Holland Middle

This week we talk with our Community Coordinators Alex Crisp (Holland Heights & HMS), Grace Stupka (West & Jefferson), and Kate Leighton-Colburn (HLA and HHS) about the Registration Block Party and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.

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Congratulations to our 2026 District Art Award Winners:

• Cassidy Russell, Grade 12
• Jordan Garcia, Grade 11 
• Von Bunnell II, Grade 9
• Jose Mendez Pimentel Jr, Grade 8
• Hendrick Hoekman, Grade 7
• Charlotte Buck, Grade 6
• Gennesis Ramirez-Ramirez, Holland Heights 5
• Tamari Jeanne, West 3
• Noah Fortuna, Jefferson 3
• Cecelia Ferreira, HLA 4

The award-winning artwork will hang in the Board Training Room at the District Admin Building for next year.

Congratulations to these HMS Students who will advance to the Finals of the National History Day competition in College Park, MD in early June.

• Hadley Nelson - The Guerrilla Girls: Instigating Revolution, Reaction and Reform in Art History
• Eliana Carter & Leah Peck - Seneca Falls and the Fight for Rights
• Dannon Spencer - The Berlin Wall: How a Concrete Barrier Exposed the Economic and Social Costs of Division

The students competed in the Michigan National History Day competition at SVSU on April 25.

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time to register your student for 2026-27. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. Completing the registration lets us know:

• Your student(s) will be returning next year!
• Your household contact information is up to date
• Your student health information is up to date
• if you are requesting transportation for the 2026-2027 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1.)

Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.

Congratulations to the members of the 7th and 8th Grade Choirs on participating in MSVMA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 25. There were a record number of performers this year: 35 total!  There were 12 vocal soloists and two large ensembles earning a total of ten Division 1 Superior ratings and two Division 2 Excellent ratings!

Holland Police Department is hosting a Junior Police Academy for 7th and 8th grade students.

• July 13-30
• Monday through Thursday
• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• The Academy is offered at no cost to students or their families.
• Apply Today

Contact Student Resource Officers Nicole Hamberg at 616-355-1703 OR Nic Wedeven at 616-355-1725 with any questions.  

23 students from Holland Middle School will compete in the National History Day State Competition at Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday, April 25. Good Luck and GoDUTCH!

The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 

• April 30-May15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

An Opening Night reception will be held on April 30, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.

 WEEK AT A GLANCE:

Monday- 27th

• Crafting Club
• 6th grade MSTEP Math
• TENNIS (GIRLS MS) - LAKESHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL (H) 4/27/2026 4:00 PM
• TRACK (COED MS) - WEST OTTAWA HIGH SCHOOL (A) 4/27/2026 4:00 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 7TH) - ZEELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (A) 4/27/2026 4:00 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 8TH) - ZEELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (A) 4/27/2026 5:15 PM

Tuesday- 28th

• Cooking Club
• 6th grade MSTEP ELA
• TENNIS (GIRLS MS) - EAST GRAND RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (H) 4/28/2026 4:30 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 8TH) - JENISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (H) 4/28/2026 5:15 PM
  
  

Wednesday- 29th

• Pep Squad
• TRACK (COED MS) - HOLLAND CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (H) 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 8TH) - ZEELAND CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (A) 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 7TH) - ZEELAND CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (A) CANCELED - 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• Registration Block Party! 5:30-7

Thursday- 30th

• 7th graders on Field Trip to Air Zoo
• TRACK (COED MS) - HOLLAND CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (H) 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 8TH) - ZEELAND CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (A) 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• SOCCER (GIRLS 7TH) - ZEELAND CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (A) CANCELED - 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• TENNIS (GIRLS MS) - GRANDVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (H) 4/30/2026 4:00 PM
• HPS Art Show @ HHS

Friday - May 1st

As part of our district’s ongoing efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all students, your child will be invited to take a Social Emotional Learning Survey April 27-May 8.

• The results of the survey will help our staff strengthen programs and support that increase our learner’s awareness and competency with social emotional skills.
• Results of the survey will be published in late May on the district website.