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Lots happening this week, including a community meeting with Superintendent Cassidy to talk through the redistricting for Jefferson students next year and our fabulous Fall Fest on Friday (we are still looking for candy donations!)
What's Happening at Jefferson
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Parent Information Meeting on New Neighborhood School Zones
- To allow for more families to attend this meeting.. the day/time has been changed to Wednesday, October 28, 6-6:45pm
HPS is preparing for exciting changes in the Fall of 2027 and we want to share our plans with parents in the district. Please attend a Parent Information meeting about anticipated neighborhood zoning changes for our PreK-5 Elementary Schools on Wednesday, October 28, 6-6:45pm, in the Jefferson Elementary Cafeteria.
HPSPodcast 7.10
HPS Students are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. This week, we talk with Yazmin Angulo, a member of HHS Student Senate, about the upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event and about the Annual Decomposers Festival hosted by the Holland Orchestra.
More information about Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25 at 5-6:30pm
What's Cooking | October Newsletter from Holland Nutrition Service
Nutrition Services is excited to bring a little extra fun to our cafeterias by celebrating special National Days throughout the school year. These give us another opportunity to make mealtime enjoyable, introduce students to different foods, and encourage participation in our school meal programs.
- National Taco Day | October 6 - We will kick off the month by celebrating with a delicious Breakfast Taco!
- Count Day Celebration | October 7 - All students in attendance will receive a refreshing Cool Tropics treat.
- National Apple Day | October 21 - We will celebrate by serving Apple Cobbler with lunch.
- National Pumpkin Day | October 26 - Everyone who eats lunch with us that day receiving a delicious slice of Pumpkin Bread.
HHS Hosts Family Session on Teen Mental Health in the Social Media Age
HPS families are invited to an informative and interactive session with Hope College professor Dr. David Myers from 4–5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, in the Holland High School Performing Arts Center.
Celebrating Mr. Cal's 90th Birthday!
Mr. Cal has been volunteering at HPS since 2000. First at Longfellow and then at Jefferson. He works in our Books and Games program and runs a chess club with students.
Happy 90th Birthday Mr. Cal, and thank you for all you do for the students and families at Jefferson Elementary.
HPSPodcast 7.7
Holland Public Schools, along with GENTEX Corporation, will host out 2nd Annual districtwide STEM Night and Paper Airplane Flying Contest on Thursday, September 24, 5-7pm at HHS. This week, we talk with STEM Teacher Janis Johns about what you and your family can expect at the FREE event!
HPSPodcast 7.5
Students & families from each of the K-5 Elementary Schools are encouraged to come to the Varsity Football Game on Friday Night for Elementary Night at Dutch Football. We're talking about it this week with HHS Athletic Director Blake Muller.
Volunteer at HPS Schools
We love when parents volunteer at school because your time, talents, and presence make a real difference for our students and staff.
- Whether you have an hour to help at an event, share a special skill, support a classroom, or simply lend a hand, your involvement helps make our schools stronger and our students’ experiences even better.
We’d love to have you join us! Please take a moment to complete our volunteer form and let us know how you’d like to get involved
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Upcoming Events
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28 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 28Calendar: District Calendar
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Jefferson Informational Meeting 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMJefferson Informational MeetingDate: Oct 28Time: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMLocation: Jefferson CafeteriaCalendar: District Calendar
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Jefferson Informational Meeting 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMJefferson Informational MeetingDate: Oct 28Time: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMLocation: Jefferson CafeteriaCalendar: Jefferson Calendar
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30 October
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Fall Fest 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMFall FestDate: Oct 30Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: Jefferson Calendar
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4 November
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Nov 4Calendar: District Calendar
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6 November
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No School - All StudentsDate: Nov 6Calendar: District CalendarStaff Professional Development
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No School - All StudentsDate: Nov 6Calendar: Jefferson CalendarStaff Professional Development
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11 November
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Nov 11Calendar: District Calendar
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Veteran's Day Assembly 10:05 AM to 11:05 AMVeteran's Day AssemblyDate: Nov 11Time: 10:05 AM to 11:05 AMLocation: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District Calendar89th Veteran's Day program
Please join us as we honor those who served our country.
Dutch Dome (gym)
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
This memorial tribute is open to the public
The program will include musical selections by the band, choir, and orchestra as well as the reading of the roll call of Holland's military men.
If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you are invited to a lunch immediately following the program in the Performing Arts Center lobby.
We hope you will join us!
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16 November
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Nov 16Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarDrive-thru service Location: Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423
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18 November
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Nov 18Calendar: District Calendar
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25 Novemberthru November 29
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Holiday BreakDate: Nov 25 - Nov 29Calendar: District Calendar
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2 December
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Dec 2Calendar: District Calendar
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9 December
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Dec 9Calendar: District Calendar
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14 December
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Mobile Food Pantry 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMMobile Food PantryDate: Dec 14Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: Holland Public Schools, 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USACalendar: District CalendarDrive-thru service Location: Student parking lot #1 just past 320 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423
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16 December
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Dec 16Calendar: District Calendar
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17 December
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HALF DAY Grades 6-12Date: Dec 17Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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18 December
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HALF DAY All StudentsDate: Dec 18Calendar: District Calendar
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19 Decemberthru January 3
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Holiday BreakDate: Dec 19 - Jan 3Calendar: District Calendar
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6 January
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Jan 6Calendar: District Calendar
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Jan 6Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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13 January
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Jan 13Calendar: District Calendar
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Jefferson Elementary
282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2500
Fax: 616-393-7569
Staff & Teachers
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 8:15
Jefferson Office Hours:
- 8am- 3:35pm | M-F (August-June)
Jefferson Media Center
STEM Resources
Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
Morning Drop-off:
- For the safety of our students during morning drop-off time, please remember the following:
- Pull your vehicle all of the way forward to the curve (by the playground gate) to unload your student(s).
- After your student(s) has exited your vehicle, please pull forward, out of the way, so that the next car may unload.
- Students may only be dropped at the curb by the playground. Students may not be dropped off in the outer lane of the parking lot, on the street, or in the front of the building.
- Parking is NOT allowed curbside! Please park in the parking lot if you need to stay longer or get out of your car with your child. This will help keep traffic moving!
Afternoon Pick Up
- For the safety of our students during afternoon pick-up time, please remember the following:
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students will be picked up at the West doors on VanRaalte Avenue. Door #13
- Siblings of TK and Kindergarten students will also picked up at door #13.
- 1st-5th graders will be picked up in the parking lot. There is a “drive” lane and a “pick-up” lane. Students may only be picked up at the curb, not in the “drive” lane.
- PLEASE, PLEASE, no parking in the pick up or drive lanes. We are trying to keep traffic moving quickly and safely for everyone.
- All of the siblings will be picked up at the youngest child’s waiting place. This will allow parents to only have to make one stop.
- Please do not motion students across the traffic lanes to the parking lot, or motion students into the traffic lanes to get into your vehicle. We want to keep our students safe!
Student Handbook
Volunteer at Jefferson:
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.