Welcome to Holland Language Academy

This week is a busy one!
We’re excited for our Trunk or Treat event this Thursday from 6–7 PM. Please note that this is an HLA family event only and is not open to the public.

Costume guidelines:

• No political themes

• No blood 

• No inappropriate or vulgar content

We want to keep this event fun and family-friendly for all of our students.
While we love Halloween, costumes should not be worn to school. This ensures equity for all students, as not every child has access to a costume, and we want everyone to feel included.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great way to engage with your student's teacher!

Grades PreK-5 Conference Schedule | Please contact your teacher to set an appointment for conferences.

• Wednesday, October 22 | 4:15 - 7:15pm
• Thursday, October 23 | 12:30 - 3:30pm

Grades 6-12 Schedule | Conferences at HMS and HHS are un-scheduled/walk-in.

• Tuesday, October 21 | 3:30-6:30pm

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

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.

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

• Listen Now!

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.

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.

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.

Homecoming week is full of fun events for all HPS Students, Families, and Alumni!

• Powder Puff & Alumni Football Game | Sunday, October 5, 5pm
• Homecoming Parade | Friday, October 10, 6pm
• Homecoming Game | Friday, October 10, 7pm
• HOCO Fun Run | Saturday, October 11, 9am
• HOCO Dance | Saturday, October 11, 8-11pm

This week we talk with HLA Principal Iliana Vasquez about 2nd Annual Gentex STEM Night and first ever Paper Airplane Contest! It happens Thursday, 5-7pm at the HHS Commons.

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HHS Student Senate is hosting a movie night featuring Cars 2.  

• Friday, September 19, 8pm at HHS Soccer Field
• All grades/ages are welcome
• Bring a lawn chair or blanket 
• Snacks for purchase

Gentex is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Districtwide STEM Night on Thursday, September 25, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons

• Chemistry Experiments
• Robotics Demonstration
• LEGOs
• Virtual Reality Games
• Community Partners
• and more!

Whose paper plane can fly the furthest? Fold and fly your plane in the Paper Airplane contest to see if it's you! 

Talk to your STEM teacher to learn more!