What's Happening at HMS:

Takin' Care of Business Day

We're getting ready for the first day of school and handling all the administrative business before August 21.

  • Taking Care of Business Day is Tuesday, August 5
  • Drop-in 1-6pm at Holland High School Office

For K-12 families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with:

  • Registration or Enrollment
  • Parent Portal
  • Academic counseling
  • Paying fees

Students who need transportation during the first two weeks of school must register BEFORE Wednesday, August 6.

Complete the Education Benefits Form

Completing the Education Benefits Form is a key step to unlocking essential support for all HPS students. Federal & state resources are allocated based on the income data collected through this form. Without this data the district could lose out on critical funding. 

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2025-2026 Important Dates

Calendar Highlights:

  • First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
  • Homecoming Friday, October 10
  • Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
  • Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
  • MLK Day | Monday, January 19
  • Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2 
  • Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
  • Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
  • Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3

These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

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2025 Bond Proposal - Vote August 5

Exciting things are happening at HPS!  This ballot Proposal would:

  • Renovate Jefferson Elementary
  • Build a new Stadium at HHS
  • Complete other important projects around the district

This proposal would generate $49,225,000 for improvements across the District, and if approved is projected to maintain the current millage rate of 4.73 mills - consistent with the rate set by voters in May 2021. Please vote on August 5!

HPSPodcast 5.38

This week we talk with Candis Deboer about Period Project 49423.

7-Day Meal Box

HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.

Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week. 

  • Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM 
  •  Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025

There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).

Meet Up & Eat Up

Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.

  • No registration needed. Just drop in.

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Herrick District Library Summer Reading Challenge - 2025

This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.

  • Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
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Kelly and HEF Board Member Kurt Jolly

20th Recipient of Teachers Live Here Grant Awarded

HPS is proud to award $29,000 in Teachers Live Here grants to Meghan Kelly! Along with $26,500 in down payment assistance, Kelly also received $2,500 to assist with closing costs because she is purchasing a home within the school district boundaries.  

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HMS May Students of the Month

HPSProud of Louis, Aaron, and Jewish. #GoDutch

HMS Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • 5 August
    • TCOB DAY - Takin' Care of Business
      Date: Aug 5
      Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      For families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with Parent Portal updates, academic counseling, or paying fees. These services will NOT be offered at Open House. Assistance with online registration is also available during summer office hours at Holland High & District Admin Building.
  • 14 August
    • 6th Grade Orientation & Ice Cream Social!
      Date: Aug 14
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      This is hour-long event is an orientation/information night, not an open house. We are asking families to arrive at 6pm. We’ll have speakers and structured activities planned. It’s not a drop-in event. We will serve ice cream!
  • 19 August
    • Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Open House
      Date: Aug 19
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 21 August
  • 29 August
  • 1 September
  • 16 October
  • 21 October
  • 23 October
  • 24 October
  • 7 November
  • 26 November
    thru November 30
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 19 December
  • 20 December
    thru January 4
    • HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 19 January
  • 18 February
  • 24 February
  • 27 February
    thru March 2
    • MID-WINTER BREAK
      Date: Feb 27 - Mar 2
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 3 April
    thru April 12
    • SPRING BREAK
      Date: Apr 3 - Apr 12
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 24 April
  • 7 May
  • 25 May
    thru May 26
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: May 25 - May 26
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 2 June
  • 3 June

Holland Middle School
373 E 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2425
Fax: 616-355-0674

School Times

  • Full Day | 7:30am-2:42pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:42pm
  • Half Day | 7:30-10:35am

MHS Office Hours:

  • 7am- 3pm | M-F (August-June)

HMS Media Center

6th Grade

ADVISORY (20 minutes) 7:30-7:50 Early Release Wednesday
1st HOUR 7:53-8:43 7:30-8:14
2nd HOUR 8:46-9:36 8:17-9:01
3rd HOUR 9:39-10:29 9:04-9:48
4th HOUR 10:32-11:22 9:51-10:35
LUNCH 11:25-12:05 10:38-11:118
5th HOUR 12:08-12:58 11:21-12:06
6th HOUR 1:10-1:51 12:09-12:53
7th HOUR 1:54-2:42 12:58-1:42

 

7th Grade

ADVISORY (20 minutes) 7:30-7:50 Early Release Wednesday
1st HOUR 7:53-8:43 7:30-8:14
2nd HOUR 8:46-9:36 8:17-9:01
3rd HOUR 9:39-10:29 9:04-9:48
4th HOUR 10:32-11:12 9:51-10:35
LUNCH 11:15-12:05 10:38-11:18
5th HOUR 12:08-12:58 11:21-12:06
6th HOUR 1:10-1:51 12:09-12:53
7th HOUR 1:54-2:42 12:58-1:42

 

8th Grade

 

ADVISORY (20 minutes) 7:30-7:50 Early Release Wednesday
1st HOUR 7:53-8:43 7:30-8:14
2nd HOUR 8:46-9:36 8:17-9:01
3rd HOUR 9:39-10:29 9:04-9:48
4th HOUR 10:32-11:22 9:51-10:35
LUNCH 11:25-12:15 10:38-11:23
5th HOUR 12:18-12:58 11:26-12:06
6th HOUR 1:10-1:51 12:09-12:53
7th HOUR 1:54-2:42 12:58-1:42

 

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.


 

Volunteer at HMS:

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.