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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
Please take some time to check out Holyoke Public Schools summer remote learning Champions! To recognize students in rising grades one through five, the summer remote learning programs have implemented the “Champions” incentive program. This program recognizes students daily engagement, participation, positive attitude, and attendance, by allowing students to earn daily dojo points. Students earn daily dojo points from teachers, paras, and their peers by exhibiting any of the T.H.I.N.K (Thoughtful, Helpful, Inquire, Never Give Up, Kind) qualities throughout the day. Every Friday, staff across the remote learning programs deliver incentives and “Champions” certificates to students who opt in to redeeming their dojo points for an incentive of their choice. #proud2bHPS
Have you and your family kept up-to-date on immunizations? We know that COVID-19 has kept folks away from Doctor's offices when possible, but making sure that you have the necessary vaccines is important in keeping your family healthy.
For more information, please visit our Health, Wellness and Nursing web page:
Health, Wellness, Nursing – Holyoke Public Schools
www.hps.holyoke.ma.us
School Reopening Information Learn about our plans for school reopening. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Closure Communications The health and safety of our students, families, staff and entire Holyoke Community are central to the work that we do. Frequent communication with the HPS community is an ongoing p...It's not too late to participate in the U.S. Census Bureau and make sure you and your family are counted in the Census 2020 count! Get started right here: 2020census.gov/
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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.
