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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates

Learn more about COVID-19 on our Health, Wellness, and Nursing webpage.

Calendars, Bell Times, Events

December 2021

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Elpac Family Meeting
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  • Clínica de Vacunas en la Escuela de Donahue
  • Vaccine Clinic at Donahue School
  • Boys JV Basketball vs Sabis Int'l Charter High School
  • Boys Varsity Basketball vs Sabis Int'l Charter High School
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  • Boys Varsity Swimming vs High School of Science & Technology
  • Girls Varsity Swimming vs High School of Science & Technology
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  • Boys JV Basketball vs High School of Commerce
  • Boys Varsity Basketball vs High School of Commerce
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  • Boys Varsity Wrestling @ John J. Duggan Academy
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  • DON- Site Council
  • Girls JV Basketball @ Pittsfield High School
  • Holyoke High Dean Tech Site Council Meeting
  • HOLD SEPAC Meeting - IN PERSON
  • Girls Varsity Basketball @ Pittsfield High School
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  • Boys Varsity Swimming vs Turners Falls High School
  • Girls Varsity Swimming vs Turners Falls High School
  • STEM Beats Concert 🎹🥁🎤
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  • Holyoke Early Learning Initiative HELI - Parent Group
  • District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) Meeting
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  • Boys Varsity Swimming vs Ludlow High School
  • Girls Varsity Swimming vs Ludlow High School
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  • Closed Christmas (Observed)
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  • Girls JV Basketball vs Chicopee Comprehensive High
  • Girls Varsity Basketball vs Chicopee Comprehensive High School
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  • Boys Freshman Basketball vs Chicopee High School
  • Boys JV Basketball @ Chicopee High School
  • Boys Varsity Basketball @ Chicopee High School
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  • Girls JV Basketball @ Palmer High School
  • Girls Varsity Basketball @ Palmer High School
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  • Boys JV Basketball vs Longmeadow High School
  • Boys Varsity Basketball vs Longmeadow High School
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  • Closed New Year’s Day (Observed)

What are Isolation Rooms?

If a student arrives at school exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms – he/she is taken to the isolation room and then discharged to home as soon as possible. View this video to learn about the isolation rooms that have been established at each school and visit our School Safety webpage for more safety videos about the steps that we are taking to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and students.

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53%

decrease in dropout rate

85%

Increase in number of students enrolled in
college prep programming

10 Point

increase in graduation rate

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Enrichment at Lawrence

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

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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.

At HPS, we know that students do best when they pursue their passions and are trusted to pick their pathway.

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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.

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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 STEM. Free Preschool programs are now in every neighborhood school and boast family friendly scheduling options.

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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.

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