![Corrine Moguel and a student decorate a pumpkin at the Transitions Fall Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ae8f11fb-51d2-4fae-ab00-42b2a9aa527e.png)
October 31, 2024
The sounds of popcorn popping, students laughing, and the 1960s-era rocking tune “Monster Mash” could be heard from Open Square Way last week while the Transitions Fall Fair was u...
![Superintendent Soto, Acting Comissioner Johnston, and Mayor Garcia together at the podium](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d656edeb-0aad-4bb0-9573-afc61ee7d674.png)
October 30, 2024
Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Russell D. Johnston, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, and Superintendent Anthony Soto met with media representatives late morning ...
![New soffit and fascia at Donahue School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8ebc8c33-82b0-40c6-a6da-9e30857a804f.png)
October 30, 2024
Several renovation projects that began in the summer have wrapped-up in recent weeks, preparing schools for winter weather while also providing new and improved recreation spaces...
![DESE logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_33ed397d-accf-4d9c-a81d-73ceafee2544.png)
Acting Commissioner Johnston announces provisional exit from receivership for Holyoke Public Schools
October 29, 2024
On Tuesday, October 29, Acting Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Russell D. Johnston announced his provisional decision to remove Holyoke Public Schools’ chronic...
![Teacher helps students in a dual language classroom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b70e3957-ef30-4cbf-b19f-42362c223e2a.png)
October 29, 2024
Holyoke Public Schools is seeing a strong start to the new school year, which school and district staff say is a reflection of key initiatives and planning over the past year, inc...
![Miss Nelson is Missing!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a00368aa-6943-4ce2-a6b4-c563619834cf.png)
October 29, 2024
The Holyoke High School Theater Company is planning four performances of the classic children’s story “Miss Nelson is Missing!” in mid November, with advance tickets now available...
![Students engineer a tower from paper towel rolls, Q-tips, and tape](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7376f697-fed7-4be5-b513-e57ea8cf105a.png)
October 29, 2024
Science, technology, engineering and math were the main events during Holyoke Community College’s STEM day last Tuesday. Participating middle school students from Metcalf and Ho...
![Awardee Max Perez and family](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_efafc829-d512-4c80-9fe0-38a76dfb9f1b.jpeg)
October 28, 2024
Six former Holyoke High School athletes were honored on Saturday, October 26, during a banquet sponsored by the Holyoke High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. This year’s i...
![A pumpkin next to "Halloween Safety" "Costume guidelines for students at school"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4dce5df6-66a2-4de7-bd49-074a915bc2fa.png)
October 24, 2024
HPS students and staff are preparing for fun classroom and school activities as part of Halloween celebrations in the coming week. “While costumes are always optional, for childr...
![Two students pose on one of the new play structures at Lawrence School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8c34207e-5d11-4285-8a50-52bd6eaa38ea.png)
October 23, 2024
Students at Lawrence School are climbing, sliding, and spinning on their brand-new playground, which was officially opened during today’s family Harvest Festival. The new playgro...
![Together for Holyoke - Stories and Inspiration from our Schools with a photo of student dancers from Metcalf School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3a7bbfb2-e8fc-4ea7-ac49-03d9cce3e4df.png)
October 21, 2024
This week’s Together for Holyoke newsletter has been released. Check your email inbox, your text messages, or follow this link for the news behind our latest headlines. What's ...
![Students at Metcalf dance on stage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ccbd8ce7-7bc8-4a2d-bc69-56b3100dbaa5.png)
October 18, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month came to a close on October 15, following a month of assemblies, parades, and celebrations across Holyoke Schools. At Lawrence, each classroom spent a week...
![artist rendering of new middle school building](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_73b5451c-7232-4009-b898-ddf304e78851.png)
October 16, 2024
Holyoke students, families, staff, and community members have another opportunity to weigh in on the official name of the new middle school now under construction at the site of ...
![Boy working on papers on table holding pencil](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1a669040-ef07-4e01-88d0-89135b563939.png)
October 16, 2024
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation has awarded a $282,500 grant to Holyoke Public Schools to support a pilot literacy tutoring program for students at four elementary ...
![A colorful mural depicting women dancing in long skirts](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8ddea0cd-dbed-4597-8159-b0badc21bb0d.png)
October 11, 2024
The City of Holyoke has long been a place where Hispanic and Latino cultures are uplifted and celebrated—especially the city’s Puerto Rican heritage. The mural above, one of many ...
![Monday, October 14 Indigenous Peoples Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f03b6af9-1761-4a40-a4bf-e7a4aeb1bc41.png)
October 10, 2024
On Monday, October 14, Holyoke Public Schools will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, as will schools, government offices, post office branches, banks, and other b...
![School Safety - Fire Alarms at HHS North](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6b3d9dfd-2f4d-4eb8-8bca-dfd6d08c6c56.png)
October 7, 2024
On Monday, October 27, Holyoke High School North students, staff, and visitors exited the building four times when fire alarms went off. The first two times were the result of a...
![Amber Bracey asks a student for input at Kindness Initiative assembly](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_10de003e-161c-4f52-bce4-fe3bc8c3dbc5.png)
October 3, 2024
“Kindness has the power to turn a bad mood into a good one for everyone involved.” That’s just one take away from Kindness Initiative rallies that took place at McMahon School ...
![City of Holyoke Official Seal plus text: Volunteers needed for Holyoke's Community Advisory Committee for return to local control](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d3c05f90-a331-4543-8b25-8d5178e11293.png)
October 3, 2024
In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Holyoke School Committee is developing a plan to transition from state receivers...
![Three North students in "Source to Sea" tee shirts smile at the camera in Springdale Park](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/holyoke_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_0d641a1c-54b2-404e-a1b6-3a198d1f99e7.png)
October 2, 2024
Volunteers from Holyoke High School North weren’t afraid of a challenge—or a little mud—during the 28th annual Source to Sea clean-up. Ona recent Friday afternoon, 14 students an...