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2025 Athletic Awards
The Holland High School Athletic Department recognized the incredible achievements of our student athletes during Athletic Awards night.
- 2025 Male and Female Athlete of the Year
- Milton L. Hinga Award
- Holland Athletics Power H Impact Award
- State Champion Alba Rodriguez Lima

Year-End Celebrations
Our theme this year, which is also one of our core values, was United.
- We believe Holland Public Schools is the center of a thriving city, and it is our responsibility to unite the community around the success of ALL students.

20th Recipient of Teachers Live Here Grant Awarded
HPS is proud to award $29,000 in Teachers Live Here grants to Meghan Kelly! Along with $26,500 in down payment assistance, Kelly also received $2,500 to assist with closing costs because she is purchasing a home within the school district boundaries.
HMS May Students of the Month
HPSProud of Louis, Aaron, and Jewish. #GoDutch

Public Meeting - 2025 Bond Proposal
Superintendent Nick Cassidy will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 3 with presentations at 6pm and 6:30pm concerning the 2025 Bond Proposal that will be on the August 5 ballot for Holland Voters. He'll also answer any questions residents may have about the proposal. The meeting will be held in Administration Bldg. - Board Room.

HPSPodcast 5.35
HHS Socials Studies Teacher Nick Vartanian was the Keynote Speaker at the HPS 2025 Commencement on May 21. His address was titled "Willing to Serve".

2025-26 Student Registration
- As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. 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!
- Your household contact information is up to date
- Your student health information is up to date
- if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 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.

Nurse Notes - May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and your school nurses want to promote positive mental health for our HPS family.



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.

2025 Staff vs. Student Disc Golf Scramble
Hosted by the HHS Disc Golf Club and the SHORE Clubs,
- Wednesday, June 4th after the last day of school (First groups will start around 11:00 AM)
- 2 person teams - All Students & Staff are invited to play | If you need a teammate, register as a "free agent."
- 3 Divisions: Beginnger (9-holes), Intermeidate/Advanced (9-holes), Advanced (18-holes)
- Prizes for: Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Closest to the Basket, Top Teams in each division
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4 June
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HALF/LAST DAY - ALL StudentsDate: Jun 4Calendar: District CalendarTK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
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HHS Disc golf Scramble 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMHHS Disc golf ScrambleDate: Jun 4Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: District CalendarBrought to you by the HHS Disc Golf + SHORE Clubs Who: All Students & Staff (2 per team) What: You can enter in the beginner division (White 9), or the intermediate/advanced division (Red 9), or Both (18 holes total) Where: Holland High School Disc Golf Course When: Wednesday, June 4th after the last day of school (First groups will start around 11:00 AM) How: Scan the QR Code and complete one GForm per team
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5 June
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Jun 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Jun 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: District Calendar
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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6 June
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HMS & HHS Report Cards Available 4:30 PMHMS & HHS Report Cards AvailableDate: Jun 6Time: 4:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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9 June
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Board Study Session 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jun 9Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HPS School Board
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