PRESCHOOL AT HPS

At HPS we Embrace, Engage, and Empower each student for success in an ever-changing world.

BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN HERE!

5 Things We Love About Preschool at HPS

Holland Public Schools believes in partnering with parents and the community to develop and nurture each child’s unique academic, social , emotional, creative  and physical abilities through active learning.

Ready to Enroll?(follow this link to begin enrollment)

What you'll need:

  • Proof of address. (Please bring a current bill or lease agreement that shows your current address.)
  • Photo ID of parent or guardian enrolling the student.
  • Student's birth certificate
  • Immunization records
  • Complete name and address of previous school and phone number


For additional details regarding preschool enrollment, please contact Patty Beatty, at 616.494.2824

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December 23, 2024
Nurse Notes - Holiday Blues?

Many find the holidays a time of sadness and stress. A new study showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. But even without a diagnosis of a mental illness, sadness and stress are very real feelings.

Here are some suggestions to make the holidays less stressful and more joyful:

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December 15, 2024
What's Cooking | December

This month read more about:

  • HPS Nutrition Service is awarded grant to provide students with locally grown fruits & vegetables
  • Thank you to local food providers!

REMEMBER: All HPS students are provided Breakfast & Lunch at no cost!

Check out the menus for breakfast & lunch!
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December 10, 2024
HPSPodcast 5.18

This week we talk with Patty Beatty, Director of Early Childhood at HPS, about all the great things happening in our pre-school classrooms.

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November 22, 2024
Introducing Inclusive Preschool Classrooms!

Holland Public Schools is excited to open An inclusive preschool classroom at West Elementary!

Enroll Today to start Preschool in January!
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November 18, 2024
3-Year-Old Pre School Opportunities

Starting in January, Holland Public Schools will have an exciting opportunity to offer preschool programming to families in our community who have children turning 3-years-old on or before December 1st, 2024. 

  • Children will be enrolled in our current preschool classrooms at HLA, West and Jefferson. 
  • Full days 
  • 5 Days/Week
  • Spots will be limited!
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GSRP is a grant-funded preschool program through MiLeap that is FREE for families who qualify.  Students must be 4 years-old by December 1 to enroll. Classes are offered at each of our Elementary buildings with a variety of family needs in mind. In 2024-2025, Our program will be offered at

  • West
  • HLA
  • Jefferson

 (Due to construction, pre-school programs will not be available at Holland Heights in 2024-2026.)


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  • 20 January
  • 21 January
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Jan 21
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 21 January
    thru January 24
    • BeNice Week
      Date: Jan 21 - Jan 24
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Tues 1/21 Comfort and Self-Care Day – Students wear their comfiest clothes to highlight the importance of self-care and mental well-being.


      Wed 1/22 be nice. Day- Wear be nice. shirts or green or black or pink for be nice. colors


      Thurs 1/23 Superheroes of Kindness or Team-Up for Kindness – Students can dress as superheroes who fight for kindness and support others or wear shirts featuring superheroes or "Team-Up" for kindness would be wearing their favorite sports team jersey

      Fri 1/24 Holland is be nice.  Red and White Shine Your Light– wear red and white or be nice.

      Throughout the week school-wide Age appropriate activities, annoucements or videos that remind students of the be nice. action plan steps.  Teachers across grade levels will incorporate "be nice." lessons in classes--- be nice. individual school groups will share ideas.  Students sign the be nice. pledge banner.

      be nice. basketball game on Friday.  Throughout the week each building will raffle off be nice. prize packs (pencil, bracelet, candy, and game ticket) to students.
  • 22 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 22
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 22
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 24 January
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Jan 24
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 29 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 29
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 29
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 3 February
    thru February 7
    • Big Opportunity Week
      Date: Feb 3 - Feb 7
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Enrollment is open for 2024-2025. We'll host several events this week to help you learn how Holland Public Schools is Right For You and your family.
  • 4 February
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Holland Heights - Big Opportunity Night
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Come see the school, meet the teachers and principal, and learn more about enrollment at HPS
    • West - Big Opportunity Night
      Date: Feb 4
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland West School, 500 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Come see the school, meet the teachers and principal, and learn more about enrollment at HPS
  • 5 February
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 5
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 5
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • HLA - Big Opportunity Night
      Date: Feb 5
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Come see the school, meet the teachers and principal, and learn more about enrollment at HPS
    • Jefferson - Big Opportunity Night
      Date: Feb 5
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Come see the school, meet the teachers and principal, and learn more about enrollment at HPS
  • 6 February
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Feb 6
      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).

    • Power H Shop - Give Back Event!
      Date: Feb 6
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      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.
    • Big Opportunity Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Big Opportunity Night
      Date: Feb 6
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Come see the school, meet the teachers and principal, and learn more about enrollment at HPS
  • 7 February
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Feb 7
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland Christian High School, 950 Ottawa Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • Dutch Theatre Presents: Sororophobia
      Date: Feb 7
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Written by HPS Alum Laney Lynch.
      $10 Tickets at https://hollandtheatre.ludus.com/index.php
  • 8 February
  • 11 February
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Feb 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Hamilton High School, 4911 136th Ave, Hamilton, MI 49419, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
    • PreSchool Parent /Teacher Conferences
      Date: Feb 11
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
    • TK-5 Parent /Teacher Conferences
      Date: Feb 11
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 12 February
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 12
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 12
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 13 February
  • 14 February
    • PreSchool Half Day - Staff Development
      Date: Feb 14
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Feb 14
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 18 February
  • 19 February
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 19
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 19
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • PreSchool Parent /Teacher Conferences
      Date: Feb 19
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Calendar: HPS PreSchool
    • TK-5 Parent /Teacher Conferences
      Date: Feb 19
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 20 February
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Feb 20
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 21 February
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Feb 21
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Zeeland East High School, 3333 96th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 21 February
    thru February 24
  • 21 February
    thru February 24

Every Day is an ADVENTURE at HPS Preschool:

  • Our day starts with breakfast to give our brain and body energy for the day.
  • During morning meeting we talk about the fun things we are going to do during the day.
  • We get to play outside with our friends, and explore our naturescape playgrounds.
  • In our classroom we learn through play during choice time. Our classrooms are set up with different areas, such as: art, library, math and science, blocks, toys and games, dramatic play, sensory and much more! 
  • Every day we have a large group read aloud, and also break into small groups where teachers work with students on specific learning objectives.
  • We get to eat a healthy lunch, and enjoy more time exploring on our playgrounds. 
  • By then, our bodies are getting tired, so we take a break with a rest time. 
  • We finish our day with a snack, and get ready to go home for the day.