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.
Superintendent's Open Office Hours
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of January and April) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration office, 320 W. 24th. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
- October 6, 2023
- November 2, 2023
- December 7, 2023
- January 11, 2024
- February 1, 2024
- March 7, 2024
- April 11, 2024
- May 2, 2024 - (9:30-10:30am)
- June 6, 2024
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in - appointments will be held on a "first come basis."
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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
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2 May
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: May 2Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMLocation: District Administration, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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6 May
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: May 6Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 May
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: May 7Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: May 7Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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13 May
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: May 13Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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20 May
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: May 20Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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3 June
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Jun 3Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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4 June
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Jun 4Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Jun 4Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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10 June
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jun 10Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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17 June
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Jun 17Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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1 July
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Jul 1Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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2 July
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Jul 2Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Jul 2Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 July
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jul 8Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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15 July
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Jul 15Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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HPSPodcast 4.28
This week, we're talking with Superintendent Nick Cassidy about the renovation and construction projects in the district.
Solar Eclipse Preparation
On Monday, April 8 – just after we return from Spring Break - we will be in the path of a solar eclipse. West Michigan will experience a partial eclipse from 1:55 to 4:24pm with 94% totality at 3:11pm.
While this is an amazing educational opportunity, there are also potential risks. Viewing of the eclipse without proper eye protection can cause permanent damage to vision. And regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection.
Two More Teachers Live Here Grants Awarded
Kelsey Hanson and Thaddeus Le Febre are the 12th and 13th recipients of the Teachers Live Here grant since it launched in January 2023. The $25,700 grant will assist them with the down payment on a home in or near the district.
HPSPodcast 4.17
Holland Public Schools wants your help in celebrating the great work being done by teachers and staff in our schools.