HPSPodcast 3.7

Holland Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate in the 2022 School Nurse Fun Run on Thu, Sep 29 at Holland West Elementary School. 

Students and families from around the City of Holland will participate in the 10th Annual School Nurse Fun Run on Thursday at West Elementary… This week we're talking about this great event and program with Holland Public Schools!

Blanca Astua has children at HLA, HMS and HHS.  She's been appointed to Governor Whitmer's first-ever Michigan Parents' Council.

• Thank you for serving HPS families and families of students around the state of Michigan!

Celebrate Homecoming 2022 | September 26 - October 1

If your family has not yet applied, please do so today.  Applications need to be completed by Friday, Sept 30. For more information, call 616.494.2245

The Holland OCSN and Pathways to Potential Team is hosting an Open House for the Power H Shop on Wednesday, October 5th, from 4-6 pm. All Holland Public Families are welcome!

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. 

What's Up!? The kids in the DHH program are wrapping up Deaf Awareness Week with some more ASL words you can use in a conversation today!

Congratulations to Yani Marin!! She finished her last classes at HVRT today and becomes the first member of the Class of 2023 to graduate. #HPSProud

It's Deaf Awarenss Week.  The students from our DHH program want to teach you a few ASL signs you can use in a conversation today!

Upcoming parenting skills education classes with Arbor Circle.

• Just for Dads
• Engaging Kids in Discipline
• Nuturing Parent Programs

To register, email Nikki Reenders-Arens or call 616-745-9511.

Albert, Ati, and Jacob have today’s ASL words to help celebrate #DeafAwarenessWeek #HPSProud

This week, we talk with Student Senate Communications Director Eva Whiteman about all the fun plans for Homecoming 2022!

Walters in the top 1% of all Seniors nationwide in the National Merit Scholarship program.

It's Deaf Awareness Week and kids and staff from our DHH Program are celebrating with a daily vocabulary lesson!

Wednesday, September 21, 12n-3:30pm

At our last Job Fair, FOUR new HPS employees were hired on the spot! If you missed out on that last Job Fair - here's another chance to start working with the great kids at Holland Public Schools!

We are hiring:

• Instructional Assistants
• Bus Drivers
• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Secretaries
• Food Servers

Video from the Board of Education Meeting on 9/19/22.

It's Deaf Awareness Week/Month. Every day this week, the kids from the DHH program will share an ASL Vocabulary lesson. Today, Chase, Caydence, and Aria talk about places around school!

Chase, Michael, Tennie and the rest of the kids in the DHH program at HPS invite you to celebrate #DeafAwarenessMonth by learning some new words in sign language.

September 19, 2022, 6:00 pm, Board Training Room at the HPS Administration Building.

Public Comments can only be made in person.

This week we talk with HLA Principal Iliana about how HPS will kickoff a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday night!

Liebbe, Caydence, Aria, and the rest of the kids in the DHH program at West invite you to celebrate #DeafAwarenessMonth by learning some new words in sign language.

HPS will host a Job Fair today to hire support staff.  It will be held at the District Administration Building on 24th St. from 9-11:30am and 1-4pm.

Dutch Football will play two more regular season games before ending their regular season on September 16.

Friday, September 16, 6:30pm at the HHS Varsity Football celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. During the football game on September 16, we will celebrate with special music, dance, food trucks, and a march of the flags from Latin countries. Come celebrate with us!

Sunday, September 18 | The Ravines in Saugatuck 

988 is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Cruz is one of only 62,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! 

This week we talk with Student Senate President Libby Lefebre about all the great things happening at Holland High School.

On the spot hiring! Wednesday, September 7

• 9-11:30am
• 1-4pm

At District Administrationn Building | 320 W. 24th St

This week, we talk with students, teachers, principals, and parents about what has them excited as we start a new school year!

Bus route information is available for all students on your Parent Portal account. 

For students with a delayed start time on Wednesday (Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12), please be at your bus stop 45-minutes prior to the start of the school day:

• HMS students be at Bus Stop at 11:30am
• HHS students be at Bus Stop at 11:45am

On Wednesday, August 24, students will have the following schedule:

• K-5th Grade: 8:30am-3:36pm
• 6th Grade: 7:30-10:35am
• 7th and 8th Grade: 12:15-2:42pm
• 9th Grade: 7:45-10:50am
• 10th-12th Grade: 12:30-2:55pm

Good news and bad news in the school lunchrooms for 2022-23.

• Good: Breakfast and Lunch will be served int he Cafeteria!
• Bad: Beginning this year, students will once again be charged for school lunch.

We love when parents or guardians get involved! Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year). 

• For K-12 families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with Parent Portal updates, academic counseling, or paying fees.
• Assistance with Parent Portal registration is also available at each school (excluding HMS) and district Admin building from 8-3:30pm.

As everyone gets ready for the first day of school (Wednesday August 24), we talk with Superintendent Nick Cassidy in the first episode of season 4 for the HPSPodcast!

HPS Families who need transportation to and/or from school need to request bussing from the Transportation Department.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 24!

JEFFERSON | HLA | HOLLAND HEIGHTS | WEST

• Full Day | 8:30am - 3:36pm
• Half Day | 8:30am - 11:35am

HOLLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Full Day | 7:30am-2:42pm
• Half Day | 7:30-10:35am

HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL

• Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
• Half Day | 7:45-10:50am

Did you get the Summer Mailing in your mailbox this week?

School starts in just over three weeks (Wednesday, August 24), and we are still missing important information for your student.

Demetrius Lake, Class of 2017, talks about the Return to the Dome Alumni game on August 7.

This week we talk with Mallory Timmer, OCSN Coordinator at West Elementary.

Sunday August 7 in the Dome.

• Holland v. HC at 4:30
• Holland v. WO at 6:30

All proceeds from this game will help eliminate barriers for student athletes to play.

OCSN (Ottawa Community Schools Network), in partnership with Feeding America West Michigan, will host a mobile food pantry event ON JULY 18 at Holland High School to provide food for those in need.

There are several leadership positions open on the HPS PTO for the upcoming school year.

We love when HPS alumni come back as volunteers! 

HPS is teaming up with the ODC Network to provide experiences and lessons beyond the classroom to help students learn and grow. The program will focus on academic subjects in a way that helps kids make sense of the world around them. Students will experience:

• Exploration that ties core curriculum to their surroundings
• Regular visits from ODC experts
• Learning experiences at local parks and nature preserves
• Developing confidence through a love for learning

This tuition-free program will start in the Fall of 2022. All students Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade can now enroll!

Need help with enrolling a student for 2022-23 school year during the summer? Please visit our District Administration offices at 320 W. 24th

• Monday-Thursday | 8:30-4p
• Friday | 8:30-3:30p
• Call 616.494.2000

This week we talk with GMB Engineer Ben Perdock about the progress of Build2021 Bond Projects.

  HHS Vocal Dimensions

This week, we talk about Nature-Based Education with Bob Wandel from the ODC Education Network, Holland Heights Principal Kevin Derr, and Superintendent Nick Cassidy.

We invited Holland Alum Diamante Balcazar (Class of 2021) to come visit Jefferson Elementary, where he attended school as a boy.

Holland Public Schools is proud to partner with Hope College to launch the region’s first Teacher Preparation Early College Program! 

This week we talk with Holland Early College Director, Andrea Mehall and HEC Counselor Dana Loveland about a new partnership that will benefit students who hope to become a teacher someday.

• Contact Andrea: 616-494-2200
• Contact Dana: 616.494.2270

EVERYONE is invited to help harvest the fruits, veggies and plants at the HMS Greenhouse

• Mondays, 6-7pm at Holland Middle School

Meet new administrators at Jefferson Elementary, Holland High, Holland Middle School, and District Administration offices.

This week we talk with Athletic Director Blake Muller about Summer Sports Camps and more!

Thank you to our OCSN Coordinators for this list of fun family activities and summer resources.

Holland Heights Elementary is partnering with the Outdoor Discovery Center Education Network to provide kids with a TUITION-FREE Nature-Based Learning Experience that will help them learn, read, and grow.

• Enrollment is now open for every students/families in the Holland-area.

Children are able to come to any of our Meet Up and Eat Up locations to enjoy a free meal. No registration is required.

Join the coaches and staff of Holland High Sports programs to learn fundamentals and improve on skills.

This week we talk with HPS Superintendent Nick Cassidy about his plans for Summer "Break".

EVERYONE is welcome to come to get a bag of produce grown in our Greenhouse and garden beds. Amount and type of produce available varies by week. 

• MONDAYS 6-7pm during the summer

Registering your student for the 2022-2023 school year is as easy as updating/reviewing your Parent Portal account.  Be sure that you update:

• Contact information
• Health information for student
• Transportation Needs for next year

This information will help us determine staffing needs for next year, make classroom assignments, build bus routes and more.  Thank you for helping prepare for next school year!

Discover all the ways Holland Public Schools is right for you and your family!

Holland Public Schools supports our LGBTQ community. #HPSPride

 Jodi Ozimek has been selected as the Michigan New Coach of the Year by the Michigan District of the National Speech and Debate Association. 

Please help us welcome in Mason Theile as the next Boys Varsity Basketball Coach!

HHS Students practice mindfulness through movement. 

This week, we share student Commencement speeches from  Co-Valedictorian Greta VanZetten.

Graduates Holle Lo and Student Senate President Riley Gainey.

Melania Rocha introduces Commencement Speaker Mitch deBoer

Important information for parents or guardians of student’s eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch at Holland Public Schools.

Every student enrolled in Kindergarten at Holland Public Schools earns a FREE summer scholarship to Ready For School!

• Ready For School Camp Dates: July 11 - August 5 (Monday through Friday)

Happy Memorial Day from the Holland Middle School Bands and all of us here at HPS!

Due to the early announcement of term expiration, the Holland Public Schools Board of Education is seeking a candidate to fill the board seat of Mike McKay. The newly appointed Trustee will serve from the date of appointment, anticipated to be July 1, 2022, through the certification of the general election on November 8, 2022.

HPS works with public safety officials to provide all students and staff with powerful learning opportunities in safe, secure, and predictable environments.

We just received this great Thank  You email from an audience member at High School Musical this weekend.

All incoming 9th grade students (and other prospective students) and their families are invited to explore Holland High School. 

• Tuesday, May 31, 6-7:30pm

For nearly four decades, The Detroit News has saluted a group of Michigan’s best and brightest high school students in the spring of their senior year. Holland Valedictorian Greta VanZetten was named among the Outstanding Graduates this year.

Follow A.D. Blake Muller as he visits practice to hand out year-end hardware for well-deserving athletes from the Class of 2022!

Did you know? Since 2020, 27 HPS students earned the seal of bi-literacy: 30 awards and 8 languages in addition to English. 13 of the awards were earned by the Class of 2022! 

We're all in this together!

• Thursday May 19, 7pm
• Friday May 20, 7pm
• Saturday May 21, 2pm
• Saturday May 21, 7pm
• Sunday May 22, 2pm

Holland Senior Isaac Jekel is fulfilling his dream of having an art show at a public gallery.

• Artist Meet & Greet Saturday, May 21 from 4-6p at J. Petter Gallery in Douglas, MI

Isaac has been diligently prepping over 50 works for display and for sale.

The Holland High School Theatre Department presents High School Musical May 19-22!  This week, we talk with a few of the stars of the show!

To celebrate African American History, fifth grade students at Jefferson participated in a writing contest sponsored by the I Am Academy. Students picked a famous African American and completed a research report including information about the impact the individual had on the world. We had four winners, each receiving a $50 gift card. Winners include Nilma Garcia Ramos, Louie Orme, Nola Wade, and Langdyn Grigg. 

A snapshot of COVID positive cases and quarantines at Holland Public Schools.

• While the district will continue to collect this weekly COVID data, this dashboard will NOT be published on a weekly basis UNLESS positive cases increase significantly in our facilities.

We are excited to present our spring concerts for you on May 18 & 19 at Holland West Elementary.

There will be two concerts each evening.

• 3rd grade classes at West and Heights Elementary - Wednesday, May 18, 6pm
• 5th grade classes at West and Heights Elementary - Wednesday, May 18, 7pm
• 3rd grade classes at HLA and Jefferson Elementary - Thursday, May 19, 6pm
• 5th grade classes at HLA and Jefferson Elementary - Thursday, May 19, 7pm

This week we talk with Bob Wandel from the ODC Education Network and Superintendent Nick Cassidy about the future of nature-based learning at Holland Heights.

ALL athletes entering 6th-12th grade competing in sports need a sports physical dated AFTER APRIL 15, 2022 for the 2022-2023 school year.

• May 25, 2022 Time: 6-8pm (you must be in-line by 7:30pm) 
• Holland Hospital Family Medicine Office 904 Washington Ave Ste 210
• $20 per athlete

Athletes who participate in this event will receive a FREE sports pass for athletic events - issued in the fall.

In this week's podcast, we take you back to the year-end celebration for the graduates of Holland Early College.

Forensics Team competes at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association State Festival

Saturday May 7, 9am-1pm at First Reformed Church, Holland - 630 State Street

• $5 Seedling | Spend $20, Get a FREE seedling

HPS Students (grades 1-5) are invited to participate in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 12.

• If your planning on your child walking in the parade, you must fill out the form below by Monday, May 2.

Mrs. Bair named Principal of Holland Middle School by Board of Education

All 5th grade students and parents interested in finding out more about the instrumental music program are invited to attend a very important meeting on May 17, 7:00PM at Holland Middle School. Contact Mr. Reikow or Mr. Grapis for more information.

The Holland 8th Grade Orchestra came home with 19 1st division medals from the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival held at Northpointe Christian Schools last Saturday April 18, 2022.

At Holland Public Schools, teachers like to say “Every Student, Every Day”. This week we talk with a group of students who are saying Thank You to those teachers.

There are a limited number of openings in our Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program at Holland Language Academy for the 2022-2023 school year.  

This week we talk with Donna Lowry from Ready For School about Kindergarten Readiness Camp.

Congratulations to our band and orchestra students who participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra State Solo and Ensemble Festival.

The first day of School for 2022-2023 is Wednesday, August 24!

Helpful resources for helping students cope with unsettling current events.

HHS Senior, Tori Lynch has received the Scholastic American Vision National Gold Medal Award for her mixed media submission titled, 'Remember'.  This is a HUGE honor, and a first in HHS history!  Lynch is invited to New York in June for the final awards at Carnegie Hall.  She's also eligible for scholarships up to $10,000.  

• Friday, May 6 | 4-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
• Saturday, May 7 | 9-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte

For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the Kinderparade on Thursday, May 12.

This week we introduce you to the newest member of the staff at Holland Middle School:  Meet Shimmy.

Because the Tulip Time Festival has reduced the number of parades during the week, we are adjusting our schedule to better match their new parade schedule.

• Wednesday, May 11 is now a FULL DAY of school for all HPS students and Staff.
• Thursday, May 12 is a HALF DAY of school  -  The KinderParade is scheduled for this day.
• Friday, May 13 is now a HALF DAY of school - This is the RAIN DAY for the KinderParade.  Even if it doesn't rain on Thursday, students will still have a HALF DAY of school on Friday.

All three days are FULL DAYS for HPS STAFF.

Students in Ms McFarland's K class learned this poem in ASL for Deaf History Month.

HPS will work with Outdoor Discovery Center to develop Nature-based Learning at Holland Heights Elementary. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

During the month of March, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the women who lead Holland Public Schools. This week we talk with 3rd Grade Teacher Julie Mishoe from Jefferson Elementary.   Listen to the Podcast or watch the video!

Middle School STEM Teacher Bill Boerman in the running for 2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year Award.

#HPSProud of these students who have been chosen for the Promise Scholarship from the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Area

• LayRay Paw (nominated by the Careerline Tech Center)
• Isaak Nguyen- HPS
• Flor Hannah Quinones Sanchez- HPS
• Diego Felix-Trejo (dually nominated by HPS and Latin Americans United for Progress)
• Amy Pedraza (nominated by Latin Americans United for Progress)

FINAL Results of the PTO Read-A-Thon:

• Total minutes Read across the District: 245,672 minutes
• Total amount raised across the District: $28,026.62

Jefferson wins the Polar Patrol Truck on May 3rd.

Thank you for encouraging kids to read and supporting your PTO!

#HPSProud of our ASL Interpreter, Kaleigh Smith for providing a way for our DHH students/families to enjoy the Vocal Dimensions show this weekend!

Robotics team wins Spirit Award.

During Women's History Month, HPS is honoring women who lead in the district. 

Lanada Avinger is the Principal of Jefferson Elementary. Ms. Avinger reflects leadership and the impact she's having on Holland Public Schools.

Vocal Dimensions is back with their Spring Show!

• March 25 - 7pm
• March 26 - 2pm
• March 26 - 7pm

Holland High School - PAC | $10/Students & $15/Adults ($12 and $17 at the door). 

Deaf History Month is March 15 - April 15.  

• Students studying ASL (American Sign Language) at Holland High School hosted a ASL Fashion Show 
• Students in our DHH Program (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) visited class rooms at HLA
• Dean Stevenson visited with students at JEF

During the month of March, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the women who lead Holland Public Schools. This week we talk with Principal Iliana Vasquéz from Holland Language Academy.  Listen to the Podcast or watch the video!

Impressive showing for 8th Graders Leila Sundararajan and Wilson Lin.

• Raven Manczak
• Amelia Clark
• Andy Gruber
• Corey Ross
• Simeon Carter
• Olivia Bernal
• Syndney McFarland
• Levi Harpe
• Kinsley McGraw
• Mic Morris

Vote for HMS students by liking the artwork on the Spectrum Health Zeeland community hospital Facebook Page.

• Thursday 7pm -$5 tickets for HPS Students and Staff
• Friday 7pm
• Saturday 2pm
• Saturday 7pm

During Women's History Month, HPS is honoring women who lead in the district. 

Riley Gainey is the Student Senate President, the Drum Major of the Marching Band, and the Captain of the Varsity Soccer team. With an introduction from Band Director Bethany VanOss, Riley reflects leadership and the impact she's having on Holland Public Schools.

Senior, Mariah Depoy has qualified to attend the National Speech and Debate tournament! She placed first in a recent regional event and has been invited to compete among the nation's best! The National tournament will be held in St. Louis in June.

Grand Rapids Gold mascot, Buckets visited students at Jefferson and West today to encourage and challenge them to read 20 minutes every day! Students who accept the challenge and log their hours can win prizes, including the chance to win a family “flex ticket” to a Grand Rapids Gold Game. The Grand Rapids Gold Elevate Reading Program is a partnership with Gentex!

Every student enrolled in Kindergarten at Holland Public Schools earns a FREE scholarship to Ready For School's Kindergarten Readiness Camp!

• Mondays-Thursdays | July 11- August 4 at West Elementary

Ready For School Kickoff Event on June 28, 5:30-7pm

Middle School Students to sell benches to benefit Ukrainian refugees.  Watch their story that aired on Fox-17 this week.

Holland Board of Education to enter contract negotiations with Interim Superintendent Nick Cassidy.

Member of the Holland Schools Board of Education are seeking your input following the Candidate Open House and Interview on March 16, 2022.

During the month of March, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the women who lead Holland Public Schools. This week we talk with Arletha Banks, Head Chef for HPS Nutrition Services.  Listen to the Podcast or watch the video!

VOCALS:LIVE is March 24 and 25 at 7pm | March 26 at 2pm and 7pm at Holland High School PAC.

• 1/2 off Tickets for Students for Thursday
• ASL Interpreter on Thursday

Wednesday, March 16

• Open House at 3:30pm | Meet Superintendent Candidate Nick Cassidy
• Interview at 5pm| Board members will interview Candidate Nick Cassidy

The interview will be conducted in-person. The meeting will be broadcast via Zoom at the link listed below.  Please attend in person to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting.

During Women's History Month, HPS is honoring women who lead in the district. 

Hendrina Cupery runs the School Nurse program at HPS through a partnership with Holland Hospital. With an introduction from School Mental Health Care Manager Lis Gort, Hendrina reflects on her leadership role at HPS and the impact she's having on the district.

Tuesday March 15, 6:30pm at HMS

• Learn about CURRICULUM and CLASS SCHEDULING 
• For parents of incoming 6th-grade students

The HHS Jazz Band Brings Home Division I Ratings

Congratulations to the Holland Middle School Band for achieving a Division 2, "Excellent" Rating for their performance at the MSBOA District X Band & Orchestra Festival at Grandville High School.

During the month of March, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the women who lead Holland Public Schools. This week we talk with Holland High School Principal Katie Pennington.  Listen to the Podcast or watch the video!

The Award Winning Holland High School Orchestras celebrate 1st Division marking this year the 27th year of 1st Division Ratings under Mr. John Reikow as the director of Orchestras of Holland Public Schools.

After a review of the stakeholder responses, followed by considerable discussion, trustees of the Board of Education have decided to move forward with an internal search for the next Superintendent of HPS. 

March 24 and 25 at 7pm | March 26 at 2pm and 7pm at Holland High School PAC.

• 1/2 off Tickets for Students for Thursday
• ASL Interpreter on Thursday

National School Breakfast Week celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This year’s theme, “Take Off with School Breakfast,” reminds parents and stakeholders that a healthy school breakfast helps ensure students’ academic success in school so they can “take off” and reach their goals.

Register for Holland Heights Summer School at ODC by April 22!

During Women's History Month, HPS is honoring women who lead in the district. 

Andrea Mehall is the Assistant Principal at Holland High School and the Director of Holland Early College. With an introduction from Holland Early College Teacher Rakendra Davis, Andrea reflects on her leadership role at HPS and the impact she's having on students.

Congratulations to Bella Voce and Cantus for representing Holland High School Choirs well at MSVMA District Choral Festival!

#1 Women Lead HPS.

During the month of March, we celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the women who lead Holland Public Schools. This week we talk with leaders: Ellie Zomer and Greta Van Zetten; MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award winners.  Listen to the Podcast or watch the video!

MSU Extension News - March 2022

This month we will honor the women who lead HPS by featuring many of them in online content. Students will also learn about women leaders who have had a lasting impact on our community and nation. 

After new guidance from the CDC, students and staff will no longer be required to wear a mask while riding an HPS bus.

HHS Bands Achieve Division I Superior Ratings

We'll see several Phase 1 projects begin soon. Meanwhile, planning and design is underway at Holland Middle School for projects that will begin in the Summer of 2023.

Each Advisory class at Holland Middle School was challenged to create a Black History Month flag. Each flag represents past, present and future heroes and black culture.. The flags are now hanging in the hallway for everyone to see!

As COVID restrictions change, hot lunches will be phased back in at West, HLA, Holland Heights, and Jefferson!

This week, we talk to the new Head Football Coach at Holland High School, Will Siffin.

Students at HMS and HHS enjoy a Soul Food-inspired menu for lunch!

Dutch Nerd Army turns focus to the State tournament.

Holland High School is the only school in the state to have TWO Scholar Athletes on the list.

Ottawa County Department of Public Health is no longer mandating specific COVID mitigation measures, however, it is critical that we all share in the responsibility to continue layered prevention strategies to maintain in-person learning and protect the health and safety of students, staff, and community members.  

HPS is using Securly to keep students safe on their school-issued devices. As part of our commitment to your child’s safety, we’re giving all HPS parents access to the free Securly Home App.
You will receive an invitation email from the Securly Parent App with account setup details on Monday, February 21 . This email will be sent to the account you provided in Parent Portal when registering your chid(ren).

It was all smiles this past weekend at Fennville High School as several students of the Holland High School Bands and Orchestras showed off their Division I "Superior" and Division II "Excellent" rating medals after performing at this year's Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association's District X Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 12th.

Interim Superintendent Nick Cassidy announces that Holland Public Schools will no longer require masks to be worn during the school day, effective Monday, February 21. 

This week, we talk with District DEI Director Taran McZee about a special Black History Month assembly for students at the High School and Middle School.

ISD Informational Meeting on Transition Services for Adult Students Receiving Special Education Services

Students at Holland High School and Holland Middle School spent some (virtual) time today with Dr. Frederick Gooding, talking about diversity without shame or blame.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Please see the link below to sign up for your time slot.

• Wednesday, February 16 - 4:15-7:15p
• Tuesday, February 22 - 4:15-7:15p
• Thursday, February 24 - 12:30-3:30p (Half Day of School)

• Jada Robbinette (Holland Heights 4/5)
• Jude Gryczka (Holland Heights 3)
• William Rund (West 4)
• Kennedy Mosley (West 5)
• Sophia Jones (West 5)

Senior Flor Hannah Quinones Sanchez' artwork made the Scholastic Arts finals earning 3 Honorable Mentions and 1 Silver Key.

Students at HMS and HHS enjoy a Soul Food-inspired menu for lunch!

• Friday, February 11 at 7pm
• Saturday, February 12 at 3pm

Holland High School PAC | $10

Congratulations to Holland High 10th Grade student, Jaquelin Romero has been named the Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland. She will now represent The Club at the state level!!

This week we talk with Patty Jones, a mom of three students at Jefferson Elementary, about how HPS has been right for her and her family!

HPS is celebrating Black History Month. Before the basketball game on Friday, HPS Staff-member and Parent Crystal Wright sang the Black National Anthem and HHS Student Felix Cruz led the crowd in the National Anthem!

Holland Public Schools will host an Enrollment Open House this week for families who are looking into Kindergarten for next fall.  Today, we talk with two members of the Holland High School Class of 2022 - Bre Eaves and Isaiah Arredondo - about their K-12 experience at Holland Public Schools.

Come discover why Kindergarten at Holland Public Schools is Right for You and your family!

• February 3, 6-7pm at Holland Heights, West Elementary and Jefferson Elementary 
• February 10, 6-7pm at Holland Language Academy

During Black History Month, students will hear the Untold Stories of African American historical figures you may not have heard about - but who contributed to this nation's history. 

Jaquelin Romero, Jamila Qurban Ali,  and Luis Vasques among 6 area students nominated for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Youth of the Year Award. 

The winner will be announced Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 at Fellowship Church in Holland. The event will be streamed on the club’s website.

It's the time of year for families in the Holland area to begin enrolling their kids in Kindergarten.  This week we talk about how Kindergarten at Holland Public Schools is right for you and your family!

DNA tore up the evening in the Allegan County Quiz Bowl League.

Tori Lynch, Zeke Kellly, and Isaac Jekel recognized for 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

HHS Senior, Isaac Jekel joins 720 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from around the county.

The MHSAA announced its 120 finalists for the Scholar-Athlete Awards, including 2 from Holland High.

Students and staff of Holland Public Schools joined members of the Holland Community to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day this week. This week we share speeches written and delivered by three students.

There are currently have openings at Holland Heights, West and our newest location Holland Language Academy.

Holland High Quiz Bowl team competes against Allegan County League Schools.

We will try to avoid remote learning, but want you to be prepared for this possibility if we cannot adequately staff our classrooms. 

Artwork to be featured at MLK Day Community Celebration at Holland Civic Center on Monday at Noon. (Watch a video feed of the celebration on this website.)

WATCH ONLINE! Join Holland Public Schools and the City of Holland in a Community Celebration of the life and work of Rev. Dr Martin Luther King jr. on January 17 at 12noon.

Amazing happenings for our orchestra students!

Contact-tracing dropped, Quarantine and Isolation timelines reduced, Masks still required at HPS.

With Martin Luther King Jr Day next week, teachers at Holland Heights asked their students about their dreams for the world. So, they wrote and recorded their own "I Have a Dream" speeches. 

Join Holland Public Schools and the City of Holland in a Community Celebration of the life and work of Rev. Dr Martin Luther King jr. on January 17 at 12noon. The event will be broadcast on the HPS Website.

• February 3 - HLA Sibling applications due
• February 10 - Kindergarten Enrollment Open House for NEW HLA families | 6-7pm
• February 24 - Applications due for NEW HLA families
• March 10 - Enrollment Lottery for open Kindergarten seats at HLA

Holland Public Schools will be closed Friday, January 7 due to poor road conditions.

Looking for a new job in the new year? HPS is hiring Bus Drivers.

• $19.67/hour
• Paid Training

Starting in 2022, HPS will use REMIND to announce weather-related school cancelations and delays.

This week we talk with the 4th-grade students in Maestra Kornelis' classroom at Holland Language Academy about their New Year's resolutions for 2022.

HPS is committed to keeping our schools open, staff in classrooms, and students in seats.

On December 20, Trustees of the Holland School Board of Education elected new officers for 2022:

• Liz Colburn – President
• Diane Ybarra - Vice President
• Linda Falstad – Secretary
• Mark Woltman – Treasurer

Thank you Trustee Phil Meyer for your years of service as the President of the Board of Education.

Earlier this month, more than 200 students of the Holland High School Music Department celebrated the holidays with their annual Collage Concert at the Miller Auditorium on the campus of Hope College.  As a special holiday treat from Holland Public Schools, we will share the finale of that concert…. members of the Holland Choirs, Bands, and Orchestras, along with alumni of the programs, performing the Hallelujah Chorus.

December 18, 10am-2pm at First Reformed Church -630 State St.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the purchase of color guard equipment for upcoming parades and the 2022 marching season. Guests are required to wear masks.

December 20, 2021 | Regular Meeting at 7pm, Organizational Meeting to follow.

HYBRID MEETING: In-person at District Admin Building OR via ZOOM

 Dismissal times: 

• HMS 10:35am
• HHS 10:50am
• K-5 11:35am

One resource highly recommended from Protect Young Eyes is Bark.

This week, we talk with Lauren Gray, OCSN Community Coordinator at Holland High School about the services OCSN provides HPS students and their families.

Holland Public Schools are committed to providing all students and staff with powerful learning opportunities in safe and predictable learning environments.