Holland Middle
What's Happening at HMS:
HPSPodcast 6.13
Holland Dutch Theatre is ready for opening night of The SpongeBob Musical! This week we talk with Abby Hart and Olivia Zoet from the cast of the show.
Nurse Notes - November
It's Flu Season and the Holland Hospital School Nurses have some important notes on the Flu.
Weekly Newsletter- Week of November 17th
Robotics Club- ON
Crafting Club- ON
Cooking Club- ON
Pep Squad- ON
Drama Club- ON
Chess Club- ON
Downtown Holland To Host Winter Gear Donation Drive to Benefit HPS
Downtown Holland is partnering with HPS to host a winter gear donation drive to help keep elementary school students warm and dry this winter. A total of 14 Downtown Holland businesses will be collecting donations as part of the drive, being held from November 3 – 16.
Holland Public School families in need will be able to collect the items at their Power H shopping event on November 19, with details provided to students by HPS.
Food Insecurity During the Government Shutdown
The health and well-being of HPS students & families is our highest priority.
During this government shutdown we know that many HPS families could experience food insecurity; especially those that rely on SNAP benefits. If your family is experiencing food insecurity during this government shutdown, HPS is here to help.
HPSPodcast 6.12
Holland Public Schools and the BeNice organization will host Thrive Together on Thursday evening at Holland Middle School. This is a night focused on mental health for students and their families. On the HPSPodcast his week, we talk with Holland Hospital School Nurse Program Mental Health Care Manager Lisa Gort about the district's focus on helping students Thrive and on this important event.
Thrive Together will be held Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.
Whats' Cooking - November
HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:
- Exciting News for Middle School Students Can Now Enjoy Ala Carte Options at Lunch!
- Staff Spotlights, Meet some of our HPS Nutrition Lead Food Service Servers: Lori Lutke, Heather Bowes, Linda Wilson
Meet our Student Resource Officers!
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
Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention
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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Upcoming Events
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Power H Winter Shopping Event 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H Winter Shopping EventDate: Nov 19Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423Calendar: Holland Middle CalendarThe Student Support Coordinators from HPS Buildings will host a Winter Shopping Event at Maplewood Elementary for HPS Families. -Coats -Hats -Boots -Gloves -Snow pants Thank you to the all the local partners and community members who united to gether around the success for all students.
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HMS Career Day 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMHMS Career DayDate: Nov 20Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMCalendar: Holland Middle Calendar35-40 community speakers will visit classrooms to talk to kids about their career.
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26 Novemberthru November 30
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: Nov 26 - Nov 30Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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19 December
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HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTSDate: Dec 19Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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20 Decemberthru January 4
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HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMHOLIDAY BREAKDate: Dec 20 - Jan 4Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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9 January
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Jingle Jam 2:45 PM to 4:30 PMJingle JamDate: Jan 9Time: 2:45 PM to 4:30 PMCalendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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19 January
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MLK DAY - No SchoolDate: Jan 19Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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18 February
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6-12 ConferencesDate: Feb 18Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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24 February
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6-12 ConferencesDate: Feb 24Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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27 Februarythru March 2
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MID-WINTER BREAKDate: Feb 27 - Mar 2Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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3 Aprilthru April 12
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SPRING BREAKDate: Apr 3 - Apr 12Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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24 April
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NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026Date: Apr 24Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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7 May
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADEDate: May 7Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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25 May
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: May 25Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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2 June
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTSDate: Jun 2Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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3 June
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HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTSDate: Jun 3Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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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
Bell Schedule
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 |
Student Handbook
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.


