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.

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Vocals Road Trip Coast to Coast

HHS Vocal Dimensions is proud to bring you their Spring Show: Road Trip | Coast-to-Coast

  • Thursday - Saturday, March 21-23 at 7pm and Saturday March 23 at 2pm at HHS PAC
  • $10 students | $15 adults online, at 616.494.2000, or in-person at the HHS Athletic Office (Cash Only at Door)
  • ASL Interpretation at Saturday Shows
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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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2024-2025 Scheduling

Scheduling for 2024-2025 ends on Friday, March 22.  Academic plans will be locked at 3:00 PM and students will no longer be able to make adjustments to course requests.  Below are a few links that you may find helpful as you work through the course planning process.

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Holland Orchestras | Cafe Pops

Join the Holland Orchestras for their annual Cafe Pops Concert.

  • Monday, March 11 at 7pm in the HHS Commons
  • Special Guest Artist, Rodney Lamar Page. 
  • Coffee/Punch and Desserts from "Say Cheesecake by Sara"
  • $15 adults|$10 seniors|$5 studentS
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A message from your School Nurse

As Spring Break approaches we wanted to make you aware that Measles have been reported throughout the United States as well as in Michigan.  

 

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Upcoming Events

  • 20 March
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:45 AM to 1:55 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 20
      Time: 7:45 AM to 1:55 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar

      Dismissal at 1:55pm

      Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
  • 21 March
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Mar 21
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
    • Vocal Dimensions Show 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Vocal Dimensions Show
      Date: Mar 21
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 22 March
    • Vocal Dimensions Show 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Vocal Dimensions Show
      Date: Mar 22
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 23 March
    • Vocal Dimensions Show 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Vocal Dimensions Show
      Date: Mar 23
      Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
    • Vocal Dimensions Show 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Vocal Dimensions Show
      Date: Mar 23
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 27 March
    • Early Release Wednesday 7:45 AM to 1:55 PM
      Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Mar 27
      Time: 7:45 AM to 1:55 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar

      Dismissal at 1:55pm

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

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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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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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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