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HPSPodcast 5.29
This week we talk with Kate Bolt from the Holland Educational Foundation about the Community of Courage Anne Frank Exhibit coming to Holland High School.
Read-A-Thon Final Results!
MINUTES READ
- HLA - 31,315 minutes | First place class: Marroquin
- Heights - 21,120 minutes | First place class: Byrne
- West - 20,413 minutes | First place class: Witters
- Jefferson - 15,640 minutes | First place class: Thornton
- HMS - 85,000 minutes | First place class: 8th Grade
FUNDS RAISED
- K-5 - $3566
- HMS - $4133
Thank you to everyone who’s helped fundraise for PTO! Keep up the great work - and keep reading!
Power H Shop - April 3
The 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.
- Thursday April 3, 4:30-6pm at Maplewood Elementary
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.
- Register by May 21 to be in the running for a $100 Meijer gift card.
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.
Tulip Time KinderParade 2025
HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 8. 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 5.
2025 Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
- Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
- Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 8.
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.
Wednesday, May 21, 5-6:30pm 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 screenings for K Enrollment.
- Current HPS families who are registered for 2025-26 by May 21 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!
HHS Students' Artwork Featured in "Début" Art Show
21 works of art created by 17 HHS students have been juried and selected for the Holland Area Arts Council's "Début" Art Show
- You can see the works at HAAC (downtown Holland) April 10-May 24.
- There is a special artists' reception on April 17, 5:30-7pm at HAAC. Awards will be announced at 6pm.
HMS Students to Compete in National History Day State Competition
Seven Holland Middle School students will compete at the National History Day competition at Central Michigan University on April 19, 2025.
HPSPodcast 5.28
This week we talk to Superintendent Nick Cassidy about the district's 5-year Facility Plan.
Upcoming Community Engagement Opportunities:
- Wednesday, March 26, 5-7pm | District Administration Building
5-Year Facility Plan Survey | Shaping the Future of Holland
A strong school system is important to community unity & success. Recently, Holland Public Schools shared a 5-Year Facility Plan.
Key themes of the 5-Year Facility Plan:
- Provide equitable access to programming & opportunities
- Right-size our district to reduce operational costs
- Invest in students, staff, & programs
In order to plan & to be good stewards, we have a short survey we would like you to complete.
Thank you in advance for your time & for helping to shape the future of Holland.
Have a story to share? Share your story with us.
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Apr 3Time: 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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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Apr 3Time: 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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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: District 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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NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDate: Apr 4 - Apr 13Calendar: District Calendar
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