In order to catch up on outstanding work items due to a busy enrollment season and ultimately best serve our families, the HPS Enrollment Center will be closed to the public from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the following Thursdays: August 24, September 7, and September 14. The office will reopen at 1 p.m. on those days for in-person visitors and phone calls.
Pictures from the annual back to school event held this past Saturday. More than 2,500 students received backpacks filled with school supplies to start the new school year! Families and community members enjoyed games, food, and fun! Thanks to South Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, Sodexo, Holyoke City Hall, PeoplesBank, Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts, Enlace de Familias, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Holyoke Health Center, OneHolyoke CDC, and so many more for making this event possible. Thank you!
The annual Backpack Back-to-School Fair is this Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McNally Field, behind Kelly School. All Holyoke families are encouraged to attend! 2,500 backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away. There will be lots of free food and a wide range of fun activities for children of all ages, including a chance to win one of 50 bicycles. The event is organized by Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative.
There is still time to make plans to attend college this fall! The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) is holding events August 8-24 aimed at helping recent high school graduates make plans for continuing their education this fall. Go to https://www.mefa.org/yourfuture for more about these events and resources.
The Summer Reading Challenge for students in grades PreK-8 is nearing its end! Remember to continue recording your reading minutes in the daily reading log and submit it to your school by September 8th. By doing so, you'll have a chance to win incredible prizes, including a tablet!
High school may be in the rearview mirror for our recent Opportunity Academy graduates, but their June 22 high school graduation ceremony can now be viewed in its entirety in this 95-minute video. English link here: https://youtu.be/04AZEQtlZAk Spanish link here: https://youtu.be/Wju6zo1m1FY
Summer programming and extended school year begin on Monday, July 10!
The 2023 summer reading challenge starts today! Learn more here https://bit.ly/44afp5a.
Join us at the Summer Eats BBQ kick-off event at Heritage State Park today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. https://5il.co/1y9zn
Exciting news for HPS students in grades 6-12! Starting next school year, we'll be using Yondr pouches for cell phones. Following a successful pilot program, each student will receive a Yondr bag to store their phone during the day. Phones will be secured by staff, and students can carry them in their backpacks
Students who are new to Holyoke Public Schools can now enroll for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment is open for students at all grade levels at www.enrollholyoke.com. Families who prefer to enroll their children in person or over the phone may call Enrollment Center (413) 534-2000, option 1, to make an appointment.
Holyoke Public Schools offers exciting summer programs for all district elementary, middle, and high school students through four unique summer learning academies and Extended School Year programming. Register now at www.enrollholyoke.com to secure your spot! Limited availability.
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HHS North students who have been accepted to participate in the Early College program are invited to an Accepted Students Night at 5:30 p.m. on June 8 at HHS North. The program will provide students and their parents/guardians important information about the Westfield Promise and HCC Early College programs. Catering will be provided by El Rincon Boricua. To RSVP, click here or email Advanced Learning Manager Jules Gillis at jgillis@hps.holyoke.ma.us.
HPS offers summer opportunities for students of all grade levels through four academies and Extended School Year programming. Register now at www.enrollholyoke.com before programs fill up. Space is limited, so enroll your child soon. All participants receive breakfast, lunch, and transportation within district guidelines. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/43L5B1C for summer learning info and https://bit.ly/3Cckdv2 for extended school year info.
🎉 Students from Transitions Academy and the RISE Program at HHS had a fantastic time at their Spring Fling Prom! Thank you to Fiesta Cafe for generously hosting our party. 💃🕺
Families: Plan to attend tonight's SEPAC meeting at 6 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about Extended School Year and summer programs for students. Register here: bit.ly/3MFsXP9
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open for children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2023. Families are encouraged to enroll their eligible children as soon as possible so we can offer a smooth transition for their children and ensure our staff are ready to welcome all students on their first day of school.
Families who prefer to enroll their children in person or over the phone may call Enrollment Center (413) 534-2000, option 1 to make an appointment.
HPS students who will be in grades 6-8 are reminded to enroll soon in the Generation Teach Summer Learning Academy. Space is limited. Go to www.enrollholyoke.com!
Holyoke students, teachers, staff, and families will be performing random acts of kindness on Friday, May 26 as part of Shine-on Day to honor the memory and lasting legacy of former SHINE student Genesis Silva. One way to participate on Friday is to wear pink, green, or purple—Genesis’ favorite colors. Whatever you do to celebrate Shine-on Day, please consider sharing photos with communications@hps.holyoke.ma.us so we can share the light with others through the district’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Learn more in this video from 2018 when Shine-On Day first launched: bit.ly/3IEvaZM