Welcome to Holland Language Academy
I firmly believe that the circumstances you’re born into shouldn’t dictate your chances for success. To me, there is nothing more personally and professionally fulfilling than when the product of my work is a child’s academic and social growth.
In addition, I believe that my background as a teacher and my ongoing role as a parent not only enable me to understand and meet the needs of both teachers, and parents, but ultimately allows me to serve the students and children of our community. My passion has always been and will be educating children.
I look forward to continuing to work in partnership with you as we serve the children in Holland Language Academy.
-Iliana Vasquéz
Principal
What's Happening at HLA:
2024-25 Student Registration
As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2024-25. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year.
Completing the registration lets us know your student(s) will be returning next year! It also lets you:
- Review and update household contact information
- Review and update student health information
- Request transportation for the 2024-2025 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1)
Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.
KinderParade 2024
HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 9. If you are planning on your child walking in the parade, they must have a costume and you must fill out this form by Monday, May 6.
Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
- Friday, May 3 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
- Saturday, May 4 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 9. Cash or Check ONLY.
2024 District Art Awards
Congratulations to the following artists for receiving the 2024 District Art Award:
- Kat Mai Duch (4/WST) - Silhouette painting
- June Nelson (4/HLA) - Self Portrait with Flowers
- Chloe Gale (5/JEF) - Mysterious Eye Collage
- Elliot Perkins (5/HTS) - Self portrait
- Sam Bordenkircher (6/HMS) - Parrot Crayon Etching
- Alejandra Rojas Vasquez (7/HMS) - Prisma Colored Pencil Burger
- Annie Lou Howell (8/HMS) -
- Delaney Wilson (9/HHS) - 2- Point Perspective
- Harper Schoon-Tanis (9/HHS) - Linoleum Print
- Hadleigh Hilgert (11/HHS) - Digital Art Piece
The artists' work will be displayed for the next year in the Board Training Room in the District Administartion Building.
Ready. Set. Go! Enrollment/Registration Block Party
We’ll celebrate new students and families to Holland Public Schools and offer assistance to complete online registration and enrollment.
Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm at Holland Middle School
- EVERY family enrolled in HPS Kindergarten who attends the BLOCK PARTY will get a Summer Goodie Bag with books and fun activities for summer learning!
- The Ottawa County Health Dept and Miles of Smiles will be there giving the required Vision, Hearing & Dental screenings for K Enrollment.
- Current HPS families who are registered for 2024-25 by the May 1 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!
Ok2SAY Presentations
Our school will be hosting a presentation on OK2SAY – Michigan’s student safety program for students.
- K-5 students: Thursday & Friday, April 18 & 19
- HMS students: Tuesday, April 23
- HHS students: Wednesday, April 17
The program is designed to inform students how they can help make their school and community safer by reporting dangerous and concerning behaviors to a trusted adult or OK2SAY.
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.
Read-A-Thon
Read-A-Thon Raised $26,016! | Our readers read 241,830 minutes!!
- Top Participating School Winner is HLA!! HLA wins $500 for the school to spend as they wish.
- Winner of the school-wide prize is HMS for the most minutes read! HMS will get a visit from the Polar Patrol in May.
PTO chairs will soon be raffling off prizes from Craig's Cruisers, BAM, Tip Toes, Reader's World, Kilwins, Peachwave, HPS Athletic Office and the Holland Peanut Store.
State Educators visit Holland's TWBI Programs
Hoping to learn how to grow programs in their home-districts, Members of the Michigan Department of Education's Dual Language Collaborative toured the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion programs at Holland Language Academy and Holland Middle School this week.
March Family Night
We'll connect HPS families with local community agencies and resources during our March Family Night.
- Tuesday, March 19 | 5:30 - 6:30pm at Holland High School.
- Dinner provided.
- Fun family activities
- A chance to win a prize for checking out our community partners/breakout sessions
- Meet Community Partners who provide essential community services.
HPSPodcast 4.24
Today, we're introducing you to the building 3 finalists from Jefferson and Holland Language Academy for the Power H Impact Award.
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Dutch Costume Rental 4:30 PM to 7:00 PMDutch Costume RentalDate: May 3Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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3 Maythru May 4
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Dutch Costume Rental - $5Date: May 3 - May 4Location: Language Academy, 461 VanRaalteCalendar: HLA CalendarFriday, May 3 | 4-7pm
Saturday, May 4 | 9-12pmFor HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 9. Cash or Check ONLY.
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3 Maythru May 4
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Dutch Costume Rental - $5Date: May 3 - May 4Location: HLA - 461 VanRaalteCalendar: HLA CalendarFriday, May 3 | 4-7pm Saturday, May 4 | 9am-12pm For HPS students marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 9. Cash or Check ONLY.
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Dutch Costume Rental 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMDutch Costume RentalDate: May 4Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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7 May
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HLA Spring Concert 3-5th 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMHLA Spring Concert 3-5thDate: May 7Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Holland High School (PAC)Calendar: HLA Calendar
Each grade will perform for 20-25 minutes.
- 3rd Grade 6:00 - 6:25
- 4th grade 6:35 - 7:00
- 5th grade 7:10 - 7:30
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8 May
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be nice. WednesdayDate: May 8Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 8Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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Tulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMTulip Time | HALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: May 9Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: HLA CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
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9-12 | 7:45a-10:50a
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15 May
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 15Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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5th Grade Bowling Trip 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM5th Grade Bowling TripDate: May 15Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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HLA Community Impact Day 1:30 PM to 4:00 PMHLA Community Impact DayDate: May 15Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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16 May
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: May 16Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary (925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 22Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
Dismissal at 2:36pm
Students will be released from school 60 minutes early in order to allow teachers a better opportunity for collaborative professional development.
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24 May
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HLA Family Glow Party 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMHLA Family Glow PartyDate: May 24Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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27 May
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No School - Memorial DayDate: May 27Calendar: HLA Calendar
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29 May
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Early Release Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMEarly Release WednesdayDate: May 29Time: 8:30 AM to 2:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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5th Grade Graduation 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM5th Grade GraduationDate: May 29Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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HLA Field DayDate: May 31Location: Holland High School Soccer Stadium, 620 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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4 June
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LAST DAY- All StudentsDate: Jun 4Calendar: HLA Calendar
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HALF DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMHALF DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 4Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AMCalendar: HLA CalendarK-5 | 8:30a- 11:35a
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11 September
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Sep 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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9 October
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Oct 9Calendar: HLA Calendar
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13 November
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Nov 13Calendar: HLA Calendar
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11 December
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Dec 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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8 January
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Jan 8Calendar: HLA Calendar
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12 February
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Feb 12Calendar: HLA Calendar
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12 March
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Mar 12Calendar: HLA Calendar
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9 April
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Apr 9Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Holland Language Academy
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2600
Fax: 616-393-7652
Teachers & Staff
School Times:
- Full Day | 8:30am* - 3:36pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
- Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35am
*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:25
HLA Office Hours:
- 8:10am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HLA Media Center
Student Handbook
Volunteer at HLA:
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.