10-22-20 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics in this week’s… Read More
Important Calendar Reminders: Nov. 2nd & 3rd - Important Calendar Reminders: Nov. 2nd & 3rd | Recordatorios importantes del calendario: 2 y 3 de noviembre Spanish translation is below.… Read More
STEM Week & Unity Day Social Media Celebrations! - There's a lot to celebrate with HPS this coming week! October 21st is Unity Day. Unite with us in standing… Read More
Outdoor Flu Shot Clinics - This just in... Free Drive-Up Flu Vaccine Clinics* are being offered at Holyoke Community College (303 Homestead Avenue) on the… Read More
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
Learn more about COVID-19 on our Health, Wellness, and Nursing webpage.
DESE Doctors on Back to School
53%
decrease in dropout rate
85%
Increase in number of students enrolled in
college prep programming
10 Point
increase in graduation rate
Your words have the power to hurt or to heal, choose wisely. #BullyingPreventionMonth
HPS Outdoor Flu Clinic happening TODAY! (10/26) It takes place at Donahue from 11:30 to 3:00 You'll find it under the pavilion - it's sponsored by the school nurses and Stop 'n Shop pharmacy.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week, standing up for Drug Abuse Prevention. We're encouraging HPS to show their support by wearing red on Thursday, 10/29 and help bring awareness to this important issue.
Email a photo and description to social@hps.holyoke.ma.us for us to post on social. Every submission will be entered into a raffle for an Amazon gift card. And please visit our website for more information and to learn about the other social media celebrations and educational campaigns taking place this month: www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/2020/09/30/join-us-in-our-october-social-media-celebrations/
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.
