Welcome to Holland High School
Holland High News:
HHS Hosts Family Session on Teen Mental Health in the Social Media Age
Holland High School 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.
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.
Volunteer at HPS Schools
We love when parents volunteer at school because your time, talents, and presence make a real difference for our students and staff.
- Whether you have an hour to help at an event, share a special skill, support a classroom, or simply lend a hand, your involvement helps make our schools stronger and our students’ experiences even better.
We’d love to have you join us! Please take a moment to complete our volunteer form and let us know how you’d like to get involved
Fall MAP Growth Benchmark Testing
Next week, all Holland High School students will take the fall NWEA MAP Growth assessments in Math and Reading. These assessments provide valuable insight into what students know, what they are ready to learn next, and the support they need to be successful. MAP Growth is our regular benchmark assessment, administered each fall, winter, and spring; it is not an additional standardized test.
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)
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Upcoming Events
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21 September
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Sep 21Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarDrive-thru service Location: Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423
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21 Septemberthru September 25
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HOCO Spirit WeekDate: Sep 21 - Sep 25Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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23 September
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Sep 23Calendar: District Calendar
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24 September
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STEM Night & Paper Airplane Contest 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMSTEM Night & Paper Airplane ContestDate: Sep 24Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarDetails to come!
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Senior Parent Meeting 6:15 PM to 7:45 PMSenior Parent MeetingDate: Sep 24Time: 6:15 PM to 7:45 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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25 September
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HOCO Assembly 2:15 PM to 2:55 PMHOCO AssemblyDate: Sep 25Time: 2:15 PM to 2:55 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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30 September
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Sep 30Calendar: District Calendar
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Picture Day (Retakes)Date: Sep 30Calendar: Holland High CalendarFor students who did not get a school picture taken in August or need their school picture retaken. A picture schedule will be shared by teachers. Report to class prior to your photo session. For picture retakes, please bring your picture packet with you to your photo session. Picture order forms are located in the HHS front main office & Student Success office. 1st hr - HPS staff, 1st hour 2nd hr - 9th grade, Mr Siffin 3rd hr - 10th grade Advisory - HVRT 4th hr - 11th grade, Mr Siffin Lunches - HHS staff, CTC students 5th hr - 12th grade, CTC students, Mr Siffin 6th hr - Last call for anyone who missed earlier times.
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Teens, Social Media, & Mental Health (Family Event) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMTeens, Social Media, & Mental Health (Family Event)Date: Sep 30Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: HHS Performing Arts CenterCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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2 October
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Progress Report 1 4:30 PMProgress Report 1Date: Oct 2Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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7 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 7Calendar: District Calendar
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14 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 14Calendar: District Calendar
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15 October
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PT Conferences (Day 1) 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMPT Conferences (Day 1)Date: Oct 15Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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19 October
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Oct 19Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarDrive-thru service Location: Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423
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20 October
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PT Conferences (Day 2) 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMPT Conferences (Day 2)Date: Oct 20Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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21 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 21Calendar: District Calendar
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22 October
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HALF DAY FOR ALL STUDENTSDate: Oct 22Calendar: District Calendar
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23 October
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No SchoolDate: Oct 23Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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NO SCHOOL ALL STUDENTSDate: Oct 23Calendar: District Calendar
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28 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 28Calendar: District Calendar
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HYAC Assembly- David Edward Garcia 10:05 AM to 11:05 AMHYAC Assembly- David Edward GarciaDate: Oct 28Time: 10:05 AM to 11:05 AMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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4 November
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Nov 4Calendar: District Calendar
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6 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 6Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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11 November
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Nov 11Calendar: District Calendar
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Veterans Day Assembly 10:05 AM to 11:05 AMVeterans Day AssemblyDate: Nov 11Time: 10:05 AM to 11:05 AMCalendar: 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.
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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 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 |
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(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 |
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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.

