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April 14, 2025

April News

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April 9, 2025

HPSPodcast 5.30

This week we hear from the 2025 Power H IMPACT Award Finalists.

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Students and Supporters at GR Civic Theatre
April 3, 2025

VIP Day at Jefferson, May 8

On Thursday, May 8, every Jefferson student GSRP - 5th grade will have the opportunity to share their school experience with someone special in their life.

What is a VIP? A VIP is someone from an older generation who supports someone from a younger generation. Here at Jefferson, one of the ways we pursue excellence everyday is by showing gratitude. We recognize, and are thankful for, the positive influence that grandparents, aunts and uncles, babysitters, mentors, neighbors, and family friends have on our students and community. VIP Day is about celebrating the special relationship between our students and important older adults in their lives.

We will have two VIP Day sessions on Thursday, May 8, 2025

  • 9:15 am - 10 am  (Preschool, TK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade)

  • 10:15 am - 11 am (2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade)

The address of our school is 282 W. 30th St., Holland, MI 49423. VIP guests will enter through the main office at Door #1 off of 30th St. You are welcome to come to both sessions if you have students in both sessions. It may also be the case that you will have multiple students with you for one session. We just ask that you attend the appropriate session for your student’s grade level and that you do not bring additional children with you. 

All VIPs must RSVP by Wednesday, April 30th using the form below. Please submit one form per VIP visitor. You may also contact the school office with any difficulties. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/mpob2KcMkL9mGJRK7

Thank you!

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Launch into Reading - 2025 PTO Read-A-Thon
March Read-A-Thon

Read-A-Thon Final Results!

MINUTES READ

  • HLA - 31,315 minutes | First place class: Marroquin
  • Heights - 21,120 minutes | First place class: Byrne 
  • West - 20,413 minutes | First place class: Witters
  • Jefferson - 15,640 minutes | First place class: Thornton
  • HMS - 85,000 minutes | First place class: 8th Grade

FUNDS RAISED

  • K-5 - $3566
  • HMS - $4133

Thank you to everyone who’s helped fundraise for PTO! Keep up the great work - and keep reading!

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August 1

2025-26 Student Registration

As we prepare for the start of the next school year, it's time register your student for 2025-26. 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 2025-2026 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.

  • Register by May 21 to be in the running for a $100 Meijer gift card.
It doesn't take long to update this information in your Parent Portal account - but it is so important that you do it very soon!
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April 1, 2025

2025-2026 Important Dates

Calendar Highlights:

  • First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
  • Homecoming | Friday, October 10
  • Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
  • Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
  • MLK Day | Monday, January 19
  • Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2 
  • Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
  • Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
  • Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3

These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

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Thursday, May 8

Tulip Time KinderParade 2025 - Jefferson

HPS Students (Grades 1-5) are invited to march in the Tulip Time KinderParade on Thursday May 8. 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 5.

Jefferson KinderParade Permission
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May 2 & 3

2025 Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5

  • Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
  • Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte

For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 8. 

Students must have permission from parents to join HPS in the KinderParade on May 8.
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Wednesday May 21

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.

Wednesday, May 21, 5-6:30pm 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 screenings for K Enrollment.  
  • Current HPS families who are registered for 2025-26 by May 21 will be entered into a drawing for $100 Meijer gift cards!
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March 23, 2025

March Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

  • 16 April
    • Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 16
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 21 April
    • District-wide Craft Night hosted by SHORE Club
      Date: Apr 21
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School - Commons
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Celebrate Earth Day with the SHORE Club - Create crafts and have fun!
  • 23 April
    • Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 23
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 30 April
    • Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Apr 30
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 1 May
    • Artist Reception & Show 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Artist Reception & Show
      Date: May 1
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Art reception featuring the artwork of K-12 students from around the District.  Family, friends and general public are welcome!  Please enter:  Door 46 (W. 24th & VanRaalte Ave, lot #3) or back doors of Commons/lunchroom (park in lot #1 student parking off W 24th St.)
    • 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: Jefferson 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.
  • 1 May
    thru May 15
    • District Art Show
      Date: May 1 - May 15
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      The HPS Art Department is proud to show the incredible works of art created by students from all HPS buildings. An Opening Night reception will be held on May 1, 4:30-6pm in the Art Gallery at Holland High School.
  • 2 May
    • Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
      Date: May 2
      Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
      Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
  • 3 May
    • Tulip Time Costume Rental - $5
      Date: May 3
      Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Friday, May 2 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
      Saturday, May 3 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
  • 5 May
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: May 5
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson 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 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 7
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 8 May
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: May 8
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Tulip Time KinderParade TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 13 May
    • Music Concert 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Music Concert
      Date: May 13
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 14 May
    • Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 14
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 21 May
    • Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 21
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
    • Registration/Enrollment Block Party
      Date: May 21
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Holland Middle School, 373 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      Families attending the Block Party will be greeted by local service agencies.  HPS registrars will also offer assistance with completing annual registration OR starting the enrollment process for 25-26.
  • 26 May
  • 28 May
    • Early Release Day 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: May 28
      Time: 2:36 PM to 3:06 PM
      Location: Jefferson Elementary School, 282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 3 June
    • Half Day - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Half Day - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 3
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
  • 4 June
    • HALF/LAST DAY - ALL Students 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      HALF/LAST DAY - ALL Students
      Date: Jun 4
      Time: 8:30 AM to 11:35 AM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
      TK-5 | 8:30-11:35am
    • Report Cards Available
      Date: Jun 4
      Time: 4:30 PM
      Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
  • 5 June
    • Power H Shop 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Power H Shop
      Date: Jun 5
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Maplewood Elementary School, 925 Central Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Jefferson 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.

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.