PRESS RELEASE: Official Update on Holyoke Middle Schools Project - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Official Update on Holyoke Middle Schools Project To: All Media From: The City of Holyoke & Holyoke Public Schools … Read More
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10-31-19 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics in this… Read More
HPS students EXCEPT Peck will have no school on Nov. 4th & 5th - Important Reminder for HPS Families We would like to remind you that all HPS students EXCEPT those who attend… Read More
WHY IS HOLYOKE CONSIDERING BUILDING TWO NEW MIDDLE SCHOOLS?
Click here to learn more and watch the videos from project architects and project manager about the project goals, designs, background, process, cost, funding, and schedule.
23%
decrease in dropout rate
12X
increase of students in early college & dual enrollment
20%
increase in graduation rate
One of our own students - Eniel Rivera at Opportunity Academy -- is having a photo exhibition this Thursday, November 14th, at 5 pm at Holyoke Hummus Company (285 High Street). We're so very proud!
If you missed last Friday's fundraiser for Ramon Rivera, (former HPS employee - longtime member of the technology department) and would like to donate, please see below for details...
Click here to support Liver Transplant, medication, X Ray, MRI organized by Ramon Rivera
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Ramon Rivera Liver Transplant, medication, X Ray, MRI Liver Transplant, medication, X Ray, MRI. Medical expenses.Transplante de Higado, Medicinas, X Ray, MRI,Thanks again to The Play Ball Foundation for their generous donation that has made it possible for HPS to double our intramural sports offering this year. And thanks to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke for their continous partnership.
Play Ball! Foundation awards $25,000 to support middle school sports in Holyoke
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The grant doubles the athletics program, which offers flag football, boys and girls basketball, dance, wrestling, volleyball, soccer and chess. With support from the Boys & Girls Club, the program expects 340 participants in 2019-20.
Enrichment for Every Student
HPS is taking learning outside the classroom. Thanks to partnerships with many local and national organizations we have doubled enrichment opportunities each week to engage and inspire students. The full school day in our elementary and middle schools provides expanded opportunities for students to explore their interests in the sciences, the arts, sports, and local and world cultures
Access to Technology
Today’s students are tomorrow’s engineers, scientists, researchers and programmers. Through new technology and online programs, we’re connecting students with the opportunities that await them beyond high school.
Improved High School Experience for All
HPS’ redesigned high school experience focuses on providing real-world learning opportunities for every student. We’ve quadrupled the number of college courses HPS high school students can access on and off campus through partnerships with HCC, Westfield State and UMass.
9th grade students have the opportunity to explore a range of college and career pathways. In 10th-12th grade, students focus on their interests and develop plans for success beyond HPS. We welcome and support overaged and under credited students back to school with new pathways to the diploma.
Expansion of Choice Programs
At HPS, we understand that each student has different strengths and interests. We’ve expanded choice programs, including dual language immersion, the health sciences, STEM, and P3 (a personalized learning program). Free Preschool programs are now in every neighborhood school and boast family friendly scheduling options
High Quality Teaching and Learning
We’ve invested in recruiting and retaining top quality educators who inspire bold thinking, recognize student potential, and encourage all students to work towards their goals. The full school day increases time for teacher planning and development. New curriculum materials in math and ELA along with a laptop for each teacher will support engaging instruction.
