Virtual Tech
HVRT helps students earn the required credits they need to complete their high school diploma.
The HVRT full-time online program is an accredited solution for students who need an alternative to the traditional classroom environment. An individualized graduation plan (IGP) is developed with the support of a guidance counselor, teachers, and support staff that best meets the needs of each student leading to graduation.
The HVRT credit recovery program is ideal for students who struggle in a traditional classroom, have fallen behind in their work, or have missed school due to illness or life events.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Holland Public Schools Diploma that meets the full requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
To learn more about this program and discuss enrollment options, please contact Zach Kapla.
More about HVRT
Holland ViRtual Tech High School (HVRT), formerly known as VR-Tech opened in the fall of 2015 as a “School-within-a-School” alternative credit recovery school model on the campus of Holland High School.
Since the opening of the program eight years ago, nearly 400 students have graduated. HVRT operates in a redesigned business center learning environment on the main campus of Holland High School. The schedule for HVRT operates independently from the main high school campus. HVRT has its own designated staff to support students and families who make a commitment to the program. Space is limited to 50 students.
Enrollment in the program is available to students in grades 11-12 from Holland Public Schools who need a credit recovery delivery model.
Graduates from this program can successfully transition into post-secondary education, training or employment opportunities. Students have the on-site ability to transfer into the traditional and comprehensive high school program at Holland High School. Students may also have the option to take required elective courses at HHS and participate in athletics based upon eligibility. Options are also available for program attendance at the Careerline Tech Center in the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.
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You're almost there—graduation is just around the corner! This is such a special and exciting time, and we’re thrilled to celebrate it with you. In this newsletter, you’ll find key dates and important information to help you stay on track during these final weeks. If you have any questions or need support along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re proud of you and can’t wait to honor your achievements!
Progress Report 1
Progress report grades have been posted to Infinite Campus. A progress report grade gives parents and students a snapshot of how a student is performing midway through the grading period. It's a helpful tool for identifying areas of strength and where extra support may be needed before final grades are issued.
HHS Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
Each year, 1.5 million students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT.
- Wilson Lin was named a Semifinalist in the competition! This is an incredible honor, recognizing you among the top 1% of high school students in the country. The program offers three types of awards: the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship, corporate-sponsored scholarships, and college-sponsored scholarships, awarded to about 7,880 students annually.
- Emma Deenik has been recognized as a Commended Student. Only 34,000 students nationwide earn this recognition, placing them among the top 50,000 high scorers. While Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, this honor highlights students’ outstanding academic achievement and potential for continued academic success.
Get Ready for FAFSA: Create Your FSA ID and Join Our Workshop
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1. To complete it, both student and parent must each create an FSA ID, which is the username and password used to start the FAFSA. If a parent already created an FSA ID in the past for another college-bound child, recover that account and confirm the login details before starting. Creating or recovering your FSA ID early will make completing the FAFSA smoother and faster.
Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention
Legal ownership of firearms comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent accidental firearm injuries and deaths, thefts, and suicide, including among children.
- Under House Bill 5451, beginning October 1, 2025, Michigan law will require school districts to distribute a safe storage informational notice—developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)—to the parent or legal guardian of each student each October.
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Upcoming Events
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5 October
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HOCO POWDER PUFF & ALUMNI GAME 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMHOCO POWDER PUFF & ALUMNI GAMEDate: Oct 5Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOLCalendar: Holland High CalendarSunday October 5, 5pm at HHS soccer field Powder Puff Game (Class 2027 vs. Class 2026) Alumni Flag Football Sign up to play on the team!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uWLRO5ETxYf5akzmEdIo4hyTaakXxePcw7lALeTBShU/viewform?ts=68ad1243&edit_requested=true Food trucks, DJ, prizes, Free Honoring Dave Zessin & Family
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HHS SPIRIT WEEKDate: Oct 6 - Oct 10Location: HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOLCalendar: Holland High CalendarMonday: Comfy Day Tuesday: Jersey Day Wednesday: Anything but a Backpack Day Thursday: Class Color Day Freshmen: Yellow Sophomores: Pink Juniors: Blue Seniors: Black Friday: Red + White Day
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Homecoming Parade 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMHomecoming ParadeDate: Oct 10Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Centennial Park 250 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarLine up at 5pm. Step off at 6pm From Centennial Park to the Stadium. Line 14th Street.
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Homecoming Game 7:00 PM to 10:30 PMHomecoming GameDate: Oct 10Time: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PMLocation: Ray and Sue Smith Stadium 313 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarHolland Dutch v Hopkins
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HOCO Dance 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMHOCO DanceDate: Oct 11Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA (Commons)Calendar: Holland High CalendarStudents of HHS get tickets:
https://hhsdances.ludus.com/index.php
Ticket ($15.00) can be purchased with cash during lunch or after school by 3:30 p.m. with Ms. Davenport/SSO office.
Sales end promptly at 3:30 p.m. on Oct 10, 2025.
No ticket sales at the door.
Guest passes can be picked up in Student Success Office (SSO) and completed form must be RETURNED by Wednesday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. to Ms. Davenport/SSO. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Homecoming dance sponsored by Student Senate will be held in the Commons, 8 -11 p.m.
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PSAT Testing - 11th GradeDate: Oct 16Calendar: Holland High CalendarState testing required for all 11th grade students. See student email for testing location assignment. Bring Chromebook all charged and ready to go. Testing starts promptly at 7:45 a.m. ARRIVE EARLY. Testing will be completed by approximately 11:00 a.m.
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9-12 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM9-12 Parent Teacher ConferencesDate: Oct 16Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarHolland High & Holland Early College conferences: Commons/lunch room HVRT conferences: Media Center Please enter the front lobby of Holland High and check-in on a computer. PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT'S SCHEDULE WITH YOU.
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Holland ViRtual Tech High School
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534
School Times:
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
Office Hours:
- 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HHS Media Center
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Weekly Schedule (updated 8/23)
Student Handbook
Odysseyware
Odysseyware is the online tool that is used for students to accomplish their work in a lab setting blended with direct teacher support.
Lessons, assessments, and instructional tools are designed to equip learners with resources for academic success, incorporating a mix of grade-appropriate text, direct instruction videos, learning activities and games. Odysseyware lessons also integrate numerous instructional supports to address diverse learning styles and allow ongoing collaboration between learners and on-line teachers through direct instruction videos.
Direct Instruction Videos: Odysseyware’s rich and engaging “Direct Instruction Videos” provide step-by-step guidance to assist students in the conceptual understanding of key concepts and procedural skills, impart background knowledge, place concepts into real-world context, and allow students to learn at their own pace.
Virtual Laboratories: Math and Science Virtual Laboratories recreate and expand the traditional student laboratory experience. Fully interactive and built to encourage active learning, engagement, and the application of conceptual understanding, Virtual Labs provide a safe and interactive learning experience.
Assessment: Embedded formative and summative assessments test student progress toward content mastery and help inform instruction.
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Course Descriptions
Signing Out & Signing in
If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:
- Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
- Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
- The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
- Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.
Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.
Student Parking Permit
The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars.
Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.
Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.
Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.
Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.
Parking Violations
- Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
- Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
- There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations.
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