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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November 26, 2024
A Letter from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - November 2024

There is much to celebrate in this season of Thanksgiving and much to bring hope as we begin to look towards a new year.  

 Listen to HPSPodcast 5.16 with Superintendent Nick Cassidy

As we head into Thanksgiving break, I want to express thanks and gratitude for our talented educators who inspire and nurture the potential in every child, for our committed staff who keep our schools running smoothly, and for our students who remind us every day why we do what we do. I am equally grateful for our families and community members, whose trust and investment in our schools enable us to provide opportunities that shape the future.

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November 7, 2024
Power H Shop - November 7

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

  • November 7
  • December 5
  • *January 9
  • February 6 | Give Back Event (no shopping)
  • March 6
  • April 3
  • May 1
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August 25, 2024
2024-2025 Staff Kickoff

Before the first day of school, HPS educators heard from LAUP Executive Director Johnny Rodriguez.

Learn more about Latin Americans United for Progress
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August 21, 2024
HPSPodcast 5.2

Students and teachers head back to school Thursday, August 22. Today, we talk with one of the leaders of the Class of 2025!

Take a listen.

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August 18, 2024
Parent Safety Committee

HPS is looking for volunteers that would be interested in becoming a part of a Parent Safety Committee. The purpose of this committee will be to discuss safety issues and concerns, policies that are safety-related, and ideas about steps to ensure safety. 

  • Led by Joe Soto, HPS Director of Safety & Security
  • Meeting on second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm at District Admin Bldg.
  • Starting in October, ending in May.
Sign up before August 25
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August 15, 2024
Welcome Back to HLA

Dear Holland Language Academy Families,

As I step into my tenth year at Holland Public Schools, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to lead this incredible learning community. It’s truly an honor to be the principal of a school that is dedicated to fostering bilingual and bicultural excellence.

To our incoming families, we are thrilled that you’ve chosen Spanish Immersion for your kindergartener. The return on this investment in your child’s education will be profound, as we work together to develop confident, bilingual, and bicultural learners.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Warm regards,
Principal Iliana

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August 15, 2024
Welcome Back to Holland Heights

I am excited for the start of the 2024-25 school year!!!  As you all know we are currently doing school at Longfellow, since our school is in the process of some amazing new construction.  Things will be a little different as far as the building goes, but the same great learning and behavior expectations will continue for all of us at Longfellow.  Don't forget that we will also be starting school at 8:15am and ending at 3:21pm which is 15 minutes earlier than last year.  All Wednesday's are still early release days and that ends at 2:21 PM.  

Most of you will have access to busing, so make sure to check the parent portal to see what time and where your child will be picked up and dropped off every day.  I am going to strongly suggest that at the end of the day you have your child ride the bus home, since our location at Longfellow isn't the best for a lot of cars waiting to pick up kids from school. It will be busy at the end of the day, so if you must pick up your child, please be patient and expect to wait a little.  

Open House is Tuesday Aug. 20 from 4-6 PM so we hope to see you there to walk the building and meet your teacher!!!  

Enjoy these last few days of summer break and we will see you soon!!!  

Holland Heights Principal Derr

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August 14, 2024
Books & Games | Before School Programming

Books & Games provides students with an hour of supervised reading, homework help, and games, plus a free breakfast an hour before school starts each morning.  It also gives parents/guardians an extra hour to start their day or  to get to work on time!

  • Books & Games is FREE for all HPS students to attend!
  • One hour before the start of school EVERY school day
  • Students must be dropped off one-hour before the start of school 
  • Supervision provided by HPS Staff
HOLLAND HEIGHTS - Sign up for Books & Games
JEFFERSON - Sign up for Books & Games
WEST - Sign up for Books & Games
HOLLAND LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Sign up for Books & Games
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August 14, 2024
Welcome to West, Rocky!

We are incredibly excited to introduce you Rocky! Rocky is a Golden Retriever and a therapy dog at West Elementary.

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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.

Listen Now!

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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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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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7/16/24
K-5 | Suggested School Supply Lists
HLA Supply List
West Supply List
Jefferson Supply List
Holland Heights Supply List
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July 14, 2024
A Letter from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - Summer 2024

Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,

There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.

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  • 21 December
  • 8 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 8
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 9 January
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Jan 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).

    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Jan 9
      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.
  • 15 January
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 15
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 17 January
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Jan 17
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 20 January
  • 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

  • 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

  • 3 February
    • Big Opportunity Week
      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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 11 February
  • 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

  • 13 February
  • 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

    • 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
  • 26 February
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 26
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 5 March
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 5
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 6 March
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Mar 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 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Mar 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.
  • 12 March
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 12
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 19 March
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 19
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 26 March
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 26
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 28 March
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Mar 28
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 2 April
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 2
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 3 April
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: Apr 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 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 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Apr 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.
  • 4 April
  • 16 April
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 16
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 23 April
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 23
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 30 April
    • Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 30
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 1 May
    • Superintendent's Open Office Hours
      Date: May 1
      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 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: May 1
      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.
  • 7 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 7
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 8 May
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: May 8
      Calendar: District Calendar
      Tulip Time KinderParade TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 14 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 14
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 21 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 21
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 26 May
  • 28 May
    • Early Release Day
      Date: May 28
      Calendar: District Calendar

      HTS/HLA  Dismissal | 2:21pm

      WST/JEF  Dismissal | 2:36pm


      HMS Dismissal | 1:42pm


      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 3 June
    • Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 3
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am
  • 4 June
    • HALF/LAST DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Calendar: District Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am HMS | 7:30-10:35am HHS | 7:45-10:50am