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Kids celebrate Day of the Child
riboncutting at new playground
Field Day at HLA

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

 

The Red Note - HLA Newsletter

Red Notes - HLA News Letter

Check here each Sunday afternoon for an updated newsletter.

What's Happening at HLA:

3-Year-Old Pre School Opportunities

Starting in January, Holland Public Schools will have an exciting opportunity to offer preschool programming to families in our community who have children turning 3-years-old on or before December 1st, 2024. 

  • Children will be enrolled in our current preschool classrooms at HLA, West and Jefferson. 
  • Full days 
  • 5 Days/Week
  • Spots will be limited!
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November Nutrition Nuggets

Top Ten Reasons to Try School Meals

  1. Studies prove that children perform better academically with a balanced meal at both Breakfast & Lunch.
  2. It saves time grocery shopping and packing lunches.
  3. It saves money and extends your household budget.
  4. Breakfast and lunch is a great time to spend with friends.
  5. Whole Grains, Protein, Fruits, Veggies & Milk are offered with all School Meals.
  6. Meals include kid-friendly national brand name items, but with lower sodium, fat & saturated fat.
  7. Our delicious menus have calorie and sodium limits and zero grams of trans fats.
  8. You are helping your local school Nutrition Program stay fiscally sound.
  9. It is convenient for Students & Parents.
  10. Breakfast & Lunch are FREE for all HPS students.
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November Family Engagement Night

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate our community together!

  • Thursday, November 14, 5-7pm at Jefferson Elementary (open to ALL HPS family)
  • Enjoy engaging social-emotional learning activities hosted by our community partners
  • Sign up for holiday gift assistance with the Salvation Army. 
  • FREE food for everyone!
Help us plan for dinner. let us know you're coming!
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HPS is a MI HEARTSafe School District

The Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young is recognizing HPS as a MI HEARTSafe School District.  West, Holland Heights, Jefferson, and Holland Middle School received the award for the first time, HLA was awarded last year, and Holland High School has been awarded a HEARTSafe designation four times.

  • To receive the award schools must have:
  • A Medical Emergency Response Plan
  • A Medical Emergency Response Team
  • CPR/AED Training for staff
  • Accessible and Maintained AEDs

In the last year, over 130 staff members have been CPR/AED trained with another 70 for the near future.

Students and Staff at HPS are safer because of the hard work of our Holland Hospital School Nurses, the Holland Fire Department, Safety Director Joe Soto, the Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young, and Project Adam (Automated Defibrillators in Adam' Memory)

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HPSPodcast 5.9

We're talking about Friday's 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration. 

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4th Annual HPS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Friday, October 11, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College

  • Holland Football v Comstock Park - Hispanic Heritage Month Uniforms
  • Pre-game Parade of Flags
  • A special pre-game performance from the HHS Band
  • HHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime
  • Food Trucks: Dolce Minicakes, Poncho's Tacos, and Schnack Trap
  • Pre-game music from Banda Tamborazo Villanueva

Join the students and staff at HPS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our neighbors!

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S.T.E.A.M Night with Gentex

All HPS Students and Families are invited to join Gentex for a districtwide S.T.E.A.M. Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)on Thursday, September 26, 5-7pm at Holland High School

  • Chemistry demonstrations
  • Robotics programming
  • Math games
  • Engineering challenges
  • Art projects
  • Fun games,
  • PRIZES... and more!
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STEM Teacher Nicole Bigler

HPSPodcast 5.7

HPS will host a district-wide S.T.E.A.M. Night Thursday night (9/26, 5-7pm at Holland High). 

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Spirit Week

  • MONDAY: Comfy Day
  • TUESDAY: Hat Day
  • WEDNESDAY: SuperHero Day
  • THURSDAY: Sports Jersey Day
  • FRIDAY: Red & White Day
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Charging for à la carte Menu Items During Breakfast and Lunch

As you know, every HPS student gets a breakfast and a lunch at no-cost this year! 

HOWEVER, when students need a milk to go along with a sack breakfast/lunch brought from home, that milk will cost the student .75 cents. (State funding allows us to provide full meals at no cost to students, but does not pay for à la carte menu items for students.)

If your student wants an à la carte milk to go along with a sack breakfast/lunch, please be sure add funds to their student account, or bring exact change.

If you have any questions or concerns, or need help with the account, please contact our Nutrition Services Department at 616.494.2245. Thank you for understanding! 

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School of Rock

Districtwide Outdoor Movie hosted by HHS Student Senate

HHS Student Senate is showing School of Rock, 

  • Friday at 8:45pm on the HHS Soccer Field
  • Bring Chairs & blankets
  • Concessions Available
  • Open to all HPS families
  • FREE!
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12th Annual Holland Hospital School Nurse Fun Run

Holland Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate in the 2024 School Nurse Fun Run on Thu, Sep 19 at Holland West Elementary School. 

Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health! It can be a physical challenge, change in their eating habits or starting a wellness activity.

Use code: funrun24 for FREE entry. Register by Aug 23 to guarantee a shirt.
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Upcoming Events

  • 26 November
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Nov 26
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 27 November
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Nov 27
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 27 November
    thru November 29
  • 4 December
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 4
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Chipotle HLA Fundraiser 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Chipotle HLA Fundraiser
      Date: Dec 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 5 December
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Dec 5
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      The 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.
  • 6 December
  • 11 December
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: Dec 11
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 11
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 18 December
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 18
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 20 December
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Dec 20
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 25 December
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Dec 25
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 1 January
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 1
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 8 January
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: Jan 8
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 8
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 9 January
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Jan 9
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      The 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.
  • 15 January
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 15
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 17 January
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Jan 17
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 20 January
  • 22 January
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 29 January
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 29
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 31 January
  • 5 February
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 5
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 6 February
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Feb 6
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      The 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.
  • 11 February
    • TK-5 Parent /Teacher Conferences
      Date: Feb 11
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 12 February
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: Feb 12
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 12
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 19 February
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 19
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • TK-5 Parent /Teacher Conferences
      Date: Feb 19
      Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 20 February
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Feb 20
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 21 February
    thru February 24
  • 26 February
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Feb 26
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 5 March
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 5
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 6 March
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Mar 6
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      The 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.
  • 12 March
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: Mar 12
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 12
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 19 March
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 19
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 26 March
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Mar 26
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 28 March
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Mar 28
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 2 April
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 2
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 3 April
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Apr 3
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      The 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.
  • 4 April
    thru April 13
  • 9 April
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: Apr 9
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 9
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 16 April
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 16
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 23 April
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 23
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 30 April
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 1 May
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: May 1
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      The 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.
  • 7 May
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 7
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 8 May
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: May 8
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      Tulip Time KinderParade TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 14 May
    • be nice. Wednesday
      Date: May 14
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 14
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 21 May
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 21
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 26 May
  • 28 May
    • Early Release Day 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 28
      Time: 2:21 PM to 2:51 PM
      Location: Holland Language Academy, 461 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 2 June
    • Field Day 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Field Day
      Date: Jun 2
      Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
  • 3 June
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 3
      Time: 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM
      Calendar: HLA Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 4 June
  • 11 June
  • 9 July
  • 13 August
  • 10 September
  • 8 October
  • 12 November

Holland Language Academy
461 Van Raalte Ave

Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2600
Fax: 616-393-7652

Teachers & Staff

School Times:

  • Full Day | 8:15am* - 3:21pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 2:21pm
  • Half Day | 8:15* - 11:20am

*Please do not arrive at school earlier than 8:10

HLA Office Hours:

  • 7:45am- 4pm | M-F (August-June)

HLA Media Center

Holland Elementary Schools breakfast and Lunch Menu

Holland Public Schools Student Handbook

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.

 

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.