Holland Middle

HPS students will head back to school on August 27, but  there are a handful of back-to-school events before the first bell rings.

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Help get 6th grade started on the right foot!

Thursday, August 20, 5-6:30pm. Students and parents will have the opportunity to: 

• learn about middle school
• meet staff
• pick up class schedules/walk to classes
• and get important information

Program starts at 5pm.

School Starts Thursday, August 27!

• Takin' Care of Business Day- August 11, 1-6pm | Holland High School
• Grand Opening of Nature-based Holland Heights Elementary- August 16, 4-6pm | 856 E 12th St
• Freshman Family Night - August 18 6-8pm | Holland High School
• 6th Grade Orientation Night- August 20 5-6:30pm | Holland Middle School
• Open House - Tuesday, August 25 4-6pm | Every HPS School

Check out the lists of suggested school supplies

We're getting ready for the first day of school and handling all the administrative business before the first day of school on August 27.

• Taking Care of Business Day is Tuesday, August 11
• 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
• These services will NOT be available at Open House on Tuesday, August 25!

Students who need transportation during the first two weeks of school must register BEFORE Wednesday, August 12.

The first day of School is Thursday, August 27.

Holland Public Schools is excited to introduce our newest addition to the Dutch Athletic Department. Meet Coach Mike Woodby.

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2026-2027 Calendar Highlights

• First Day of School:  August 27
• Labor Day Weekend | No School: September 4-7
• Fall Break | No school: October 23
• Professional Development Day | No school: November 6
• Thanksgiving Break: November 25-27
• Holiday Break: December 20- January 3
• MLK Day | No School: January 18
• Midwinter Break: February 26-March 1
• Professional Development Day | No school: March 19
• Spring Break: April 2-April 11
• Professional Development Day | No school: April 23
• Memorial Day | No School: May 31
• Last Day of School: June 9

Celebrating the positive behavior and amazing contributions of the students to the HMS community!

• 6th grade: Elise Perez
• 7th grade: Niki Clark 
• 8th grade:  Gerardo Hernandez

 WEEK AT A GLANCE:

MONDAY- 
Full Day
Chromebooks collected

TUESDAY- 
1/2 day- dismissal at 10:35
Capture the Flag 10-10:30

WEDNESDAY- 
1/2 day- dismissal at 10:35
Award Ceremony- Scroll Down for Details

Holland Middle School was named one of just 419 schools in Michigan as a Green School by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Environment (EGLE).

To earn MI Green Schools certification, HMS completed at least 10 approved environmental activities throughout the school year. For example:

• Student-led recycling efforts
• The Bird Feeder project
• The HMS Greenhouse

 Michigan Green Schools supports and celebrates the achievements of PreK-12 schools in protecting the state's air, land, water, and ecosystems through their commitments to environmental education and stewardship actions.