2024 Back To School

The first day of school is Thursday, August 22.

Don't miss Open House at your school on Tuesday, August 20 4-6pm.

Class lists/Class schedules and Transportation details will be posted to Parent Portal before Friday, August 16. 


Here's everything you need to know before coming back to school on August 22.

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August 14, 2024
HPSPodcast 5.1

Kids and families at Holland Public Schools are getting ready to head back to school. This week we talk with HPS Superintendent Nick Cassidy.

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August 13, 2024
Welcome back to another exciting school year at West!

Dear West Families,

I hope you had a refreshing summer. Our team is eager to reconnect with your children and dive into a year filled with engaging activities and enriching experiences. We’re committed to supporting each student’s growth and look forward to collaborating with you to ensure a successful year. Mark your calendar for the Back to School Open House on August 20 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.!  Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Yours in education,

Chad Tolson
Principal, West

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August 13, 2024
New to HMS
Guide to Middle School

Welcome to Holland Middle School!  

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED

Newsletter - Sent out every Sunday

All families will be signed up for this.  Teachers can send messages and so can the school. You can receive either text messages or emails.

The newsletter will be posted on HMS website every Sunday too!

The newsletter will be posted on HMS Facebook every Sunday too!

Other Ways to Connect

Infinite Campus (Parent Portal)

GRADES/ATTENDANCE

Check your students grades and attendance DAILY or WEEKLY!

Rene Bair

Principal

(616) 494-2426

rbair@hollandpublicschools.org

Rakendra Davis

Assistant Principal

(616) 494-2413

rdavis@hollandpublicschools.org

Rick Harris

Dean of Students

(616) 494-2429

rharris@hollandpublicschools.org

Attendance Line

(616) 494-2401 Press 1

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July 1, 2024
No Cost Breakfast & Lunch in 2024-2025

For the 2024-25 school year, HPS will once again be participating in the Michigan School Meals Program. 

  • All HPS students to have one breakfast and one lunch per school day at NO-COST to them. 
  • Milk only purchases (all buildings) or à la carte items (high school only) must be paid for at the time of purchase with either cash or funds in their account.

 Any food service related questions can be directed to our webpage or 616-494-2245.

All families should complete the Education Benefits form.
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August 12, 2024
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

Holland High is excited to welcome students back for the 2024-2025 school year!

In this News Story, you’ll find all the key details about student schedules, school supplies, open house, the first-day schedule, Chromebooks, school pictures, the required quick meal application, and more!

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August 12, 2024
New Start and Dismissal Times in 24-25

In order to help our transportation department get students to and from school safely and on time, we will stagger start and dismissal times at our elementary schools during the 2024-2025 school year.  Please notice the time changes at HLA and Holland Heights.

Holland Heights and HLA : 

  • 8:15am-3:21pm 
  • Half Day Dismiss 11:20am 
  • Early Release 2:21pm
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August 11, 2024
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Bus Expectations

We are excited to announce that beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, Holland Public Schools will be implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Bus Expectations across our district's transportation services. This initiative aims to create a safe, respectful, and responsible environment for all students who utilize our school buses.

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August 15, 2024
Power H Shop Returns in 2024-2025

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

  • *August 15 | Back 2 School 
  • September 5
  • 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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  • 15 August
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Aug 15
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 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.
  • 19 August
    • HMS Greenhouse Harvest 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      HMS Greenhouse Harvest
      Date: Aug 19
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Holland families are welcome to come to the HMS Greenhouse for FREE produce and flowers.

      • Monday, 6-7pm
      • June 10-August19
  • 20 August
    • Open House - All HPS Families
      Date: Aug 20
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
      At all HPS Schools. Visit your classroom(s), meet your teachers and principals, get ready for the first day of school!
  • 22 August
    • First Day of School - All Students
      Date: Aug 22
      Calendar: District Calendar

      K-5 School Times:

      • Full Day | 8:30am- 3:36pm
      • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
      • Half Day | 8:30 - 11:35am

      HMS School Times:

      • Full Day | 7:30am-2:42pm
      • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:42pm
      • Half Day | 7:30-10:35am

      HHS School Times:

      • Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
      • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
      • Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
  • 28 August
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Aug 28
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 30 August
  • 4 September
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 4
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 5 September
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Sep 5
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hoursthroughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with theexception of January and April) at 8:00 am. 

      Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln ConferenceRoom in the District Administration office, 320 West 24th Street. The followingis the 2023-24 schedule:

      September7, 2023

      October5, 2023

      November2, 2023

      December7, 2023

      January11, 2024

      February1, 2024

      March7, 2024

      April11, 2024

      May2, 2024

      June6, 2024

      During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, andcommunity members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minuteappointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, anadditional 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 basis."

      Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Officeif you have questions (616-494-2005).

    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Sep 5
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 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.
  • 11 September
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 11
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 15 September
    • Holland Dutch Football Kickoff Golf Outing
      Date: Sep 15
      Location: Ravines Golf Club 3520 Palmer Dr, Saugatuck, MI 49453, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
      https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/downloads/_news_/dutch_golf_outing.pdf
  • 16 September
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Sep 16
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Food for those in need.   Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network

      * Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed

      Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)


  • 18 September
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 18
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 19 September
    • 12th Annual School Nurse Fun Run
      Date: Sep 19
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Holland Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate in the 2024 School Nurse Fun Run on Thu, Sep 19 at Holland West Elementary School. This non-competitive event with a 5K run route and 1.5 mile walk route is a perfect way for students and families to enjoy an evening of activity together.

      Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health! It can be a physical challenge, change in their eating habits or starting a wellness activity. Use code: funrun24 for FREE entry. 

      Register by Aug 23 to guarantee a shirt.

      All student participants will be entered to win a $25 Meijer gift card. You can earn a second entry by sharing your goal or 5K training photo or video on Facebook and tagging schoolnurse5k! Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the Fun Run.

      Can't make it on Sep 19, join us virtually and participate in the Fun Run on your own schedule!

      We hope to see you on Sep 19! 

      Sign up now!

  • 23 September
    • HPS Spirit Week
      thru September 27
      HPS Spirit Week
      Date: Sep 23 - Sep 27
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 25 September
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Sep 25
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 26 September
    • District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      District-Wide STEM Night
      Date: Sep 26
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 2 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 2
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 3 October
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Oct 3
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hoursthroughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with theexception of January and April) at 8:00 am. 

      Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln ConferenceRoom in the District Administration office, 320 West 24th Street. The followingis the 2023-24 schedule:

      September7, 2023

      October5, 2023

      November2, 2023

      December7, 2023

      January11, 2024

      February1, 2024

      March7, 2024

      April11, 2024

      May2, 2024

      June6, 2024

      During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, andcommunity members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minuteappointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, anadditional 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 basis."

      Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Officeif you have questions (616-494-2005).

    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Oct 3
      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.
  • 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

  • 10 October
  • 15 October
  • 16 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 16
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • TK-5 Parent Teacher Conferences
      Date: Oct 16
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 17 October
  • 18 October
  • 21 October
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Oct 21
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Food for those in need.   Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network

      * Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed

      Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)


  • 23 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 23
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

    • DeComposer's Concert (Antics in the Attic)
      Date: Oct 23
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: HHS Performing Arts Center
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Holland Orchestras celebrate Halloween
  • 30 October
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Oct 30
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 1 November
  • 6 November
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 6
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 7 November
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Nov 7
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hoursthroughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with theexception of January and April) at 8:00 am. 

      Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln ConferenceRoom in the District Administration office, 320 West 24th Street. The followingis the 2023-24 schedule:

      September7, 2023

      October5, 2023

      November2, 2023

      December7, 2023

      January11, 2024

      February1, 2024

      March7, 2024

      April11, 2024

      May2, 2024

      June6, 2024

      During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, andcommunity members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minuteappointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, anadditional 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 basis."

      Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Officeif you have questions (616-494-2005).

    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Nov 7
      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.
  • 13 November
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 13
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 15 November
  • 18 November
    • Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
      Mobile Food Pantry
      Date: Nov 18
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Food for those in need.   Feeding America & Ottawa Community School Network

      * Drive-thru service only * No ID Needed

      Holland High School - Parking Lot 1 (Behind building - use 24th street)


  • 20 November
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 20
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 26 November
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Nov 26
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 27 November
  • 4 December
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 4
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 5 December
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Dec 5
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
      Location: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference Room
      Calendar: District Calendar

      Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hoursthroughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with theexception of January and April) at 8:00 am. 

      Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln ConferenceRoom in the District Administration office, 320 West 24th Street. The followingis the 2023-24 schedule:

      September7, 2023

      October5, 2023

      November2, 2023

      December7, 2023

      January11, 2024

      February1, 2024

      March7, 2024

      April11, 2024

      May2, 2024

      June6, 2024

      During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, andcommunity members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minuteappointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, anadditional 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 basis."

      Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Officeif you have questions (616-494-2005).

    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Dec 5
      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.
  • 11 December
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 11
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm