Parent Update: November 25, 2024
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to share a few important updates and express our gratitude for your partnership. We hope this week brings you moments of joy and connection with loved ones.
Half Day of School – Tuesday, November 26
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26, will be a half day of school (classes will end at 10:50am) for students as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday break.
Progress Report 2 Grades Now Available
PR2 grades have been posted to Infinite Campus as of last week. Please take a moment to check Parent Portal to review your child’s grades. With only three weeks remaining in the semester after the break, now is a great time to encourage your student to finish the semester strong. We appreciate your continued support in helping your child succeed. **Take advantage of tutoring! Details found here**
Thank You for Your Feedback – School Climate Survey Results
We want to thank all parents and guardians who participated in our school climate survey in October. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand the areas where we are excelling and where we need to improve. We are pleased to share that the survey scores were higher this year in the majority of categories compared to last Fall, including key areas such as teaching and learning, safety, and relationships. We are proud of this progress, and it reflects the ongoing efforts of our dedicated staff and your support at home.
At the same time, we remain committed to growth, and we recognize there are areas where we can continue to improve, especially in the areas of communication with parents and maintaining transparent, consistent processes. We will continue to reflect on and work to improve these areas to better serve our students and families.
Behavior Management Process and Parent Engagement
As part of our commitment to transparency, we are sharing a link to our updated behavior management process. This resource provides an outline of how teachers and office staff respond to student misbehavior in our school community.
Additionally, we are excited to invite you to an upcoming event: “Pastries with Principals” – a morning gathering where parents and guardians can meet our building leadership team, including Principal Andrea Mehall and Assistant Principals Zach Kapla and Josh Rumpsa. The event will be held on Thursday, December 19 starting at 7:45am in the PAC Lobby (doors open at 7:30am → drop in after drop off). We encourage you to join us for an informal and engaging conversation about school climate and culture at HHS.
Thank you again for your ongoing support of Holland High School. We wish you and your family a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break, and we look forward to seeing our students back in class on Monday, December 2.