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October is already halfway over! We had a great first night of conferences and are excited to meet with everyone else next week. We are also getting ready for our Ofrenda and our Fall Fest at the end of the month! Please read through to find out all the details and how to get involved.
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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.
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are a great way to engage with your student's teacher!
Grades PreK-5 Conference Schedule | Please schedule a conference time at the link below.
- Tuesday, October 13 | 4:15-7:15pm
- Wednesday, October 21 | 3:30-6:30pm
- Thursday, October 22 | 12:30-3:30pm
Grades 6-12 Schedule | Conferences at HMS and HHS are un-scheduled/walk-in.
- Thursday, October 15 | 3:30-6:30pm
- Tuesday, October 20 | 3:30-6:30pm
Parent Information Meeting on New Neighborhood School Zones
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 Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30pm, in the Jefferson Elementary Cafeteria.
FREE Tickets for HPS Families to a Grand Rapids Gold Game
The Grand Rapids Gold will host the Noblesville Boom on November 28 at 7pm at the Van Andel Arena.
- All HPS families can attend the game for FREE!
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.
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Upcoming Events
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20 October
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Grade 6-12 ConferencesDate: Oct 20Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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21 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 21Calendar: District Calendar
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PreK+-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 21Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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22 October
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HALF DAY FOR K-5 STUDENTSDate: Oct 22Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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HALF DAY FOR K-5 STUDENTSDate: Oct 22Calendar: District Calendar
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PreK+-5 ConferencesDate: Oct 22Calendar: Jefferson Calendar
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23 October
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NO SCHOOL ALL STUDENTSDate: Oct 23Calendar: District Calendar
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25 October
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Districtwide Trunk or Treat 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMDistrictwide Trunk or TreatDate: Oct 25Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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27 October
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Jefferson Informational Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJefferson Informational MeetingDate: Oct 27Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Jefferson CafeteriaCalendar: District Calendar
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Jefferson Informational Meeting- Hold 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJefferson Informational Meeting- HoldDate: Oct 27Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Jefferson CafeteriaCalendar: Jefferson Calendar
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28 October
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Oct 28Calendar: District 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: Jefferson CalendarStaff Professional Development
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No School - All StudentsDate: Nov 6Calendar: District CalendarStaff Professional Development
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11 November
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Early Release WednesdayDate: Nov 11Calendar: District Calendar
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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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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.