9-20-18 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: One Year Read More
9-13-18 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: School Calendar Read More
Open House Schedule for all Schools – Save the Dates - We are pleased to announce this year's Open House schedule. We hope that you can join us. Meet your child's Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Holyoke Gets Green Light from State to Move Forward with Designing Two New Middle School Buildings - August 30, 2018 PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holyoke Gets Green Light from State to Move Forward Read More
Strive in Five!
We are urging students to “Strive for less than five days absent” this school year. Regular attendance is essential for success in school and in life. Click here to visit our Back to School webpage for back to school information, forms, and important dates.
Learn about the importance of school attendance.
44%
decrease in dropout rate
400%
increase in Dual Enrollment
7.8%
increase in graduation rate
Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: One Year Anniversary of Hurricane María; Open House Schedule; October 3 The State of Latino Education Town Hall - Dialogue with the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeff Riley; October 25 Community Meeting regarding the design process for the construction of 2 new middle schools in Holyoke; Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15th - October 15th; School Attendance “Strive in Five” Campaign - Strive for less than five days absent this school year; AMAzing Educators Campaign; Upcoming Events and News Briefs. [ 4,227 more words ]
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Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics: One Year Anniversary of Hurricane María; Open House Schedule; October 3 The S…SAVE THE DATE - Please join us on October 25, for a Community Meeting regarding the design process for the construction of 2 new middle schools in Holyoke (pending voter approval) at the Holyoke Public Library Community Room at 6:00 p.m. All citizens of Holyoke, especially families of young Holyoke Public Schools students, are invited to participate. There will be many opportunities for community input over the next eight months, and ultimately, Holyoke voters will decide whether to construct two new middle school buildings. See flyer below.
Holyoke High School
The Holyoke High School Field Hockey team fought hard against Mohawk tonight in a close game. Here are a few highlights. Holyoke Goals scord by Chris Farber and Julia Pluta, an assist for Bridget Healy.
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.
