Hello, New School Year!

Books & Games | Before School Program

• Students in the program must be dropped-off between 7:15-7:30am.  (Don't be late! Parents will be responsible for students who are late until the regular school day begins.)
• Books & Games is FREE for all HPS students to attend!
• Students will be expected to follow ALL school rules while attending the Before-School program.

Please register using this link, making sure to complete a separate registration for each child in your household.

Classroom assignments 

Classroom assignments and Class schedules will be available on Parent Portal on Monday, August 18th. 

Communication

Follow us on social media for updates and photos from our school community.

The Red Note is posted every Sunday at 3 PM on our school website, and your teacher’s newsletter goes out every Monday with classroom news and reminders.

HPS also uses Remind for quick, two-way communication with families, your account is already set up using your Parent Portal information.

https://www.instagram.com/holland.language.academy/  

https://www.facebook.com/HLAconnections/

End of Day Procedures

Students are dismissed promptly at 3:21 p.m., and all students including bus riders, walkers, and others will leave when the bell rings.

To help with safety and traffic flow, dismissal is by last name:

• A–M: Pick up on 20th Street

• N–Z: Pick up on 19th Street

If you have children with different last names, please decide together which location works best for your family.

Staff will be supervising students until 3:26 p.m. If you arrive after that, you will need to check in at the main office to pick up your child. We appreciate your help in arriving on time so that we can keep things running smoothly and respect everyone’s schedules.

First Day of School Parade – 8:10 a.m.

We are excited to kick off the year with one of our favorite traditions.

Please meet in the main parking lot in front of the office. Plan to arrive early and park a few blocks away, as the main parking lot will be closed for the event and we will have 340 students and their families gathered there.

Here’s how it works:

• Look for your teacher’s name on a stand and line up with your class.

• All students and families are welcome to join the celebration.

• Enjoy the balloons, music, smiling faces, and first-day excitement.

• When your class is called, walk in together with your group.

Kindergarten families: Kindergarten classes will enter last, and parents will not walk students inside. This helps make the goodbye smoother and eases the transition into the classroom. We know this can be emotional, especially for first-time families, and we appreciate your understanding, patience, and encouragement as we help our youngest learners start the day feeling confident and ready.

Food Service 

All HPS students will get free breakfast and lunch in 2025–2026. 

To keep this funding, we need your help! Please fill out the Education Benefits Form—it only takes a few minutes and helps our schools get important resources for students.

Your form = more support for our kids. 

HLA Recess/Cafeteria Hero Sign Up 2025-2026

Looking for a way to volunteer with children? Sign up to be a Recess/Cafeteria Hero! Choose as many days as you’d like during either 11:05–11:45 or 11:55–12:35. It’s a great chance to see your child at recess or in the cafeteria while supporting all of our students.

Please read the instructions in the document carefully. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Kim Stevenson at kstevens@hollandpublicschools.org.

School Shirts 

Order Your HLA Grade-Level Shirts Today!
Don’t miss your chance, place your order now!

Grade-Level Colors:

• Kinder: Yellow

• 1st Grade: Blue

• 2nd Grade: Red

• 3rd Grade: Orange

• 4th Grade: Green

• 5th Grade: Purple

Prefer something neutral? You can also choose a white shirt with a red logo.

Important Dates:

• Order deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025

• Delivery: Shirts will arrive the week of September 15 and be sent home with students from the main office.

School Supply List 

Click here to view the supply list.

Volunteers

Each school year, anyone wishing to enter the school for an event or volunteer opportunity must be registered and approved as a volunteer. This form must be completed annually. Please submit it as soon as possible, so you are set for the school year. 

Upcoming HLA Events: 

• HLA Family Night: Language Fidelity, Thursday, September 11, 6-7pm
  
  
  
  

• Muffins with Mom 

  • Kinder- First grade, Monday, September 15, 8:30-9:00am

  • 2nd - 3rd grade, Tuesday, September 16, 8:30-9:00am

  •  4th-5th grade, Wednesday, September 17, 8:30-9:00am
    
    
    
    

• Donuts with Dudes

  • Kinder- First grade, Monday, September 22, 8:30-9:00am

  • 2nd - 3rd grade, Tuesday, September 23, 8:30-9:00am

• 4th-5th grade, Wednesday, September 24, 8:30-9:00am
  
  
  
  

• Gentex & HPS K-12 STEM Night, Thursday, September 25, 5-7pm, at Holland High School Commons 
  
  
  
  

• Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 30, 6:00-7:00pm
  
  
  
  

• HLA VIP Day, Friday, November 14 

  • 3rd & 2nd grade, 9:00-9:45

  • 1st & 5th grade, 10:00-10:45

  • Kinder & 4th grade, 1:00-1:45