Community News

HPS students can shop for FREE winter gear items: coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves, at this event,

• Wednesday, November 18, 4:30-6pm
• New location: Third Reformed Church | 111 W 13th St
• Open to all HPS Familes
• All items are FREE.

We are partnering with Downtown Holland again this year. Families can donate NEW winter items before Monday, November 14 at shops in Downtown Holland

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

HPS Students are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. This week, we talk with Yazmin Angulo, a member of HHS Student Senate, about the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event and about the Annual Decomposers Festival hosted by the Holland Orchestra.

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More information about Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25 at 5-6:30pm

More information about Holland Orchestra's Decomposers Festival on Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm in the HHS PAC.

Get your costumes ready and join the HHS Student Senate for a districtwide Trunk-or-Treat event.

• Sunday, October 25, 5-6:30pm
• HHS Rear Parking Lot
• FREE for all families

Students & families from each of the K-5 Elementary Schools are encouraged to come to the Varsity Football Game on Friday Night for Elementary Night at Dutch Football. We're talking about it this week with HHS Athletic Director Blake Muller.

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Districtwide Movie Night - Friday, August 28, 8pm | HHS Soccer Field

• MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
• FREE!
• Bring Lawn Chairs and Blankets

Hosted by HHS Student senate.

School Starts Thursday, August 27!

• Freshman Family Night - August 18 6-8pm | Holland High School
• 6th Grade Orientation Night- August 20 5-6:30pm | Holland Middle School
• Open House - Tuesday, August 25 4-6pm | Every HPS School

Check out the lists of suggested school supplies

We're getting ready for the first day of school and handling all the administrative business before the first day of school on August 27.

• Taking Care of Business Day is Tuesday, August 11
• Drop-in 1-6pm at Holland High School Office

For K-12 families who have NOT completed online registration OR who need assistance with:

• Registration or Enrollment
• Parent Portal
• Academic counseling
• Paying fees
• These services will NOT be available at Open House on Tuesday, August 25!

Students who need transportation during the first two weeks of school must register BEFORE Wednesday, August 12.

The Holland community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Nature-based Holland Heights Elementary School!

• Sunday, August 16, 4-6pm
• 856 E 12th St
• Public Welcome
• Tours of the new building!

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 11 through July 30
• Meals will be distributed based on a first come first served basis and not based on pre-registration. 

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 week we talk with our Community Coordinators Alex Crisp (Holland Heights & HMS), Grace Stupka (West & Jefferson), and Kate Leighton-Colburn (HLA and HHS) about the Registration Block Party and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School.

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

• April 30-May15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

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

The Holland High School S.H.O.R.E Club will celebrate Earth Day next week... and you're invited to celebrate with them!

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Wednesday, April 22, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons

• For all HPS Families: K-12!
• A fun family craft with members of the HHS SHORE Club

Holland Public Schools is incredibly grateful to the community for supporting the 2025 Millage Proposal. Funding will help build a new outdoor facility to support Athletics programs, Marching Band, and provide space for large community gatherings.

• Work will begin this Spring, following Softball/Baseball seasons.
• Construction of new facilities, bleachers, and field will begin in the Fall of 2026.
• Ribbon cutting and first ever HOME Football game will be held in the Fall of 2027.

Legends & Icons : Celebrating the songs & voices that define generations. 

• March 26-28
• Thursday-Saturday 7pm | Saturday 2pm
• Get Tickets at: www.vocaldimensions.ludus.com

The Holland Educational Foundation is teaming up with the 10th Annual Holland Leprechaun Chase 5k to benefit students at HPS. 

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Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! (At least the losers get a juice box.)

• March 5-8 
• Thurs-Sat at 7pm  
• Sat-Sun at 1pm
• HHS PAC

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant favorite.

The College Board Organization recognizes Holland High School as an official College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Test Site.  Test takers may include:

• High School Students
• Homeschool Students
• Current College Students
• Adults Returning to College
• Military Service Members & Veterans

Since January 2023, 24 HPS Teachers have been awarded more than $573k toward the costs of purchasing a home in or near the district.

“The Teachers Live Here program was an incredible support throughout my home-buying process, and I am truly grateful for Hollands' investment in teachers. Living closer to my school has helped me feel more connected to my students, their families, and the community I serve.”

-Lilian Bol, the very first recipient of a Teachers Live Here grant.

Holland High Bands, Choirs, and Orchestras present their annual Holiday Collage Concert at the Jack Miller Auditorium at Hope College on Saturday, December 13 at 7pm.