HVRT helps students earn the required credits they need to complete their high school diploma.

The HVRT full-time online program is an accredited solution for students who need an alternative to the traditional classroom environment. An individualized graduation plan (IGP) is developed with the support of a guidance counselor, teachers, and support staff that best meets the needs of each student leading to graduation.

The HVRT credit recovery program is ideal for students who struggle in a traditional classroom, have fallen behind in their work, or have missed school due to illness or life events.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Holland Public Schools Diploma that meets the full requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

To learn more about this program and discuss enrollment options, please contact Zach Kapla.

Holland ViRtual Tech High School (HVRT), formerly known as VR-Tech opened in the fall of 2015 as a “School-within-a-School” alternative credit recovery school model on the campus of Holland High School.

Since the opening of the program eight years ago, nearly 400 students have graduated. HVRT operates in a redesigned business center learning environment on the main campus of Holland High School. The schedule for HVRT operates independently from the main high school campus. HVRT has its own designated staff to support students and families who make a commitment to the program. Space is limited to 50 students.

Enrollment in the program is available to students in grades 11-12 from Holland Public Schools who need a credit recovery delivery model.

Graduates from this program can successfully transition into post-secondary education, training or employment opportunities. Students have the on-site ability to transfer into the traditional and comprehensive high school program at Holland High School. Students may also have the option to take required elective courses at HHS and participate in athletics based upon eligibility. Options are also available for program attendance at the Careerline Tech Center in the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.

A Feeding America truck delivers food to a mobile food pantry at Holland High School.
A Feeding America truck delivers food to a mobile food pantry at Holland High School.

HHS Mobile Food Pantry Cancelled January 20

Due to inclement weather, the monthly mobile food pantry hosted at Holland High School has been cancelled today. The next food pantry at Holland High will be on Monday, February 10 at 4:30 pm. 

If you are in need of food assistance, see here for a list of other local mobile food pantries, or search here by zip code for additional food resources.

Two from HPS Earn City of Holland Social Justice Awards

Congratulations to two representatives from Holland Public Schools for being recognized by the City of Holland with a Social Justice Award.

  • Karinna Martinez (Class of 2025) was awarded the Social Justice Youth Award recognizes her commitment to make the City of Holland a better place for everyone to call home.
  • Chase Magsig (DHH Deaf Language Model) was awarded the Social Justice Award for his work to improve accessibility for the DHH Community in the City of Holland.

Thank you Karinna and Chase for everything you do in the City of Holland.

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A Strong Start to Second Semester! HHS Policies Review

We’ve enjoyed welcoming students back for the second semester of the 2024/2025 school year! This week, we reviewed important policies that support success for all. Continue reading and use the links to review various HHS policies, including cell phones, attendance, academic honesty, and more.

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Dutch Nerd Army (DNA) Opens League Season In Stellar Fashion

Out of the 14 total varsity teams from 8 schools, Holland finished 1st and 4th.  

  • Adam Alderson, Landen Butch, Alan Juarez, Wilson Lin, Eleanor McMullen, Mia Rodriguez, Ben Rund-Scott, and Harper Schoon-Tanis.  

This puts them in the lead as they pursue another league title.  

Out of the 10 teams present, JV finished 4th and 5th.  

  • Sam Huizinga, Chanelle Jackson, Chris Logan, Kimia McMullen, and ME Tanis.  

The DNA will be in action again next Monday as they travel to Hopkins to begin the round robin portion of the season.  

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Upcoming Events

  • 20 January
  • 21 January
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Jan 21
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 21 January
    thru January 24
    • BeNice Week
      Date: Jan 21 - Jan 24
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar

      Tues 1/21 Comfort and Self-Care Day – Students wear their comfiest clothes to highlight the importance of self-care and mental well-being.


      Wed 1/22 be nice. Day- Wear be nice. shirts or green or black or pink for be nice. colors


      Thurs 1/23 Superheroes of Kindness or Team-Up for Kindness – Students can dress as superheroes who fight for kindness and support others or wear shirts featuring superheroes or "Team-Up" for kindness would be wearing their favorite sports team jersey

      Fri 1/24 Holland is be nice.  Red and White Shine Your Light– wear red and white or be nice.

      Throughout the week school-wide Age appropriate activities, annoucements or videos that remind students of the be nice. action plan steps.  Teachers across grade levels will incorporate "be nice." lessons in classes--- be nice. individual school groups will share ideas.  Students sign the be nice. pledge banner.

      be nice. basketball game on Friday.  Throughout the week each building will raffle off be nice. prize packs (pencil, bracelet, candy, and game ticket) to students.
  • 22 January
    • Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 22
      Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar

      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 24 January
    • UNIFIED BASKETBALL 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      UNIFIED BASKETBALL
      Date: Jan 24
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Holland High School, 600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423, USA
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
  • 29 January
    • Early Release Day 1:55 PM to 2:25 PM
      Early Release Day
      Date: Jan 29
      Time: 1:55 PM to 2:25 PM
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar

      HHS Dismissal | 1:55pm

  • 3 February
    thru February 7
    • Big Opportunity Week
      Date: Feb 3 - Feb 7
      Calendar: Holland High Calendar
      Enrollment is open for 2024-2025. We'll host several events this week to help you learn how Holland Public Schools is Right For You and your family.

Holland ViRtual Tech High School
600 VanRaalte Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-494-2200
Fax: 616-393-7534

School Times:

  • Full Day | 7:45am-2:55pm
  • Wednesday Early Dismissal | 1:55pm
  • Half Day | 7:45-10:50am

Office Hours:

  • 7:10am- 3:15pm | M-F (August-June)

HHS Media Center

Odysseyware is the online tool that is used for students to accomplish their work in a lab setting blended with direct teacher support.

Lessons, assessments, and instructional tools are designed to equip learners with resources for academic success, incorporating a mix of grade-appropriate text, direct instruction videos, learning activities and games. Odysseyware lessons also integrate numerous instructional supports to address diverse learning styles and allow ongoing collaboration between learners and on-line teachers through direct instruction videos.

Direct Instruction Videos: Odysseyware’s rich and engaging “Direct Instruction Videos” provide step-by-step guidance to assist students in the conceptual understanding of key concepts and procedural skills, impart background knowledge, place concepts into real-world context, and allow students to learn at their own pace.

Virtual Laboratories: Math and Science Virtual Laboratories recreate and expand the traditional student laboratory experience. Fully interactive and built to encourage active learning, engagement, and the application of conceptual understanding, Virtual Labs provide a safe and interactive learning experience.

Assessment: Embedded formative and summative assessments test student progress toward content mastery and help inform instruction.

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If a student needs to leave school for an appointment, please use the following procedure:

  • Parents/Guardians must call the 24-hour attendance line 494-2200 the night before or prior to the start of the school day, or send a note with your student to be turned into the office.
  • Students are reminded to stop in the Attendance Office in the morning, during lunch, or prior to class, they need to leave to obtain a RED pass giving them permission to leave class.
  • The student must sign out with the Attendance Secretary before leaving and upon returning to school. A pass will be given to allow the student back into class.
  • Anyone leaving without signing out is automatically UNEXCUSED.

Following the above procedures will alleviate waiting long periods of time in the office while staff searches for a student who is in gym class or not in their assigned classrooms. Some have missed their appointments due to this issue.

The parking lot is the property of Holland Public Schools and parking in this lot is a privilege. In accordance with school policy and state mandates, school personnel may search cars. 

Students who find it necessary to drive to school MUST park in the assigned student parking lot. Staff parking lots are prohibited from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All students must have their cars registered. Forms are available in the HHS office. There is a $20.00 fee for parking permits.

Students are not permitted to sit in cars or loiter in the parking lots during the school day or during any school-sponsored events. Students may lose parking privileges for doing so.

Any student driver who drives in an unsafe and reckless manner, or violates vehicle nuisance statutes, is subject to legal penalties that may include penalty points on the students' driving record. Furthermore, the student is subject to loss of driving/parking privileges on school property and may be suspended from school.

Students are totally responsible for their car no matter who they may loan it to and other situations that may occur.

Parking Violations

  • Holland High School has purchased a device called "the boot" which can be placed on the wheel of an improperly parked or non-registered car making it impossible to drive away without its removal.
  • Parking in staff parking lots, the front drop-off and parking area, on the grass, in restricted places such as fire lanes, or in unmarked places at the end of rows are causes for having "the boot" placed on your vehicle. In addition, unregistered vehicles and vehicles not displaying their parking tags are subject to getting "the boot."
  • There is a $10.00 fine for the first violation for vehicles that are registered. Non-registered vehicles will be charged $30 for parking violations. Penalties increase for subsequent violations. 

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