HMS Band Students Selected to WMU Honors Band
Congratulations to HMS 8th Grade Band students, Simon Ozimek and Caelen Gray. Simon and Caelen were nominated and selected for Western Michigan University Honors Band where they rehearsed and performed under the direction of world-renowned composer, conductor, and music educator, Brian Balmages!
It meant a lot to me to be selected. It was an honor to play with the best players from around the state! - Simon
I learned a lot how to play together and to sound better. - Caelen
#HPSProud of these two young musicians!
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Holland Public Schools, along with GENTEX Corporation, will host out 2nd Annual districtwide STEM Night and Paper Airplane Flying Contest on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm at HHS. This week, we talk with STEM Teacher Janis Johns about what you and your family can expect at the FREE event!
This Week at a Glance:
9/21 Sports Day (uniforms, jerseys, etc.)
Social Club
Jewelry Club Starts!
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Zeeland Christian School (H)9/21/2026 4:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Zeeland Christian School (H)9/21/2026 5:00 PM
Social Club
9/22 Twin Day
Sewing Club
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Zeeland Cityside Middle School (H)9/22/2026 4:00 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Zeeland Cityside Middle School (H)9/22/2026 5:15 PM
Tennis (Boys MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (H)9/22/2026 4:00 PM
Cross Country (MS) - Zeeland Creekside Middle School (A)9/22/2026 4:30 PM
9/23 Wacky Wednesday (Mismatch outfits)
Pep Squad
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Muskegon Middle School (H)9/23/2026 4:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Muskegon Middle School (H)9/23/2026 5:00 PM
Football (Boys 7th) - Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (H)9/23/2026 4:00 PM
9/24 Pajama Day (School Appropriate)
D. &. D Club
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Crestwood Middle School (H)9/24/2026 4:00 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Crestwood Middle School (H)
Tennis (Boys MS) - Spring Lake Middle School (A)9/24/2026 4:00 PM
9/25 Red & White Day
Chess Club
Fall Pep Assembly
9/26
Cross Country (MS) - Zeeland Cityside Middle School (A)9/26/2026 TBD
Gentex is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Districtwide STEM Night on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons
Join HPS students and staff as we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month!
- Before & During the Holland Dutch Football Game
- Friday, September 18, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium | Hope College
Activities
- Face painting,
- Food Trucks (Dos Climas & Tarriko)
- Hispanic Heritage Interactive Board
- Parade of Flags
- Holland Dutch Football Game
- Pre-game music & Halftime program from The Holland High School Marching Band
- Performance by Balet Folkloric Sol Azteka
Each week, a newsletter will go out on Sundays with the information for the week. Check out the start of the year details!
Important Dates
Week of September 21st- Homecoming Spirit week- TBD
September 25th- Fall Sports Pep Assembly
Each week, a newsletter will go out on Sundays with the information for the week. Check out the start of the year details!
Important Dates
Week of September 21st- Homecoming Spirit week- TBD
September 25th- Fall Sports Pep Assembly
Students & families from each of the K-5 Elementary Schools are encouraged to come to the Varsity Football Game on Friday Night for Elementary Night at Dutch Football. We're talking about it this week with HHS Athletic Director Blake Muller.