12-13-18 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: Holyoke STEM Read More
12-6-18 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: Celebrating National Read More
11-29-18 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: Congratulations to Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Holyoke School Committee Member Elected President of State School Committee Association - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2018 HOLYOKE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF STATE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION Boston—Effective January 1, 2019 Read More
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDINGS DESIGN MEETINGS
We have held three community meetings to gather input on the designs for the construction of two new middle schools:
If you weren’t able to attend, view video of the October meeting below – attendees were able to look at designs, view a presentation, and share ideas.
44%
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increase in Dual Enrollment
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Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: Holyoke STEM Academy named Project Lead the Way Computer Science School; Useful College-Related Information for High School Seniors and their Families; High School Redesign - performing Media Arts Academy News; The Importance of Regular School Attendance - Strive for Less Than Five Days Absent; Upcoming Events and News Briefs. [ 3,792 more words ]
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Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: Holyoke STEM Academy named Project Lead the Way Computer Science School; Use…Jalicia Calixto, a student in Mrs. Henshaw’s class at HHS North, created this poster to convey the importance of regular school attendance. This school year we are urging students to “Strive for less than five days absent.”
Read more at www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/families/attendance/
Today's the day - December 12th – Join the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for a year-end celebration and holiday party, 6:00-7:30 PM at the Merry Go Round at Heritage State Park (221 Appleton Street). Make crafts, decorate cookies, and meet Santa!
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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.
