Middle school students have a blast during STEM Week! Science, technology, engineering and math were the main events during Holyoke Community Collegeās STEM day last Tuesday. Participating middle school students from Metcalf and Holyoke STEM Academy joined with students from other area schools for hands-on games and activities that helped them think like scientists on the college campus, including math-based origami and LEGO engineering.
Join the Kelly School car parade! Decorate your vehicle for Hispanic Heritage Month and join the lineup on Friday morning.
13 days ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Metcalf School has the moves! š Students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday afternoon with an assembly featuring dancers from Metcalf and Dancers Star Unity, remarks from Mayor Garcia, and a ceremony shouting out each Hispanic country.
Good news: All PVTA buses are free for students and do not require passes! Enjoy free oublic transit around Holyoke and the greater Pioneer Valley š
Hey families, check out this free Girl Scout event!
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Back to school celebrations, cafeteria updates, and more in this edition of Together For Holyoke: https://bit.ly/3TmgVyo
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
The first day of school is always special, but the āfirstā first day is a major milestone! š„
Today marked the first day of school for our PreK and kindergarten students: The future classes of 2037, 2038, and 2039. Despite some first-day nerves from students (and parents!), drop-off was filled with excitement for the days ahead. Hereās to a year of learning and play for our newest students!
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Donāt forget to submit your reading log! āš½ Students who tracked their summer reading time with a log are eligible to win prizesāif that log is signed by a guardian and submitted to school by Friday, September 6. One student from each grade level district-wide will be eligible to receive a tablet.
about 2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
All Holyoke Public Schools students can eat breakfast and lunch for free, each and every school day š„Ŗš„š® Thereās no catch, no paperwork, and no exceptions. Under the USDAās Food and Nutrition Serviceās Community Eligibility Program, all students are welcome to enjoy nutritious meals at school. Menus are posted on the district website, school homepages, and on our mobile app so students and families can plan ahead. Learn more: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/page/food-services
Free backpack event! š Join us tomorrow for Safe Neighborhood Initiativeās annual back to school celebration for Holyoke students, featuring free school supplies, activities, food, and a vaccine clinic, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at McNally Field behind Kelly School.
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Backpack giveaway, elementary and middle school meet and greets, school bus routes, and more in this week's Together for Holyoke https://bit.ly/3WPqRkJ
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Bus routes are now posted ā Route information for large buses is available on the Transportation page of the district website. HPS will contact families directly with minibus route information. ā https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/transportation
2 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Flu shots are now available! Call your doctor or pharmacy to schedule this year's flu shot.
3 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
HPS has completed its switchover to the My Ride K-12 bus-tracking software, which was first introduced in the district last spring as part of a transitional phase in. Families are encouraged to learn more about how to use the software and to download the app prior to the start of the school year.
3 months ago, Holyoke Public Schools
Looking for Summer Eats? Head to the library! All other locations will be closed due to thunderstorms āļø Free grab and go meals for kids and teens will be offered today, July 31, at the Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut Street, from 11 a.m.ā12:30 p.m., with other locations back to their regular schedules tomorrow.