Welcome to Holland Language Academy

I believe every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter their circumstances. As a proud graduate of Holland Public Schools and a parent whose children learn in our buildings, I believe deeply in the work we are doing together for my children and yours.

This is my nineteenth year in education and my eleventh as principal, yet my passion for teaching and supporting children has never been stronger. I am grateful for the privilege of serving the community that shaped me, and I look forward to all we will accomplish together for our students this year.

-Iliana Vasquéz
Principal


Holland Language Academy challenges Preschool - 5th grade students to explore core curriculum in a unique two-way, bilingual-immersion model.

Interested in attending HLA during the 2026-2027 School Year? We have limited openings in all grades.

The Red Note - HLA Newsletter

Red Notes - HLA News Letter

Check here each Sunday afternoon for an updated newsletter.

What's Happening at HLA:

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

Regional Finals Watch Party at HHS

Holland High School Varsity Soccer will play Marquette in Petoskey for the Regional Championship on Thursday, October 29!

HHS will host a watch party in The Commons for fans and families in the district who can't attend the game in person.

  • Doors Open at 5:45pm 
  • Kickoff at 6pm
  • Students and Families are welcome to enjoy the game together
  • Bring dinner or snacks to enjoy with your family

This is a FREE event! Go Dutch!

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.

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.
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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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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!

Growing Together, Getting Involved

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. ❤️

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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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Bus Behavior Expectations

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.

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Outdoor Movie Night

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.

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Upcoming Events

  • 29 October
    • Soccer Watch Party 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM
      Soccer Watch Party
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Holland High School Varsity Soccer will play Marquette in Petoskey for the Regional Championship on Thursday, October 29! HHS will host a watch party in The Commons for fans and families in the district who can't attend the game in person. Doors Open at 5:45pm Kickoff at 6pm Students and Families are welcome to enjoy the game together Bring dinner or snacks to enjoy with your family This is a FREE event! Go Dutch!
    • Trunk or Treat 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Trunk or Treat
      Date: Oct 29
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 4 November
  • 6 November
  • 11 November
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: Nov 11
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • 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!
  • 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 Wineter 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 Wineter 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: HLA 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
  • 25 November
    thru November 29
    • Holiday Break
      Date: Nov 25 - Nov 29
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 2 December
  • 9 December
  • 14 December
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Dec 14
      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
  • 16 December
  • 18 December
    • HALF DAY All Students
      Date: Dec 18
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • 1/2 Day 8:15 AM to 11:21 AM
      1/2 Day
      Date: Dec 18
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:21 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 19 December
    thru January 3
    • Holiday Break
      Date: Dec 19 - Jan 3
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 6 January
  • 13 January
  • 18 January
  • 20 January
  • 27 January
  • 3 February
  • 10 February
  • 17 February
  • 22 February
  • 24 February
  • 26 February
    thru March 1
  • 3 March
  • 10 March
  • 17 March
  • 19 March
    • No School - All Students
      Date: Mar 19
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Professional Development for HPS Staff
  • 24 March
  • 31 March
  • 2 April
    thru April 11
    • Spring Break
      Date: Apr 2 - Apr 11
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 14 April
  • 21 April
  • 23 April
    • No School - All Students
      Date: Apr 23
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Professional Development for HPS Staff
  • 28 April
  • 5 May
  • 6 May
  • 12 May
  • 19 May
  • 26 May
  • 31 May
  • 2 June
  • 9 June
  • 14 July
  • 11 August
  • 8 September
  • 13 October

Holland Language Academy
461 Van Raalte Ave

Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2600
Fax: 616-393-7652

Teachers & Staff

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 8:10

HLA Office Hours:

  • 7:45am- 4pm | M-F (August-June)

HLA Media Center

Holland Elementary Schools breakfast and Lunch Menu

Holland Public Schools Student Handbook

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.

Volunteer at HLA:

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.