The Power of Being Here - Part 1
Coming to school is essential for student success especially at the start of the School year.
- Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year.
- Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school.
- Improving attendance improves academic and career prospects and chances of graduating on time!
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Holland High School is proud to continue a Veterans Day tradition of honoring the brave individuals who have served in the armed forces.
- 89th Annual Veterans Day Assembly |Wednesday, November 11, at 10am in the Dome
This week, we're talking with three Holland High School students who will be competing for a State Championship this week: Jerred Christensen (HHS Marching Band), Olivia Weiss (Cross Country), and Luke Rund-Scott (Soccer).
LosDutch will take on St. Joe in the Semi-Final of the State Soccer Tournament on Wednesday, November 4 at 7pm at Forest Hills Central Stadium in Grand Rapids.
- Tickets for the game are $11 and must be purchased online in advance of the game.
Breanna Barrera (mom of Eli - a kindergartner in Ms Kontio's class at Holland Heights) is the winner of a $100 Meijer Gift Card for downloading the HPS Mobile App!
"The app is easy to use and has all the news from school on the front page. Plus, it makes it easy to contact Ms Kontio."
You can download the HPS Mobile App on your phone's App Store; search under Holland Public Schools!
As November begins, Holland Public Schools proudly joins communities across the nation in recognizing Native American Heritage Month. This dedicated time invites our students, staff, families, and community members to honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, sovereign traditions, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples—past, present, and future.
Holland Public Schools teachers, staff, and administrators work tirelessly on behalf of student, doing so much that is worthy of celebration and acknowledgment. The recognitions from MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center highlights the positive work happening at HPS to meet the needs of all learners. The MiMTSS Recognition Award recognized HPS for the exemplary work in implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at Holland Public Schools.
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This week, we talk with West Preschool Teacher Jessie Stewart about the new opportunities for families of 3-year-olds in the Holland community.
Interested in preschool at Holland Public Schools: Contact Patty Beatty at 616.494.2824