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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Whats' Cooking - November
HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter:
- Exciting News for Middle School Students Can Now Enjoy Ala Carte Options at Lunch!
- Staff Spotlights, Meet some of our HPS Nutrition Lead Food Service Servers: Lori Lutke, Heather Bowes, Linda Wilson
Honoring Veterans: Holland High School’s 88th Annual Veterans Day Assembly
Holland High School is proud to continue a Veterans Day tradition of honoring the brave individuals who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day, observed every November 11, is a time to recognize the dedication, loyalty, and sacrifices made by veterans to protect our freedoms and uphold our nation’s values. Taking time to express gratitude can make a lasting impact, not only on veterans but also on our own sense of community and shared history.
Dutch Theatre Presents: The SpongeBob Musical
The SpongeBob Musical is a vibrant, family-friendly stage show based on the popular cartoon, featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and others as they team up to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption.
- Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7pm
- Friday, Nov. 14 | 7pm
- Saturday, Nov. 15 | 3pm
- Saturday, Nov. 15 |7pm
- Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2 pm
The show is celebrated for its creative set design, colorful costumes, and an eclectic soundtrack with songs by artists like David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, and John Legend.
HHS National Honor Society Blood Drive
National Honor Society is teaming up with Versiti for their annual Blood Drive at HHS.
- Wednesday, November 12, 8-2pm
HPSPodcast 6.11
Members of the Holland Orchestras invite you to celebrate Halloween with them this week at their De-Composers Concert.
The De-Composer's Concert is Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm in the HHS PAC!
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Upcoming Events
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7 November
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HALF DAY - All StudentsDate: Nov 7Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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11 November
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Veteran's Wall Dedication 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMVeteran's Wall DedicationDate: Nov 11Time: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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Veterans's Day Assembly 10:35 AM to 11:35 AMVeterans's Day AssemblyDate: Nov 11Time: 10:35 AM to 11:35 AMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarPlease join us for our 88th Veteran's Day program held in the Dutch Dome (gym), 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423. This memorial tribute is open to the public. We will have selections by the Band, Choir & Orchestra along with the reading of the roll call of Holland's military men. If you are a Veteran or family member of a veteran, you are invited to a lunch immediately following the program in the Performing Arts Center lobby.
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12 November
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NHS Blood Drive 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMNHS Blood DriveDate: Nov 12Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: HPS District Adminstration 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland High CalendarSet an appointment
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13 November
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Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob MusicalDate: Nov 13Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High Calendar
- Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
- Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com- Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:
Nickelodeon™
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Created by Stephen Hillenburg. - Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
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14 November
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Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob MusicalDate: Nov 14Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High Calendar
- Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
- Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com- Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:
Nickelodeon™
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Created by Stephen Hillenburg. - Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
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15 November
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Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMDutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob MusicalDate: Nov 15Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High Calendar
- Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
- Ticket link: https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
- Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type:
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com- Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows:
Nickelodeon™
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Created by Stephen Hillenburg. - Show Dates and Times: November 13 (7 pm), 14 (7 pm), 15 (3 pm and 7 pm), 16 (2 pm).
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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)
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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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