Teachers reads to students outside

 

pic of kevinAt Holland Heights, our behavior expectations are described in the matrix P-O-W-E-R.  Our staff has been teaching what POWER stands for so that every student can memorize, recite, and demonstrate positive behavior. 

Here’s what POWER stands for:

P-Pride | We care about self, others, work

O-Own Your Actions | We are responsible and honest

W- Wise Choices | We think before acting

E- Engaged | We are focused and involved in learning

R-Respect | Be Nice

We believe it is important for each parent to be aware of these expectations so you can support our efforts at home.

-Kevin Derr
Principal

What's Happening at Heights:

Welcome Back to Holland Heights!

We are excited to see you all back for another great year at Holland Heights @Longfellow.  We are here at Longfellow for one more year before we go back to our “HOME” up in the Heights as construction will be completed next spring.  The new building is looking great and we are excited to get there next year!!

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Holland Heights School Supply Suggested Shopping List

The first day of School is Thursday, August 21.

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Complete the Education Benefits Form

Completing the Education Benefits Form is a key step to unlocking essential support for all HPS students. Federal & state resources are allocated based on the income data collected through this form. Without this data the district could lose out on critical funding. 

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Back-to-School Mailer

School Starts Thursday, August 21. (Open House is Tuesday, August 19, 4-6pm at your school)

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2025-2026 Important Dates

Calendar Highlights:

  • First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
  • Homecoming Friday, October 10
  • Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
  • Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
  • MLK Day | Monday, January 19
  • Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2 
  • Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
  • Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
  • Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3

These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

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7-Day Meal Box

HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.

Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week. 

  • Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM 
  •  Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025

There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).

Meet Up & Eat Up

Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.

  • No registration needed. Just drop in.

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Herrick District Library Summer Reading Challenge - 2025

This summer, Herrick District Library, Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, and the City of Holland Recreation Department are coming together to present the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: The Truth is Out There.

  • Pick up a trail map beginning June 9 to complete the challenge. Maps are available at either Herrick District Library location.
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Our School Nurses

Nurse Notes - May

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and your school nurses want to promote positive mental health for our HPS family.  

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Principal cast members.

HPSPodcast 5.32

Dutch Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz runs May 1-4 at the HHS PAC. This week, we talk with cast members Sophia Palmateer and Hailey Huggett.

District Art Show

The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 

  • May 1-15 in the Art Gallery at Holland High School

An Opening Night reception will be held on May 1, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.

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Community of Courage - Anne Frank Exhibit

Community of Courage, a student-guided exhibit about the life of Anne Frank, will be at Holland High School April 20-May 7, 2025.

Community partners and the general public are encouraged to experience the exhibit on the following dates:

  • Thursday, April 24, 6-8pm
  • Tuesday, April 29, 6-8pm
  • Monday, May 5, 8am-3pm
  • Tuesday, May 6, 8am-3pm
  • Wednesday, May 7, 6-8pm
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Heights Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • 19 August
    • Open House 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Open House
      Date: Aug 19
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 21 August
  • 29 August
  • 1 September
  • 25 September
    • 2nd Annual Gentex STEM Night
      Date: Sep 25
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 14 October
  • 22 October
  • 23 October
  • 24 October
  • 26 November
    thru November 30
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 19 December
  • 20 December
    thru January 4
    • HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      Calendar: Holland Heights
  • 19 January
  • 17 February

During Construction (thru summer 2026), Holland Heights Elementary will be located at Longfellow School
45 E 25th, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2750
Fax: 616-393-7566

Staff & Teachers

School Times:

  • Full Day | 8:15am* - 3:21pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:21pm
  • Half Day | 8:15* - 11:20am

*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 7:45am

Heights Office Hours:

  • 8am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)

Holland Heights Media Center

Behavior or Academic Concerns

Our goal at Holland Heights is for all students to receive the behavior and academic interventions they need to be successful! If you have a behavior or academic concern for your child that needs the attention of a multidisciplinary problem-solving team, please complete the Holland Heights Behavior/Academic Work Order and someone will be in touch with you.

We are Here For You and your student. 

Click here for mental health resources.


Volunteer at Heights:

We love when parents or guardians get involved. Make sure to fill out the district volunteer form (once each school year) and return it to the office.