HPSPodcast 4.29

Highlights of the HPS 2024-2025 Academic Calendar:

• Wednesdays | Early Release Days
• 8/22 | First Day of School
• 11/1 | No School
• 11/27-29 | Thanksgiving Break
• 12/21-1/5 | Holiday Break
• 1/20 | No School - MLK Day
• 2/21-24 | Mid Winter Break
• 4/4-13 | Spring Break
• 5/20 | Commencement
• 5/26 | No School - Memorial Day
• 6/4 | Last Day of School

Student art from all HPS buildings will be featurted in the annual District Art Show at the HHS Art Gallery.

Community members wanting to view the art show can come during the Artist Reception on Tuesday, May 14 from 4:30-6:00pm. Additional hours for viewing of the show will be:

• May 15-17 from 3-8pm
• May 20-24 from 3-8pm

Visitors should park in the HPS Administration parking lot at the corner of Van Raalte Ave and 24th Streets and enter through door #46. 

Holland Public Schools recently hosted visits from Dr. Corinne Edwards, Director of the MDE Office of Educational Supports and members of The Educational Fund Council.

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2024-25. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. 

Completing the registration lets us know your student(s) will be returning next year!  It also lets you:

• Review and update household contact information
• Review and update student health information
• Request transportation for the 2024-2025 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1)

Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.

We’ll celebrate new students and families to Holland Public Schools and offer assistance to complete online registration and enrollment.

Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm at Holland Middle School

• EVERY family enrolled in HPS Kindergarten who attends the BLOCK PARTY will get a Summer Goodie Bag with books and fun activities for summer learning! 
• The Ottawa County Health Dept and Miles of Smiles will be there giving the required Vision, Hearing & Dental screenings for K Enrollment.  
• Current HPS families who are registered for 2024-25 by the May 1 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!

HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 9. If you are planning on your child walking in the parade, they must have a costume and you must fill out this form by Monday, May 6.

• Friday, May 3 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
• Saturday, May 4 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte

For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 9.  Cash or Check ONLY.