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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.

Earth Day Craft Night
Celebrate Earth Day with HHS SHORE Club. Drop in Monday, April 21, 6-7:30pm at the HHS Commons and create crafts with recycled materials.
- FREE!
- Family Fun!
- For ALL HPS Families

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

2025-26 Student Registration
As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. 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!
- Your household contact information is up to date
- Your student health information is up to date
- if you are requesting transportation for the 2025-2026 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.
- Register by May 21 to be in the running for a $100 Meijer gift card.

HPSPodcast 5.30
This week we hear from the 2025 Power H IMPACT Award Finalists.
Holland High Calendar
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16 April
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Senior Meeting/Graduation Order Pickup 7:35 AM to 11:40 AMSenior Meeting/Graduation Order PickupDate: Apr 16Time: 7:35 AM to 11:40 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarSeniors/12th gr: report to PAC 7:45-11:50 a.m. for senior meeting. If you have not registered to vote, bring your birth certificate & picture ID. The League of Women Voters will help you get registered. 10:00 a.m.-12 noon: Pickup of senior orders (2025 grads) will take place in the PAC lobby. Seniors must pay balance due upon pickup using cash or money order (no checks please). LG Chem will be present in the PAC lobby. They will assist students who wish to apply for a job.
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State Testing, SAT-11th gr & PSAT-9th gr 7:45 AM to 11:00 AMState Testing, SAT-11th gr & PSAT-9th grDate: Apr 16Time: 7:45 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarState testing required for all 11th & 9th grade students. 11th gr students test in the B wing classrooms. 9th gr students test in the D wing classrooms. (See student email for for testing location assignment.) Bring Chromebook all charged and ready to go. (bring charger cord) Testing starts promptly at 7:45 a.m. ARRIVE EARLY. Testing will be completed by approx 11:00 a.m. 10th graders will attend 2 virtual sessions from home (links will be sent out on Tues 4/15/25)
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 16Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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17 April
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Senior Meeting/Graduation Order Pickup 7:35 AM to 11:40 AMSenior Meeting/Graduation Order PickupDate: Apr 17Time: 7:35 AM to 11:40 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarSeniors/12th gr: report to PAC 7:45-11:50 a.m. for senior meeting. LG Chem will be present in the PAC lobby. They will assist students who wish to apply for a job.
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State Testing, MStep-11th gr & PSAT-10th gr 7:45 AM to 11:00 AMState Testing, MStep-11th gr & PSAT-10th grDate: Apr 17Time: 7:45 AM to 11:00 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarState testing required for all 11th & 10th grade students. 11th gr students test in the B wing classrooms. 10th gr students test in the D wing classrooms. (See student email for for testing location assignment.) Bring Chromebook all charged and ready to go. (bring charger cord) Testing starts promptly at 7:45 a.m. ARRIVE EARLY. Testing will be completed by approx 11:00 a.m. 9th graders will attend 2 virtual sessions from home (links will be sent out on Wed 4/16/25)
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18 April
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Junior/Senior Prom 7:15 PM to 10:15 PMJunior/Senior PromDate: Apr 18Time: 7:15 PM to 10:15 PMLocation: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarLocation: Fredrik Meijer Gardens
The butterfly garden will be open to ticket holders 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dance is 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. and includes appetizers, desserts, punch bowl & water.
Ticket is required and go on sale Monday, March 17, 2025.
Cost: $60.00 per person
Tickets can be purchased online: hhsdances.ludus.com
Cash Only ticket purchase can be made in the Athletic office.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Guest pass required for any non HPS student attending the dance.
Passes are in the Student Success and Athletic offices.
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21 April
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District-wide Craft Night hosted by SHORE Club 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMDistrict-wide Craft Night hosted by SHORE ClubDate: Apr 21Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Holland High School - CommonsCalendar: Holland High CalendarCelebrate Earth Day with the SHORE Club - Create crafts and have fun!
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23 April
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 23Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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30 April
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 30Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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1 May
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Artist Reception & Show 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMArtist Reception & ShowDate: May 1Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarArt reception featuring the artwork of K-12 students from around the District. Family, friends and general public are welcome! Please enter: Door 46 (W. 24th & VanRaalte Ave, lot #3) or back doors of Commons/lunchroom (park in lot #1 student parking off W 24th St.)
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Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMPower H ShopDate: May 1Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarThe 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.
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District Art ShowDate: May 1 - May 15Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarThe HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. 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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Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5 4:30 PM to 7:00 PMTulip Time Costume Rental - $5Date: May 2Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarFriday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
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3 May
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Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMTulip Time Costume Rental - $5Date: May 3Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMCalendar: Holland High CalendarFriday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
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7 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 7Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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8 May
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Half Day - ALL Students 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMHalf Day - ALL StudentsDate: May 8Time: 7:45 AM to 10:50 AMCalendar: Holland High CalendarTulip Time KinderParade HHS | 7:45-10:50am
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14 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 14Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Rehearsal-Graduation/Commencement 12:15 PM to 2:30 PMRehearsal-Graduation/CommencementDate: May 20Time: 12:15 PM to 2:30 PMLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarSeniors - arrive by 12:15 p.m. so you are ready for practice at 12:30 p.m.
Please report to the main floor of Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse,
222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423. You can enter doors of facility
facing Lincoln Ave.
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Commencement 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCommencementDate: May 20Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: DeVos Fieldhouse, 222 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarLocation: Hope College DeVos Fieldhouse No ticket required. Please no noise making devices allowed. No balloons allowed in seating area. Please use balloon parking & pickup balloons after ceremony. Translation headsets will be available on a table at the entrance to the Fieldhouse. Graduates arrive at 6:15 p.m. & lineup by 6:30 p.m. on the main floor (as shown in practice earlier in the day).
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21 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 21Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Registration/Enrollment Block Party 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMRegistration/Enrollment Block PartyDate: May 21Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarFamilies attending the Block Party will be greeted by local service agencies. HPS registrars will also offer assistance with completing annual registration OR starting the enrollment process for 25-26.
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26 May
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NO SCHOOL - Holiday BreakDate: May 26Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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28 May
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 28Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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Athletic Honors Night 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMAthletic Honors NightDate: Jun 2Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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HHS Exam DayDate: Jun 3Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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SIGN-IN | SIGN OUT POLICY
If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:
- Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
- Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
- The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
- Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.
Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.
Welcome to HHS
Holland High School
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534
School Times:
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
Office Hours:
- 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HHS Media Center
Daily Schedule
DAILY BELL SCHEDULE (M,Tu, Th, F)
1st Period | 7:45 | 8:55 |
2nd Period | 9:00 | 10:00 |
3rd Period | 10:05 | 11:05 |
A Lunch | 11:05 | 11:40 |
(A)4th Period |
11:45 | 12:45 |
(B)4th Period | 11:10 | 12:10 |
B Lunch | 12:10 | 12:45 |
5th Period | 12:50 | 1:50 |
6th Period | 1:55 | 2:55 |
Lunch hour is determined by area of the building. C, D, J/K Wing= A Lunch | B Wing = B Lunch.
ADVISORY - (Early Release Wednesday)
1st Period | 7:45 | 8:30 |
2nd Period | 8:35 | 9:15 |
3rd Period | 9:20 | 10:00 |
ADVISORY |
10:05 | 11:05 |
A Lunch | 11:05 | 11:40 |
A 4th Period | 11:45 | 12:25 |
B 4th Period | 11:10 | 11:50 |
B Lunch | 11:50 | 12:25 |
5th Period | 12:30 | 1:10 |
6th Period | 1:15 | 1:55 |
HALF DAYS
1st Period | 7:45 | 8:15 |
2nd Period | 8:20 | 8:45 |
3rd Period | 8:50 | 9:15 |
4th Period | 9:20 | 9:45 |
5th Period | 9:50 | 10:15 |
6th Period | 10:20 | 10:50 |
Student Handbook
Course Book
Student Parking Permit
The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars.
Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.
Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.
Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.
Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.
Parking Violations
- Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
- Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
- There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations.
What does DUTCH look like?
COMMUNITY-BASED STUDENT SUPPORTS
Ottawa Community Schools Network (OCSN)
- Connect students and families to all in-school and community-based resources such as mental health services, the Power H Shop, Mobile Food Pantry, etc.
- Offer student check-ins/other in-school support services as needed
- Contact Tyler Mouw
Arbor Circle E3 Therapists
- Provide year-round in-school individual and group mental health services regardless of ability to pay
- Certified TRAILS Coach/Instructor
- Contact Frankie Wamsley or Tyler Mouw (OCSN) for a referral
Additional School-based Therapists
- Provide culturally and linguistically-competent in-school individual therapy services
- Rose Oaklander (Bethany Christian Services)
- Yvette Chiquito (Mosaic Counseling)
- Contact Tyler Mouw (OCSN) for a referral
Prime for Life
- Virtual class, held multiple times a month, led by an addiction specialist and certified Prime for Life instructor
- Evidence-based and highly motivational program that explains the reality of substance use and how it can impact anyone, regardless of actual usage
- Contact Veronica Salazar or Tyler Mouw (OCSN) for more information or a referral to this program
Resilience – Healthy Relationships
- Coaching Boys into Men - Evidence-based program tailored for boys' sports teams to develop healthy relationships and social norms
- Athletes as Leaders - Evidence-based program tailored for girls' sports teams to develop healthy relationships and leadership skills
- One Love Classes - Evidence-based curricula that teach students of any gender how to have healthy relationships and avoid unhealthy ones
- Contact Brad Hieftje or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)
Botvin LifeSkills Training
- Interactive skills-based program aimed to promote health and personal development for 11th and 12th grade students
- Includes 8 lessons on topics such as self-management skills, social skills, and drug/gambling resistance skills
- Contact Zach Yokom or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)
Holland Momentum Center
- Offer coping skills groups, general support groups, and social/recreational programming for teens throughout the year
- Costs $1 per year to participate in all programming
- Contact Jenna Vipond or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)
I AM Academy
- Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline systems within educational institutions through mentorships with students and community partnerships
- Meet regularly as a group in-school and provide meaningful experiences in the community to empower and inspire Black/African American youth
- Contact Henry Cherry or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)
Holland Boys and Girls Club
- Offer programs and scholarship opportunities year-round to support academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles
- Enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens
- Contact Kaylee Willis or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)
Latin American United for Progress (LAUP)
- Offer programs and scholarship opportunities to youth (¡adelante! and ¡más adelante!) and adults (language classes, GED, citizenship, Latin dance, etc.)
- Empower Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, celebration, and education
- Contact Julian Lugo or Tyler Mouw (OCSN)
Volunteer at HHS:
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.