Welcome to Holland Heights
At 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:
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Meet Up & Eat Up
HPS will provide FREE Breakfast and Lunch to ALL children under 18 in the district through out the summer.
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Kindergarten Readiness Camp Starts June 17!
Created by Ready for School and delivered by HPS teachers, the Kindergarten Readiness Camp combines the routines of a typical school day with play to build the academic and social skills that kindergarten teachers say they want to see in their students. When a child is curious, asks questions, and is comfortable in the classroom environment, it helps with being ready to learn.
- June 17-August 1 (closed week of July 4)
- Mondays - Thursday | 8:30am-12:30pm
- Includes Breakfast Lunch
- Transportation Included
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Welcome To Holland’s Sixth Grade Band!
We are SO excited to welcome you and your student into the Holland Band Program!
The incoming 6th graders have shown great enthusiasm for music and we are ready to make some amazing sounds together in the coming year. The Holland Bands perform at numerous festivals around Michigan and local events, such as Tulip Time and the Parade of Lights. Students participating in band develop live-long friendships and life skills such as perseverance, responsibility, and teamwork.
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Groundbreaking at Nature-Based Holland Heights
The $21.2 million project will take 2-years and provide new learning opportunities for Holland students and families!
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2024 Summer Sports Camps
There's a sports camp for every kid this summer at Holland Public Schools.
- Run by HPS coaches with assistance from Varsity athletes
- Everything from learning-the-basics to practicing game skills
Join us this summer for a HPS Sports Camp.
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HPSPodcast 4.28
HPS will host a groundbreaking ceremony on June 4th at 9am for a reconstruction project at Holland Heights Elementary. This week, we talk with Superintendent Nick Cassidy about this project.
This podcast originally aired on April 3, 2024.
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2024-25 Student Registration
As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2024-25. This is something we ask ALL current HPS families to do EVERY year.
Completing the registration lets us know your student(s) will be returning next year! It also lets you:
- Review and update household contact information
- Review and update student health information
- Request transportation for the 2024-2025 school year (Deadline to request bussing is August 1)
Without this information, your student can not be added to a class list for next year OR have a class schedule created for them.
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Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
- Friday, May 3 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
- Saturday, May 4 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 9. Cash or Check ONLY.
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2024 District Art Awards
Congratulations to the following artists for receiving the 2024 District Art Award:
- Kat Mai Duch (4/WST) - Silhouette painting
- June Nelson (4/HLA) - Self Portrait with Flowers
- Chloe Gale (5/JEF) - Mysterious Eye Collage
- Elliot Perkins (5/HTS) - Self portrait
- Sam Bordenkircher (6/HMS) - Parrot Crayon Etching
- Alejandra Rojas Vasquez (7/HMS) - Prisma Colored Pencil Burger
- Annie Lou Howell (8/HMS) -
- Delaney Wilson (9/HHS) - 2- Point Perspective
- Harper Schoon-Tanis (9/HHS) - Linoleum Print
- Hadleigh Hilgert (11/HHS) - Digital Art Piece
The artists' work will be displayed for the next year in the Board Training Room in the District Administartion Building.
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Ready. Set. Go! Enrollment/Registration Block Party
We’ll celebrate new students and families to Holland Public Schools and offer assistance to complete online registration and enrollment.
Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm at Holland Middle School
- EVERY family enrolled in HPS Kindergarten who attends the BLOCK PARTY will get a Summer Goodie Bag with books and fun activities for summer learning!
- The Ottawa County Health Dept and Miles of Smiles will be there giving the required Vision, Hearing & Dental screenings for K Enrollment.
- Current HPS families who are registered for 2024-25 by the May 1 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!
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Ok2SAY Presentations
Our school will be hosting a presentation on OK2SAY – Michigan’s student safety program for students.
- K-5 students: Thursday & Friday, April 18 & 19
- HMS students: Tuesday, April 23
- HHS students: Wednesday, April 17
The program is designed to inform students how they can help make their school and community safer by reporting dangerous and concerning behaviors to a trusted adult or OK2SAY.
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9 July
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Summer Community Connection Event 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMSummer Community Connection EventDate: Jul 9Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLocation: Meadowlanes Townhomes, 287 Meadow Ln Dr, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland HeightsCookout with a Cop! w/ HDPS
Hang out with HPS Community Coordinators and the Saugatuck Center for the ArtsClubhouse/Playground
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16 July
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Summer Community Connection Event 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMSummer Community Connection EventDate: Jul 16Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLocation: Harbor Village Apartments, 287 W 40th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland HeightsCookout with a Cop! w/ HDPS
Hang out with HPS Community Coordinators and the Saugatuck Center for the ArtsClubhouse/Playground
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30 July
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Summer Community Connection Event 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMSummer Community Connection EventDate: Jul 30Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocation: Meadowlanes Townhomes, 287 Meadow Ln Dr, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland HeightsCookout with a Cop! w/ HDPS
Hang out with HPS Community Coordinators and the Saugatuck Center for the ArtsClubhouse/Playground
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6 August
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Deadline to Request Transportation for Start of School YearDate: Aug 6Calendar: Holland HeightsRequest transportation by completing registration for school year in Parent Portal.
Any requests made after this date may not be approved until after Labor Day.
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20 August
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Open House - All Holland Heights Families 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - All Holland Heights FamiliesDate: Aug 20Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland HeightsVisit your classroom(s), meet your teachers and principals, get ready for the first day of school!
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22 August
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First Day of School - All Holland Heights Students 8:30 AM to 3:36 PMFirst Day of School - All Holland Heights StudentsDate: Aug 22Time: 8:30 AM to 3:36 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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28 August
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Aug 28Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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30 Augustthru September 2
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Holiday Break - No SchoolDate: Aug 30 - Sep 2Calendar: Holland Heights
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4 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 4Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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11 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 11Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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18 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 18Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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25 September
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 25Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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26 September
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District-Wide STEM Night 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDistrict-Wide STEM NightDate: Sep 26Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Holland High School 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, United StatesCalendar: Holland Heights
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2 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 2Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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9 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 9Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Longfellow School, 32 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland Heights
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Holland Heights Elementary
856 East 12th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2750
Fax: 616-393-7566
Staff & Teachers
School Times:
- Full Day | 8:30am* - 3:36pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:36pm
- Half Day | 8:30* - 11:35am
*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:15
Heights Office Hours:
- 8:10am- 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.
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.