September 17, 2026

Jefferson Weekly Updates

Learning Buddies!

Lots of Great Things All Around!

This past week has been full of a lot of learning and our Fall Benchmark Testing. We are excited to see the growth over this year in so many areas! Students are using a new math curriculum called Reveal. This includes an AI component named ALEKS that works with students exactly where they are on exactly what THEY need. We have also switched our lunch and recess up a little. Students are going out to play before coming in to eat. We have found this helps kids eat more of their lunch and transition into class more calmly. Next week is Homecoming week and we would LOVE to have a huge group of Jefferson families participating to show our school pride!!! 

Important Dates:

Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration | Friday, September 18 at 7 pm at the Hope College Stadium

  •  Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in our community and district at the Varsity Football game—Parade of Flags, Food Trucks, Halftime fun.

Homecoming 2026 | September 20-26  

  • Sunday 9/20 5 pm | Dave Zessin Family and Friends Football Night  featuring an Alumni Flag Football Game and the HHS Powder Puff game (Junior Girls v Senior Girls) at the Holland High Soccer Field

  • Monday - Friday | Spirit Week (flyer coming home this week)

    • Monday: Jersey Day

    • Tuesday: Twin Day

    • Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday

    • Thursday: Anything but a Water Bottle Day (find a fun alternative to hydrate with-must be school appropriate and not too big)

    • Friday: Red and White Day

  • Friday 9/25 6 pm | Homecoming Parade from Centennial Park to Hope College Stadium, featuring HHS Marching Band, Students from Elementary Buildings, Community Partners, and Student Organizations

    • Lineup starts at 5:00 pm at Centennial Park

    • Parade kicks off at 6:00 pm 

    • If an adult doesn't march with their child, they MUST meet us at the stadium at the end of the parade. 

  • Friday 9/25 7 pm | Holland v. Calvin Christian, Halftime performance by HHS Marching Band, and crowning of the Homecoming Royalty

STEM Night | Thursday, September 24, 5- 7 pm at the Holland High Commons 

  • Check out all the cool STEM demonstrations from local partners and compete in the district-wide Paper Airplane Contest. First place wins $100, second $75, and third $50. FREE. Sponsored by GENTEX.

2026 School Nurse Fun Run | Thursday, October 1 at 6 pm at Kollen Park

Parent/Teacher Conferences | October 13th 21st, and 22nd
Sign-ups will be coming toward the end of the month

Important Reminders:

Education Benefits form

NEW HPS App

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  • Snow Day Announcements

  • You can communicate with school and teachers

Volunteer at Jefferson

  • We love when parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form(once each school year)

  • This covers all field trips, classroom visits, and opportunities to help at school!

    Have a Great Week!!!