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March 8, 2026

Weekly Newsletter- Week of March 9th

Newsletter Items

Weekly Newsletter

 WEEK AT A GLANCE:

All clubs are running this week!  Robotics is back in action! 

Friday- Activity night #2 2:45-4:30 $5- Sold Friday at lunch! 

Upcoming Dates for HMS Families- Mark Your Calendars!

  • 3/16 5th graders Tour
  • 3/17 5th Graders Tour
  • 3/19 Choir Festival 
  • 3/20 Vocal Dimensions Assembly- 7:40-8:15
  • 3/23 Spring Sports begin
  • April 15th 8th graders will take the PSAT. It is very important they are in attendance that day. 6th and 7th graders- no school that day.

Donations Needed for the Humane Society-
https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3480

7th Grade Reproductive Health: 

Opt out letters will go out Monday for 7th grade reproductive health.  They were emailed on Friday as well.  Here is the information.

HEF Running Teams and Leprechaun Chase

Check on the attached opportunities sponsored by HEF.  

Spring Sports:

The Spring sports season starts on March 23rd! Girls Soccer (7th and 8th), Girls Tennis (6th-8th), and B/G Track and Field (6th-8th) will be offered. Make sure you are signed up on Final Forms and have a new physical uploaded, dated after April 15, 2025. Students will not be able to participate without these two things being completed. If you need help, please reference this handout or contact Mr. Kreps.

March is Reading Month Spirit Week: Week of March 16th

Monday – “Dress as Your Favorite Book Character” Students & staff dress as characters from books.
Tuesday- Plot twist (dress mismatched or backwards)
Wednesday- Bookmark Buddies - Twin day!

Thursday – “Cozy Reading Day” Pajamas, hoodies, comfy clothes.
Friday – “School Colors  Wear school colors

Spring Testing: 

April 15th

PSAT

8th grade at school only- PSAT.  No School for 6th and 7th graders

April 17th

MSTEP Science

8th grade test.  ALL AT SCHOOL

April 20th

MSTEP Social Studies

8th grade test.  ALL AT SCHOOL

April 22nd

MSTEP MATH

6th and 7th grade test.  ALL AT SCHOOL

April 23rd

MSTEP ELA

6th and 7th grade test.  ALL AT SCHOOL

May 5th

MAP Math

All take this test today

May 6th

MAP ELA

All take this test today

Phones and Headphones: 

Just a reminder that phones are not permitted from 7:30-2:42.  If the phone is seen out or goes off, it will be placed in the front office for parent pick up. We do have a cell phone safe in the front office if students would like their phones stored throughout the day. Headphones can be used in class, when a teacher permits them. If out in the halls or when not permitted, they are subject to being stored in the front office for parent pick up. 

Attention 8th grade Parents-

The HHS and HMS counselors have met with all students to develop a schedule for high school.  We have encouraged students to talk to parents/guardians about the courses they selected.  Please make a plan to review these selections with your child.  Adjustments may be made until the end of the school day on March 20.  After March 20, the ability to make a change will be very difficult so please plan accordingly.  For more information, links to forms, and directions on how to access the schedule with your student, please see our news story (link below). https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3455

From the Nurses Desk: 

Reminder//Illness/Sickness Policy: When To Keep Your Child Home

  • A fever of 100 degrees or higher:  Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine before returning to school.

  • Vomiting and/or diarrhea:  Your child must be free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.

  • A child that seems ill: If your child seems unusually tired, pale, difficult to wake, has a headache or body aches, is confused or irritable, and/or lacks a normal appetite, please keep him/her home. Your child must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

  • Covid diagnosis is treated as above - 24 hour fever free and feeling better and they can return to school.