Welcome to Holland High School
Holland High News:
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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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16th Teachers Live Here Grant Awarded
Jenifer Jongekryg is a teacher at Holland High School. Thanks to an anonymous donation from a family in the city and to the support of the Holland Educational Foundation, she and her husband (who also works at Holland High) will get $25,700 toward the down payment of a home in the Holland area as a part of Teachers Live Here!
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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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Alba Rodriguez-Lima Earns All-State honors
Alba jumped a personal record of 5'3'' and took 5th place in the High Jump at the State Track and Field meet!
Also setting personal records at the meet:
- Senior Madalyn Daniels ran a PR of 26.19 in the 200m Prelims.
- Freshman Miona Rodgers ran a PR of 26.33 in the 200m Prelims.
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2nd Annual Spring Championship
The Spring Cup is on the line as Holland Dutch Football hosts the 2nd Annual Spring Championship.
- Wednesday, June 5 - 12n
- Hope College Stadium
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6 August
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Deadline to Request Transportation for Start of School YearDate: Aug 6Calendar: Holland High CalendarRequest 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 HPS Families 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - All HPS FamiliesDate: Aug 20Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High CalendarGet your schedule, visit 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 HHS Students 7:45 AM to 2:55 PMFirst Day of School - All HHS StudentsDate: Aug 22Time: 7:45 AM to 2:55 PMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: Holland High Calendar
- Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
- Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
- Half Day | 7:45-10:50am
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28 August
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Aug 28Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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30 Augustthru September 2
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Holiday Break - No SchoolDate: Aug 30 - Sep 2Calendar: Holland High Calendar
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4 September
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 4Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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11 September
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 11Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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18 September
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 18Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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25 September
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Sep 25Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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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 High Calendar
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27 September
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Homecoming Parade 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMHomecoming ParadeDate: Sep 27Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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28 September
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Homecoming Dance 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMHomecoming DanceDate: Sep 28Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
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2 October
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 2Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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9 October
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 9Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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16 October
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 16Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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23 October
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 23Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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DeComposer's Concert (Antics in the Attic) 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMDeComposer's Concert (Antics in the Attic)Date: Oct 23Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: HHS Performing Arts CenterCalendar: Holland High CalendarHolland Orchestras celebrate Halloween
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30 October
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 30Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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6 November
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 6Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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13 November
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 13Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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20 November
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 20Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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27 November
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 27Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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4 December
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 4Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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11 December
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 11Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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18 December
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Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 18Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PMCalendar: Holland High Calendar
HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm
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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.