Share your input on the search for the new HPS Receiver - The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeffrey Riley recently sent a letter to the Holyoke Public Schools… Read More
1-23-20 Holyoke Update - Dear Families, Partners, and Colleagues, We would like to share information with you about the following topics in this… Read More- January 29th – Be SMART: A conversation about kids and guns - Please Join Our Presentation - Be SMART: A conversation about kids and guns - on Wednesday, January 29th Event Flyer… Read More
- HPS students EXCEPT those who attend PECK SCHOOL will have no school Jan. 30th-31st - Greetings, We would like to remind you that all HPS students EXCEPT those who attend PECK SCHOOL will have… Read More
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23%
decrease in dropout rate
12X
increase of students in early college & dual enrollment
20%
increase in graduation rate
REMINDER: There is no school this Thursday and Friday, January 30 and 31st, for all HPS students (EXCEPT those who attend Peck School) due to staff professional development.
World Read Aloud Day is coming up next Wednesday, February 5th. For 11 years, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud.
Let’s show the world how Holyoke reads! Send us a photo of your child reading their favorite book, along with their name and school to webmanager@hps.holyoke.ma.us and we’ll share it on social.
For more information on World Read Aloud Day, visit: www.scholastic.com/worldreadaloudday
This coming Wednesday, January 29th, Maurice A. Donahue School is hosting an opportunity for parents of students with autism to learn about facilitating fitness with their child. Come check out Exercise Connection - Enhancing Focus, Fitness, and Family in the Autism Community. Read the flyer for more details.
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.
