Welcome to Holland Heights

 

pic of kevinAt 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:

Power H Shop - Winter Gear

Power H Store - Winter Gear

HPS students can shop for FREE winter gear items: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves, at this event,

  • Wednesday, November 18, 4:30-6pm
  • New location: Third Reformed Church | 111 W 13th St
  • Open to all HPS Familes
  • All items are FREE.

We are partnering with Downtown Holland again this year. Families can donate NEW winter items before Monday, November 14 at shops in Downtown Holland

Eli with mom's $100 Meijer gift card!

$100 Winner for Downloading the HPS Mobile App

Breanna Barrera (mom of Eli - a kindergartner in Ms Kontio's class at Holland Heights) is the winner of a $100 Meijer Gift Card for downloading the HPS Mobile App!

"The app is easy to use and has all the news from school on the front page. Plus, it makes it easy to contact Ms Kontio."

You can download the HPS Mobile App on your phone's App Store; search under Holland Public Schools!

HPSPodcast 7.11

This week, we talk with West Preschool Teacher Jessie Stewart about the new opportunities for families of 3-year-olds in the Holland community.

Interested in preschool at Holland Public Schools: Contact Patty Beatty at 616.494.2824

HPSPodcast 7.10

HPS Students are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. This week, we talk with Yazmin Angulo, a member of HHS Student Senate, about the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event and about the Annual Decomposers Festival hosted by the Holland Orchestra.

More information about Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25 at 5-6:30pm

More information about Holland Orchestra's Decomposers Festival on Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm in the HHS PAC.

FREE Tickets for HPS Families to a Grand Rapids Gold Game

The Grand Rapids Gold will host the Noblesville Boom on November 28 at 7pm at the Van Andel Arena. 

  • All HPS families can attend the game for FREE!
Follow this link for complimentary tickets! (Discount applies at checkout.)
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What's Cooking | October Newsletter from Holland Nutrition Service

Nutrition Services is excited to bring a little extra fun to our cafeterias by celebrating special National Days throughout the school year. These give us another opportunity to make mealtime enjoyable, introduce students to different foods, and encourage participation in our school meal programs.

  • National Taco Day | October 6  - We will kick off the month by celebrating with a delicious Breakfast Taco! 
  • Count Day Celebration | October 7 - All students in attendance will receive a refreshing Cool Tropics treat. 
  • National Apple Day | October 21 - We will celebrate by serving Apple Cobbler with lunch. 
  • National Pumpkin Day  | October 26 - Everyone who eats lunch with us that day receiving a delicious slice of Pumpkin Bread.
Complete the Education Benefits Form to help all HPS students.
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HHS Hosts Family Session on Teen Mental Health in the Social Media Age


HPS families are invited to an informative and interactive session with Hope College professor Dr. David Myers from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, in the Holland High School Performing Arts Center.

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Jacobusse Named Art Educator of the Year

The Michigan Art Education Association has named Julie Jacobusse the MAEA 2027 Elementary Art Educator of the Year! 

  • This is a great honor for Julie and Holland Public Schools.

Jacobusse teaches art at Holland Heights and West Elementary.

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HPSPodcast 7.7

Holland Public Schools, along with GENTEX Corporation, will host out 2nd Annual districtwide STEM Night and Paper Airplane Flying Contest on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm at HHS. This week, we talk with STEM Teacher Janis Johns about what you and your family can expect at the FREE event!

HPSPodcast 7.5

Students & families from each of the K-5 Elementary Schools are encouraged to come to the Varsity Football Game on Friday Night for Elementary Night at Dutch Football. We're talking about it this week with HHS Athletic Director Blake Muller.

Get more details about K-5 Night at Dutch Football.

Volunteer at HPS Schools

We love when parents volunteer at school because your time, talents, and presence make a real difference for our students and staff. 

  • Whether you have an hour to help at an event, share a special skill, support a classroom, or simply lend a hand, your involvement helps make our schools stronger and our students’ experiences even better. 

We’d love to have you join us! Please take a moment to complete our volunteer form and let us know how you’d like to get involved

Make sure to fill out the form again each new school year.

Home Football Games - Reminder of Rules and Expectations

As Holland High School prepares to host the last home football game of the season, here is a reminder about some of the rules and expectations for students and families who attend the game:

  • Middle school age and younger MUST be an accompanied by an adult.
  • No student backpacks.
  • No re-entry for any spectators.
  • All school rules apply to events held at Hope College. 
  • The stadium and parking lot is a drug free school zone which includes any vape products.
  • HHS Students with 5Star App will be admitted for FREE.
  • HMS Students with an athletics pass will be admitted for FREE.

Holland will host Godwin Heights at the Hope College Stadium, Thursday at 7pm. #GoDutch

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Upcoming Events

  • 11 November
    • Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Nov 11
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Veteran's Day Assembly 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM
      Veteran's Day Assembly
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      89th Veteran's Day program

      Please join us as we honor those who served our country.

      Dutch Dome (gym)
      600 Van Raalte Ave
      Holland, MI  49423

      This memorial tribute is open to the public

      The program will include musical selections by the band, choir, and orchestra as well as the reading of the roll call of Holland's military men.  

      If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you are invited to a lunch immediately following  the program in the Performing Arts Center lobby.

      We hope you will join us!
  • 12 November
    • Balet Folklorico Sol Azteka Gala
      Date: Nov 12
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Fundraising Gala Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ish-cjue-oru Or dial: (US) +1 503-862-6483 PIN: 405864765# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 16 November
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Drive-thru service Location:  Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI  49423
  • 18 November
    • Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Nov 18
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Power H Shop Winter Gear Event
      Date: Nov 18
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Third Reformed Church 111 W 13th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      HPS students can shop for FREE winter gear items: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves, at this event, We are partnering with Downtown Holland again this year. Families can donate winter items before Monday, November 16th at shops in Downtown Holland
    • Power H Shop Winter Gear Event
      Date: Nov 18
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Third Reformed Church 111 W 13th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: Holland Heights
      HPS students can shop for FREE winter gear items: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves, at this event, We are partnering with Downtown Holland again this year. Families can donate winter items before Monday, November 16th at shops in Downtown Holland
  • 25 November
    thru November 29
    • Holiday Break
      Date: Nov 25 - Nov 29
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 2 December
  • 3 December
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - MATILDA
      Date: Dec 3
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - MATILDA
      Date: Dec 3
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 4 December
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - MATILDA
      Date: Dec 4
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - MATILDA
      Date: Dec 4
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 5 December
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - MATILDA
      Date: Dec 5
      Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - MATILDA
      Date: Dec 5
      Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights

856 E 12th St
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.

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.