Sunday, April 24, 2026

April 26, 2026

April 19, 2026 

Tulips are blooming and end-of-year planning is underway. Talent Show, Spring Concert, and more, all signs that summer is near! While the excitement is building, we still have important learning ahead, and we need your partnership to finish strong.

Please continue to read, read, read at home each day. As you read with your child, ask questions like: Who is the main character? Looking at the title, what do you think will happen? Can you retell the story, what happened first, then, and finally? These small moments make a big difference in growing strong readers.

Thank you for your continued support in this important, challenging, and rewarding work!

Earth Day 

Celebrate Earth Day with the HHS SHORE Club at the Earth Day Craft Night on April 22, 5-7pm at HHS. A fun night for the whole family!  https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3518

Intensive Reading Support Plan 

We’ve launched a six-week Intensive Reading Support Plan for our first graders. If your child is participating, you received a direct email from Directora Iliana. That said, the information below is helpful for allreaders:

Dear First Grade Families,
We are excited to partner with you to support your child’s reading growth over the next six weeks.

Research shows that 95% of first graders should be reading at grade level by the end of the year. In our district, students typically begin at a Level E, move to Level G by January, and reach Level I by May. 

To support this growth, your child is now participating in a daily 30-minute small group (instead of the usual 15 minutes) for more targeted instruction.

How you can support at home:

• Read with your child every day
• Ask questions like:
  • Who is the main character?
  • What do you think the story is about based on the pictures?
  • What do you think will happen next?
• Encourage fluent reading (not like a robot):
  • Pause at periods
  • Use expression with exclamation points
  • Change your voice when reading questions
• Have your child retell the story in their own words

We are confident that, working together, we will see meaningful growth over the next six weeks.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support.

With appreciation,
Maestra Bol, Maestra Peñaloza, Principal Iliana

Preschool 

Curiosity, connection and care come together to offer Big Opportunities for the youngest learners. We are currently enrolling for 2026-2027 Pre-school classrooms at (NAME OF BUILDING). Full-day, five days a week, with No-Cost breakfast and lunch for all students. Learn more about HPS preschool and start the enrollment process at https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/for-parents/enroll/preschool/.

Registration 

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time to register your student for 2026-27. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year. https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3515

Get assistance with student registration, and come say HI! to HPS Community Partners at the Registration Block Party on April 29, 5:30-7pm at HMS. https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3517

Spring Concert Third - Firth grade 

Please plan ahead to join us, your presence and your child’s participation truly matter. 

Summer Programming Opportunities 

• CASA- students who have finished 1st - 4th grade at Hope College

• Step Up - students who have finished 5th grade- 8th at Hope College

• 4/5 STEAM Intensive At Hope College

• Boys & Girls Club - students entering 1st -8th

• Outdoor Discovery Center & HPS at Jefferson – Summer Adventure Camps for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade. We have 50 spots available for HLA students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tulip Time 

Tulip Time KinderParade permission slips are due by May 4. https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3520

Tulip Time Children's Costume Rental: Friday, May 1, 4:30-7pm and Saturday, May 2 | 9:30-12pm at Maplewood. https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3519

Voters 

Holland voters will see a Sinking Fund Proposal on the May 5 ballot. In addition to supporting ongoing facility repairs and improvements, the updated language in the proposal would allow the district to use these funds for transportation and maintenance vehicles.  Learn more about the proposal before voting on May 5: https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3514

Upcoming HLA Events:

• Talent Show, Friday, May 1, 
• Spring Concert, Tuesday, May 12, (for times see above on the flyer) 
• Girls On The Run 5K, Saturday, May 16, 8:00-12:00pm, GVSU Allendale Campus 
• Total Trek Quest, Saturday, May 16, 9:00am-12:00pm, Newaygo High School 
• Field Day, Monday, June 1, 12:15-3:00pm, Soccer Field at Holland High School