Pop-In Reading Events
UPDATED TIMES AND LOCATIONS FOR JULY AND AUGUST.
Students (PreK-3 and siblings) can "pop-in" for a FREE book and complete a literacy activity. Sidewalk chalk and bubbles. Students will "pop-out" with gum.
MONDAYS | JULY 12, 19, 26 and AUGUST 2, 9
- 10:00 - 11:00 Jefferson
- 11:30 - 12:30 Meadowlanes
- 1:00 - 2:00 Lincoln Estates
- 2:30 - 3:00 Calvary on 8th - Blacktop Rec
WEDNESDAYS | AUGUST 4, 11
- 9:00 - 9:45 West
- 10:15 - 11:00 HLA
- 11:30 - 12:15 Heights
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EVERY student in the district will gain from ALL families completing the Education Benefits form.
- Enhances Student programming (more counselors, tutors and supplies)
- Academic Savings (reduced test, college and athletic fees)
- Technology Access (Internet/computer support at home)
- Nutritional Assistance (summer grocery funding)
HPS students will head back to school on August 27, but there are a handful of back-to-school events before the first bell rings.
Studies show that over the summer students lose a considerable amount of what they've learned during the previous school year. That's why HPS is sending home Summer Learning bags with every K-5 student in the district.
Set aside time each day to do an activity with your child. This investment will help them stay engaged and retain more of what they've learned.
We are excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2026 Summer Adventure Camps with the Outdoor Discovery Center! This engaging summer program is designed for students going into 1st grade through 5th grade and will focus on literacy skills through hands-on, nature-rich experiences.
- Adventure Camp will be held at Jefferson Elementary 282 W 30th Street
- June 15-July 23
- 8:30am – 12:30pm each day (Breakfast and Lunch will be available at no cost.)
The Summer Adventure Camp with ODC is led by the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Education Network and will take the place of HPS Summer School. This is the ONLY Summer School option being offered at HPS in the summer of 2026 for K-5 students.
HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.
Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.
- Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM
- Thursday, June 11 through July 30
- Meals will be distributed based on a first come first served basis and not based on pre-registration.
There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).
EVERY student in the district will gain from ALL families completing the Education Benefits form.
- Enhances Student programming (more counselors, tutors and supplies)
- Academic Savings (reduced test, college and athletic fees)
- Technology Access (Internet/computer support at home)
- Nutritional Assistance (summer grocery funding)
Calendar Highlights:
- First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
- Homecoming | Friday, October 10
- Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
- Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
- MLK Day | Monday, January 19
- Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2
- Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
- Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
- Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3
These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.