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Last week, Holland High School celebrated the Class of 2026 at Commencement exercises. Today, we hear from HHS Student Senate President Maggie Telgenhof as she addresses her class during graduation.

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Holland Middle School was named one of just 419 schools in Michigan as a Green School by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Environment (EGLE).

To earn MI Green Schools certification, HMS completed at least 10 approved environmental activities throughout the school year. For example:

• Student-led recycling efforts
• The Bird Feeder project
• The HMS Greenhouse

 Michigan Green Schools supports and celebrates the achievements of PreK-12 schools in protecting the state's air, land, water, and ecosystems through their commitments to environmental education and stewardship actions.

Armed Forces Thanksgiving is an annual West Michigan event that partners veterans with high school students to honor and celebrate our nation’s military veterans.  

• During the 11th annual event on Friday, May 15, Holland High School was named the recipient of the Peter Ruppert Thanksgiving in Action Award for its efforts in honoring veterans in the school community. The Award recognizes HHS for its annual Veterans Day Assembly and the creation of the Wall of Honor in the High School Commons.

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time to register your student for 2026-27. 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 2026-2027 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.

Holland High School will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s new stadium on Monday, June 1 at 7:30pm. 

• Members of the Holland community are invited to celebrate the beginning of this exciting new project for students of Holland Public Schools and the entire Holland Community.

While the Class of 2026 celebrates their graduation milestone, we re-visit the Commencement Keynote Address from HHS Teacher and Coach Dan Telgenhof.

• Listen to highlights from the Commencement Keynote Address

May 19, 2026, 7pm | Devos Fieldhouse - Hope College

The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by school districts in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. 

In 2026, HPS recognized 22 students, with 24 Seals of Biliteracy in 5 assessed languages:

We are excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2026 Summer Adventure Camps with the Outdoor Discovery Center! This engaging summer program is designed for students going into 1st grade through 5th grade and will focus on literacy skills through hands-on, nature-rich experiences.

• Adventure Camp will be held at Jefferson Elementary 282 W 30th Street
• June 15-July 23
• 8:30am – 12:30pm each day (Breakfast and Lunch will be available at no cost.)

The Summer Adventure Camp with ODC is led by the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Education Network and will take the place of HPS Summer School.  This is the ONLY Summer School option being offered at HPS in the summer of 2026 for K-5 students.

Celebrating the retirement of 16 HPS employees and their combine 386+ years of service to the students, families, and staff of Holland Public Schools!

The 2026 Senior Awards Night recognized achievements in academics, athletics, clubs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement—each a reflection of the dedication, talent, and spirit of this remarkable class.

TOP TEN:

• Wilson Lin (Valedictorian)
• Andrew Legg (Salutatorian)
• Owen Baer
• Luca Boerma
• Jack Bolt
• Makayla Clark
• Emma Deenik
• Makario Stark
• Maggie Telgenhof
• Lan Tran

Today is the last day of school for the Holland High Class of 2026. This week on the podcast we talk to one of the graduating members of the Class of 2026.

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