Friday, January 17, 2025

Information

National Art Honor Society: National Art Honor Society students have a meeting after school on Wednesday, January 22 in Mrs. Sligh's room. See you then!

The Basket Ball: There will be a free dance in the Auxillary Gym for students after the varsity basketball game on Friday, January 24. The dance ends at 11:00. Only students who attend the basketball game will be allowed into the dance.  

SAVE THE DATE for SNOWCOMING: Our annual winter semi-formal dance is Saturday, Feb. 15th from 8-11pm at the Holland Civic Center. Stay tuned for details from your Student Senate.

The Youth Advisory Committee: The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) new member application for 2025-2026 school year is now open! Please see the below information for the application link and more details. The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of local high school students who are responsible for reviewing funding requests and recommending grants for programs that benefit area youth. YAC members meet at least once a month during the school year for grantmaking, site visits to local organizations, and learning about community needs and philanthropy.  The YAC is enriched by the unique perspective and experiences that each member brings to the Committee’s work. YAC Application Link. All applications are due by April 14, 2025

Holland High Book Club: Hi, readers! If you were unable to join us yesterday for our first Book Club meeting but would still like to read with us, please stop by Mrs. Behrendt's room for a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird. We are reading the first half for our next meeting on January 28, Chapters 1-14. Join our Google Classroom with code yeyttdv.

Coding for Girls: FREE Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs are back! 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students are invited to apply. With two exciting options, you can choose the adventure that fits your vibe:

• Join the ultimate summer squad in the Summer Immersion Program (SIP)! Over two weeks, you’ll design and build your own computer games, make new friends, and connect with mentors. Plus, get insider college and career tips from industry pros—all in live virtual classrooms!
• Learn at your own pace with Pathways! You'll explore cutting-edge tech like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science through step-by-step video tutorials and real-world projects. Connect with industry pros and join an exclusive Discord community along the way!

Apply here by February 26 for priority consideration or by April 11 for the final deadline. Need more info? Join a webinar or email us at summer@girlswhocode.com.

Formal Wear Drive: WOC Give Next Gen will host a formal wear drive from Jan 21-23! Donate dresses, button-ups, dress pants, etc. to the SSO before or after school for 50 5-star points per item donated (100 points rewarded maximum).

LAUP Youth Development Conference: The LAUP Youth Development Conference is taking place on February 11th this year at Hope College. 
Bussing and Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please sign up by this Friday at 10:00am. Use this link to sign up.

Yearbook Purchase: Click here to buy a 2024-2025 Boomerang Yearbook today.

Word of the Day

Apprehension most often refers to the fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; it’s a feeling of being worried about the future. The word can also refer to seizure by legal process.

There is growing apprehension that next quarter’s profits will be lower than expected.