Community News

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate our community together!

• Thursday, November 14, 5-7pm at Jefferson Elementary (open to ALL HPS family)
• Enjoy engaging social-emotional learning activities hosted by our community partners
• Sign up for holiday gift assistance with the Salvation Army. 
• FREE food for everyone!

High School students account for 30% of Versiti's Blood Supply.  The impact students can make on our hospitals is invaluable.

• Wednesday, November 13 | 8am-2pm at the District Admin Building.
• Hosted by National Honor Society
• Walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows.
• Donate and receive a one-of-a-kind Nirvana-inspired t-shirt, while supplies last.

Holland High School will host the 87th Annual Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday at 10am in the Dutch Dome. Today, we talk with HHS Assistant Principal Zach Kapla about the importance of hosting this longstanding tradition.

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As Veterans Day approaches, Holland High School is proud to continue its tradition of honoring the brave individuals who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day, observed every November 11, is a time to recognize the dedication, loyalty, and sacrifices made by veterans to protect our freedoms and uphold our nation’s values. Taking time to express gratitude can make a lasting impact, not only on veterans but also on our own sense of community and shared history.

The Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young is recognizing HPS as a MI HEARTSafe School District.  West, Holland Heights, Jefferson, and Holland Middle School received the award for the first time, HLA was awarded last year, and Holland High School has been awarded a HEARTSafe designation four times.

• To receive the award schools must have:
• A Medical Emergency Response Plan
• A Medical Emergency Response Team
• CPR/AED Training for staff
• Accessible and Maintained AEDs

In the last year, over 130 staff members have been CPR/AED trained with another 70 for the near future.

Students and Staff at HPS are safer because of the hard work of our Holland Hospital School Nurses, the Holland Fire Department, Safety Director Joe Soto, the Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young, and Project Adam (Automated Defibrillators in Adam' Memory)

Friday, October 11, 6pm at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College

• Holland Football v Comstock Park - Hispanic Heritage Month Uniforms
• Pre-game Parade of Flags
• A special pre-game performance from the HHS Band
• HHS Cheerleaders will perform at halftime
• Food Trucks: Dolce Minicakes, Poncho's Tacos, and Schnack Trap
• Pre-game music from Banda Tamborazo Villanueva

Join the students and staff at HPS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our neighbors!

Inspire Award: This award was presented to Holland Public Schools, a cornerstone of education in the Holland community since 1848. They inspire the community by uniting around the success of every student, creating trailblazing programs for staff and students, and providing meaningful opportunities in and out of the classroom to ensure academic and personal growth.

All HPS Students and Families are invited to join Gentex for a districtwide S.T.E.A.M. Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)on Thursday, September 26, 5-7pm at Holland High School

• Chemistry demonstrations
• Robotics programming
• Math games
• Engineering challenges
• Art projects
• Fun games,
• PRIZES... and more!

HHS Student Senate is showing School of Rock, 

• Friday at 8:45pm on the HHS Soccer Field
• Bring Chairs & blankets
• Concessions Available
• Open to all HPS families
• FREE!

Holland Hospital is excited to invite all students, families, friends and faculty to participate in the 2024 School Nurse Fun Run on Thu, Sep 19 at Holland West Elementary School. 

Students can enter the Fun Run for FREE by making a goal to improve their health! It can be a physical challenge, change in their eating habits or starting a wellness activity.

Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,

There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.

New goals & new leadership set at Holland Educational Foundation.

HPS will provide FREE Breakfast and Lunch to ALL children under 18 in the district through out the summer.

This week, we talk with Athletic Director Blake Muller about the 23-24 Sports Seasons, the 24-25 sports seasons, and the Summer Sports Camps that get underway next week at HHS.

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The $21.2 million project will take 2-years and provide new learning opportunities for Holland students and families!

There's a sports camp for every kid this summer at Holland Public Schools. 

• Run by HPS coaches with assistance from Varsity athletes 
• Everything from learning-the-basics to practicing game skills

Join us this summer for a HPS Sports Camp.

Join Exit Left Theatre Company for the Second Annual Holland Cares Benefit Concert! You will enjoy incredible performances by local talent and special guests performers from the national tour of Wicked.  All proceeds will go to regional youth mental health care providers: 

• Midtown Counseling
• Mosaic Counseling.

• Friday, May 3 | 4:30-7pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte
• Saturday, May 4 | 9:30-12pm at Holland Language Academy, 461 VanRaalte

For HPS students, Grades 1-5, marching in the KinderParade on Thursday, May 9.  Cash or Check ONLY.

The blockbuster Broadway hit bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history.

• April 25-28 (Thur-Sat 7pm \ Sat & Sun 2pm) at the Holland High School Performing Arts Center

We'll connect HPS families with local community agencies and resources during our March Family Night.

• Tuesday, March 19 | 5:30 - 6:30pm at Holland High School.
• Dinner provided.
• Fun family activities
• A chance to win a prize for checking out our community partners/breakout sessions 
• Meet Community Partners who provide essential community services. 

Join the Holland Orchestras for their annual Cafe Pops Concert.

• Monday, March 11 at 7pm in the HHS Commons
• Special Guest Artist, Rodney Lamar Page. 
• Coffee/Punch and Desserts from "Say Cheesecake by Sara"
• $15 adults|$10 seniors|$5 studentS

This month's topic: Health, Nutrition & Exercise : February 27th, 5:30-6:30 pm at Holland Heights Elementary (open to all HPS Families)

Join us for a night of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise! We will have 4 rooms for families to visit:

• Holland Hospital/HPS Nurses- "Hygiene Tips & Tricks for Students" 
• Kids Food Basket- "Healthy Eating & Healthy Eating Resources" 
• City of Holland Farmers Market- "Double Up Food Bucks & Holland Farmers Market" 
• Holland Recreation- "Spring/Summer Programming & Scholarships"

Raffle prizes and $10 Family Fare gift cards.
We will have different organizations here at tables in the hallway to support families.

We'll serve food that is healthy and nutritious!

Childcare will be provided by First Tee (Empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.)

Students and families are invited to see the Holland BPW's Visitor Center Energy Alley. The Visitor Center is a museum-style exhibit space where guests can learn more about energy, electricity, and Holland’s power plant.

• February 23, 10am-2pm | Holland Energy Park

Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. This free event is open to the public and geared towards families and students grades K-12.

Swim lessons with Aqua-Tots start as early as 4-months old up to 12-years old, with a maximum of 4 kids per class. 

Swimming around the globe since 1991, Aqua-Tots prioritizes safety first, fun every second!

Currently, we are offering a pre-enrollment promo that includes two swim classes per week for the price of one if you sign up before March 1st! 

For enrollment and program information, please visit us at https://www.aqua-tots.com/holland/ or give us a call at (616) 330-3830.   12610 Felch Street Suite 100, Holland MI 49424

Great things are happening at Holland Public Schools. Come learn all about it during events at each of our neighborhood elementary schools, middle school and high school.

• Holland Language Academy: Monday, Feb 5, 5-7pm
• Jefferson Elementary: Tuesday, Feb 6, 5-7pm
• Nature Based Holland Heights: Tuesday, Feb 6, 5-7pm *AT LONGFELLOW (our home-away-from-home during construction of our new school building!)
• West Elementary: Wednesday, Feb 7, 5-7pm
• Holland Middle School | Step Up to HMS:  Thursday, Feb 8, 5-7pm (Info Sessions at 5:15pm and 6:15pm)
• Holland High School | Find Your Fit: Thursday, Feb 15, 6-8pm

Say HI! to your principal. Meet your teachers. See your classrooms and school building! We can't wait to meet you!

We are excited to have the registration ready for the Elementary Team Tennis program we are running in April and May.  This will be run on Saturdays from 2:30-3:30pm at DeWitt Tennis Center. 

Holland Little League is excited to offer baseball and softball for kids ages 5 through 12. Get your child outside this spring and on a team. Younger levels (age-7 and below) are formed based on the elementary schools, so it is likely your child will have others they know on their team. Registration closes March 1st, so act soon and get your child signed up!

HPS is hosting a donation drive all of February!

Pick up a few extra items from the store for the Power H Shop, and your student can add them to any Give Back Box located in the front office of every Holland Public School. 

We'll also host a Give Back Event at the Power H Store on Thursday, February 15 at Maplewood. Stop by with your donations to help fill the shelves of the store!

All Teen Classes are pay-what-you-can-afford. Registration is open at thecultureworks.org or by calling (616) 377-8466.  Unless otherwise noted, all classes will meet at our studio: 24 W. 6th St, Holland, MI 49423 

Join Redy for School for a FUN Pickleball Event to Support Preschool Kids in our community!

This conference is for any person who holds a parenting position and is hoping to invest well, lead by example and celebrate their kids at every turn. This is for someone who wants to capitalize on every moment and make intentional decisions to set their kids up the best they can for a life filled with joy, fun, and success.

Holland High Bands, Choirs, and Orchestras present their annual Holiday Collage Concert at the Jack Miller Auditorium at Hope College on Saturday, December 16 at 7pm.

For HPS Families in need of an artifical Christmas Tree, ornaments and lights, and stockings.

• Tuesday, December 5, 5-7pm at West Elementary

Thank you to the Woodard Family for this great event.

This week, we talk with the founders of a great organization in our city who want to spark some joy for HPS families  this Holiday season…

David's Sparks of Joy will happen Tuesday, December 5, 5-7pm at West Elementary.

Land Acknowledgment: Acknowledging place and honoring people.

Holland Public Schools would like to acknowledge that our community and our schools are built on the beautiful ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe people, the People of the Three fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi.

We are, therefore, guests on this land and are grateful for the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.

We acknowledge the histories and traditions of the people who originated here first and who are STILL here.

We strive to be good stewards of this place and our privilege. We have a lot more to learn and to do.

Thank you for sharing this place with us.

Caleb Duzan (5th Grade at Jefferson) wins district-wide Rock Paper Scissor tournament.