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February 15, 2024
All HPS schools will be closed next week, February 19-23, for February break. Classes resume on Monday, February 26.
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January 5, 2024
Superintendent Anthony Soto shares his thoughts on the January 4, 2024 edition of the Together for Holyoke newsletter. Take a listen to the videos (in English and Spanish) and r...
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June 29, 2023
Holyoke Police are asking for help locating Jeremiah "Jay" Boyd, 13, who has been missing since Tuesday, June 19. He was last seen in Holyoke on June 23. He was wearing a Nike Tec...
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June 23, 2023
Students in grades PreK-8 are encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes every day from July 3 to August 4 as part of a city-wide summer reading challenge organized by Holyoke Pub...
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June 21, 2023
MSBA agrees to pay for a portion of new middle school for Holyoke
With last hurdle cleared, construction plans can now move forward On Wednesday, June 21, the Massachusetts...
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June 20, 2023
Kris Chesky has come a long way from his early days as a student at McMahon, Sullivan, and Lynch schools in Holyoke, and his 1977 graduation from Holyoke High when he was named Cl...
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June 16, 2023
The decision about whether Holyoke can proceed with building a new middle school now rests with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, which is scheduled to vote on June 21 ...
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June 7, 2023
Now that the Holyoke City Council has unanimously approved funding a proposed new middle school to replace Peck School, the next step is for the Massachusetts School Building Auth...
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June 7, 2023
Holyoke Public Schools is taking precautions for students and staff who may be sensitive to poor air quality in the region as a result of wildfires in Canada and elsewhere in the ...
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June 6, 2023
Join the Holyoke Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Holyoke Public Schools on Wednesday, June 14, at 5 p.m. for an end-of-year celebration at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round...
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June 1, 2023
The City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously to support Holyoke’s proposed middle school building project when they met on Wednesday, May 24 . The full City Council is e...
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May 30, 2023
Superintendent Anthony Soto met with the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday, May 23 to provide an update on district achievements since 2015 whil...
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May 25, 2023
Holyoke Public Schools has selected 38 students in grades 6-12 from 10 district schools to receive one of the district’s most prestigious honors for students who demonstrate acade...
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May 17, 2023
Students from Peck School recorded a podcast on May 17, 2023, talking about some of the upcoming changes at the school. They also discussed some of their favorite Teachers and...
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May 9, 2023
During a Future Teacher Signing Ceremony on Friday last week, 10 Holyoke High School seniors signed letters of intent to become future teachers when they complete their undergradu...
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May 8, 2023
Holyoke High School North has received two separate $2,500 Mass Cultural Council grants, for a total of $5,000. One of the grants will help support HHS North’s Ethnic Studies Bloc...
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May 4, 2023
IEP-eligible students in grades preK-12+ can now register for the 2023 Extended School Year (ESY) Program, which provides a range of special education learning opportunities.
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May 4, 2023
About 45 students from across the district were recognized on Monday for their perfect attendance, high attendance, and most-improved attendance. Their families and school staff w...
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May 4, 2023
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia offered an update on the proposed new middle school to replace Peck School in his April 27 “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter update. “The directive o...
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April 27, 2023
Holyoke Public Schools’ district-wide third-quarter attendance celebration will take place from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at Sullivan School. Each school is inviting two students ...