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What's Happening at HMS:

Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon Stats for the week of 3/11-17 - This will be the last week of the fundraiser
 
District wide: 140,785 Minutes Read 
  • Mr. McCastle (HMS) has the most minutes read with 44,003
District wide: $20,555 Raised
  • Ms. Holland-Anderson (HLA) has most raised $1435

 

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3/18 HMS Weekly Newsletter

Hi Families!  

March is Reading Month Spirt Week! 

  • Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.

  • Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places.

  • Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room - Wear a hat for "hats off to reading."

  • Thursday: Dress like a book character

    • 7th hour: Pj Day- Read in 30 min (2:12-2:42) “Drop everything and read”- We will have a read in through the hallways of HMS. 

      • 2:15-2:42 

        *All classrooms move to the hall.  

        *Students can bring blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals to read with.  All reading will be with books, no electronics.  

        *Students will go to advisory to get their computer at 7:25 and will drop off these items. 

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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. 
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National School Breakfast Week

Every child deserves a nutritious start to their day. All students at Holland Public Schools have access to a nutritious breakfast meal at school everyday, at no-cost to the student.

  • From March 4-8, let's spread awareness about the benefits of a balanced breakfast at school. 

 

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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.)

HMS Parent Teacher Conferences

Walk-in Conferences - no appointment necessary.  You will receive your student's academic self reflections (including MAP scores) from the marking period and then have a chance to meet with the teachers to discuss.

  • Thursday, February 29 | 3:30-6:30pm
  • Tuesday, March 5 | 3:30-6:30pm
  • Thursday, March 7 | 11:30am-2:30pm

We hope to see 100% of our parents during conferences.

Increasing Student Diversity in AP & Honors Courses

Members of HHS' Calling All Colors visited 8th Grade students at HMS to talk about AP and Honors Courses, and Holland Early College. 

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HHS Course Planning Tool

The Holland High School Counseling Department is pleased to announce the beginning of our course planning activities, in the Multi Year Academic Planning tool, within Infinite Campus.  This feature will allow your student to build a roadmap to and through the high school graduation requirements.

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Find Your Fit at Holland High School

Tour Holland High School | Meet your teachers | Find out about electives | Learn more about clubs & teams | Holland Early College | and more...

  • Thursday, February 15, 6-8pm

For families of current 8th grade students - or students considering enrolling at Holland High School for the 2024-25 school year.

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.

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Upcoming Events

  • 18 March
    • Reading Spirit Week - St Pats Day
      Date: Mar 18
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.) In Advisory:  Teacher's Read their favorite Kids Book to their students:) Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places." Digital Bookshelf:  this will be a Google Slides "Classroom". that will be sent out for students to access. Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room Wear a hat for "hats off to reading." Thursday: Dress like a book character Grade Checks Friday: Pj Day- 7th hour Read-in 30 min (2:12-2:42) “Drop everything and read”-  We will have a read in through the hallways of HMS.
  • 19 March
    • Reading Spirit Week - Hawaiian Shirt Day
      Date: Mar 19
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.) In Advisory:  Teacher's Read their favorite Kids Book to their students:) Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places." Digital Bookshelf:  this will be a Google Slides "Classroom". that will be sent out for students to access. Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room Wear a hat for "hats off to reading." Thursday: Dress like a book character Grade Checks Friday: Pj Day- 7th hour Read-in 30 min (2:12-2:42) “Drop everything and read”-  We will have a read in through the hallways of HMS.
  • 20 March
    • Reading Spirit Week - Hats Off to Reading
      Date: Mar 20
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.) In Advisory:  Teacher's Read their favorite Kids Book to their students:) Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places." Digital Bookshelf:  this will be a Google Slides "Classroom". that will be sent out for students to access. Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room Wear a hat for "hats off to reading." Thursday: Dress like a book character Grade Checks Friday: Pj Day- 7th hour Read-in 30 min (2:12-2:42) “Drop everything and read”-  We will have a read in through the hallways of HMS.
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 20
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 21 March
    • Reading Spirit Week - Book Character Day
      Date: Mar 21
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.) In Advisory:  Teacher's Read their favorite Kids Book to their students:) Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places." Digital Bookshelf:  this will be a Google Slides "Classroom". that will be sent out for students to access. Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room Wear a hat for "hats off to reading." Thursday: Dress like a book character Grade Checks Friday: Pj Day- 7th hour Read-in 30 min (2:12-2:42) “Drop everything and read”-  We will have a read in through the hallways of HMS.
  • 22 March
    • Reading Spirit Week - PJ Day
      Date: Mar 22
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.) In Advisory:  Teacher's Read their favorite Kids Book to their students:) Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places." Digital Bookshelf:  this will be a Google Slides "Classroom". that will be sent out for students to access. Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room Wear a hat for "hats off to reading." Thursday: Dress like a book character Grade Checks Friday: Pj Day- 7th hour Read-in 30 min (2:12-2:42) “Drop everything and read”-  We will have a read in through the hallways of HMS.
  • 27 March
    • College Day! Wear your college gear!
      Date: Mar 27
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 27
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 29 March
    thru April 7
  • 10 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 10
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 17 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 17
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 24 April
    • College Day! Wear your college gear!
      Date: Apr 24
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
    • Vision Screening
      Date: Apr 24
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 26 April
    • HALF DAY - ALL Students 7:30 AM to 10:35 AM
      HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Apr 26
      Time: 7:30 AM to 10:35 AM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
  • 1 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 1
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 8 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 8
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 9 May
    • Tulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: May 9
      Time: 7:30 AM to 10:35 AM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
  • 15 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 15
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 22 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 22
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
    • District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      District-Wide STEM Night
      Date: May 22
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
  • 27 May
  • 29 May
    • College Day! Wear your college gear!
      Date: May 29
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 29
      Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      Dismissal at 1:42pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 4 June
    • LAST DAY- All Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
    • HALF DAY - ALL Students 7:30 AM to 10:35 AM
      HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Time: 7:30 AM to 10:35 AM
      Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a

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

 

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