Mrs. Carlson named Teacher of the Month by 92.7 The Van
Congratulations to 92.7 The Van‘s September Teacher of the Month. Stephanie Carlson from 5th Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School
Mrs Carlson was nominated by Joanna Gonzalez who says "Stephanie is great with her kids and makes learning fun!"
Special thanks to Keller Williams Harbortown.
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Holland Public Schools has been awarded both the 10 Cents a Meal Grant and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant for the 2025–2026 school year. While these two programs are separate, we’ll be combining our efforts to ensure our students enjoy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school year.
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month!
- VENELOPE GARCIA - 6th grade
- AMYRA ANDRLIK - 7th grade
- DAVIS CURRIER - 8th grade
Homecoming week is full of fun events for all HPS Students, Families, and Alumni!
- Powder Puff & Alumni Football Game | Sunday, October 5, 5pm
- Homecoming Parade | Friday, October 10, 6pm
- Homecoming Game | Friday, October 10, 7pm
- HOCO Fun Run | Saturday, October 11, 9am
- HOCO Dance | Saturday, October 11, 8-11pm
Join BeNice. and other area organizations as we give students and families tools for
- Improving Mental Health
- Dealing with stress
- Coping strategies
- Plus fun, games, crafts, and FREE Pizza.
Thursday, November 6, 5:30-7:30 at Holland Middle School. For kids K-8 and their families.
Each year, 1.5 million students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT.
- Wilson Lin was named a Semifinalist in the competition! This is an incredible honor, recognizing you among the top 1% of high school students in the country. The program offers three types of awards: the National Merit $2,500 Scholarship, corporate-sponsored scholarships, and college-sponsored scholarships, awarded to about 7,880 students annually.
- Emma Deenik has been recognized as a Commended Student. Only 34,000 students nationwide earn this recognition, placing them among the top 50,000 high scorers. While Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, this honor highlights students’ outstanding academic achievement and potential for continued academic success.
Legal ownership of firearms comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent accidental firearm injuries and deaths, thefts, and suicide, including among children.
- Under House Bill 5451, beginning October 1, 2025, Michigan law will require school districts to distribute a safe storage informational notice—developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)—to the parent or legal guardian of each student each October.
HPS will celebrate our partnership with Be Nice. helping students and families THRIVE! Join us at the home football game on Friday, September 26, 7pm.
- Visit the Be Nice. table before the game for information about their four-step action plan that's proven to save lives.
- Meet former Lions quarterback Eric Hipple
- In-game information about the four-step Be Nice. action plan.
- Halftime performance by the Holland Marching Band.. .plus fun on-field student games
- Holland Dutch v. Belding