Holyoke High Opportunity Academy

HPS schools will be closed on Monday, May 27 in recognition of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend. See you Tuesday.

OA students can continue their learning over the summer. The OA Learning Lab will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from July 8-August 1 for currently enrolled OA students who wish to work on credit recovery.

The Holyoke Elementary Farm Fun Fair is fun for all! ✨ Join us at 5 p.m. Thursday June 6 at Donahue School for games, crafts, and seed planting for kids, and a wealth of local garden, farming, and food access resources for adults. RSVP at bit.ly/farmfunfair2024

As summer draws closer and closer, so do summer learning opportunities! 🌞 Summer programming at HPS is split into two main programs: Summer Learning Academies for elementary and middle school students, and Extended School Year for elementary, middle, and high school students with an eligible IEP. Learn more and enroll today at https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/page/summer-learning

Did you know? 🤔 Data shows that students who learn in dual language immersion programs—including native Spanish speakers—outperform their single-language peers on standardized tests in middle school and beyond. HPS offers an immersive dual language program with Spanish and English instruction, beginning with preschool and kindergarten at E.N. White and Kelly Schools, and continuing through elementary, middle, and high school. Learn more and enroll today: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/page/dual-language-program

5-9-2024 Together for Holyoke - Juntos por Holyoke | Stories and Inspiration From our Schools - Inspiración e Historias de Nuestras Escuelas https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-may-9-2024

Check out this drone footage taken on Friday, May 3 at the middle school construction site. https://youtu.be/ZbaGxoXjoN4

Join the Holyoke Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and HPS to discuss Extended School Year & summer programming opportunities for your student. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 6-7 p.m. at Holyoke High School - North Campus. We will offer language interpretation, childcare, and refreshments. To request transportation or for more information, please contact the Student Services & Special Education Department at (413) 534-2000, ext. 1209.

Holyoke Public Schools will soon be offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults at Kelly School on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. Child care and light snacks will be provided. All interested adults are encouraged to apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjpJDEGbiqdmP8Js9w902yJedbB4wbaMKD8tCZibSbhmtRHQ/viewform

All HPS schools will be closed next week, April 15-19, for April break. Classes resume on Monday, April 22. Reminder to families that April Vacation Academy is in session April 15-22 for students in grades 3-8 who enrolled in the program.

Good budget news and much more in this week's Together for Holyoke | Buenas noticias sobre el presupuesto y mucho más en la edición de esta semana de Together for Holyoke. https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-april-12-2024

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 occurred at 10:20 a.m. this morning in North Plainfield, New Jersey. Shaking was reported in the Holyoke region, as well as Boston, Worcester, and areas in Rhode Island, and Connecticut. There has been no reported impact in Holyoke, and all schools are operating on their regular schedule.

HHS North will host the SAT on Saturday, May 4. Interested juniors must register at www.collegeboard.org by April 19. Email your school counselor for a fee waiver.

Reminder: HPS schools will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. In addition, Monday, April 1, is a districtwide professional development day. No school for students except for Lawrence students who will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. (3-hour early release).

Families are invited to The IEP Improvement Project - The New IEP informational meeting presented by Holyoke SEPAC and HPS on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Register ahead at https://bit.ly/3V3NSB9

Featured Scholarship of the Day! The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is one scholarship application for over 160 local scholarships! Included in this application is the Latino Scholarship Fund of Western Mass & the Margaret Hyland Scholarship. Many HHS students get scholarships through the Community Foundation. We encourage students to apply here: https://communityfoundation.org/students/scholarships/. Deadline: March 31st.

Featured Scholarship of the Day! The Hagan Scholarship is worth over $15,000 per year! This scholarship is for students who have a minimum 3.5 GPA and an annual family income of $100,000 or less. Students must attend a 4 year college after graduation. To apply: https://haganscholarships.org/. Deadline: March 1st.

Holyoke High School posts many scholarships for seniors each year. February through May is heavy scholarship season! Students and families can access the HHS Master Scholarship List at the college counseling website. We encourage students to apply to as many as possible! https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/college-planning-and-financial-aid

Holyoke Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 13 due to weather conditions. There will be no after-school activities. Offices will be closed. -- Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke permanecerán cerradas el martes, 13 de febrero debido a condiciones climáticas adversas. No habrá actividades extraescolares. Las oficinas estarán cerradas.

HPS has scheduled an in-person FAFSA Help Night from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27 at HHS North for high school seniors (and their families!) from all three Holyoke High School campuses.