Teachers reads to students outside

 

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:

Books & Games | Before School Programming

Books & Games provides students with an hour of supervised reading, homework help, and games, plus a free breakfast an hour before school starts each morning.  It also gives parents/guardians an extra hour to start their day or  to get to work on time!

  • Books & Games is FREE for all HPS students to attend!
  • One hour before the start of school EVERY school day
  • Students must be dropped off one-hour before the start of school 
  • Supervision provided by HPS Staff

TCOB - Takin' Care of Business Day

This is your LAST chance to complete registration, apply for transportation, and have your questions answered about the start of the school year before the start of the school year.

  • Tuesday, August 6, 1-6pm | Holland High School 
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Kindergarten Screening

Our Kindergarten Screening Process helps us make sure we’re connecting with every student’s unique learning needs. We schedule individualized screening appointments for youngsters and parents on specific dates in May.

The results provide an evaluation resource for parents and teachers to review prior to finalizing the decision about program and class placement.

  • August 1, 4-7:30pm
  • August 2, 8am-4pm

at HPS District Administration Building

HPSPodcast 4.33

This week, we talk with Patty Beatty, HPS Director of Pre School about all the great things happening at HPS with our youngest learners!

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Holland Heights School Supply Suggested Shopping List

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We're Growing. Enroll Today!

During construction at Holland Heights Elementary, students will attend Longfellow Elementary (24th & State). 

Transportation will be provided for students in the Holland Heights neighborhood - requests must be made by August 7 (Please complete student registration.)

Our new school will feature:

  • Classrooms designed for nature-based learning and small class sizes
  • designated outdoor learning spaces
  • a new media center  
  • expanded gym

Our new school opens in 2026!

Guarantee a spot at the NEW HOLLAND HEIGHTS!

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New Start and Dismissal Times in 24-25

In order to help our transportation department get students to and from school safely and on time, we will stagger start and dismissal times at our elementary schools during the 2024-2025 school year.  Please notice the time changes at HLA and Holland Heights.

Holland Heights and HLA : 

  • 8:15am-3:21pm 
  • Half Day Dismiss 11:20am 
  • Early Release 2:21pm

West and  Jefferson: 

  • 8:30am-3:36pm
  • Half Day Dismiss 11:35am
  • Early Release 2:36pm
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A Letter from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - Summer 2024

Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,

There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.

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Meet Up & Eat Up

HPS will provide FREE Breakfast and Lunch to ALL children under 18 in the district through out the summer.

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Kindergarten Readiness Camp Starts June 17!

Created by Ready for School and delivered by HPS teachers, the Kindergarten Readiness Camp combines the routines of a typical school day with play to build the academic and social skills that kindergarten teachers say they want to see in their students. When a child is curious, asks questions, and is comfortable in the classroom environment, it helps with being ready to learn.

  • June 17-August 1 (closed week of July 4) 
  • Mondays - Thursday | 8:30am-12:30pm 
  • Includes Breakfast  Lunch
  • Transportation Included
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Welcome To Holland Sixth Grade Orchestra

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Welcome To Holland’s Sixth Grade Band!

We are SO excited to welcome you and your student into the Holland Band Program! 

The incoming 6th graders have shown great enthusiasm for music and we are ready to make some amazing sounds together in the coming year. The Holland Bands perform at numerous festivals around Michigan and local events, such as Tulip Time and the Parade of Lights. Students participating in band develop live-long friendships and life skills such as perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork.

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Heights Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • 30 July
    • Summer Community Connection Event
      Date: Jul 30
      Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
      Location: Meadowlanes Townhomes, 287 Meadow Ln Dr, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
      Cookout with a Cop! w/ HDPS

      Hang out with HPS Community Coordinators and the Saugatuck Center for the Arts




      Clubhouse/Playground

  • 1 August
  • 2 August
  • 6 August
    • Deadline to Request Transportation for Start of School Year
      Date: Aug 6
      Calendar: Holland Heights
      Request transportation by completing registration for school year in Parent Portal.

      Any requests made after this date may not be approved until after Labor Day.
    • Takin' Care of Business 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Takin' Care of Business
      Date: Aug 6
      Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Holland Heights
      This is your LAST chance to complete registration, apply for transportation, and have your questions answered about the start of the school year before the start of the school year.
  • 7 August
  • 20 August
    • Open House - All Holland Heights Families
      Date: Aug 20
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
      Visit your classroom(s), meet your teachers and principals, get ready for the first day of school!
  • 22 August
  • 28 August
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Aug 28
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 30 August
    thru September 2
  • 4 September
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 4
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 11 September
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 11
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 18 September
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 18
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 25 September
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 25
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 26 September
    • District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      District-Wide STEM Night
      Date: Sep 26
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      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 8am

Heights Office Hours:

  • 8am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)

Holland Heights Media Center

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.

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.