Holland Middle
What's Happening at HMS:
Read-A-Thon
- Mr. McCastle (HMS) has the most minutes read with 44,003
- Ms. Holland-Anderson (HLA) has most raised $1435
3/18 HMS Weekly Newsletter
Hi Families!
March is Reading Month Spirt Week!
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Monday: St.Patty’s Day: Read the rainbow (wear rainbow or St. Patty's Day apparel.
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Tuesday: Wear Hawaiian shirts and tourist clothes because "reading takes us places.
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Wednesday: Kahoot- book quotes in lunch room - Wear a hat for "hats off to reading."
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Thursday: Dress like a book character
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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18 March
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Reading Spirit Week - St Pats DayDate: Mar 18Calendar: Holland Middle CalendarMonday: 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.
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19 March
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Reading Spirit Week - Hawaiian Shirt DayDate: Mar 19Calendar: Holland Middle CalendarMonday: 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.
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20 March
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Reading Spirit Week - Hats Off to ReadingDate: Mar 20Calendar: Holland Middle CalendarMonday: 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.
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Mar 20Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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21 March
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Reading Spirit Week - Book Character DayDate: Mar 21Calendar: Holland Middle CalendarMonday: 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.
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22 March
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Reading Spirit Week - PJ DayDate: Mar 22Calendar: Holland Middle CalendarMonday: 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.
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27 March
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College Day! Wear your college gear!Date: Mar 27Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Mar 27Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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29 Marchthru April 7
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Spring Break - No SchoolDate: Mar 29 - Apr 7Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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10 April
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Apr 10Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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17 April
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Apr 17Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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24 April
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College Day! Wear your college gear!Date: Apr 24Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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Vision ScreeningDate: Apr 24Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Apr 24Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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26 April
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HALF DAY - ALL Students 7:30 AM to 10:35 AMHALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Apr 26Time: 7:30 AM to 10:35 AMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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1 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 1Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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8 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 8Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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9 May
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Tulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL Students 7:30 AM to 10:35 AMTulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: May 9Time: 7:30 AM to 10:35 AMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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15 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 15Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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22 May
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 22Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
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District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict-Wide STEM NightDate: May 22Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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27 May
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No School - Memorial DayDate: May 27Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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29 May
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College Day! Wear your college gear!Date: May 29Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 29Time: 7:30 AM to 1:42 PMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarDismissal at 1:42pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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4 June
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LAST DAY- All StudentsDate: Jun 4Calendar: Holland Middle Calendar
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HALF DAY - ALL Students 7:30 AM to 10:35 AMHALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 4Time: 7:30 AM to 10:35 AMCalendar: Holland Middle CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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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.