Forensics Team Heads to State Competition
The Holland High Forensics team is headed to the State Competition at Saginaw Valley State University.
- Annie Lou Howell- Poetry 9/10
- Chaza Ben- Extemporaneous
- Mia Rodriguez- Duo Commentary
- Eleanor McMullen- Duo Commentary
- Leila Sundararajan- Program in Oral Interpretation
In Forensics, students engage in persuasive speaking, interpretation, and argumentation. It emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and performance across various events.
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As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. 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!
- Your household contact information is up to date
- Your student health information is up to date
- if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 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.
- Register by May 21 to be in the running for a $100 Meijer gift card.
We’ll celebrate new students and families to Holland Public Schools and offer assistance to complete online registration and enrollment.
Wednesday, May 21, 5-6:30pm at Holland Middle School
- FREE Ice Cream from The Polar Patrol.
- FREE Summer Goodie Bag, book giveaways, and fun summer learning activities!
- The Ottawa County Health Dept will be there giving the required Vision & Hearing screenings for Kindergarten Enrollment. (Please make an appointment for limited availability)
- Current HPS families who are registered for 2025-26 by May 21 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!
Congratulations to the following artists for being selected to receive a 2025 District Art Award:
- Vik Howard - 12
- Evelyn Lewin - 12
- Olivia Weiss - 10
- Abbie Cox - 6
- Clara Ward - 7
- Rebekah Salas - 8
- Jensen Mullennix - JEF | 4
- Eliza Cardenas-Gallegos - HLA| 4
- Levi King - HTS | 4
- Elin Klinge - WST | 4
These artists' works will be displayed in the Board Training Room at the District Administration Building until April of 2026.
HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 8. 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 5.