Welcome to Holland Public Schools

Happy July! This month has rolled in with hot and steamy weather! Please read this message from the Outdoor Discovery Center:

Greetings from the Outdoor Discovery Center!

Thanks for a wonderful first two weeks of camp! We have really enjoyed our outdoor time together. Next week’s forecast looks a bit steamy.

This week we talk with the Future Prep'd team from Holland High School and hear about the answer to their driving question: How can HPS unite the community around the success of ALL students?

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MEET UP & EAT UP SUN MEALS (Serving those that are 18 years & under through the summer months)

We look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) at a site near you. 

***NO 7-DAY BOX SERVICE JULY 3^rd

This week we get an update on what's happening with the Holland Educational Foundation from Executive Director Kate Bolt.

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We're busy this summer hiring great people to work with the great kids at Holland Public Schools.

We currently have openings for:

• Bus Drivers
• Lunch Servers
• Cleaning Services
• Substitute Teachers
• More!

This week we talk with Candis Deboer about Period Project 49423.

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We’re excited to welcome Pre-K-3rd grade students to our elementary summer school program at West Elementary beginning Monday, June 16! Our summer session focuses on learning through exploration, creativity, and hands-on experiences—both in the classroom and outdoors.

Please remember:
Students will be spending time outside each day, so it’s important that they come prepared. To help your child have a successful and comfortable experience, please send them with the following:

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for walking and play

• Sunscreen and bug spray (applied before school)

• A refillable water bottle labeled with their name

• A hat or cap for sun protection (optional but encouraged)

Thank you for helping us keep your child safe, active, and ready to learn! 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 616-494-2350.

We’re looking forward to a fun and enriching summer!

HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.

Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week. 

• Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM 
•  Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025

There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).

Created by Ready for School and delivered by teachers, Kindergarten Readiness Camp combines the routines of a typical school day with play to build the academic and social skills that kindergarten teachers say they want to see in their students. When a child is curious, asks questions, and is comfortable in the classroom environment, it helps with being ready to learn.

• June 16 - July 31 at West Elementary
• FREE for all HPS families with a K-student enrolled in the 2025-2026 school year
• Breakfast and Lunch provided at no cost
• Transportation available