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Social Emotional Learning Survey - Spring 2026
As part of our district’s ongoing efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all students, your child will be invited to take a Social Emotional Learning Survey April 27-May 8.
- The results of the survey will help our staff strengthen programs and support that increase our learner’s awareness and competency with social emotional skills.
- Results of the survey will be published in late May on the district website.
Registration/Enrollment Block Party
Swing Into the 2026-27 School Year
Wednesday, April 29, 5:30-7pm at Holland Middle School
- Get assistance with Student Registration or Enrollment
- Fun Family Activities!
- Community Partners & Local Agencies
HPSPodcast 6.30
The Holland High School S.H.O.R.E Club will celebrate Earth Day next week... and you're invited to celebrate with them!
Jefferson - Tulip Time KinderParade 2026
HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 7. If you are planning on your child walking in the parade, they must have a costume and you must fill out this form by Monday, May 4.
2026 Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 7.
- Friday, May 1 | 4:30-7pm
- Saturday, May 2 | 9:30-12pm
NEW LOCATION Maplewood Elementary, 925 Central Ave.
SHORE Club Earth Day Craft Night
Wednesday, April 22, 5-7pm in the HHS Commons
- For all HPS Families: K-12!
- A fun family craft with members of the HHS SHORE Club
Connor Fowler Receives Teachers Live Here Grant
Connor Fowler is the latest HPS Teacher to receive a Teachers Live Here grant. He was awarded $27,300 in down payment assistance toward the purchase of a home in the area.
2026-27 Student Registration
As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time to register your student for 2026-27. 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!
- Your household contact information is up to date
- Your student health information is up to date
- if you are requesting transportation for the 2026-2027 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.
HPSPodcast 6.28
Vocal Dimensions performance of Legends & Icons hits the stage of HHS PAC March 26-28. This week, we're talking with Vocals members Ka'Shay Louks and Luke Rund-Scott.
Holland Bands' Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza & Taco Drive
Thousands of Eggs. Hundreds of Prizes!
There will be raffle prizes, baked goods, and authentically delicious tacos for sale plus, of course, an Easter Egg Hunt with fun prizes!
- Saturday March 28, 1-3pm
- First Reformed Church of Holland
- $5 Admission | $10 Taco Plate
This is great for the young or just the young at heart! Hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Events
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Shore Club Craft Night 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMShore Club Craft NightDate: Apr 22Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: Jefferson CalendarOpen to K-12th grade student, parents & guardians. Join us for a fun craft event in the Commons at Holland High. Some parking in front of Holland High with additional parking at our tennis facility on Van Raalte Ave. Please enter the front doors of Holland High.
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Jefferson Spring Concert 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMJefferson Spring ConcertDate: Apr 23Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMCalendar: Jefferson CalendarConcert held at the Holland High School Performing Arts Center auditorium. Please enter the front doors of the PAC lobby.
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24 April
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NO SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS Scheduled: Mar 24, 2026Date: Apr 24Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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7 May
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS / KINDERPARADEDate: May 7Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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20 May
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Field DayDate: May 20Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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25 May
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HOLIDAY BREAKDate: May 25Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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28 May
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Jefferson CarnivalDate: May 28Calendar: Jefferson CalendarTime and specifics TBD
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTSDate: Jun 2Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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3 June
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HALF DAY/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTSDate: Jun 3Calendar: Jefferson 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.