A Joyful Start to the School Year!
What an amazing start to the school year! Balloons, a DJ, breakfast tacos & coffee, confetti, cheers, and so much joy, nothing compares to our HLA first-day tradition! We are beyond honored to partner with you on your child’s educational journey.
This year, our staff is committed to ensuring that every student experiences four things each day: joy, belonging, consistency, and high expectations.
We know we will not be perfect, but we are committed to reflecting, learning, and improving every day. Our “1% Better” focus is not about lowering the bar, it is about recognizing that small, intentional improvements, made consistently over time, lead to remarkable growth. Together, we will continue raising the bar and becoming better for our students each day.
Be sure to visit this linkto enjoy photos from our incredible first-day celebration and relive the excitement, smiles, and special moments that made the start of this school year unforgettable!
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8! Please send your child to school ready to smile. Picture-order information will be shared with families.
Popcorn Fridays Are Back!
Once a month, our students will enjoy Popcorn Friday! We need volunteers to help prepare and bag the popcorn. Please use this link to sign up and help us continue this fun HLA tradition.
Order Your HLA Grade-Level Shirt!
Show your HLA pride by ordering your child’s grade-level shirt:
Kindergarten: Yellow
1st Grade: Blue
2nd Grade: Red
3rd Grade: Orange
4th Grade: Green
5th Grade: Purple
A white shirt with a red logo is also available as a neutral option.
Order deadline: September 4, 2026. Shirts will be delivered to the HLA main office the week of September 21 and sent home with students.Use this link to place your order!
Football Elementary Night—Let’s Represent HLA!
Join us on Friday, September 11, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College. Admission is FREE for all K–5 students and their families!
Students should gather near the north end zone at 6:45 p.m. At 6:50 p.m., they will run across the field and help form a fan tunnel before the 7:00 p.m. kickoff. There will also be opportunities for students to participate during halftime.
Let’s fill the stadium with HLA pride and make sure our school is well represented! Wear your HLA gear and come cheer on the Dutch!
Third Annual STEM Night—Sponsored by Gentex
Join us for an exciting evening of science, technology, engineering, and math on Thursday, September 24, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Holland Public Schools, 320 West 24th Street.
Bring the entire family to explore, create, and discover through fun STEM activities! Come hungry, dinner will be available for purchase from local food trucks. We are grateful to Gentex for sponsoring this special community event. We hope to see our HLA families there!
Swimming Lessons
HLA students will participate in swimming lessons this fall! Please review the schedule below to see when your child’s class will attend. Specific swimming times and additional details will be shared by your child’s classroom teacher.
September 28–October 9
Mrs. DeBoer
Mrs. Osorio
Mr. Villalobos and Mrs. Holland-Anderson
Mrs. Marroquín
Mrs. Hernández and Mrs. McNeil
October 26–November 5
Mrs. Rodriguez
Mrs. Gallegos
Mrs. Lepper and Mrs. Morin
Mrs. Mercado
Mrs. Bol
Upcoming HLA Events:
Conchas con Caballeros (male student with male adult) Kinder & First Grade, Monday, September 14, 8:30-9:00 2nd & 3rd Grade, Tuesday, September 15, 8:30-9:00 4th & 5th grade, Wednesday, September 16, 8:30-9:00
Damas con Donas (female students with female adults) Kinder & First Grade, Monday, November 16, 8:30-9:00 Second & Third Grade, Tuesday, November 17, 8:30-9:00 Fourth & Fifth grade, Wednesday, November 18, 8:30-9:00
Gentex & HPS STEM Night Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm, at Holland High School Commons
Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 29, 6:00-7:00
HLA VIP Day, Friday, December 11 Third & Second Grade, 9:00-9:45 First & Fifth Grade, 10:00-10:45 Kinder & Fourth Grade, 1:00-1:45
HLA Math Family Night Tuesday, January 26, 6:00-7:00
HLA Reading Night Thursday, March 25, 6:00-7:00
Field Day Monday, June 7, 12:30-3:00
2026-2027 Calendar Highlights
- Labor Day Weekend | No School: September 4-7
- Fall Break | No school: October 23
- Professional Development Day | No school: November 6
- Thanksgiving Break: November 25-27
- Holiday Break: December 20- January 3
- MLK Day | No School: January 18
- Midwinter Break: February 26-March 1
- Professional Development Day | No school: March 19
- Spring Break: April 2-April 11
- Professional Development Day | No school: April 23
- Memorial Day | No School: May 31
- Last Day of School: June 9
- See the full 2026-2027 Academic Calendar https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/the-district/2026-2027-calendar/