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The SpongeBob Musical logo with Pineapple cartoon
November 13-16

Dutch Theatre Presents: The SpongeBob Musical

The SpongeBob Musical is a vibrant, family-friendly stage show based on the popular cartoon, featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and others as they team up to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption. 

  • Thursday, Nov. 13 | 7pm 
  • Friday, Nov. 14 | 7pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 | 3pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 |7pm
  • Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2 pm 

The show is celebrated for its creative set design, colorful costumes, and an eclectic soundtrack with songs by artists like David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, and John Legend. 

Get your tickets today!
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October 27, 2025

Weekly Update...last week of October

Lots of fun things happening this week:

Still accepting Candy donations in the office!

Fall Festival Thursday night from 6-7pm

Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda display at school! 

Friday is our first POWER players celebration!

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October 21, 2025

Weekly Updates 10/20-24

Important Information this week:

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Wednesday 4:15-7:15

Thursday 12:30-3:30 (1/2 day for students...school ends at 11:36)

Friday is Fall Break for all HPS students; NO school!

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October 19, 2025

Meet our Student Resource Officers!

Take a look at the Holland Dept of Public Safety School Resource Officers (SRO) and Community Policing Officers who are assigned to our schools.

  • Ofc. Nicole Hamberg - Holland High
  • Ofc. Nic Wedeven – Holland Middle
  • Ofc. Spencer DeGraaf – Heights
  • Ofc. Padron-Hernandez – West and HLA
  • Ofc. Rod Mendoza - Jefferson
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October 16, 2025

Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention

Legal ownership of firearms comes with important safety responsibilities to prevent accidental firearm injuries and deaths, thefts, and suicide, including among children.

  • Under House Bill 5451, beginning October 1, 2025, Michigan law will require school districts to distribute a safe storage informational notice—developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)—to the parent or legal guardian of each student each October.
PDF File Firearm Storage Requirements and Penalties
PDF File Firearm Safety and Harm Prevention
MCL 28.429
U of M Family Guide to Firearm Home Safety
MDHHS Firearm Safety Information
MDHHS Suicide Prevention (Michigan.gov/SuicidePrevention)
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
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October 14, 2025

HPSPodcast 6.9

HPS is celebrating National School Lunch Week. This week, we talk with the Director of HPS Nutritional Services, Aretha Banks.

Learn more about HPS Nutritional Services
October 13, 2025

Nurse Notes - October

Halloween Safety  - Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe.

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October 13-17

Taste the World | National School Lunch Week

Holland Public Schools Nutrition Department will be taking our students on a trip around the Globe to celebrate National School Lunch Week. Please join us a we celebrate these different cuisine styles from around the world.

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October 5, 2025

Mrs. Carlson named Teacher of the Month by 92.7 The Van

Congratulations to 92.7 The  Van‘s September Teacher of the Month. Stephanie Carlson from 5th Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School 

Mrs Carlson was nominated by Joanna Gonzalez who says "Stephanie is great with her kids and makes learning fun!"

Special thanks to Keller Williams Harbortown.

October 5, 2025

Whats' Cooking - October

HPS Nutritional Services Monthly Newsletter

Holland Public Schools has been awarded both the 10 Cents a Meal Grant and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant for the 2025–2026 school year. While these two programs are separate, we’ll be combining our efforts to ensure our students enjoy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school year.

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Upcoming Events

  • 6 November
    • THRIVE TOGETHER: Family Mental Health Night
      Date: Nov 6
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, United States
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Join BeNice and other area organizations as we give students and families tools for improving Mental Health, dealing with stress, and coping strategies. Plus fun, games, crafts, and FREE Pizza.
  • 13 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 14 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 14
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 15 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 15
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 15
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 16 November
    • Dutch Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical
      Date: Nov 16
      Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      • Concord Theatricals Credit. All programs, web pages, publicity, and advertising in connection with performances of the Property, in all media (including print and electronic), shall carry a program note as follows (unless an additional or different notice is specified in writing by Concord Theatricals) in not less than 10-point type: 

      THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

      • Author(s) Credit. The Author(s)’s name (including, as applicable, composer(s), lyricist(s) and/or translator/adaptor’s name) will appear in all instances in which the title of the Property appears, including all programs, web pages, house boards, and publicity and advertising in all media (including all print and electronic media) within the control of Licensee. Except as otherwise specified below, the name of the Author(s) will appear on a separate line on which no other name appears as set forth below immediately following the title of the Property and will appear in size of type not less than fifty percent (50%) of the size of the title type, as follows: 

      Nickelodeon™ 

      Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg  

      Book by Kyle Jarrow

      Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton Additional Music by Tom Kitt 

      Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

      ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. 

      Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
  • 26 November
    thru November 30
    • HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Nov 26 - Nov 30
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 11 December
  • 19 December
  • 20 December
    thru January 4
    • HOLIDAY BREAK 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      HOLIDAY BREAK
      Date: Dec 20 - Jan 4
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 19 January
  • 17 February
  • 25 February
  • 27 February
    thru March 2
  • 3 April
    thru April 12
    • SPRING BREAK
      Date: Apr 3 - Apr 12
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 24 April
  • 7 May
  • 25 May
  • 2 June
  • 3 June

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

Holland Elementary Schools Breakfast & Lunch Menu

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!

Holland Public Schools Student Handbook

We are Here For You and your student.

Click here for emotional & mental health resources.

 

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.