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Holland Orchestras - Decomposers Festival | Antics in the Attic
Holland Orchestras - Decomposers Festival | Antics in the Attic

Decomposer's Festival - Antics in the Attic

 Featuring music from Holland Orchestras, with special performances from the HHS Jazz Band and HHS Choirs.

  • Wednesday, October 23, 7pm | HHS COMMONS
TICKETS: $10 adults | $5 Students (Grade 5-12) | $3 Students (Grade K-4)
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4th Annual HPS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Friday, October 11, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College

  • Holland Football v Comstock Park - Hispanic Heritage Month Uniforms
  • Pre-game Parade of Flags
  • A special pre-game performance from the HHS Band
  • HHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime
  • Food Trucks: Dolce Minicakes, Poncho's Tacos, and Schnack Trap
  • Pre-game music from Banda Tamborazo Villanueva

Join the students and staff at HPS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our neighbors!

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West Coast Chamber of Commerce Recognizes HPS at Annual Awards

Inspire Award: This award was presented to Holland Public Schools, a cornerstone of education in the Holland community since 1848. They inspire the community by uniting around the success of every student, creating trailblazing programs for staff and students, and providing meaningful opportunities in and out of the classroom to ensure academic and personal growth.

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HPSPodcast 5.8

This week we talk with HEF President John Johnston to learn more about how the Holland Education Foundation plans to celebrate their 40 years of serving students and families in the City of Holland.

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Register to attend HEF's 40th Anniversary Gall on November 9 at HHS.
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Public Notice - BOE Finance & Property and Executive Committee Change of Date October 9, 2024

PDF File Public Notice - Change of Date - Finance & Property and Executive Committee Meeting, October 9, 2024
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Power H Shop - October 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. 

First* Thursday of the month, 4:30-6pm at Maplewood Elementary

  • October 3 
  • November 7
  • December 5
  • *January 9
  • February 6 | Give Back Event (no shopping)
  • March 6
  • April 3
  • May 1
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K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held:

  • Tuesday, October 8, 4:15-7:15pm
  • Wednesday, October 16, 4:15-7:15pm
  • Thursday, October 17, 12:30-3:30pm

Please set an appointment time to meet with your student's teacher:

Drop-in Parent/Teacher Conferences at HMS and HHS will be held on October 10, 3:30-6:30pm and October 15, 4:30-7:30pm

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S.T.E.A.M Night with Gentex

All HPS Students and Families are invited to join Gentex for a districtwide S.T.E.A.M. Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)on Thursday, September 26, 5-7pm at Holland High School

  • Chemistry demonstrations
  • Robotics programming
  • Math games
  • Engineering challenges
  • Art projects
  • Fun games,
  • PRIZES... and more!
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STEM Teacher Nicole Bigler

HPSPodcast 5.7

HPS will host a district-wide S.T.E.A.M. Night Thursday night (9/26, 5-7pm at Holland High). 

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Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca - 24/25 Registration

Registration is open for dance classes with Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca.

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2024 Distinguished Alumni Award - Johnny Rodriguez

Johnny Rodriguez (class 2004) is the Executive Director of Latin American's United for Progress and is being recognized by HPS and the Holland Educational Foundation for the profound impact he and LAUP are having in our community.

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September 23, 2024 Board Meeting

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  • 7 October
  • 8 October
  • 9 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 9
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: 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:

      September 5, 2024

      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).

    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: 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:

      September 5, 2024

      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).

    • BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: District Administration Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
    • Football (Boys 7th) - Spring Lake Middle School
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • Volleyball (Girls 7th Red) - Central Middle School
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • Volleyball (Girls 8th Red) @ Central Middle School
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Central Middle School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • Tennis (Boys MS) - Crestwood Middle School
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
    • BOE Executive Committee Mtg
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: District Administration Board Training Room
      Calendar: HPS School Board
    • Football (Boys 8th) - Spring Lake Middle School
      Date: Oct 9
      Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
  • 10 October
  • 11 October
    • Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Join the students and staff at HPS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our neighbors!

      • Holland Football v Comstock Park - Hispanic Heritage Month Uniforms
      • Pre-game Parade of Flags
      • A special pre-game performance from the HHS Band
      • HHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime
      • Food Trucks: Dolce Minicakes, Poncho's Tacos, and Schnack Trap
      • Pre-game music from Banda Tamborazo Villanueva

      Friday, October 11, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College


    • Football (Boys Varsity) - Comstock Park High School
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School
      Calendar: Dutch Athletics
  • 12 October
  • 14 October
  • 15 October
  • 16 October
  • 17 October
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