
May 8, 2025
Holyoke Public Schools continues to see gains in its graduation rates, as reflected in recently published data from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Educa...

May 8, 2025
On a recent Friday in April, a group of students from Holyoke High School’s North and Dean campuses visited the UMass Amherst campus to participate in a variety of workshops and c...

May 7, 2025
Holyoke Public School’s Executive Director of Finance Sean Mangano will provide a financial update in two key areas during a public presentation scheduled for 6-7 p.m. on Wednesda...

May 7, 2025
Holyoke Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Soto kicks off a new video series this week, beginning with an overview to instructional leadership and how the support and training ...

May 6, 2025
Driving down Jarvis Avenue, it’s difficult to miss the newest addition to Sullivan School’s campus: A blue-roofed pavilion that stretches the entire length of the outdoor basketba...

May 6, 2025
The Holyoke Community Advisory Team and School Committee want to know what qualities and skills are important in a Holyoke superintendent. Community members are invited to share t...

May 5, 2025
HPS Superintendent Anthony Soto announced on Monday, May 5 that Jacqueline Glasheen has accepted the position of assistant superintendent, effective June 1. In this role, she will...

May 5, 2025
This week’s Together for Holyoke newsletter has been released. Check your email inbox, your text messages, or follow this link for the news behind our latest headlines. What's ...

May 2, 2025
What’s been happening at the middle school construction site over the past few months? Check out this 18-minute video for a virtual tour guided by HPS Maintenance Administrator Se...

April 30, 2025
Families interested in enrolling students in the district’s Dual Language Program should complete the dual language lottery application form . Applications will be entered into t...

April 30, 2025
Holyoke Public Schools is conducting its annual survey to gather feedback and suggestions from families who have received written information from HPS in the language they speak a...

April 29, 2025
What does an inclusive in-school celebration look like? Staff at Donahue School aimed to find the answer during their annual Autism Acceptance month event. While a traditional i...

April 28, 2025
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Monday, April 28, provided Holyoke Public Schools with a list of exit assurances that will support the distri...

April 28, 2025
Holyoke Public Schools and the Holyoke Public Library are partnering together to launch the first annual “Rocket Into Reading” early literacy event on Thursday, May 15 from 5-7 p....

April 28, 2025
Holyoke School Committee member Devin M. Sheehan was recently elected president of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) for 2025-26. NSBA is a federation of state asso...

April 17, 2025
Five HPS elementary school students spent an hour stirring, mixing, cooking, and baking their favorite main dishes as part of the 15th Annual Future Chefs competition, facilitated...

April 17, 2025
In Massachusetts, one in seven girls do not have reliable access to pads or tampons, which makes participation in school difficult or impossible during their menstrual cycles. Wh...

April 17, 2025
Families and staff are encouraged to make note of the following dates as we head into the last three months of the school year: Friday, April 18—Schools are closed for Good Fri...

April 15, 2025
Families of young children, we have an important message for you: “We know it’s only spring, but a lot of planning has to happen to ensure we are prepared to welcome our youngest...

April 14, 2025
This week’s Together for Holyoke newsletter has been released. Check your email inbox, your text messages, or follow this link for the news behind our latest headlines. What's ...