Welcome to Holland Language Academy
I firmly believe that the circumstances you’re born into shouldn’t dictate your chances for success. To me, there is nothing more personally and professionally fulfilling than when the product of my work is a child’s academic and social growth.
In addition, I believe that my background as a teacher and my ongoing role as a parent not only enable me to understand and meet the needs of both teachers, and parents, but ultimately allows me to serve the students and children of our community. My passion has always been and will be educating children.
I look forward to continuing to work in partnership with you as we serve the children in Holland Language Academy.
-Iliana Vasquéz
Principal
What's Happening at HLA:
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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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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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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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Solar Eclipse Preparation
On Monday, April 8 – just after we return from Spring Break - we will be in the path of a solar eclipse. West Michigan will experience a partial eclipse from 1:55 to 4:24pm with 94% totality at 3:11pm.
While this is an amazing educational opportunity, there are also potential risks. Viewing of the eclipse without proper eye protection can cause permanent damage to vision. And regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection.
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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: HLA CalendarCookout 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: HLA CalendarCookout 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: HLA CalendarCookout 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: HLA 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 HLA Families 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - All HLA FamiliesDate: Aug 20Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA CalendarVisit 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 HLA Students 8:30 AM to 3:36 PMFirst Day of School - All HLA StudentsDate: Aug 22Time: 8:30 AM to 3:36 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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30 Augustthru September 2
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Holiday Break - No SchoolDate: Aug 30 - Sep 2Calendar: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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11 September
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Sep 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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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: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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9 October
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Oct 9Calendar: HLA Calendar
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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: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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11 October
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Hispanic Heritage Game 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMHispanic Heritage GameDate: Oct 11Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMCalendar: HLA Calendar
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16 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 16Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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23 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 23Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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30 October
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Oct 30Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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6 November
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 6Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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13 November
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Nov 13Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 13Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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20 November
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 20Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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27 November
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Nov 27Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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4 December
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 4Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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11 December
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Dec 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 11Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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18 December
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 18Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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25 December
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Dec 25Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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1 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 1Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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8 January
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Jan 8Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 8Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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15 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 15Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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22 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 22Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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29 January
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jan 29Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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5 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 5Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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12 February
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Feb 12Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 12Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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19 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 19Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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26 February
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Feb 26Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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5 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 5Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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12 March
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Mar 12Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 12Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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19 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 19Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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26 March
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Mar 26Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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2 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 2Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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9 April
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Apr 9Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 9Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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16 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 16Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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23 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 23Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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30 April
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Apr 30Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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7 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 7Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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14 May
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be nice. WednesdayDate: May 14Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 14Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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21 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 21Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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28 May
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: May 28Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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4 June
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jun 4Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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11 June
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be nice. WednesdayDate: Jun 11Calendar: HLA Calendar
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jun 11Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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18 June
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jun 18Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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25 June
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jun 25Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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2 July
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Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMEarly Release DayDate: Jul 2Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PMLocation: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: HLA Calendar
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Holland Language Academy
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2600
Fax: 616-393-7652
Teachers & Staff
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 8:25
HLA Office Hours:
- 8:10am- 4:15pm | M-F (August-June)
HLA Media Center
Student Handbook
Volunteer at HLA:
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.