Podcast 3.28

HPS Orchestras Director Mrs. Oneill (formerly Mayer) will retire after this school year.  All string orchestra alumni who played under Mrs. O’Neill’s direction (at either the middle or high school level) are invited to perform alongside the current Holland High School Orchestra at the Spring Concert on Monday, May 19 at 7pm in the HHS Performing Arts Center. 

• Thursday, May 1, 7pm
• Friday, May 2, 7pm 
• Saturday, May 3, 2pm
• Saturday, May 3, 7pm
• Sunday, May 4, 2pm
• Sunday, May 4, 6pm
  
  
  

This district-wide essay contest invited students to reflect on what courage means in their own lives and/or how community impacts the world around them. 

Congratulations to our Essay Contest Winners:

• K-5:  June Nelson | 5th Grade at HLA
• HMS:  Nevaeh Mullennix  | 7th Grade
• HHS:  Skyana Chiv  | 10th Grade

Winners shared their essays at the Exhibit Opening Dinner sponsored by the Holland Educational Foundation on Tuesday, April 22.

This week, we talk with Grace Dattadeen and Shiloh Maples. They are student-docents for the Community of Courage, Anne Frank Exhibit now open at Holland High School.

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Holland Public Schools is reviewing its Wellness Policy, including goals around 

• Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Student Wellness   

If you would like to be part of this committee, please email Superintendent Cassidy.

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.