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.

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.

Dutch Theatre Presents: Wizard of OZ By L. Frank Baum

  • Thursday, May 1, 7pm
  • Friday, May 2, 7pm 
  • Saturday, May 3, 2pm
  • Saturday, May 3, 7pm
  • Sunday, May 4, 2pm
  • Sunday, May 4, 6pm


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HPSPodcast 5.31

This week, we talk with Grace Dattadeen and Shiloh Maples. They are student-docents for the Community of Courage, Anne Frank Exhibit now open at Holland High School.

2025-26 Student Registration

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. Completing the registration lets us know:

  • Your student(s) will be returning next year!
  • Your household contact information is up to date
  • Your student health information is up to date
  • if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1.)

Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.

  • Register by May 21 to be in the running for a $100 Meijer gift card.
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Our School Nurses

Nurse Notes - April

Spring brings a variety of activities and opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors, but it also presents potential health and safety concerns. Here are some essential health and safety tips for parents and families to consider this spring season.

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Vik Howard with American Icon

Howard Takes First Place at Debut Art Show

Senior Vik Howard's American Icon was awarded First Place at the Holland Area Arts Council Debut 2025 Art Show.

Junior Owen Baer's Metal Face Munchies Cereal Box design was awarded Honorable Mention.

Junior Mark Jordan received the Holland Friends of Art Award for Fallout.

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Upcoming Events

  • 30 April
    • Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar

      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 1 May
    • Artist Reception & Show 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Artist Reception & Show
      Date: May 1
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      Art reception featuring the artwork of K-12 students from around the District.  Family, friends and general public are welcome!  Please enter:  Door 46 (W. 24th & VanRaalte Ave, lot #3) or back doors of Commons/lunchroom (park in lot #1 student parking off W 24th St.)
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: May 1
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      The Power H Shop is an initiative to support families experiencing crisis or financial hardship, by providing free household items through a dignified retail setting, and thus alleviating a family's financial hardship.
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - Wizard of Oz
      Date: May 1
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 2 May
    • Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
      Date: May 2
      Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
      Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
    • Dutch Theatre Presents - Wizard of Oz
      Date: May 2
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 3 May
    • Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
      Date: May 3
      Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
      Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte

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

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.

HELPFUL LINKS:

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.

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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