Welcome to Holland Heights
At Holland Heights, our behavior expectations are described in the matrix P-O-W-E-R. Our staff has been teaching what POWER stands for so that every student can memorize, recite, and demonstrate positive behavior.
Here’s what POWER stands for:
P-Pride | We care about self, others, work
O-Own Your Actions | We are responsible and honest
W- Wise Choices | We think before acting
E- Engaged | We are focused and involved in learning
R-Respect | Be Nice
We believe it is important for each parent to be aware of these expectations so you can support our efforts at home.
-Kevin Derr
Principal
What's Happening at Heights:

Complete the Education Benefits Form
EVERY student in the district will gain from ALL families completing the Education Benefits form.
- Enhances Student programming (more counselors, tutors and supplies)
- Academic Savings (reduced test, college and athletic fees)
- Technology Access (Internet/computer support at home)
- Nutritional Assistance (summer grocery funding)

5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration
Join HPS students and staff as we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month!
- Before & During the Holland Dutch Football Game
- Friday, September 12, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium | Hope College
Activities
- Face painting, 7:00-8:00
- Food Trucks, 7:00-9:00 (Poncho’s Tacos & Dolce Minicakes)
- Hispanic Heritage Interactive Board
- Parade of Flags
- Holland Dutch Football Game
- Pre-game music & Halftime program from The Holland High School Marching Band
- Performance by Holland High Cheer team
- Performance by Banda MexiCuba

Districtwide STEM Night & Paper Airplane Flying Contest
Gentex is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Districtwide STEM Night on Thursday, September 25, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons
- Chemistry Experiments
- Robotics Demonstration
- LEGOs
- Virtual Reality Games
- Community Partners
- and more!
Whose paper plane can fly the furthest? Fold and fly your plane in the Paper Airplane contest to see if it's you!
Talk to your STEM teacher to learn more!

2025 School Nurse Fun Run
Holland Hospital invites all students, families, friends and faculty to join us for the annual School Nurse Fun Run on Thursday, September 11 at Holland High School.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Bus Expectations
Holland Public Schools is implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Bus Expectations across our district's transportation services. This initiative aims to create a safe, respectful, and responsible environment for all students who utilize our school buses.

Welcome Back to Holland Heights!
We are excited to see you all back for another great year at Holland Heights @Longfellow. We are here at Longfellow for one more year before we go back to our “HOME” up in the Heights as construction will be completed next spring. The new building is looking great and we are excited to get there next year!!

Holland Heights School Supply Suggested Shopping List
The first day of School is Thursday, August 21.

Back-to-School Mailer
School Starts Thursday, August 21. (Open House is Tuesday, August 19, 4-6pm at your school)

2025-2026 Important Dates
Calendar Highlights:
- First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
- Homecoming | Friday, October 10
- Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
- Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
- MLK Day | Monday, January 19
- Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2
- Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
- Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
- Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3
These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

7-Day Meal Box
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).

Meet Up & Eat Up
Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.
- No registration needed. Just drop in.

Herrick District Library Summer Reading Challenge - 2025
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.
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Upcoming Events
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25 September
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2nd Annual Gentex STEM Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM2nd Annual Gentex STEM NightDate: Sep 25Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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14 October
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PreK-5 Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMPreK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 14Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMCalendar: Holland Heights
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22 October
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PreK-5 Conferences 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMPreK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 22Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMCalendar: Holland Heights
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23 October
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HALF DAY - All StudentsDate: Oct 23Calendar: Holland Heights
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PreK-5 Conferences 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMPreK-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 23Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PMCalendar: Holland Heights
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24 October
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NO SCHOOL - All StudentsDate: Oct 24Calendar: Holland Heights
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26 Novemberthru November 30
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: Nov 26 - Nov 30Calendar: Holland Heights
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19 December
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HALF DAY - ALL StUDENTSDate: Dec 19Calendar: Holland Heights
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20 Decemberthru January 4
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HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMHOLIDAY BREAKDate: Dec 20 - Jan 4Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMCalendar: Holland Heights
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19 January
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MLK DAY - No SchoolDate: Jan 19Calendar: Holland Heights
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17 February
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PreK-5 ConferencesDate: Feb 17Calendar: Holland Heights
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27 Februarythru March 2
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MID-WINTER BREAKDate: Feb 27 - Mar 2Calendar: Holland Heights
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3 Aprilthru April 12
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SPRING BREAKDate: Apr 3 - Apr 12Calendar: Holland Heights
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24 April
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NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026Date: Apr 24Calendar: Holland Heights
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7 May
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADEDate: May 7Calendar: Holland Heights
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During Construction (thru summer 2026), Holland Heights Elementary will be located at Longfellow School
45 E 25th, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2750
Fax: 616-393-7566
Staff & Teachers
School Times:
- Full Day | 8:15am* - 3:21pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:21pm
- Half Day | 8:15* - 11:20am
*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 7:45am
Heights Office Hours:
- 8am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)
Holland Heights Media Center
Behavior or Academic Concerns
Our goal at Holland Heights is for all students to receive the behavior and academic interventions they need to be successful! If you have a behavior or academic concern for your child that needs the attention of a multidisciplinary problem-solving team, please complete the Holland Heights Behavior/Academic Work Order and someone will be in touch with you.
Volunteer at Heights:
We love when parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.