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As the first day of school nears, teachers & staff at HPS are renewing their commitment to students and families in the district. Listen this week to a back-to-school message from Superintendent Nick Cassidy.
Welcome to another exciting school year at Holland Public Schools!
The beginning of a new school year is always filled with hope, anticipation, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.
Whether you are returning to HPS or joining our district for the first time, we are grateful you are part of our school community.
The first day of School is Thursday, August 27.
2026-2027 Calendar Highlights
- First Day of School: August 27
- Labor Day Weekend | No School: September 4-7
- Fall Break | No school: October 23
- Professional Development Day | No school: November 6
- Thanksgiving Break: November 25-27
- Holiday Break: December 20- January 3
- MLK Day | No School: January 18
- Midwinter Break: February 26-March 1
- Professional Development Day | No school: March 19
- Spring Break: April 2-April 11
- Professional Development Day | No school: April 23
- Memorial Day | No School: May 31
- Last Day of School: June 9
Holland Heights families, neighbors, former Heights teachers and members of the community came by to check out our brand new nature-based school during a Grand Opening celebration on Sunday.
Books & Games provides students with an hour of supervised reading, homework help, and games, plus a free breakfast an hour before school starts each morning.
- It also gives parents/guardians an extra hour to start their day or to get to work on time!
Students must be registered Books & Games 1 day before attending.