DEC 13-17 | Wind Up to Winter Break Spirit Week
- MONDAY - Blizzard Day: wear white gloves and snowflakes
- TUESDAY - Cheer for Holiday Gear: sweaters, hats, headbands, etc.
- WEDNESDAY - Comfy Day: Wear your comfiest clothes.
- THURSDAY - Holiday Character Day: Dress like your favorite holiday character
- FRIDAY - Candy Cane Day: wear Red and White
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Exciting things are happening at HPS! This ballot Proposal would:
- Renovate Jefferson Elementary
- Build a new Stadium at HHS
- Complete other important projects around the district
This proposal would generate $49,225,000 for improvements across the District, and if approved is projected to maintain the current millage rate of 4.73 mills - consistent with the rate set by voters in May 2021. Please vote on August 5!
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 12 through August 7, 2025
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).
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.
Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.
- No registration needed. Just drop in.
This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.
- Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
ALL Students have a HALF DAY on Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4.
Wednesday is the LAST DAY of the school year!
Have a great summer!
HPS is proud to award $29,000 in Teachers Live Here grants to Meghan Kelly! Along with $26,500 in down payment assistance, Kelly also received $2,500 to assist with closing costs because she is purchasing a home within the school district boundaries.