Welcome to Holland Public Schools

As we start the 2025-26 school year, I want to update you on an important issue in Lansing that could impact our students, staff, and programs in the coming months.

It's back-to-school for HPS students and on the HPSPodcast this week we're talking with HHS Student Senate President Maggie Telgenhof.

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Completing the Education Benefits Form is a key step to unlocking essential support for all HPS students. Federal & state resources are allocated based on the income data collected through this form. Without this data the district could lose out on critical funding. 

 In partnership with the Critter Barn, Holland Public School is now offering Pre-K Farm School.

• 4-year-old students will travel to the Critter Barn each week for lessons about life on the Farm.
• Lessons they learn at the farm will help teach students about Math and Reading.
• Develop and nurture each child's academic, social, emotional, and creative abilities.
• Students will build friendships and experience caring teachers.

There are limited openings in the 25-26 HPS Pre-K Farm School.

We’re excited for another great school year at Holland Public Schools—full of learning, connection, and opportunities for every student.

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The first day of School is Thursday, August 21.

School Starts Thursday, August 21. (Open House is Tuesday, August 19, 4-6pm at your school)

Free Veggies available at the HMS Greenhouse on Tuesdays (August 5, 12, and 19) 10am-12n

• blackberries
• raspberries
• peppers
• cucumbers
• beans
• jalapeno peppers
• tomatoes
• flowers
• and lots more coming!

This week, we get a summer update from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - along with details about the 2025 Bond Proposal on the August 5 ballot for Holland Voters.

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Calendar Highlights:

• First Day of School | Thursday, August 21
• Homecoming | Friday, October 10
• Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26 - November 30
• Holiday Break | December 20 - January 4
• MLK Day | Monday, January 19
• Mid-Winter Break| Friday, February 27 - Monday, March 2 
• Spring Break | Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12
• Class of 2026 Commencement |Tuesday, May 19
• Last Day of School | Wednesday, June 3

These dates are tentative, pending ratification of The Board of Education at the April Board of Education Meeting.

Happy July! This month has rolled in with hot and steamy weather! Please read this message from the Outdoor Discovery Center:

Greetings from the Outdoor Discovery Center!

Thanks for a wonderful first two weeks of camp! We have really enjoyed our outdoor time together. Next week’s forecast looks a bit steamy.