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Nurse Notes -March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s the perfect time to focus on healthy eating habits that support growing minds and active bodies! Balanced nutrition is essential for your child’s energy, focus, and overall well-being.
Here are some tips and ideas to help your family make healthy choices this month and beyond.

Building Student Engagement Through Clubs & Athletics
On March 18, 2025, Holland High School hosted its latest Pastries & Principals event, focusing on extracurricular involvement and athletics. Parents, students, and staff gathered to discuss the benefits of participation, recent progress, and upcoming initiatives to enhance student engagement.
Your Feedback Matters! If you couldn’t attend, please share your thoughts at this link.

HPSPodcast 5.29
This week we talk with members of Vocal Dimensions about their show Vocals on Broadway.
Show Times:
- Thursday, March 20 - 7pm
- Friday March 21 - 7pm
- Saturday, March 22 - 4:30pm

HPS 5-Year Facility Plan
This week Superintendent Nick Cassidy met with HPS staff members to share HPS' 5-year Facility Plan. This plan will:
- Ensure Every Student and Staff Member at HPS benefits from upgraded, 21st-century facilities
- Provide equitable access to programming
- Right-size our district to reduce operational costs
- Allow us to invest in our students, staff, and programs
Holland High Calendar
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26 March
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 26Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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28 March
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Half Day - ALL Students 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Mar 28Time: 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarHHS | 7:45-10:50am
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Progress Reports 4:30 PMProgress ReportsDate: Mar 28Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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31 March
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Holland Orchestras / Cafe Pops 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMHolland Orchestras / Cafe PopsDate: Mar 31Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarJoin the Holland Orchestras for the annual Cafe Pops concert in the Holland High Commons. Enjoy delicious cheesecake by "Say Cheesecake by Sara and coffee/punch. Please enter the front doors of Holland High.
Tickets: $15.00/adult, $10.00/senior & students K-12.
Get tickets now! https://hollandhighmusic.ludus.com/index.php
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2 April
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 2Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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3 April
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: Apr 3Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarThe Power H Shop is an initiative to support families experiencing crisis or financial hardship, by providing free household items through a dignified retail setting, and thus alleviating a family's financial hardship.
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4 Aprilthru April 13
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NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDate: Apr 4 - Apr 13Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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16 April
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 16Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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18 April
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Junior/Senior Prom 7:15 PM to 10:15 PMJunior/Senior PromDate: Apr 18Time: 7:15 PM to 10:15 PMLocation: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarLocation: Fredrik Meijer Gardens
The butterfly garden will be open to ticket holders 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dance is 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. and includes appetizers, desserts, punch bowl & water.
Ticket is required and go on sale Monday, March 17, 2025.
Cost: $60.00 per person
Tickets can be purchased online: hhsdances.ludus.com
Cash Only ticket purchase can be made in the Athletic office.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Guest pass required for any non HPS student attending the dance.
Passes are in the Student Success and Athletic offices.
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23 April
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 23Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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30 April
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 30Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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1 May
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Artist Reception & Show 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMArtist Reception & ShowDate: May 1Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarArt reception featuring the artwork of K-12 students from around the District. Family, friends and general public are welcome! Please enter: Door 46 (W. 24th & VanRaalte Ave, lot #3) or back doors of Commons/lunchroom (park in lot #1 student parking off W 24th St.)
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: May 1Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarThe Power H Shop is an initiative to support families experiencing crisis or financial hardship, by providing free household items through a dignified retail setting, and thus alleviating a family's financial hardship.
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7 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 7Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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8 May
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Half Day - ALL Students 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: May 8Time: 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarTulip Time KinderParade HHS | 7:45-10:50am
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14 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 14Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Rehearsal-Graduation/Commencement 12:15 PM to 2:30 PMRehearsal-Graduation/CommencementDate: May 20Time: 12:15 PM to 2:30 PMLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarSeniors - arrive by 12:15 p.m. so you are ready for practice at 12:30 p.m.
Please report to the main floor of Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse,
222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423. You can enter doors of facility
facing Lincoln Ave.
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Commencement 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCommencementDate: May 20Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarLocation: Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse No ticket required. Please no noise making devices allowed. No balloons allowed in seating area. Please use balloon parking & pickup balloons after ceremony. Translation headsets will be available on a table at the entrance to the Fieldhouse. Graduates arrive at 6:15 p.m. & lineup by 6:30 p.m. on the main floor (as shown in practice earlier in the day).
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21 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 21Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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26 May
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NO SCHOOL - Holiday BreakDate: May 26Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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28 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 28Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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2 June
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Athletic Honors Night 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMAthletic Honors NightDate: Jun 2Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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3 June
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HHS Exam DayDate: Jun 3Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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Half Day - ALL Students 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 3Time: 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarHHS | 7:45-10:50am
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4 June
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HHS Exam DayDate: Jun 4Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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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.
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 Schedule
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 |
Student Handbook
Course Book
Student Parking Permit
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.
What does DUTCH look like?
COMMUNITY-BASED STUDENT SUPPORTS
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.