HPSPodcast 6.42
This week we introduce you to the new Associate Superintendent of School improvement at HPS, Scott Joseph.
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Friday, May 29, 2026
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A.P. Literature Summer Assignment: Hey, future A.P. Literature students. Swing by Mr. C's room (B1201) to pick up the summer assignment.
A.P. Language Summer Assignment: Attention, students who signed up for AP Lang & Comp next fall: Join our summer Google Classroom with the code o4fzw2pd. There, you will find all the information you need about summer reading requirements.
Summer School: Need to make up credits? Summer school is a great way to get back on track in a supportive, focused setting.
Dates: June 8 – June 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
Good to know:
- Bussing available Monday–Thursday (no bussing on Fridays)
- Breakfast and lunch are provided Monday–Friday
- Short days, small setting, and a chance to knock out credits without the distractions of a full school day
If you’re unsure whether you should attend, go ahead and sign up to reserve a spot. It’s much easier to remove your name later than to be added to a waitlist once classes fill.
This is your opportunity to move forward, catch up, and start next year with confidence. We’re here to help you succeed!
Sports - https://hollandathletics.com/
Cross Country: Interested in Cross Country and running super fast this fall? Come to the Cross Country info meeting during both lunch hours in the dome on Monday, June 1. Coach Lambers will have cookies and all the info you need to condition over the summer. She will also have the fall schedule and Parent info to take home.
Holland Sports Performance: This summer, our sports performance program (stay tuned for a new title, coming soon) will have EXPANDED OFFERINGS! We hope to see ALL of our student-athletes in grades 6 through 12 hitting the weight room this summer to prepare for a great 2026-27 school year. The summer is a crucial time for development, and our new Athlete Development Coordinator, Coach Mike Woodby, is ready to take you all to the next level! Please see the summer schedule below: STARTING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM (Monday through Friday). For the early risers, a smaller group setting and more individualized instruction, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Monday through Friday) This is our "normal" session and the one that will allow you to use HPS transportation to arrive in the morning. If you're taking an HPS bus, there is no return bus until after summer school is completed, after 12:00 PM. 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Monday through Thursday) Evening opportunity for those who work mornings 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Friday only) Extra morning session NOTE: No workouts the week of June 29, as this is the MHSAA mandated "dead week" for high school sports. If you have questions about the program, feel free to contact Coach Woodby at mwoodby@hollandpublicschools.org
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Word of the Day
Cohort refers to a group or band of individuals, as in “a cohort of supporters.” It can also be used for a group of individuals who have a statistical factor (such as age) in common in a demographic study, as in “a cohort of people born in the 1980s.” Cohort can be used for individuals too, as for a friend, companion, or colleague, but it is almost always used in its plural form.
I wouldn’t have made it through graduate school without the help of my supportive cohort.
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Golf Champions: Congratulations to Mr. Stout, Mr. Francis, Mr. Lewin, and Mr. Ceithaml for winning the teachers' golf tournament.
La Winkel: Courtesy of La Winkel, there is FREE stickers on Ms. Tran's window (D1403)! Take as many as you'd like.
Clean Out Locker Reminder: Students, please make sure you clean out your locker(s) by Tuesday, June 6. Any items left behind will be added to the lost & found box outside the main office. Thank you and have a great summer!
The Graduation Book: The yearbook class has created a Graduation Book with graduation events, Tulip Time, and Spring events. You can preview the entire book here. You can order the Graduation book here. You can still order the 2023 Yearbook here.
Registering for the 2023-2024 Year: We're busy planning for next year. Help us out by completing your online registration today! Register here.
Foreign Exchange Experiences: 9th and 10th Graders, would you like to attend a school in another country, and learn a new culture or language? Rotary Club will be starting its exchange process over the summer. Talk to your parents/guardians and consider doing a year abroad in the 2024-2025 school year (2023-2024 school year would be preparing you for your outgoing exchange) Contact Catherine Ristola Bass.
Families, are you willing to open your home to incoming exchange students? The Rotary Club of Holland will be hosting a Japanese student for the 2023 - 2024 school year. If you would like to host and share your family experiences with a young adult or show them the Holland culture. Contact Catherine Ristola Bass.
A.P. Biology: Attention all AP Bio students for the 2023-24 school year. There is a summer assignment for you, so make sure to join the Google Classroom site. The code is jdsylr5. If you have any questions about the class, please see Mr. Van Faasen in C-2209.
A.P. Literature: All A.P. Literature students, see Mr. Ceithaml in room B2227 for the summer assignment.
Word of the Day
Trenchant is a formal word that is usually used to describe communication that is notably strong, clear, and perceptive, or in other words, “sharp.”
The author’s trenchant wit was very evident in the critique she wrote of the much-acclaimed film.