Inclusion Week
Inclusion Week (February 9-13) is a dedicated time to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and foster a school culture where all students feel valued and included regardless of ability.
- Throughout the week, we highlight the importance of inclusive practices in education by engaging students and staff in activities that promote empathy, collaboration, and accessibility.
By embracing inclusion, we strengthen our community and create a learning environment where everyone belongs.
Inclusion is not just about physical presence in the classroom; it’s about ensuring every student has the support, opportunities, RELATIONSHIPS, and respect they need to thrive.
Inclusion Week DRESS UP DAYS! February 9th-13th
- Monday | Rock your socks! - Mismatch fun
- Tuesday | Be on the team! - Jersey day!
- Wednesday | Dress your interests! - Superhero, art, trains, you pick
- Thursday | Sensory Day! - Soft, glittery
- Friday | School Spirit! - Red and White
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Summer starts this week for the kids and staff at Holland Public Schools. This week Superintendent Nick Cassidy looks back at the 2025-26 school year - and ahead to the 2026-27 school year!
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. 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 2026-2027 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.
Athletes of the Year: Andrew Legg, Maggie Telgenhof, and Josiah VanHekken
Milton L. Hinga Award: Keoni Gainey and Xavier Murphy
Celebrating the positive behavior and amazing contributions of the students to the HMS community!
- 6th grade: Elise Perez
- 7th grade: Niki Clark
- 8th grade: Gerardo Hernandez
Holland Public Schools is excited to offer free summer meals through the Meet Up and Eat Up/SUN Meals Program from June 8 through August 7. Meals will be available at various sites throughout the Holland community for all children and teens ages 18 and under. We'll also provide 7-Day Meal Boxes for each child in your household. No registration or income requirements are needed. All meals are provided at no cost to families.
Last week, Holland High School celebrated the Class of 2026 at Commencement exercises. Today, we hear from HHS Student Senate President Maggie Telgenhof as she addresses her class during graduation.
Holland Middle School was named one of just 419 schools in Michigan as a Green School by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Environment (EGLE).
To earn MI Green Schools certification, HMS completed at least 10 approved environmental activities throughout the school year. For example:
- Student-led recycling efforts
- The Bird Feeder project
- The HMS Greenhouse
Michigan Green Schools supports and celebrates the achievements of PreK-12 schools in protecting the state's air, land, water, and ecosystems through their commitments to environmental education and stewardship actions.