Community News

HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.

Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week. 

• Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM 
•  Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025

There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).

This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.

• Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.

HPS Families and members of the Holland Community will have one more chance to give input on the district's five-year facility plan on Monday, May 12, 3:45pm at Holland Language Academy.  Superintendent Nick Cassidy will discuss:

• Phase 1 of the Plan (Redistricting K-5 buildings)
• Phase 2 of the Plan (Building Renovations, Facility Construction, and Use of Existing Facilities)
• Results of a Community Survey 

This meeting was originally scheduled to happen on Monday, April 28 but was cancelled to give additional time to gather more/better information about the Facility Plan.

The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 

• May 1-15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

An Opening Night reception will be held on May 1, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.

We have immediate openings for bus drivers at Holland Public Schools:

• Starting pay: $22.30/hour
• Paid Training
• License Fee Reimbursement

Contact the Transportation Department to set up an interview -  616.494.2950

This week on the HPSPodcast, we're talking with Kayla Gearring and Rionna Garino about Inclusion Week and The Game.

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February is our Give Back Month for the Power H Shop. Instead of shopping this month you can: 

• drop of donations during the event (Thursday, February 6 at Maplewood) 
• drop them off at any school (there's a box in the office!)
• send them from our Amazon Wishlist.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate our community together!

• Thursday, November 14, 5-7pm at Jefferson Elementary (open to ALL HPS family)
• Enjoy engaging social-emotional learning activities hosted by our community partners
• Sign up for holiday gift assistance with the Salvation Army. 
• FREE food for everyone!

High School students account for 30% of Versiti's Blood Supply.  The impact students can make on our hospitals is invaluable.

• Wednesday, November 13 | 8am-2pm at the District Admin Building.
• Hosted by National Honor Society
• Walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows.
• Donate and receive a one-of-a-kind Nirvana-inspired t-shirt, while supplies last.

Holland High School will host the 87th Annual Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday at 10am in the Dutch Dome. Today, we talk with HHS Assistant Principal Zach Kapla about the importance of hosting this longstanding tradition.

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As Veterans Day approaches, Holland High School is proud to continue its tradition of honoring the brave individuals who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day, observed every November 11, is a time to recognize the dedication, loyalty, and sacrifices made by veterans to protect our freedoms and uphold our nation’s values. Taking time to express gratitude can make a lasting impact, not only on veterans but also on our own sense of community and shared history.

The Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young is recognizing HPS as a MI HEARTSafe School District.  West, Holland Heights, Jefferson, and Holland Middle School received the award for the first time, HLA was awarded last year, and Holland High School has been awarded a HEARTSafe designation four times.

• To receive the award schools must have:
• A Medical Emergency Response Plan
• A Medical Emergency Response Team
• CPR/AED Training for staff
• Accessible and Maintained AEDs

In the last year, over 130 staff members have been CPR/AED trained with another 70 for the near future.

Students and Staff at HPS are safer because of the hard work of our Holland Hospital School Nurses, the Holland Fire Department, Safety Director Joe Soto, the Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young, and Project Adam (Automated Defibrillators in Adam' Memory)

Friday, October 11, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College

• Holland Football v Comstock Park - Hispanic Heritage Month Uniforms
• Pre-game Parade of Flags
• A special pre-game performance from the HHS Band
• HHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime
• Food Trucks: Dolce Minicakes, Poncho's Tacos, and Schnack Trap
• Pre-game music from Banda Tamborazo Villanueva

Join the students and staff at HPS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our neighbors!

Inspire Award: This award was presented to Holland Public Schools, a cornerstone of education in the Holland community since 1848. They inspire the community by uniting around the success of every student, creating trailblazing programs for staff and students, and providing meaningful opportunities in and out of the classroom to ensure academic and personal growth.

All HPS Students and Families are invited to join Gentex for a districtwide S.T.E.A.M. Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)on Thursday, September 26, 5-7pm at Holland High School

• Chemistry demonstrations
• Robotics programming
• Math games
• Engineering challenges
• Art projects
• Fun games,
• PRIZES... and more!

HHS Student Senate is showing School of Rock, 

• Friday at 8:45pm on the HHS Soccer Field
• Bring Chairs & blankets
• Concessions Available
• Open to all HPS families
• FREE!

Holland Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate in the 2024 School Nurse Fun Run on Thu, Sep 19 at Holland West Elementary School. 

Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health! It can be a physical challenge, change in their eating habits or starting a wellness activity.

Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,

There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.