A Pathway for Every Student
1,500
new laptops purchased for students
7
percentage point increase in English Language Arts proficiency
400%
increase in Dual Enrollment
Check out these photos from a the Enchanted Circle Theater of a recent free puppet show at Carlos Vega Park. If you missed this one, you can bring the family for the other which will take place tomorrow on August 22. See flyer at: www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Puppet-Shows-in-the-Parks-with-Enchanted-Circle.pdf
Calling all first time freshmen! Come to the 9th Grade Academy Orientation on August 23 from 8-11 AM, and 24 from 8-11:40 AM (cookout to follow) to meet your teachers, walk the halls, and prepare yourselves for the upcoming school year.
#ThrowBack to the Ward 7 Block Party held on Saturday, August 5. Families were able to meet E. N. White Principal Jackie Glasheen, take tours of the school, and eat lots of great food provided by Nick's Nest, and Hot Oven Cookies! The party was put on by Ward 7 City Councilor Todd McGee, and Ward 7 School Committee Member Nyles Courchesne. Thank you to all who came to support this event, including Superintendent of Schools Steve Zrike!
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. This summer, in partnership with MIT and NASA, HPS middle school students learned to program their own SPHERES- miniature satellites located inside the International Space Station.
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, and P3, a personalized learning program for middle school students at Peck; to ensure that every student has a chance to explore their interests. 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.