HPS Podcast 3.26

This week, Superintendent Nick Cassidy announced the details of the new Teachers Live Here program that is aimed at retaining and attracting the very best teachers to Holland Public Schools. Here is a part of that announcement.

Meet the newest Trustees on the Holland Public Schools Board of Education: Chris Arendshorst and Lois Mulder.

The students and staff of Holland Public Schools have THIS week off for the Holidays. LAST week, Gary Stevens talked with HPS Superintendent on WHTC’s Talk of the Town.  Here are some highlights from that conversation.

This week we talk with outgoing-trustee Phil Meyer about his time on the HPS Board of Education.

COVID isn't over quite yet! This week, we hear about a program with the Holland Hospital School Nurses that is helping keep families healthy as we deal with COVID along with RSV and Flu all at the same time.

The PERIOD PROJECT continues at Holland Public Schools.  The program that provides menstrual health products to students - FREE of charge.

The Power H Shop will open this afternoon from 5-7p. This month, the shop will look a little more festive than in previous months.

Everyone at Holland Public Schools is so thankful to be a part of the Holland Community…. this week, we talk to students at Holland Middle School and Jefferson Elementary about the other things they are thankful for!

This week, we talk with HHS Assistant Principal Josh Rumpsa about the 85th Annual Veteran's Day Assembly at Holland High School.

This week, we learn more about what's on the ballot for School Election Day - Tuesday, November 8.

It’s been a busy fall for Performing Arts students at Holland High School. This week we talk with folks from the Holland Choirs, Bands, Orchestras, and Theatre!

HPS is hosting a Job Fair at the District Admin Building - 320 W 24th

• Wednesday: 12n-3p
• Thursday: 9a-12n

Today, we talk with Linda Schaap about why HPS is a great place to work!

This week, we talk with OCSN Reps Lauren Gray and Mallory Timmer about the Power H Shop, a new resource available to all HPS Families.

A grand Opening Open House for the Power H Shop will be held on Wedenesday, October 5, 4-6pm at Longfellow School (24th and State).

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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!

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!

#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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This week, we talk with Maria Rocha (Orchestra), Austin House (Band), and Jacob Torres (Choir) about the Holiday Collage Concert on December 11.

HHS Theatre presents A Year with Frog and Toad December 2-4 at 7pm, December 4 at 2pm. This week, we talk with Julia Porretta (Frog), Breckin Bigelow (Toad), and Director Delynne Miller.

HHS Theatre Presents a Year with Frog and Toad | Dec 2-4 at 7p and Dec 4 at 2p at the HHS PAC

The first-graders in Mrs. Byrne's class at Holland Heights talk about what they are thankful for!

This week, we talk with Laura McCloud, HPS' new Associate Superintendent of School Improvement.

Holland High School will host the 84th Annual Veteran’s Day Assembly on Thursday. On the Podcast this week, we will talk with Major Peter Farion, one of the keynote speakers during that event.

November is National Native American Heritage Month. This week, we're talking with Taran McZee, HPS Director of Equity and inclusion about how and why we celebrate.

It’s been nearly 6-months since voters approved a $74million bond proposal for Holland Public Schools.  This week on the podcast we talk with Jeff Hoag from Engineering firm: GMB about progress being made on the Build2021 projects!

This week, we're talking with Arbor Circle Therapist Frank Wamsley about a partnership that is helping Holland High School students deal with anxiety and stress.

National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end on Friday, October 15. In this podcast, HPS DEI Director Taran McZee talks about Hispanic Heritage Month and has your invitation to a Community Celebration with HPS students and staff!

Erika Tinney is a Special Education Instructional Assistant at HHS. Listen to her story and hear why HPS is right for her and her family!

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues. This week we talk with HLA Principal Iliana Vázquez about how the students and staff are celebrating at Holland Public Schools.

It’s Homecoming week for students at Holland High School.. This week we're talking with Addison Higgins, a member of the Student Senate and one of the organizers of Homecoming events coming up on Friday, September 24.

Taran McZee, HPS Director of Equity & Inclusion, talks about National Hispanic Heritage Month

We're kicking off a new season for the HPS Podcast with 9 QUESTIONS for Riley Gainey.

Go Dutch! beat the Maroons.

Meet Lanada Avinger: the new Principal at Jefferson Elementary.

Meet Mr Tolson. He's the new Principal at West Elementary!

Meet our new Athletic Director Blake Muller.

Superintendent Shanie Keelean makes her first appearance on WHTC's Talk of the Town with Gary Stevens.

On this week's HPS podcast we’ll get to know the NEW Superintendent of Holland Public Schools as she answers questions from students, parents and the community.

Dr. Brian Davis is spending his last few days in the Superintendent’s Office before retiring. On the Podcast this week, we talk with him about his time at Holland.

Taran McZee, Director of Equity and Inclusion, has some historical background into this important holiday and an invitation for the entire HPS community to celebrate!

Students at Holland Public Schools start their summer break this week, but the learning will continue all summer long!  This week, we're talking about the summer programs being offered at HPS.

A Holland native is set to release a documentary film about the world of competitive swimming - and Holland High School plays a prominent role in the film. This week we talk with filmmaker Brian Tremml about The Water Is My Sky.

On this week's HPS Podcast, it's Student Senate President Diamante Balcazar's Commencement Address to the Class of 2021.

Members of the Class of 2021 share their memories, advice, and plans for the future!

This week we talk with the Director of Mamma Mia, Delynne Miller and one of the stars of the show, Delaney Lynch. Mamma Mia! run May 20, 21, 22 at 7pm | May 22 & 23 at 2pm on the HHS PAC Lawn.

Here's a preview of Vocals: Still Standing.

On Tuesday May 4, voters in Holland approved the $74 million Build 2021 bond proposal from Holland Public Schools.  Today, we talk with Superintendent Dr. Brian Davis about what happens next.

Holland High School’s Vocal Dimensions are preparing for their annual spring concert on May 14th and 15th.  This week, we're talking with a few members of the group and their Director, Sarah Malone about how this year’s show will be a little different than it has been in the past.

If approved by voters on May 4, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 for improvements across the District - including $9.4m for renovations at Holland High School.

If approved by voters on May 4, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 for improvements across the District - including $8.2million for renovations at Holland Middle School.

If approved by voters on May 4, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 for improvements across the District - including $9.4m for renovations at Holland High School.

Three Holland High students will be featured in a documentary about first-generation college students overcoming the ups and downs of the global pandemic. On this week's podcast we talk with Cynthia Martinez, the producer of First Voice Generation.

Elanor McMullen and Mr Boerman were guests this week on Hearing Voices with Scott Watson on WHTC.

If approved by voters on May 4, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 for improvements across the District - including brand new classrooms for students at West Elementary.

This week, we talk with Tyler Riley... He's building relationships with students and having a big impact!

If approved by voters on May 4, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 for improvements across the District - including about $6 million in projects at Jefferson Elementary.

School leaders from around the district talk about what the Build 2021 bond proposal would mean for their buildings and the community.

If approved by voters, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 and would allow the district to:

• Make Health & Safety improvements.
• Upgrade instructional technology.

It’s been quite a year for students and staff at Holland Public Schools (well, for everyone really).  This week, we talk with Matt Stolz, the district’s Associate Superintendent of School Improvement, about student achievement, testing, and summer school.

Holland Public Schools Administrative team has a new important member. Meet Taran McZee, our new Director of Equity and Inclusion.

In our final video celebrating Black History Month, we talked to several young women at Holland Middle School about the strong women who have influenced them!

Black History Month is the celebration of the history, culture, traditions and contributions of African Americans. All month, we will talk with HPS students about the people who have been an influence on their lives.

6th-Grader Andrew Andrlik talks about Author Jason Reynolds.

Families all over West Michigan are deciding right now where they will send their children to school next fall.  This week, Jason Craner from Holland Public Schools talks to Middle School Teacher Kyle Kreps about how Holland Public has always been right for him.

Black History Month is the celebration of the history, culture, traditions and contributions of African Americans. All month, we will talk with HPS students about the people who have been an influence on their lives.

11th-Grader Ashonte' Burchett-Welch talks about Ruby Bridges.

Parents, Teachers and Students at Holland High School and Holland Middle School are getting ready for a big change to Parent-Teacher Conferences this year. This week, we learn more about Student-led Conferences.

Black History Month is the celebration of the history, culture, traditions and contributions of African Americans. All month, we will talk with HPS students about the people who have been an influence on their lives.

12th-Grader Diamante Balcazar talks about how he is inspired by Jazz Great Duke Ellington.

Black History Month is the celebration of the history, culture, traditions and contributions of African Americans. All month, we will talk with HPS students about the people who have been an influence on their lives.

12th Grader, Carly Caudill talks about how she is inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Ms. McFarland loves teaching Kindergarten. Listen to hear what she has to say about what makes Kindergarten such a magical year.

Ruth Perkins is the mom of three children at Holland Public Schools - including Joan, a kindergarten student at Holland Heights.

Longtime HPS Kindergarten teacher, Shari Maat shares her stories about how HPS has been right for her and her family.

Before his retirement announcement this week, we talk with Superintendent Dr. Brian Davis about what HPS learned in 2020 and how things will be better in 2021!

This week, we talk with Superintendent Dr. Brian Davis about the highlights from Holland Public Schools in 2020.

Happy Holidays! Here's a special treat for the podcast this week... The Vocal Dimensions and the HHS Choir share a special song from their homes to yours.

Because of COVID-19, all students at Holland Public Schools have been learning from home last week or so. Today, Jason Craner talks with Betsy, Liam and Duke Maxwell about their Remote Learning experience.

Now more than ever, students need help dealing with emotional and mental health issues. This week, we talk with Dr. Anna Clawson, the Assistant Director of Student Services at Holland Public Schools, about what the district is doing to help students have conversations about mental health and to help them find the supports they need.

We went to Jefferson Elementary to talk to 2nd Graders from Mrs. Bartone's class about Thanksgiving. Hear what they had to say:

Holland High School will host our 83rd Annual Community Veteran's Day Ceremony on November 11 at 11am. This virtual event will stream on the HPS district website.

Introducing you to Delynne Miller; the new Theatre Director at Holland High School.

This week, we talked with Ellison, Dominic, and Trace - all second graders at West Elementary - about Election Day and why it's important to get out and vote. Here’s what they had to say.

This week we chat with #hpsproud parent, Tonya Book about how Holland Public Schools has been right for her and her family.

This week Jason Craner from Holland Public Schools chats with a parent of a student in the Class of 2021 about how HPS has been right for her and her family.

On this week’s HPS Update, District Communications Director Jason Craner talks with 2 members of the Holland High Class of 2021.

HPS students and families are getting ready for the 8th Annual School Nurse 5k Walk/Run.. but like a lot of things in 2020, it’s going to look a little different this year.

The Class of 2021 will definitely have some stories about their senior year…. In this week's HPS Podcast, we talk with Maddie Fisher, a member of the senior class at Holland High.

HPS Communications Director Jason Craner talks with HHS Parent Mark VanZetten about why Holland Public Schools is Right for him and for his family…

Sarah LeFebre knew she wanted to be a teacher while she was still a student at Holland Public Schools. Today, she is Speech and Writing Teacher at the High School who loves her students and the stories they share!

Students have been back to school for a week. Today, we talk with Student Senate president Diamante Balcazar - aka D-Money about the new normal at Holland High School.