Students by Welcome back to School sign
Girl wearing Sunglasses with Bright Future
Principal Folkert talks with little girl and father
boy poses for pic with 2nd grade rocks sign

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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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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HPSPodcast 4.24

Today, we're introducing you to the building 3 finalists from Jefferson and Holland Language Academy for the Power H Impact Award.

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.)

Jefferson Loves Reading

Spend some time with your student learning how to help them with their reading endurance, play some games, visit the Book Fair, and maybe win some fun prizes! 

K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please take a minute to set up an appointment for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

  • Tuesday, February 20 | 4:15 - 7:15pm
  • Thursday, February 22 | 12:30 - 3:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 28 | 4:15 - 7:15pm

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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K-5 Night w/ Holland Basketball

Elementary Recognition Night with Holland Basketball: Come join us on Friday, February 16 for elementary recognition night!

  • All HPS elementary students and their family members will get into our basketball games for FREE! (Students must be accompanied by an adult.)
  • Games start at 5:30pm with the girls varsity team taking on Zeeland East, followed by a Unified Basketball Team game, and then we'll finish the night with our boys varsity basketball team playing Zeeland East around 7:30 pm. 

We hope to see you there! Go Dutch! 

Big Opportunities - Step Up to HMS

Thursday, February 8, 5-7pm.

Check out all the great opportunities available for students at Holland Middle School.  You’ll love it here!

  • We will have academic information meetings in the cafeteria at 5:15pm and 6:15pm
  • An interactive tour with stations around the school for families to visit and learn more about HMS
  • See classrooms and meet teachers!

Any Holland families interested in attending HMS are invited. All HPS 5th-grade Parents and Students are encouraged to attend.

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Upcoming Events

  • 20 March
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 20
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 22 March
    • Power H Store: 2nd - 5th
      Date: Mar 22
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 27 March
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 27
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      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 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 10
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 12 April
    • Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and Bryer
      Date: Apr 12
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 17 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 17
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 19 April
    • Power H Store: 2nd - 5th
      Date: Apr 19
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 24 April
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      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 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      HALF DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Apr 26
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
  • 1 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 1
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 3 May
    • Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and Bryer
      Date: May 3
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 8 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 8
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      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: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      K-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
      6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
      9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
  • 10 May
    • Power H Store: 2nd - 5th
      Date: May 10
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 15 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 15
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 17 May
    • Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and Bryer
      Date: May 17
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 22 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 22
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      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: Jefferson Calendar
  • 24 May
    • Power H Store: 2nd - 5th
      Date: May 24
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ycj-tgwk-erw Or dial: (US) +1 424-338-0123 PIN: 272011173# Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
  • 27 May
  • 29 May
    • Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: May 29
      Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar

      Dismissal at 2:36pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.

Jefferson Elementary
282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2500
Fax: 616-393-7569

Staff & Teachers

School Times:

 

  • Full Day | 8:30am* - 3:36pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
  • Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35am

*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:15

 

Jefferson Office Hours:

  • 8am- 3:35pm | M-F (August-June)

 Jefferson Media Center 

STEM Resources

Morning Drop-off:

  • For the safety of our students during morning drop-off time, please remember the following:
  • Pull your vehicle all of the way forward to the curve (by the playground gate) to unload your student(s).
  • After your student(s) has exited your vehicle, please pull forward, out of the way, so that the next car may unload.  
  • Students may only be dropped at the curb by the playground.  Students may not  be dropped off in the outer lane of the parking lot, on the street, or in the front of the building.
  • Parking is NOT allowed curbside!  Please park in the parking lot if you need to stay longer or get out of your car with your child.  This will help keep traffic moving!

Afternoon Pick Up

  • For the safety of our students during afternoon pick-up time, please remember the following:
  • Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students will be picked up at the West doors on VanRaalte Avenue. Door #13
  • Siblings of TK and Kindergarten students will also picked up at door #13.
  • 1st-5th graders will be picked up in the parking lot.  There is a “drive” lane and a “pick-up” lane.  Students may only be picked up at the curb, not in the “drive” lane.  
  • PLEASE, PLEASE, no parking in the pick up or drive lanes.  We are trying to keep traffic moving quickly and safely for everyone.
  • All of the siblings will be picked up at the youngest child’s waiting place. This will allow parents to only have to make one stop.
  • Please do not motion students across the traffic lanes to the parking lot, or motion students into the traffic lanes to get into your vehicle.  We want to keep our students safe!

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.


 

Volunteer at Jefferson:

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.