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October 20, 2026

HPSPodcast 7.10

HPS Students are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. This week, we talk with Yazmin Angulo, a member of HHS Student Senate, about the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event and about the Annual Decomposers Festival hosted by the Holland Orchestra.

More information about Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25 at 5-6:30pm

More information about Holland Orchestra's Decomposers Festival on Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm in the HHS PAC.

November 28

FREE Tickets for HPS Families to a Grand Rapids Gold Game

The Grand Rapids Gold will host the Noblesville Boom on November 28 at 7pm at the Van Andel Arena. 

  • All HPS families can attend the game for FREE!
Follow this link for complimentary tickets! (Discount applies at checkout.)
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October 11

Weekly Newsletter- Week of November 2nd

Week at a Glance

11/2 Monday
NO Social Club- 11/2
NO- Jewelry Club 
Cooking Club

11/3 Tuesday
Sewing Club

11/4  Wednesday 
Pep Squad

BASKETBALL (BOYS 7TH RED) - HARBOR LIGHTS SCHOOL (A)  4:00 PMBASKETBALL (BOYS 7TH WHITE) - HARBOR LIGHTS SCHOOL (H) 4:00 PMBASKETBALL (BOYS 8TH RED) - HARBOR LIGHTS SCHOOL (A)  5:15 PMBASKETBALL (BOYS 8TH WHITE) - HARBOR LIGHTS SCHOOL (H)  5:15 PM

11/5 Thursday
D. &. D Club
Drama Club 

11/6 Friday
no school 

Important Future Dates
November 20- progress reports

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October 11

Weekly Newsletter- Week of October 12th

This Week at a Glance:

Scholastic Book Fair- This week and Next!

10/12 Monday
Social Club
Jewelry Club 
Cooking Club
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Pinewood Middle School (H)10/12/2026 4:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Pinewood Middle School (H)10/12/2026 5:00 PM

10/13 Tuesday
Sewing Club
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Grandville Middle School (A)10/13/2026 4:00 PM
Tennis (Boys MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (H)10/13/2026 4:00 PM
Cross Country (MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (A)10/13/2026 4:30 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Grandville Middle School (A)10/13/2026 5:15 PM
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Riley Street Middle School (A)10/15/2026 4:00 PM

10/14- Wednesday 
Pep Squad

10/15 Thursday
NO D. &. D Club
NO Drama Club 
3:30-6:30 Conferences
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Muskegon Middle School (A)10/15/2026 4:00 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Muskegon Middle School (A)10/15/2026 5:15 PM


10/16 Friday
Chess Club

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October 11

Weekly Newsletter- Week of October 12th

This Week at a Glance:

Scholastic Book Fair- This week and Next!

10/12 Monday
Social Club
Jewelry Club 
Cooking Club
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Pinewood Middle School (H)10/12/2026 4:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Pinewood Middle School (H)10/12/2026 5:00 PM

10/13 Tuesday
Sewing Club
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Grandville Middle School (A)10/13/2026 4:00 PM
Tennis (Boys MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (H)10/13/2026 4:00 PM
Cross Country (MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (A)10/13/2026 4:30 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Grandville Middle School (A)10/13/2026 5:15 PM
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Riley Street Middle School (A)10/15/2026 4:00 PM

10/14- Wednesday 
Pep Squad

10/15 Thursday
NO D. &. D Club
NO Drama Club 
3:30-6:30 Conferences
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Muskegon Middle School (A)10/15/2026 4:00 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Muskegon Middle School (A)10/15/2026 5:15 PM


10/16 Friday
Chess Club

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October 5, 2026

What's Cooking | October Newsletter from Holland Nutrition Service

Nutrition Services is excited to bring a little extra fun to our cafeterias by celebrating special National Days throughout the school year. These give us another opportunity to make mealtime enjoyable, introduce students to different foods, and encourage participation in our school meal programs.

  • National Taco Day | October 6  - We will kick off the month by celebrating with a delicious Breakfast Taco! 
  • Count Day Celebration | October 7 - All students in attendance will receive a refreshing Cool Tropics treat. 
  • National Apple Day | October 21 - We will celebrate by serving Apple Cobbler with lunch. 
  • National Pumpkin Day  | October 26 - Everyone who eats lunch with us that day receiving a delicious slice of Pumpkin Bread.
Complete the Education Benefits Form to help all HPS students.
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September 27

Weekly Newsletter- Week of October 5th

This Week at a Glance:

10/5 Monday
Vision Testing
Social Club
Jewelry Club 
Cooking Club
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Crestwood Middle School (H)10/5/2026 4:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Crestwood Middle School (H)10/5/2026 5:00 PM

10/6 Tuesday
Picture Retake and Make up day
Sewing Club
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Jenison Junior High School (A)10/6/2026 3:30 PM
Tennis (Boys MS) - Harbor Lights School (A)10/6/2026 4:00 PM
Cross Country (MS) - Harbor Lights School (A)10/6/2026 4:30 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Jenison Junior High School (A)10/6/2026 4:45 PM

10/7- Wednesday 
COUNT DAY!!
Pep Squad
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Lakeshore Middle School (H)10/7/2026 4:00 PM
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Lakeshore Middle School (H)10/7/2026 4:00 PM
Football (Boys 7th) - Lakeshore Middle School (A)10/7/2026 5:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Harbor Lights School (H)10/7/2026 5:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Harbor Lights School (H)10/7/2026 4:00 PM

10/8 Thursday
D. &. D Club
Drama Club 


10/9 Friday
Chess Club
Home HS Football Game- REMINDER PARENTS REQUIRED TO ATTEND WITH MS STUDENTS.  ALSO ID REQUIRED FOR FREE MS STUDENT ENTRY

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Eding, Sterken, Gamez (L to R)
October 4, 2026

Students of the Month

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month at Holland Middle School:

  • EZRA EDING (6th Grade)
  • SAMMY STERKEN (7th Grade)
  • ANDEE GAMEZ (8th Grade)
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September 30, 2026

Middle School "Winter 1" or "Early Winter" Sports Start on October 19.

We encourage you to come out for a sport even if you haven't tried it before! There are the 2 middle school sport options in the Winter 1 session.

  • Boys basketball (7th and 8th grade) 
  • Girls Swimming (6th, 7th, 8th grade) 

If you are not currently playing a fall sport, you will need to sign all forms on Final Forms and have a physical (dated after April 15, 2026) on file with the high school athletic office. To save yourself a trip, you can email that to the Athletic Department OR upload it directly to your Final Forms account. You're also welcome to drop it off in the high school athletic office if you prefer.

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September 30

HHS Hosts Family Session on Teen Mental Health in the Social Media Age


HPS families are invited to an informative and interactive session with Hope College professor Dr. David Myers from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, in the Holland High School Performing Arts Center.

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Upcoming Events

  • 2 November
    • Volleyball (Girls Varsity) @ MHSAA Pre-District
      Date: Nov 2
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Jenison High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Volleyball Gender: Girls Level: Varsity Location: Jenison High School
  • 4 November
    • Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Nov 4
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Basketball (Boys 7th Red) @ Harbor Lights School
      Date: Nov 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Harbor Lights School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Harbor Lights School Opponent(s): Harbor Lights School
    • Basketball (Boys 7th White) - Harbor Lights School
      Date: Nov 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Harbor Lights School
    • Basketball (Boys 8th Red) @ Harbor Lights School
      Date: Nov 4
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Harbor Lights School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Harbor Lights School Opponent(s): Harbor Lights School
    • Basketball (Boys 8th White) - Harbor Lights School
      Date: Nov 4
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Harbor Lights School
    • Soccer (Boys Varsity) @ MHSAA State Semifinal
      Date: Nov 4
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Forest Hills Central High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Sport: Soccer Gender: Boys Level: Varsity Location: Forest Hills Central High School Opponent(s): St Joseph High School
  • 6 November
    • No School - All Students
      Date: Nov 6
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Staff Professional Development
    • Swimming (Girls Varsity) @ OK Black Prelims
      Date: Nov 6
      Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Hamilton Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 1:00 PM Sport: Swimming Gender: Girls Level: Varsity Location: Hamilton Middle School
  • 7 November
    • Cross Country (Coed Varsity) @ MHSAA State Finals
      Date: Nov 7
      Location: MHSAA State Finals
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: TBD End Time: TBD Sport: Cross Country Gender: Coed Level: Varsity Location: MHSAA State Finals
    • Swimming (Girls Varsity) @ OK Black Finals
      Date: Nov 7
      Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Hamilton Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 1:00 PM Sport: Swimming Gender: Girls Level: Varsity Location: Hamilton Middle School
  • 9 November
    • Basketball (Boys 7th Red) - Hamilton Middle School
      Date: Nov 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Hamilton Middle School
    • Basketball (Boys 7th White) @ Hamilton Middle School
      Date: Nov 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Harbor Lights School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Harbor Lights School Opponent(s): Hamilton Middle School
    • Basketball (Boys 8th Red) - Hamilton Middle School
      Date: Nov 9
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Hamilton Middle School
    • Basketball (Boys 8th White) @ Hamilton Middle School
      Date: Nov 9
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Hamilton Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Hamilton Middle School Opponent(s): Hamilton Middle School
  • 10 November
    • Swimming (Girls MS) - Holland Christian Middle School
      Date: Nov 10
      Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 9:00 PM Sport: Swimming Gender: Girls Level: Middle School Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Holland Christian Middle School
    • Swimming (Girls Varsity) - Last Chance Meet
      Date: Nov 10
      Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Sport: Swimming Gender: Girls Level: Varsity Location: Holland High School
  • 11 November
    • Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Nov 11
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Veteran's Day Assembly 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM
      Veteran's Day Assembly
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      89th Veteran's Day program

      Please join us as we honor those who served our country.

      Dutch Dome (gym)
      600 Van Raalte Ave
      Holland, MI  49423

      This memorial tribute is open to the public

      The program will include musical selections by the band, choir, and orchestra as well as the reading of the roll call of Holland's military men.  

      If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you are invited to a lunch immediately following  the program in the Performing Arts Center lobby.

      We hope you will join us!
    • Basketball (Boys 7th Red) - Holland Christian Schools
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Holland Middle School Opponent(s): Holland Christian Schools
    • Basketball (Boys 7th White) @ Holland Christian Schools
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Harbor Lights School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Harbor Lights School Opponent(s): Holland Christian Schools
    • Basketball (Boys 8th Red) - Holland Christian Schools
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Holland Christian Schools
    • Basketball (Boys 8th White) @ Holland Christian Schools
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Holland Christian Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Holland Christian Middle School Opponent(s): Holland Christian Schools
  • 16 November
    • Basketball (Boys 7th Red) @ Zeeland Christian School
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Zeeland Christian School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Zeeland Christian School Opponent(s): Zeeland Christian School
    • Basketball (Boys 7th White) - Zeeland Christian School
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Holland Middle School Opponent(s): Zeeland Christian School
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Drive-thru service Location:  Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI  49423
    • Basketball (Boys 8th Red) @ Zeeland Christian School
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Zeeland Christian School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Zeeland Christian School Opponent(s): Zeeland Christian School
    • Basketball (Boys 8th White) - Zeeland Christian School
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Holland High School Opponent(s): Zeeland Christian School
  • 17 November
    • Swimming (Girls MS) @ Zeeland West High School
      Date: Nov 17
      Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Zeeland West High School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 9:00 PM Sport: Swimming Gender: Girls Level: Middle School Location: Zeeland West High School Opponent(s): Zeeland West High School
    • Basketball (Boys 7th White) @ Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
      Date: Nov 17
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Opponent(s): Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
    • Basketball (Boys 8th White) @ Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
      Date: Nov 17
      Time: 5:15 PM to 8:15 PM
      Location: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 5:15 PM End Time: 8:15 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 8th Grade Location: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Opponent(s): Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
  • 18 November
    • Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Nov 18
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Basketball (Boys 7th Red) @ Zeeland Cityside Middle School
      Date: Nov 18
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Zeeland Cityside Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Zeeland Cityside Middle School Opponent(s): Zeeland Cityside Middle School
    • Basketball (Boys 7th White) - Zeeland Cityside Middle School
      Date: Nov 18
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School
      Calendar: HMS Dutch Athletics
      Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 7:00 PM Sport: Basketball Gender: Boys Level: 7th Grade Location: Holland Middle School Opponent(s): Zeeland Cityside Middle School
    • Power H Shop Wineter Gear Event
      Date: Nov 18
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Third Reformed Church 111 W 13th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      HPS students can shop for FREE winter gear items: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves, at this event, We are partnering with Downtown Holland again this year. Families can donate winter items before Monday, November 16th at shops in Downtown Holland
Click here for Holland Dutch Athletic Schedule.

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

HMS Breakfast & Lunch menu

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

 

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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.