Welcome to Jefferson Elementary

David's Sparks of Joy - Christmas Tree Giveaway
For HPS Families in need of an artifical Christmas Tree, ornaments and lights, and stockings.
- Tuesday, December 5, 5-7pm at West Elementary
Thank you to the Woodard Family for this great event.


Rise and Shine: Start Your Day with Breakfast and a Smile | Prize Giveaway
- Join your fellow K-5 students in the lunchroom for a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
- Your name will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous prize.
- The more times you enjoy breakfast, the better your chance to win one of several prizes.
K-5 Breakfast is served from 8-8:30am every morning. Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for ALL students at Holland Public Schools.

November Family/Parent Night
Wednesday, November 29, 5:30-6:30 at Jefferson Elementary | We will focus on how to support students at home with social emotional learning.
At this event there will also be:
- Free Dinner
- Childcare
- Raffle/Door Prizes
- Local Agencies, including Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Arbor Circle, and Bethany Christian Services.
- PLUS - A visit from Santa Claus!

Four Generations of Educators at HPS
For four generations, it's always been about the kids in Holland.

Homecoming Spirit Week
Homecoming week is October 2-6: Get in the DUTCH Spirit!
- MONDAY: Comfy Day (wear pajamas or slippers, bring a teddy bear)
- TUESDAY: Jersey Day (wear a shirt or shirt from your favorite sports team)
- WEDNESDAY: Wacky Wednesday (wear mismatched clothes, a crazy hat, or anything wacky!)
- THURSDAY: Class Color Day
- PreK, TK and K: YELLOW
- Grade 1: BLUE
- Grade 2: RED
- Grade 3: BLACK
- Grade 4: GREEN
- Grade 5: PURPLE
- FRIDAY: Red & White Day (wear your DUTCH gear!)

Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to:
- share academic progress and growth based on classroom observations, testing data, assessments, portfolios, and assignments
- learn from parents or guardians so teachers can be better informed about students' strengths, needs, behaviors, and learning styles
- discuss enrichment or intervention strategies to support students' learning
- discuss issues that may be interfering with students' learning and growth
At HHS and HMS, Conferences appointments are walk-in during listed days/hours. Parents of K-5 students can schedule an appointment time at the links below.

2023 School Nurse Fun Run
The School Nurse Fun Run’s motto is “Healthy Families Stay Active” and benefits the hospital’s School Nurse Program which has raised over $299,000 since 2013.
- Thursday, September 28 at West Elementary

3rd Annual HPS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join the students and staff at HPS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our neighbors:
- Friday, September 22, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College
- Holland Football v Mona Shores
- Pre-game and Halftime Festivities

2023 Hispanic Heritage Month
Holland Public Schools will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around the district.
- Area leaders will visit classrooms to read to students and share their experience.
- Family Movie Nights at HHS PAC - September 20 and October 4
- WOODTV will bring the Football Frenzy team to Holland to help celebrate on Friday, September 22
- Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration and Football Game - September 22
...plus much more. Watch the web calendar on your school's webpage for an update on events!
Jefferson Calendar
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5 December
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David's Sparks of Joy - Christmas Tree Giveaway 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMDavid's Sparks of Joy - Christmas Tree GiveawayDate: Dec 5Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: West Elementary 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Jefferson CalendarFor HPS Families in need of an artifical Christmas Tree, ornaments and lights, and stockings. Thank you to the Woodard Family for this great event.
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6 December
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Dec 6Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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8 December
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Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and BryerDate: Dec 8Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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13 December
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Dec 13Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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15 December
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Power H Store: 2nd - 5thDate: Dec 15Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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18 December
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Dec 18Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Jefferson Calendar
Food for those in need. Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network
* Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed
Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)
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20 December
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Dec 20Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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22 December
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HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Dec 22Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: Jefferson CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
6-8 | 7:30a-10:35a
9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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23 Decemberthru January 7
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Holiday Break - No SchoolDate: Dec 23 - Jan 7Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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10 January
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Jan 10Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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12 January
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Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and BryerDate: Jan 12Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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15 January
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NO SCHOOL - All StudentsDate: Jan 15Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Jan 15Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Jefferson Calendar
Food for those in need. Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network
* Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed
Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)
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17 January
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Jan 17Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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19 January
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Power H Store: 2nd - 5thDate: Jan 19Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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24 January
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Jan 24Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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26 January
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Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and BryerDate: Jan 26Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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31 January
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Jan 31Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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2 February
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Power H Store: 2nd - 5thDate: Feb 2Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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7 February
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Feb 7Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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9 February
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Power H Store TK, K, 1st, Morrisey, Simon and BryerDate: Feb 9Calendar: Jefferson CalendarJoin 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
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14 February
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: Feb 14Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: 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.
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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
Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
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!
Student Handbook
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.