Weekly Newsletter- Week of October 12th
This Week's Details
This Week at a Glance:
Scholastic Book Fair- This week and Next!
10/12 Monday
Social Club
Jewelry Club
Cooking Club
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Pinewood Middle School (H)10/12/2026 4:00 PM
Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) - Pinewood Middle School (H)10/12/2026 5:00 PM
10/13 Tuesday
Sewing Club
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Grandville Middle School (A)10/13/2026 4:00 PM
Tennis (Boys MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (H)10/13/2026 4:00 PM
Cross Country (MS) - Holland Christian Middle School (A)10/13/2026 4:30 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Grandville Middle School (A)10/13/2026 5:15 PM
Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Riley Street Middle School (A)10/15/2026 4:00 PM
10/14- Wednesday
Pep Squad
10/15 Thursday
NO D. &. D Club
NO Drama Club
3:30-6:30 Conferences
Soccer (Boys 7th) - Muskegon Middle School (A)10/15/2026 4:00 PM
Soccer (Boys 8th) - Muskegon Middle School (A)10/15/2026 5:15 PM
10/16 Friday
Chess Club
Important Future Dates
October 14th-16th Scholastic Book Fair
October 15th & 20th- Conferences 3:30-6:30 (No appointments- walk in format)
October 22nd- End of Quarter 1 (Report Cards Mailed Home)
October 23rd- no school
October 30th- Activity Night #1
Conferences:
On October 15th and 20th, from 3:30-6:30, we will have conferences. This is a walk in format where you can meet with as many of your student's teachers as needed. Advisory teachers will give you your student's fall MAP reading and math scores. We will also have a book fair open at this time.
Scholastic Book Fair:
Set up an E-Wallet for your kids! Students will go during their ELA classes this week.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hollandmiddleschool3
New Supports:
8th grade students helped bring to admin the concerns of the halls. As a result, a group of students helped with creating a video for students and then opportunities to practice on hallway etiquette. In addition, starting Monday, we will have a staggered dismissal at the end of the day. This is to help prevent congested halls.
Parking Lot:
We are in the process of looking at new configurations, signage, and painting for the parking lot to assist with drop off and dismissal. If you would like to be apart of our input, please send an email to rbair@hollandpublicschools.org. If you are interested in meeting with a committee, let us know as well!
Reward Day Quarter 1:
October 12-October 30th
Movie Room Reward Day- This is shorter than a normal quarterly reward. It is normally an entire quarter. To help practice, we have a 3 week period of time this quarter. Students who cannot participate, will have class as normal.
Criteria
- no unexcused absences- Absences are excused if called in or with a doctor note
- no E's
- no suspension or RTC visits
First Activity Night- October 30th
The HMS Student Council will be hosting the first after school activity night for the year on Oct. 30th from 2:42-4:30. Wristband tickets for the activity night will be sold on October 30th at all lunch periods for $5.00. Tickets must be purchased at lunch in advance of the event, tickets will not be sold at the door. The ticket price covers the cost of all of the activities available including dancing with a live DJ, two different game rooms and an open gym. There will also be food available for an additional cost. We are looking for some donations and chaperones. Please sign up for these items using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44AEAB2BABFB6-66209466-activity
Costumes will be allowed for this event. The costumes may not be worn to school so they have to be the type of costume that a student can change into after school. Costumes that can be worn over clothing are the best because we anticipate a long line to use the changing rooms. Here are the costume rules:
Rules for Costumes-
Costumes may only be worn after school hours. Students will be given time to change into costumes in shifts so there is not crowding in the restrooms.
School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No swimsuits, no underwear showing etc.. Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or are derogatory, disrespectful or depict weapons.
Hoods may be worn as part of costume, this evening only
No applying colored hairspray at school
No masks or weapons (nunchucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costume should check with the school before sending it in with their child.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
Grades-
Half way through the quarter is this Friday! Just a reminder to check Parent Portal to see where your students are at with their grades. Weekly, student check their grades and make a list of anything that is missing. Email specific teachers if you have questions.
Attendance Matters! Regular attendance is an important part of your student’s success. Missing more than 10% of school days can make it more difficult for students to keep up academically and may increase their risk of struggling in high school and beyond.
Parents and guardians can help by:
Helping your student develop a consistent morning “get ready” routine.
Having a Plan B for transportation in case your student misses the bus.
If your student is sick, please call the school to let us know.
When possible, provide a doctor’s note so the absence can be excused.
Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Thank you for partnering with us to help your student to be successful!