Podcast

HPSPodcast 6.30

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Holland High School S.H.O.R.E Club will celebrate Earth Day next week... and you're invited to celebrate with them!

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HPSPodcast 6.29

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:16:00 GMT

Superintendent Nick Cassidy is out with his Spring district update. This week, we're talking with him this week about the sinking fund proposal, ongoing construction/renovation projects, redistricting the Jefferson neighborhood as a part of the 5-year plan, and more....

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HPSPodcast 6.28

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:20:00 GMT

Vocal Dimensions performance of Legends & Icons hits the stage of HHS PAC March 26-28. This week, we're talking with Vocals members Ka'Shay Louks and Luke Rund-Scott.

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HPSPodcast 6.27

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Michigan High School Athletic Association has name HHS Senior Maggie Telgenhof as one of 32 Scholar Athletes. This week, we talk with Maggie about this recognition.

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HPS Podcast 6.26

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Holland Educational Foundation is teaming up with the 10th Annual Holland Leprechaun Chase 5k to benefit students at HPS.

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HPSPodact 6.25

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Dutch Theatre presents the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, march 5-8 at the HHS performing Arts Center. Jason Craner introduces us to cast members Couri Strong and Ka'Shay Louks.

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HPSPodcast 6.24

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This week we introduce you to Keegan Welsh, a junior at Holland High School with a passion for music and an incredible summer opportunity!

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HPS Podcast 6.23

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This week we introduce to the final seven semi-finalists for the Power H IMPACT Award!

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From Jefferson: Stephanie Carlson, Cynthia Alvarado, Maria Rosas
From Nature-base Holland Heights: Julie Morren, Melissa Kontio, Lauren Lancaster
Student Engagement Semi-finalist: Colin Mulder

HPSPodcast 6.22

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This week we introduce to the next seven semi-finalists for the Power H IMPACT Award!

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From HLA: Anna Slenk, Maria Huerta, and Nydia Morin
From Holland Middle School: Alec Driscoll, Stephanie Bleeker, Derek Orme
Student Engagement Semi-finalist: Mark VanHarmalen

HPSPodcast 6.21

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

This week we introduce to the first seven semi-finalists for the Power H IMPACT Award!

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From West: Lisa Dekker, Ivana Osziova, and Cherish Witters
From Holland High School: Sue Hemmeke, Jason Siersma, and Dan Telgenhof
Student Engagement Semi-finalist: Bethany VanOss

Each SemiFinalist receives a $500 prize provided by HEF and an anonymous Holland family.
7 Finalist will be selected by building and district colleagues - each receiving a $1000 prize provided by HEF and an anonymous Holland family.
1 Winner will be chosen by the community in late April. The winner will receive a $5000 prize provided by HEF and an anonymous Holland family.

HPSPodcast 6.20

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This week, we're talking with parents about the Small Schools and Big Opportunities available at Holland Public Schools

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HPSPodcast 6.19

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

HPS is accepting nominations for the annual Power H IMPACT Awards. On the podcast this week, we talk with last year's winner, HMS Assistant Principal Kyle Kreps.

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HPSPodcast 6.17

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Holland Public Schools is committed to helping students and families THRIVE. Today, Jason Craner tells us more about HPS’ partnership with the Outdoor Discovery Center and their upcoming Unplugged Speaker Series.

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HPSPodcast 6.16

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week we talk with the newest Trustee on the Holland Public Schools Board of Education, Rebekah Schipper.

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HPSPodcast 6.15

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Holland High Bands, Choirs and Orchestra will combine talents this week for a holiday tradition. This week we talk with a member of each group about the annual HHS Holiday Collage Concert.

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From the Desk of Superintendent Cassidy

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Dear Holland Community,

As we move into the holiday season, we want to share important updates on the progress of our long-term facility work across Holland Public Schools. Thanks to your continued support, especially through the 2021 and 2025 bond initiatives, we continue to make meaningful improvements to support safe, innovative, and future-ready learning environments for all students.

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HPSPodcast 6.14

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Have you heard about all the great things happening with the PreSchool program at Holland Public Schools. This week, we're talking with Patty Beatty, Director of Early Childhood.

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HPSPodcast 6.13

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Holland Dutch Theatre is ready for opening night of The SpongeBob Musical! This week we talk with Abby Hart and Olivia Zoet from the cast of the show.

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HPSPodcast 6.12

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Holland Public Schools and the BeNice organization will host Thrive Together on Thursday evening at Holland Middle School. This is a night focused on mental health for students and their families. On the HPSPodcast his week, we talk with Holland Hospital School Nurse Program Mental Health Care Manager Lisa Gort about the district's focus on helping students Thrive and on this important event.

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Thrive Together will be held Thursday, October 6, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.

HPSPodcast 6.11

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:59:00 GMT

Members of the Holland Orchestras invite you to celebrate Halloween with them this week at their De-Composers Concert.

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The De-Composer's Concert is Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm in the HHS PAC!

HPSPodcast 6.10

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week we hear from the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners.

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The Holland Educational Foundation will honor each of these Alumni at their Red Tie Gala on Saturday, November 8 at 5:30.

HPSPodcast 6.9

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

HPS is celebrating National School Lunch Week. This week, we talk with the Director of HPS Nutritional Services, Aretha Banks.

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HPSPodcast 6.8

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It's Homecoming Week and on the HPSPodcast this week, we're talking with Angie Martin with the Holland Educational Foundation about all the great ways for Alumni and the Holland community to celebrate with students.

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HPSPodcast 6.7

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Members of the Holland High School Marching Band are getting ready for competitions around the state of Michigan and will host a family-fun fundraiser on Friday to help them get there!

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HPSPodcast 6.6

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week we talk with HLA Principal Iliana Vasquez about 2nd Annual Gentex STEM Night and first ever Paper Airplane Contest! It happens Thursday, 5-7pm at the HHS Commons.

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HPSPodcast 6.5

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Students at Holland High School have a new way to connect with service opportunities in our city! Learn more about the new Rotary Interact Club at HHS.

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HPSPodcast 6.4

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

HPS Students and Staff will celebrate the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday night. This week, we talk with HLA Principal Iliana Vasquez about the 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration

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HPSPodcast 6.3

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:05:00 GMT

The Dutch Football season opens on Thursday v. GR Union at Hope College. This week, we're talking with Seniors Tanner Kingery and Xavier Murphy about their goals for this football season.

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HPS Podcast 6.2

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:53:00 GMT

It's back-to-school for HPS students and on the HPSPodcast this week we're talking with HHS Student Senate President Maggie Telgenhof.

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A Back To School Message From Superintendent Cassidy

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:43:00 GMT

We’re excited for another great school year at Holland Public Schools—full of learning, connection, and opportunities for every student.

HPSPodcast 6.1 - Listen Now!

HPSPodcast 5.41

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:39:00 GMT

This week, we get a summer update from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - along with details about the 2025 Bond Proposal on the August 5 ballot for Holland Voters.

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HPSPodcast 5.40

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:54:00 GMT

This week we talk with the Future Prep'd team from Holland High School and hear about the answer to their driving question: How can HPS unite the community around the success of ALL students?

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HPSPodcast 5.39

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:45:00 GMT

This week we get an update on what's happening with the Holland Educational Foundation from Executive Director Kate Bolt.

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HPSPodcast 5.38

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:30:00 GMT

This week we talk with Candis Deboer about Period Project 49423.

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HPSPodcast 5.37

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:19:00 GMT

This week, we talk with Alba Rodriguez Lima, the State Champion in High Jump!

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HPSPodcast 5.36

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:42:00 GMT

This week we talk with Superintendent Nick Cassidy about the celebrations from the last school year and look ahead to next year and beyond.

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HPSPodcast 5.35

Wed, 28 May 2025 08:46:00 GMT

HHS Socials Studies Teacher Nick Vartanian was the Keynote Speaker at the HPS 2025 Commencement on May 21. His address was titled "Willing to Serve".

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HPSPodcast 5.34

Wed, 21 May 2025 02:45:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! This week, we replay the speech from our Commencement Student Speaker, Miriam Lopez-Koolhaas - Student Senate President.

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HPSPodcast 5.33

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:59:00 GMT

HPS will host the annual Registration & Enrollment Block Party on May 21. This week, we talk with HHS Community Coordinator Tyler Mouw about it.

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HPSPodcast 5.32

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:33:00 GMT

Dutch Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz runs May 1-4 at the HHS PAC. This week, we talk with cast members Sophia Palmateer and Hailey Huggett.

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HPSPodcast 5.31

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:34:00 GMT

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.

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