June 2025 News
Dear Jefferson Families,
We are down to our last week of school!! Monday, June 2 is our last whole day of school. Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4 are both half days– dismissal is at 11:36AM.
Monday, June 2, we will celebrate our amazing 5th graders with a special graduation ceremony. Families are asked to meet on the Jefferson playground at 2:30PM. Students will then take a special walk through the halls so the younger grades can cheer for them.
Our Spring PBIS celebration took place last Tuesday. Each Jefferson student tie-dyed a pair of socks. Please have your student(s) wear their socks on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 4th.
This year’s Jefferson Carnival was a HUGE success! We had over 300 people attend the carnival. We also raised over $800 to fund next year’s PBIS (positive behavior supports in schools) activities. Thank you to all of the families, businesses and community partners who helped make this event possible!
Have a fun and safe summer. Play, read and explore!Warmly,
Sara Folkert, Principal
Jennifer Heinritz, Assistant Principal
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HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.
Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.
- Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM
- Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025
Calendar Highlights:
- First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
- Homecoming | Friday, October 10
- Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
- Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
- MLK Day | Monday, January 19
- Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2
- Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
- Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
- Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3
These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.
Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.
- No registration needed. Just drop in.
This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.
- Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
ALL Students have a HALF DAY on Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4.
Wednesday is the LAST DAY of the school year!
Have a great summer!
HPS is proud to award $29,000 in Teachers Live Here grants to Meghan Kelly! Along with $26,500 in down payment assistance, Kelly also received $2,500 to assist with closing costs because she is purchasing a home within the school district boundaries.
- 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.