Welcome to Holland Language Academy
Enrollment is Open for 2023-2024 School Year!
Visit us on Thursday, February 16, 5-7pm
Discover why Holland Public Schools is right for you and your family.
Say HOLA to your new friends & teachers at Holland area’s only 2-way bilingual school!
- Thursday, February 9, HLA sibling applications due
- Thursday, February 16, Kindergarten Open House
- Thursday, February 23, Open Enrollment ends
- Thursday, March 2, Lottery (if needed)
What's Happening at HLA:

January 23, 2023- Red Note
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up, the link to sign up will be sent next week Monday, February 30th via Remind. Please read ahead as there is much happening.

HLA Health Week | January 23-27
- Mindful Monday | Introductory yoga Sessions with Satya Yoga.
- Tasty Tuesday | Nutrition lessons with Kids' Food Basket.
- Wellness Wednesday | Hygiene lessons Holland Hospital School Nursing.
- Toothy Thursday | Dental health lessons with Lakeshore Orthodontics.
- Fitness Friday | Martial arts lessons with Fuzion Skillz Martial Arts.

Immediate Pre-K Opening at HPS Great Start Readiness Program
GSRP is FREE for families who qualify. We have immediate Openings at
- Jefferson Pre-K
- West Pre-K
- Natured-based Holland Heights Pre-K
Full-day classes are offered Monday through Thursday at each of HPS' K-5 buildings with a variety of family needs in mind. GSRP is a state-funded preschool program serving children who turned 4 by December 1, 2022.

Our New Book-Vending Machine
Every student at HLA will receive 3 FREE books from the vending machine this year. Thank you for making this possible:
- Keatan Rumsey LMT
- West Michigan Pediatric Dentistry
- Anonymous Donors

MLK Day Community Celebration
Monday, January 16 at the Holland Civic Center
"Why We Can't Wait!"
- Doors open at 11am
- Community Celebration 11:45am-12:45pm
- Essays and Artwork of HPS students will be featured
Thank you: City of Holland, Community Foundation Holland/Zeeland Area, Gentext Corporation, and I Am Academy

TRAILS begins in January 2023
TRAILS will help students to see someone else's perspective, to foster compromise, to treat others kindly, and to have empathy and understanding.
Back to School in 2023
We're excited to be back in school tomorrow (Thursday, January 5) for the first time in 2023.
HPS is Closely Watching Flu-related Absences
We have been monitoring student attendance in our buildings over the past few days and have noticed an increase in absences due to influenza. At this time, we have no plans to close buildings but wanted to take this time to remind you of some precautionary measures we can take as a community to reduce the spread of illnesses.

Reminder about REMIND
REMIND is the best way to get “Snow Day” announcements from HPS.
School Election Day is Tuesday, November 8
On the ballot in the City of Holland: 19.5-Mill Non-Homestead Millage Proposal
- Supports Daily Operating Budget
- Does Not Apply to Primary Residences

Flu Season: Watch for Symptoms | Get Tested
HPS to Provide Free COVID Home Test Kits to Families and Staff.

Peace, Love, and School Lunch!
It's National School Lunch Week 2022! See all the fun ways you can join us in celebrating!
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3 February
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100TH day of School!Date: Feb 3Calendar: HLA Calendar
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8 February
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Feb 8Calendar: HLA Calendar
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9 February
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HLA Kinder Sibling Applications DueDate: Feb 9Calendar: HLA Calendar
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10 February
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Popcorn FridayDate: Feb 10Calendar: HLA Calendar
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13 February
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HMS Enrollment Info Meeting & building tour 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMHMS Enrollment Info Meeting & building tourDate: Feb 13Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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15 February
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TK-5 Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMTK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 15Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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16 February
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Kindergarten Enrollment Open House 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMKindergarten Enrollment Open HouseDate: Feb 16Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: HLACalendar: HLA Calendar
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21 February
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TK-5 Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMTK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 21Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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23 February
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HLA Kindergarten '23-'24 Open Enrollments DueDate: Feb 23Calendar: HLA Calendar
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TK-5 Conferences 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMTK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 23Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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24 Februarythru February 27
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MidWinter BreakDate: Feb 24 - Feb 27Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Holland Language Academy
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2600
Fax: 616-393-7652
Teachers & Staff
School Times:
- Full Day | 8:30* - 3:36
- Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35
*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:25
HLA Office Hours:
- 8:10am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HLA Media Center
Student Handbook
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.