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Títeres, herramientas de comunicación con las familias, rutas de los autobuses y mucho más en la edición de esta semana de Juntos Por Holyoke https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/newsletters/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-august-18-2026
Join us Saturday, August 15 for Safe Neighborhood Initiative’s annual back to school celebration for Holyoke students, featuring free school supplies, activities, and food, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at McNally Field behind Kelly School.
This event and the giveaways for students who live in the City of Holyoke. No registration or income verification is required to attend this free event.
Our summer learning programs concluded on Thursday, July 30. Our students had a summer filled with hands-on learning, creative projects, music, and fun! Check out some photos from our programs across the district.
Holyoke Public Schools' dual language program is on track to reach full PreK–12 implementation in the 2026–27 school year, marking the final year of expansion for an initiative that has grown steadily across multiple schools and grade levels.
The "Pop-Up Kitchen" initiative visited the Holyoke Public Schools recently, a Sodexo program bringing exciting culinary experiences to students. Featuring Executive Chef Dale Green, this event introduces innovative dishes with a local twist. The goal is to gather student feedback, refine menus, and foster engagement through delicious, unique recipes.
Summer Eats is officially underway!☀️🍽️
Our Summer Eats kick-off barbecue was the perfect way to celebrate the start of another summer of free meals, and family fun!
7 Holyoke High School North students recognized by Young Writers✍️📖
The following HHS North students recently had their stories chosen for publication by the Young Writers organization:
Edwin Garcia
Julius Taylor
Robbie Doucette
Addy Watson
Jayden Bullock
Jossue Dumont
Desmon Perez
Wild about learning 🐢🐾🏫
Second-grade students from Lawrence Elementary recently presented their endangered animal research to the Holyoke School Committee, sharing interesting facts, and showcasing their hard work. Click here to learn more.
Xiomara Gutierrez Feliciano, an 11th grade student at Dean Tech, was recently surprised with an Award of Excellence from Interim Superintendent Anthony Soto. Xiomara was nominated for her empathy, kindness, and support. She continues to show up with determination, attending school, staying involved in extracurricular activities, and remains committed to her community.
Congratulations Xiomara!
Interim Superintendent Soto surprised King Cotto, a second grade student at Morgan School with an award of excellence this spring. King was nominated by his teacher, Jessica Majkowski. Ms.Majkowski highlighted King’s positivity, kindness, and accelerated learning in the classroom. He continues to demonstrate analytical skills, and remains supportive and kind to his peers.
Congratulations King!
Erica Hernandez, a front office clerk at Donahue Elementary School, was recently surprised with an Award of Excellence from Interim Superintendent Anthony Soto. She was nominated by Donahue Elementary School Principal Marc Swygeryt, who called Ms. Hernandez “a great asset to Donahue and the HPS community. She has made the front office welcoming for students, staff, and families.”
Congratulations, Ms. Hernandez!
On Wednesday, May 27, members of Holyoke’s Unified Track and Field team traveled to Natick to compete in the Unified Track and Field State Championship. Unified Track and Field is an interscholastic sport program where students with and without intellectual disabilities train and compete together on one team. The team joined schools from across Massachusetts in a day of competition that highlighted teamwork and inclusion. Results from the meet are listed below.
- Alondra Santiago: 5th place in the tier 2 long jump
- Aniya Gomez: 2nd place in the tier 1 100 meter
- Armando Zambrana: 4th place in the tier 3 400 meter, and 4th place in the tier 8 shot put
- Calogero Rasario: 10th place in the tier 3 javelin
- Emmanuel Rivera: 5th place in the tier 4 100 meter
- Isaiah Laporte-Walter: 7th place in the tier 4 shot put
- Logan Turgeon: 10th place in the tier 1 shot put
- Michael Valentin: 6th place in the tier 10 100 meter, and 6th place in the tier 8 shot put
From proud smiles to heartfelt speeches, relive the moments that made graduation day unforgettable for the Dean Tech High School Class of 2026.🎓👏 www.youtube.com/@hpsmediacenter
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Desde sonrisas orgullosas hasta discursos sinceros, reviva los momentos que hicieron que el día de graduación fuera inolvidable para la Clase Graduanda de 2026 de la Escuela Superior Técnica Dean.🎓👏 www.youtube.com/@hpsmediacenter
Holyoke Public Schools has selected 11 middle school students to receive one of the district’s most prestigious honors for students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement. www.youtube.com/@hpsmediacenter
Seniors take final walk at Holyoke High 🎓💫💜
A milestone moment for the Class of 2026: This year’s seniors took their final walk through the halls of Holyoke High School North, greeted by cheers and applause from students, teachers, and staff. Congratulations to all Holyoke graduates as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives.
