Superintendent's Office

Meet Superintendent Nick Cassidy

Superintendent Cassidy grew up in Millington, Michigan.    After graduating from Millington High School he attended Mott Community College prior to transferring to Saginaw Valley State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with Minors in Social Studies and Language Arts.   He taught Middle School Social Studies in Fulton County, Georgia where he was named Haynes Bridge Middle School and Fulton County Middle School Teacher of the Year.  He received his Masters Degree and Specialists Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University.  Nick also gained leadership experience as Assistant Principal of Spalding Drive Elementary School (3 years) and Assistant Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School (2 years) prior to moving back to Michigan as the Principal of Holland East K-7 in 2013.  In his first year as Principal, Nick was honored at the HPS Power H awards as the District Administrator of the Year and East was also recognized with the Student Achievement Impact Award.  In 2018, when the district went through a realignment, Nick volunteered to be the Principal of Holland Middle School, which gave him the unique challenge of bringing together staff from all buildings in the district and students from all of the K-7 buildings.   Nick has taken on the role of Superintendent and looks forward to this new challenge of bringing everyone together.  

Personally, Nick has been married to Andrea Cassidy for 19 years. They enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, and RVing with their three children, Joy (11), Clark (7), and Mae (7).    Nick also enjoys fishing, hunting, and running.   

The Latest News from the Superintendent's Office

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2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Holland Public Schools Administrators and members of the Holland Education Association have finalized the Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. Highlights of the calendar include:

  • Open House | August 21
  • First Day of School | August 23
  • Holiday Break | December 23-January 7
  • Mid-Winter Break | February 23-26
  • Spring Break | April 3-7
  • Tulip Time Parade - Half Day | May 9
  • Last Day of School | June 4

Also included in the calendar are Early Release Days on most Wednesdays during the school year. On these days, students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.

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2nd Annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Caleb Duzan (5th Grade at Jefferson) wins district-wide Rock Paper Scissor tournament.

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5 HPS Students Earn Promise Scholarships from Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area

The Holland/Zeeland Promise, an academic scholarship for students with high financial need, proven academic success, and motivation to achieve the goal of a college or technical degree, recently welcomed 5 hardworking HHS students to its 2023 cohort!

  • Jennifer Gomez-Pedraza 
  • Natalie Goulooze 
  • Mohammadfadi Kalahji 
  • Ashley Ruiz 
  • Giselle Torres 
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Raffle to Ride in the Big Red DUTCH Wooden Shoe During a TulipTime Parade!

Purchase a raffle ticket to give a special little person in your life the chance of a lifetime! 

Ride in the famous Big Red Dutch Wooden Shoe ahead of the Holland High School Marching Band as they TipToe Through The Tulips during the Tulip Time KinderParade and VolksParade.  

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Contact Information

Nick Cassidy 
Superintendent
616-494-2005

Beth Kooiker 
Administrative Assistant
616-494-2012

HPS Administration Building
320 West 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423

  • 1 June
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Jun 1
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration, Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
  • 5 June
    • BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg
      Date: Jun 5
      Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
      Location: District Admin - Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
  • 6 June
    • BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg.
      Date: Jun 6
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: District Admin - Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
  • 7 June
    • BOE Executive Committee Mtg.
      Date: Jun 7
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: District Admin - Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
  • 12 June
    • BOE Budget Hearing - Special Meeting
      Date: Jun 12
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
    • Board Study Session 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Board Study Session
      Date: Jun 12
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
  • 19 June
    • Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting
      Date: Jun 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: District Admin Lobby Conference Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
    • Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: Jun 19
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: District Admin Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board