9.28.20 | Weekly Bulletin

Picture Retakes Day: Picture retakes will be held Monday, September 28, 2020.  A schedule will be shared with face-to-face students.  Online learners are scheduled from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pictures will be taken in the Dome.   Picture brochures are located in the Student Success and Main offices.  Credit card orders must be placed online:  geskusphoto.com/fallorders.  Web code:  334ZCINHOECVA

VIRTUAL SAT PREP: Fall State Testing is coming up on October 14th.  All Seniors will be taking the SAT and all Juniors are taking the PSAT.  These tests play major roles in college admissions and scholarships.  Preparation makes a major difference.  Join any or all of these short Virtual SAT Prep sessions.  Math sessions are led by our very own, Mr. Siersma. Register with this link:  https://forms.gle/dMAFNNQ8Ddbm3yEn7

Online Students: Parents of on-line students, please submit a picture of your high school student working at home for the yearbook. Please email your pictures to: kede70d@hps21.org

Softball Meeting: Attention Softball Players. This Sunday September 27 there will be a program wide meeting to meet the new coach and staff. Please bring your parents to the high school field at 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. This is an important informational meeting that you don't want to miss. Fall practice and offseason information will be shared, as well as a chance to meet the staff. We will not be practicing this week so no need for gear, just your mask and maybe a chair. 

Virtual Nurse 5K Run/Walk: Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate in the 2020 School Nurse 5K Virtual Run/Walk. Contactless drive-thru packet pick up will be Thursday, October 1 from 4:30- 6:30 PM at Holland West Elementary School. Every participant will receive an event shirt, ribbon, face mask (our new accessory) and prizes. Unite virtually by sharing your photos and videos on Facebook/schoolnurse5K and participate in the 5K Run/Walk on your own schedule anytime between October 1 and 11. Run or walk around your neighborhood, on a treadmill or hike with family. The School Nurse 5K’s moto is “Healthy Families Stay Active” and aims to get families to enjoy an evening of activity together. This event benefits the hospital’s School Nurse Program and has raised over $183,000 since 2013. Sign Up HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=33548#register 

S.H.O.R.E.  Club: For those of you who aren’t part of S.H.O.R.E. club but are still interested in helping out: on Saturday, October 3rd, the HYAC Environmental Committee is hosting a City-Wide Beach Clean Up at the State Park that will go from 1 pm to 3 pm. If you would like to participate, please just make sure to wear a mask and social distance.

Sports

Women’s Volleyball: Holland High competed in the Tulip City Tri on Saturday. The Lady Dutch lost to West Ottawa  25-23, 25-21, and 25-18. Then, the team  went on to play Holland Christan and took the first game but lost the next three. The scores were W: 25-23, L: 25-17, L: 25-13 and L: 25-17. Holland played together as a team and worked hard!

Men’s Tennis: On Saturday, the Dutch hosted their final quad of the season. In a tightly contested tournament, Holland would finish in 4th place. Zeeland West won the team trophy with only 5 more points than the Dutch. Holland had two flight champions in Sean Ruhf at #2 singles and Cristian Castro at #3 singles. Both players went 3-0 on the day. Finishing as runner-up was Neil VanFaasen at #1 singles and then the #4 doubles team of Alex Marko and Micah Babinski also were flight finalists. "This was a very evenly matched tournament today with four great teams," said Holland coach Kyle Kreps. "It's hard to have a tournament with a tighter race for first and also to see so many close matches. This was a good taste for us of what to expect at next week's conference tournament". Holland will host regional opponent Allegan on Monday in preparation for October 3rd's conference tournament.

Men’s Soccer: Holland traveled to Grand Rapids Union on Saturday and escaped Houseman Field with a 2-1 win. Abraham Arellano had a goal and an assist, and Levi Honderd also scored a goal. "Grand Rapids Union was a quick, skilled team that played with passion," said Holland coach Greg Ceithaml. "It took our team a while to adjust to the speed of the game. Union is the best team we've played this season, and we are happy to come away with a win." Holland is now 9-0 and has secured the #1 seed in the upcoming O.K. Green conference tournament. Holland travels to Forest Hills Northern for a tough non-conference challenge on Monday. Holland JV is now 8-0 after beating GR Union 3-0.