November 1, 2026

Week 11: Growing Together: Learning Updates & Community Celebrations

This week’s Red Note includes important report card and math grading updates, a Trunk or Treat thank-you and photos, upcoming school and Boys & Girls Club closures, and reminders about the HEF Gala and Donas con Damas!

Donas con Damas

We’re excited to welcome the special women in our students’ lives for a morning of donuts and time together! Students are invited to bring their mom, grandma, aunt, sister, or another special woman in their life.

Join us from 8:30–9:00 a.m. on your student’s designated day:

  • K–1st grade: Monday, November 16

  • 2nd–3rd grade: Tuesday, November 17

  • 4th–5th grade: Wednesday, November 18

Donuts, juice, and fruit will be served. Please sign up hereand let us know if you’ll be joining us so we can plan for everyone. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful damas!


Boys & Girls Club: Southside Closures

Please plan ahead! The Southside Boys & Girls Club will be closed on the following dates:

  • Friday, November 6

  • Wednesday, November 25–Friday, November 27

Thank you for making alternate arrangements for your child on these days.


No School Friday & HEF Gala 

There will be no school on Friday, November 6. We hope to see you that evening at the Holland Educational Foundation Gala as we come together to celebrate and support our HPS students and schools!


Report Card Math Update

With our new Reveal Math curriculum, some math standards may be blank on your child’s report card because they have not yet been assessed. This does not indicate a concern with your child’s progress. Read the district’s letter in English and Spanish for details.


Thank You for a Wonderful Trunk or Treat!  

A huge thank-you to our staff, families, volunteers, and community partners who helped make Trunk or Treat such a fun evening for our HLA community! From decorated trunks to candy donations, your time, creativity, and generosity made this celebration possible. Enjoy pictures from the evening here!