Welcome to Holland Public Schools

This week, we talk with West Preschool Teacher Jessie Stewart about the new opportunities for families of 3-year-olds in the Holland community.

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Interested in preschool at Holland Public Schools: Contact Patty Beatty at 616.494.2824

• To allow for more families to attend this meeting.. the day/time has been changed to Wednesday, October 28, 6-6:45pm

HPS is preparing for exciting changes in the Fall of 2027 and we want to share our plans with parents in the district. Please attend a Parent Information meeting about anticipated neighborhood zoning changes for our PreK-5 Elementary Schools on Wednesday, October 28, 6-6:45pm, in the Jefferson Elementary Cafeteria.

HPS Students are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. This week, we talk with Yazmin Angulo, a member of HHS Student Senate, about the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event and about the Annual Decomposers Festival hosted by the Holland Orchestra.

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More information about Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25 at 5-6:30pm

More information about Holland Orchestra's Decomposers Festival on Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm in the HHS PAC.

We have an exciting opportunity to offer preschool programming to more families in the Holland Community! 

• This opportunity is for children who turn 3 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
• The program is tuition based on family income.
• Children will be enrolled in our preschool classrooms at West Elementary. Spots will be limited!

This is a perfect opportunity for families who have older siblings already attending an HPS building!

CONTACT Patty Beatty, Director of Early Childhood - 616.494.2824

 Holland Public Schools is joining communities across Michigan, October 19-23, in raising awareness about keeping students safe on the road. Together, we can make a difference. 

• When the REDS are flashing, there’s no passing! 

Let’s work together to keep all Holland students safe.

The Grand Rapids Gold will host the Noblesville Boom on November 28 at 7pm at the Van Andel Arena. 

• All HPS families can attend the game for FREE!

The HHS Orchestras invite you to join them October 28 at 7pm for their spooky Decomposer's Festival. 

Feature performances from:

• HHS Orchestras
• HHS Choirs
• HHS Jazz Band 

In addition to the music, you will experience hilarious skits, yummy concessions, and a raffle game!

Download the NEW HPS Mobile App during Parent Teacher Conferences (October 13-23) to get in the drawing for a $100 Meijer Gift Card!

• Download AND sign-in to the HPS Mobile App by October 23.
• All App users who have downloaded and signed in since August 1, 2026 will be included in drawing.

Get your costumes ready and join the HHS Student Senate for a districtwide Trunk-or-Treat event.

• Sunday, October 25, 5-6:30pm
• HHS Rear Parking Lot
• FREE for all families

The HPS mobile app uses information from your Parent/Student Portal to send you information from the

• The District
• Your School
• Your Classroom(s)

But you can also SUBSCRIBE to additional Groups, Teams, Clubs, and Learning Groups.  

By subscribing to SCHOOL/CLASS/GROUPs you will:

• receive group-specific updates.
• see calendar events for the group under the calendar tab on the app.
• have quick access to contact information for or to chat with the leader of the SCHOOL/CLASS/GROUP.

The Holland Educational Foundation is set to host their Annual Red Tie Gala on November 6. This week, we're talking about the event with HEF Executive Director Kate Bolt.

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Nutrition Services is excited to bring a little extra fun to our cafeterias by celebrating special National Days throughout the school year. These give us another opportunity to make mealtime enjoyable, introduce students to different foods, and encourage participation in our school meal programs.

• National Taco Day | October 6  - We will kick off the month by celebrating with a delicious Breakfast Taco! 
• Count Day Celebration | October 7 - All students in attendance will receive a refreshing Cool Tropics treat. 
• National Apple Day | October 21 - We will celebrate by serving Apple Cobbler with lunch. 
• National Pumpkin Day  | October 26 - Everyone who eats lunch with us that day receiving a delicious slice of Pumpkin Bread.