Holland High News:

Sam Huizinga

Sam Huizinga Among Top 4% of Students Nationwide

Congratulations to Sam Huizinga (HHS Class of 2027) for being named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

  • Sam’s performance on the PSAT/NMSQT placed him among the top 50,000 students nationwide—roughly the top 4%.
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Registration is Open for 2027 Dutch Dance

Tulip Time Dutch Dance is an experience you’ll never forget — be part of something truly special!  Dutch Dance brings people of all ages together to celebrate Tulip Time through music, movement, and tradition. 

  • All dancers planning to participate MUST REGISTER before January 9, 2027. 

Once registration closes, no further dancers will be allowed to join. This is a firm deadline, set by Tulip Time.

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HPSPodcast 7.8

The Holland High School Marching Band kicks off their competition season this weekend. Today, we talk with Seniors Keegan Welsh and Sam Huizinga about the upcoming season!

HHS Hosts Family Session on Teen Mental Health in the Social Media Age


HPS families are invited to an informative and interactive session with Hope College professor Dr. David Myers from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, in the Holland High School Performing Arts Center.


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HPSPodcast 7.5

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.

Holland High Calendar

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  • 7 October
  • 14 October
  • 15 October
    • PT Conferences (Day 1) 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      PT Conferences (Day 1)
      Date: Oct 15
      Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      Conferences will be held in the Commons.   Please enter the front doors of Holland High.  No parking in the front drive-thru.
  • 19 October
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Oct 19
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Drive-thru service Location:  Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI  49423
  • 20 October
    • PT Conferences (Day 2) 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      PT Conferences (Day 2)
      Date: Oct 20
      Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      Conferences will be held in the Commons.   Please enter the front doors ofHolland High.  No parking in the front drive-thru.
  • 21 October
  • 22 October
  • 23 October
  • 25 October
  • 28 October
  • 4 November
  • 6 November
    • No School
      Date: Nov 6
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 11 November
    • Early Release Wednesday
      Date: Nov 11
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Veteran's Day Assembly 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM
      Veteran's Day Assembly
      Date: Nov 11
      Time: 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      89th Veteran's Day program

      Please join us as we honor those who served our country.

      Dutch Dome (gym)
      600 Van Raalte Ave
      Holland, MI  49423

      This memorial tribute is open to the public

      The program will include musical selections by the band, choir, and orchestra as well as the reading of the roll call of Holland's military men.  

      If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you are invited to a lunch immediately following  the program in the Performing Arts Center lobby.

      We hope you will join us!
  • 16 November
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Drive-thru service Location:  Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI  49423
  • 18 November
  • 20 November
    • Progress Report 2
      Date: Nov 20
      Time: 4:30 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 25 November
    thru November 27
    • No School
      Date: Nov 25 - Nov 27
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 25 November
    thru November 29
    • Holiday Break
      Date: Nov 25 - Nov 29
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 2 December
  • 9 December
  • 14 December
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Dec 14
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Drive-thru service Location:  Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI  49423

SIGN-IN | SIGN OUT POLICY

If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:

  • Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
  • Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
  • The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
  • Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.

Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.

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Welcome to HHS


Holland High School
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534

School Times:

  • Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
  • Half Day | 7:45-10:50am

Office Hours:

  • 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)

HHS Media Center

 

DAILY BELL SCHEDULE (M,Tu, Th, F)

1st Period 7:45 8:55
2nd Period 9:00 10:00
3rd Period 10:05 11:05
A Lunch 11:05 11:40

(A)4th Period

11:45 12:45
(B)4th Period 11:10 12:10
B Lunch 12:10 12:45
5th Period 12:50 1:50
6th Period 1:55 2:55

 

Lunch hour is determined by area of the building. C, D, J/K Wing= A Lunch | B Wing = B Lunch.

ADVISORY - (Early Release Wednesday)

1st Period 7:45 8:30
2nd Period 8:35 9:15
3rd Period 9:20 10:00

ADVISORY

10:05 11:05
A Lunch 11:05 11:40
A 4th Period 11:45 12:25
B 4th Period 11:10 11:50
B Lunch 11:50 12:25
5th Period 12:30 1:10
6th Period 1:15 1:55

 

HALF DAYS

1st Period 7:45 8:15
2nd Period 8:20 8:45
3rd Period 8:50 9:15
4th Period 9:20 9:45
5th Period 9:50 10:15
6th Period 10:20 10:50

District Calendar

The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars. 

Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.

Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.

Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.

Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.

Parking Violations

  • Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
  • Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
  • There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations. 

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Ottawa Community Schools Network (OCSN)

  • Connect students and families to all in-school and community-based resources such as mental health services, the Power H Shop, Mobile Food Pantry, etc. 
  • Offer student check-ins/other in-school support services as needed
  • Contact Tyler Mouw

Arbor Circle E3 Therapists

  • Provide year-round in-school individual and group mental health services regardless of ability to pay
  • Certified TRAILS Coach/Instructor
  • Contact Frankie Wamsley or Tyler Mouw (OCSN) for a referral

Additional School-based Therapists

  • Provide culturally and linguistically-competent in-school individual therapy services
  • Rose Oaklander (Bethany Christian Services)
  • Yvette Chiquito (Mosaic Counseling)
  • Contact Tyler Mouw (OCSN) for a referral

Prime for Life

  • Virtual class, held multiple times a month, led by an addiction specialist and certified Prime for Life instructor
  • Evidence-based and highly motivational program that explains the reality of substance use and how it can impact anyone, regardless of actual usage
  • Contact Veronica Salazar or Tyler Mouw (OCSN) for more information or a referral to this program

Resilience – Healthy Relationships

  • Coaching Boys into Men - Evidence-based program tailored for boys' sports teams to develop healthy relationships and social norms 
  • Athletes as Leaders - Evidence-based program tailored for girls' sports teams to develop healthy relationships and leadership skills 
  • One Love Classes - Evidence-based curricula that teach students of any gender how to have healthy relationships and avoid unhealthy ones 
  • Contact Brad Hieftje or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)

Botvin LifeSkills Training

  • Interactive skills-based program aimed to promote health and personal development for 11th and 12th grade students 
  • Includes 8 lessons on topics such as self-management skills, social skills, and drug/gambling resistance skills 
  • Contact Zach Yokom or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)

Holland Momentum Center

  • Offer coping skills groups, general support groups, and social/recreational programming for teens throughout the year 
  • Costs $1 per year to participate in all programming 
  • Contact Jenna Vipond or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)

I AM Academy

  • Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline systems within educational institutions through mentorships with students and community partnerships 
  • Meet regularly as a group in-school and provide meaningful experiences in the community to empower and inspire Black/African American youth 
  • Contact Henry Cherry or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)

Holland Boys and Girls Club

  • Offer programs and scholarship opportunities year-round to support academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles 
  • Enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens 
  • Contact Kaylee Willis or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)

Latin American United for Progress (LAUP)

  • Offer programs and scholarship opportunities to youth (¡adelante! and ¡más adelante!) and adults (language classes, GED, citizenship, Latin dance, etc.)
  • Empower Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, celebration, and education
  • Contact Julian Lugo or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)

 


Volunteer at HHS:

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.