage Requirements and Penalties

Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention

MCL 28.429

U of M Family Guide to Firearm Home Safety

MDHHS Firearm Safety Information

MDHHS Suicide Prevention (Michigan.gov/SuicidePrevention)

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

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HPSPodcast 6.9

HPS is celebrating National School Lunch Week. This week, we talk with the Director of HPS Nutritional Services, Aretha Banks.

Listen Now!

Learn more about HPS Nutritional Services

Nurse Notes - October

Halloween Safety - Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe.

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Taste the World | National School Lunch Week

Holland Public Schools Nutrition Department will be taking our students on a trip around the Globe to celebrate National School Lunch Week. Please join us a we celebrate these different cuisine styles from around the world.

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Whats' Cooking - October

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter

Holland Public Schools has been awarded both the 10 Cents a Meal Grant and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant for the 2025–2026 school year. While these two programs are separate, we’ll be combining our efforts to ensure our students enjoy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school year.

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Heights Calendar

‹ November 2025 ›

Nov 6

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

THRIVE TOGETHER: Family Mental Health Night

Location: Holland Middle School 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States

Calendar: Holland Heights

Join BeNice and other area organizations as we give students and families tools for improving Mental Health, dealing with stress, and coping strategies. Plus fun, games, crafts, and FREE Pizza.

Nov 13

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Holland Heights

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

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.

Nov 14

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Holland Heights

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

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.

Nov 15

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Holland Heights

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

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.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Holland Heights

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

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.

Nov 16

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical

Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Calendar: Holland Heights

Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php

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.

Nov 19

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Power H Winter Shopping Event

Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423

Calendar: Holland Heights

The Student Support Coordinators from HPS Buildings will host a Winter Shopping Event at Maplewood Elementary for HPS Families. -Coats -Hats -Boots -Gloves -Snow pants Thank you to the all the local partners and community members who united to gether around the success for all students.

Nov 26

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Holland Heights

Nov 27

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Holland Heights

Nov 28

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Holland Heights

Nov 29

HOLIDAY BREAK

Calendar: Holland Heights

Nov 30

HOLIDAY BREAK

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Upcoming Events

19 November
- Power H Winter Shopping Event 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Power H Winter Shopping Event
  
  Date: Nov 19
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
  
  The Student Support Coordinators from HPS Buildings will host a Winter Shopping Event at Maplewood Elementary for HPS Families. -Coats -Hats -Boots -Gloves -Snow pants Thank you to the all the local partners and community members who united to gether around the success for all students.
26 November
thru November 30
- HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
19 December
- HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTS
  
  HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTS
  
  Date: Dec 19
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
20 December
thru January 4
- HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  
  HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
  
  Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
19 January
- MLK DAY - No School
  
  MLK DAY - No School
  
  Date: Jan 19
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
17 February
- PreK-5 Conferences
  
  PreK-5 Conferences
  
  Date: Feb 17
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
27 February
thru March 2
- MID-WINTER BREAK
  
  MID-WINTER BREAK
  
  Date: Feb 27 - Mar 2
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
3 April
thru April 12
- SPRING BREAK
  
  SPRING BREAK
  
  Date: Apr 3 - Apr 12
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
24 April
- NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026
  
  NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026
  
  Date: Apr 24
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
7 May
- HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADE
  
  HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADE
  
  Date: May 7
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
25 May
- HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  HOLIDAY BREAK
  
  Date: May 25
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
2 June
- HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
  
  HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
  
  Date: Jun 2
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights
3 June
- HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS
  
  HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS
  
  Date: Jun 3
  
  Calendar: Holland Heights

During Construction (thru summer 2026), Holland Heights Elementary will be located at Longfellow School
45 E 25th, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2750
Fax: 616-393-7566

Staff & Teachers

School Times:

Full Day | 8:15am* - 3:21pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:21pm
Half Day | 8:15* - 11:20am

*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 7:45am

Heights Office Hours:

8am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)

Holland Heights Media Center

Click to see Elementary School Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Behavior or Academic Concerns

Our goal at Holland Heights is for all students to receive the behavior and academic interventions they need to be successful! If you have a behavior or academic concern for your child that needs the attention of a multidisciplinary problem-solving team, please complete the Holland Heights Behavior/Academic Work Order and someone will be in touch with you.

Student Handbook

Holland Public Schools Student Handbook

HPS Student Behavior Management Process

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for mental health resources.

Volunteer at Heights:

We love when parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.