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HPS Orchestras Director Mrs. Oneill (formerly Mayer) will retire after this school year.  All string orchestra alumni who played under Mrs. O’Neill’s direction (at either the middle or high school level) are invited to perform alongside the current Holland High School Orchestra at the Spring Concert on Monday, May 19 at 7pm in the HHS Performing Arts Center. 

• Thursday, May 1, 7pm
• Friday, May 2, 7pm 
• Saturday, May 3, 2pm
• Saturday, May 3, 7pm
• Sunday, May 4, 2pm
• Sunday, May 4, 6pm
  
  
  

Congratulations to our Essay Contest Winners:

• K-5:  June Nelson | 5th Grade at HLA
• HMS:  Nevaeh Mullennix  | 7th Grade
• HHS:  Skyana Chiv  | 10th Grade

Winners shared their essays at the Exhibit Opening Dinner sponsored by the Holland Educational Foundation on Tuesday, April 22.

This week, we talk with Grace Dattadeen and Shiloh Maples. They are student-docents for the Community of Courage, Anne Frank Exhibit now open at Holland High School.

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Holland Public Schools is reviewing its Wellness Policy, including goals around 

• Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Student Wellness   

If you would like to be part of this committee, please email Superintendent Cassidy.

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.

Spring brings a variety of activities and opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors, but it also presents potential health and safety concerns. Here are some essential health and safety tips for parents and families to consider this spring season.

Senior Vik Howard's American Icon was awarded First Place at the Holland Area Arts Council Debut 2025 Art Show.

Junior Owen Baer's Metal Face Munchies Cereal Box design was awarded Honorable Mention.

Junior Mark Jordan received the Holland Friends of Art Award for Fallout.

Community of Courage, a student-guided exhibit about the life of Anne Frank, will be at Holland High School April 20-May 7, 2025.

Community partners and the general public are encouraged to experience the exhibit on the following dates:

• Thursday, April 24, 6-8pm
• Tuesday, April 29, 6-8pm
• Monday, May 5, 8am-3pm
• Tuesday, May 6, 8am-3pm
• Wednesday, May 7, 6-8pm

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.

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.