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January 4, 2024
The HPS community was saddened to learn of the passing of Judith (Judy) Ann Duclos on December 23, 2023 at the age of 85. She worked for Holyoke Public Schools for 20 years, first...
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January 4, 2024
When a community considers whether to build a new school or improve existing buildings, it’s natural to wonder whether the investment improves student achievement. Economists have...
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January 4, 2024
The January 4, 2024 edition of Together for Holyoke is now available. Follow this link to read the latest news: HPS recognizes Three Kings Day on Friday, January 5 Educat...
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January 3, 2024
School Committee member Erin Brunelle was appointed vice chair of the Holyoke School Committee on Tuesday, January 2, following a 6-3 vote of the 10-member committee. Newly electe...
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January 2, 2024
Demolition of the former Peck School building was completed in late December. Filling and grading work will continue on the site into January. Once that work is completed, the sit...
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January 2, 2024
We’ve all heard students—and many adults—say “math is hard” or “I’m not good at math.” We’ve heard parents lament that “I cannot figure out how schools teach math to kids these da...
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January 2, 2024
Effective January 2024, Dr. Gloria Caballero joins the School Committee as the Ward 4 representative. Ward 4 covers parts of the Churchill and downtown neighborhoods, as well as s...
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December 26, 2023
Beginning in January, HPS eighth graders will learn more about Holyoke High School’s North and Dean campuses and will have opportunities to speak with school representatives to he...
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December 26, 2023
The Holyoke Public Schools community thanks Irene Feliciano for nearly a decade of service as the Ward 4 Holyoke School Committee member. She was first elected to the School Commi...
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December 26, 2023
Does your family need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for your high school senior? If so, consider enrolling in a free FAFSA webinar for stud...
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December 21, 2023
While there is some debate online about whether September or December is the official “Read a New Book Month,” there is no denying that reading can be fun and rewarding any day of...
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December 20, 2023
This year’s winter break will begin three hours earlier than HPS had previously announced as a way to give students, families, and staff a little extra time to prepare for the hol...
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December 20, 2023
Opportunity Academy Principal Geoffrey Schmidt will be leaving Holyoke in January to take on the role of principal for Louis E. Dieruff High School in the Allentown School Distric...
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December 18, 2023
Holyoke Public Schools has received a supply of warm clothing from the Cradle to Crayons Seasonal Clothing and Coats program. To request winter clothing for your children, pleas...
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December 14, 2023
HPS classroom teachers for students in grades K-9 are leading weekly lessons and classroom discussions designed to help students build healthy relationships, manage strong emotion...
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December 14, 2023
HHS North's Madrigal Singers helped create a festive atmosphere during the Light Up a Life Community Memorial Service and tree lighting at Holyoke Mall recently. Under the directi...
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December 13, 2023
Mark your calendar! The Holyoke Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is planning a Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Holyoke M...
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December 12, 2023
Did you know that students in dual-language immersion programs—including those who are native Spanish speakers—outperform their monolingual peers on standardized tests beginning i...
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December 12, 2023
Over the course of three days, Holyoke High School seniors at the Dean and North campuses submitted a total of 275 college applications, with 122 colleges offering on-the-spot acc...
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December 12, 2023
The Holyoke High School North Winter Concert and Art Show is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on December 14. The concert will be held in the auditorium, while a wide range of student artw...