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This week’s Red Note is full of ways to connect and get involved! Read about our Hispanic Heritage celebration, volunteer opportunities, STEM Night, Homecoming events, and the School Nurse Run. You’ll also learn how to sponsor a Gala table to support our staff and the Holland Education Foundation. ❤️

Join HPS students and staff as we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month!

• Before & During the Holland Dutch Football Game
• Friday, September 18, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium | Hope College

Activities

• Face painting, 
• Food Trucks  (Dos Climas & Tarriko)
• Hispanic Heritage Interactive Board
• Parade of Flags
• Holland Dutch Football Game
• Pre-game music & Halftime program from The Holland High School Marching Band
• Performance by Balet Folkloric Sol Azteka 

This week’s Red Note is full of ways to connect and get involved! Read about our Hispanic Heritage celebration, volunteer opportunities, STEM Night, Homecoming events, and the School Nurse Run. You’ll also learn how to sponsor a Gala table to support our staff and the Holland Education Foundation. ❤️

This week’s Red Note is full of ways to connect and get involved! Read about our Hispanic Heritage celebration, volunteer opportunities, STEM Night, Homecoming events, and the School Nurse Run. You’ll also learn how to sponsor a Gala table to support our staff and the Holland Education Foundation. ❤️

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.

• Listen Now!

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

Gentex is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Districtwide STEM Night on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons

EVERY student in the district will gain from ALL families completing the Education Benefits form.

• Enhances Student programming (more counselors, tutors and supplies)
• Academic Savings (reduced test, college and athletic fees)
• Technology Access (Internet/computer support at home)
• Nutritional Assistance (summer grocery funding)

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

Holland Public Schools is implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Bus Expectations across our district's transportation services. This initiative aims to create a safe, respectful, and responsible environment for all students who utilize our school buses.

Districtwide Movie Night - Friday, August 28, 8pm | HHS Soccer Field

• MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
• FREE!
• Bring Lawn Chairs and Blankets

Hosted by HHS Student senate.

We’re ready to kick off an amazing school year! Can’t wait to see our returning families and welcome our new ones, this is going to be a year full of learning, growth, and connection. Go Dutch!

Join us for Open House on Tuesday, August 25, 4–6 p.m.

Please plan to attend HLA Fifteen, a quick, 15-minute crash course covering everything you need to know! We will meet in the cafeteria.  Meeting Times:
4:00, 4:30, 5:15, or 5:45 p.m.

We’ll cover:

• Attendance
• Drop-off and pick-up procedures
• Title I information
• Volunteer forms

Choose the time that works best for you. We look forward to seeing you!