Welcome to Holland Language Academy
I firmly believe that the circumstances you’re born into shouldn’t dictate your chances for success. To me, there is nothing more personally and professionally fulfilling than when the product of my work is a child’s academic and social growth.
In addition, I believe that my background as a teacher and my ongoing role as a parent not only enable me to understand and meet the needs of both teachers, and parents, but ultimately allows me to serve the students and children of our community. My passion has always been and will be educating children.
I look forward to continuing to work in partnership with you as we serve the children in Holland Language Academy.
-Iliana Vasquéz
Principal
What's Happening at HLA:
Read-A-Thon
- Mr. McCastle (HMS) has the most minutes read with 44,003
- Ms. Holland-Anderson (HLA) has most raised $1435
March Family Night
We'll connect HPS families with local community agencies and resources during our March Family Night.
- Tuesday, March 19 | 5:30 - 6:30pm at Holland High School.
- Dinner provided.
- Fun family activities
- A chance to win a prize for checking out our community partners/breakout sessions
- Meet Community Partners who provide essential community services.
HPSPodcast 4.24
Today, we're introducing you to the building 3 finalists from Jefferson and Holland Language Academy for the Power H Impact Award.
February Family Night
This month's topic: Health, Nutrition & Exercise : February 27th, 5:30-6:30 pm at Holland Heights Elementary (open to all HPS Families)
Join us for a night of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise! We will have 4 rooms for families to visit:
- Holland Hospital/HPS Nurses- "Hygiene Tips & Tricks for Students"
- Kids Food Basket- "Healthy Eating & Healthy Eating Resources"
- City of Holland Farmers Market- "Double Up Food Bucks & Holland Farmers Market"
- Holland Recreation- "Spring/Summer Programming & Scholarships"
Raffle prizes and $10 Family Fare gift cards.
We will have different organizations here at tables in the hallway to support families.
We'll serve food that is healthy and nutritious!
Childcare will be provided by First Tee (Empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.)
Red Note, February 15, 2024
Hello HLA Families!
So much to know, please read below.
K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Please take a minute to set up an appointment for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- Tuesday, February 20 | 4:15 - 7:15pm
- Thursday, February 22 | 12:30 - 3:30pm
- Wednesday, February 28 | 4:15 - 7:15pm
Holland Energy Park Mid-Winter Break Open House
Students and families are invited to see the Holland BPW's Visitor Center Energy Alley. The Visitor Center is a museum-style exhibit space where guests can learn more about energy, electricity, and Holland’s power plant.
- February 23, 10am-2pm | Holland Energy Park
Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. This free event is open to the public and geared towards families and students grades K-12.
K-5 Night w/ Holland Basketball
Elementary Recognition Night with Holland Basketball: Come join us on Friday, February 16 for elementary recognition night!
- All HPS elementary students and their family members will get into our basketball games for FREE! (Students must be accompanied by an adult.)
- Games start at 5:30pm with the girls varsity team taking on Zeeland East, followed by a Unified Basketball Team game, and then we'll finish the night with our boys varsity basketball team playing Zeeland East around 7:30 pm.
We hope to see you there! Go Dutch!
Big Opportunities - Step Up to HMS
Thursday, February 8, 5-7pm.
Check out all the great opportunities available for students at Holland Middle School. You’ll love it here!
- We will have academic information meetings in the cafeteria at 5:15pm and 6:15pm
- An interactive tour with stations around the school for families to visit and learn more about HMS
- See classrooms and meet teachers!
Any Holland families interested in attending HMS are invited. All HPS 5th-grade Parents and Students are encouraged to attend.
Big Opportunity Week!
Great things are happening at Holland Public Schools. Come learn all about it during events at each of our neighborhood elementary schools, middle school and high school.
- Holland Language Academy: Monday, Feb 5, 5-7pm
- Jefferson Elementary: Tuesday, Feb 6, 5-7pm
- Nature Based Holland Heights: Tuesday, Feb 6, 5-7pm *AT LONGFELLOW (our home-away-from-home during construction of our new school building!)
- West Elementary: Wednesday, Feb 7, 5-7pm
- Holland Middle School | Step Up to HMS: Thursday, Feb 8, 5-7pm (Info Sessions at 5:15pm and 6:15pm)
- Holland High School | Find Your Fit: Thursday, Feb 15, 6-8pm
Say HI! to your principal. Meet your teachers. See your classrooms and school building! We can't wait to meet you!
Backpack Lights
HPS and HDPS are making students more visible to drivers.
HLA Calendar
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20 March
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Mar 20Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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21 March
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: Mar 21Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423Calendar: HLA Calendar
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27 March
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Mar 27Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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29 Marchthru April 7
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Spring Break - No SchoolDate: Mar 29 - Apr 7Calendar: HLA Calendar
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10 April
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Apr 10Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Apr 10Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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17 April
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Apr 17Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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18 April
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: Apr 18Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423Calendar: HLA Calendar
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24 April
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Apr 24Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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26 April
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HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Apr 26Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: HLA CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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30 April
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Día del Niño CelebrationDate: Apr 30Calendar: HLA Calendar
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1 May
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 1Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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7 May
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HLA Spring Concert 3-5th 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMHLA Spring Concert 3-5thDate: May 7Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Holland High School (PAC)Calendar: HLA Calendar
Each grade will perform for 20-25 minutes.
- 3rd Grade 6:00 - 6:25
- 4th grade 6:35 - 7:00
- 5th grade 7:10 - 7:30
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8 May
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be nice. WednesdayDate: May 8Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 8Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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9 May
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Tulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMTulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: May 9Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: HLA CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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15 May
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 15Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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16 May
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: May 16Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423Calendar: HLA Calendar
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22 May
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 22Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict-Wide STEM NightDate: May 22Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: HLA Calendar
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27 May
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No School - Memorial DayDate: May 27Calendar: HLA Calendar
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29 May
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 29Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
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5th Grade Graduation 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM5th Grade GraduationDate: May 29Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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31 May
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HLA Field DayDate: May 31Location: Holland High School Soccer Stadium, 620 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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4 June
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LAST DAY- All StudentsDate: Jun 4Calendar: HLA Calendar
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HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 4Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: HLA CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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11 September
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Sep 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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9 October
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Oct 9Calendar: HLA Calendar
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13 November
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Nov 13Calendar: HLA Calendar
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11 December
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Dec 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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8 January
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Jan 8Calendar: HLA Calendar
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12 February
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Feb 12Calendar: HLA Calendar
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12 March
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Mar 12Calendar: 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 | 8:30am* - 3:36pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
- Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35am
*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.