
July 24, 2023
Many Holyoke elementary and middle school students will be assigned to new schools when they return to the classroom at the end of the summer as part of the district’s recent rezo...

July 21, 2023
The National School Public Relations Association recently recognized Holyoke Public Schools’ communications efforts with seven Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards for...

July 21, 2023
Thanks to the DCR Summer Nights program, teens Holyoke can participate in a number of fun, free things this summer during evening hours, including:
Boys & Girls Club of Great...

July 20, 2023
Patrick Sweeney thought he ranked third in his class when he graduated with 227 of his classmates from Holyoke High School North on June 4. As he was preparing to register for col...

July 20, 2023
A West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample was detected in the neighboring community of West Springfield as part of ongoing mosquito monitoring in the region. Additional mon...

July 19, 2023
School may be out for the summer for many area children, but kids and teens can still receive free healthy meals at no cost at six sites located throughout the community through t...

July 19, 2023
E.N. White Dual Language kindergarten students recently performed short skits in Spanish of classic fables known and loved by generations of people, young and old.
Students...

July 19, 2023
Students in grades PreK-8 from across the district are encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes every day from July 3 to August 4 as part of a city-wide summer reading challenge...

June 23, 2023
Students in grades PreK-8 are encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes every day from July 3 to August 4 as part of a city-wide summer reading challenge organized by Holyoke Pub...

June 23, 2023
Holyoke High School’s Opportunity Academy’s graduation on June 22 offered personalized recognition for the 73 students who successfully completed their high school learning this ...

June 21, 2023
MSBA agrees to pay for a portion of new middle school for Holyoke
With last hurdle cleared, construction plans can now move forward On Wednesday, June 21, the Massachusetts...

June 20, 2023
Kris Chesky has come a long way from his early days as a student at McMahon, Sullivan, and Lynch schools in Holyoke, and his 1977 graduation from Holyoke High when he was named Cl...

June 16, 2023
The Transitions Academy End of Year Celebration on Friday, June 16 recognized the good work and progress of all participating students—including the five students who completed th...

June 16, 2023
The decision about whether Holyoke can proceed with building a new middle school now rests with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, which is scheduled to vote on June 21 ...

June 14, 2023
Nine Holyoke High School North students presented their Senior Capstone projects to an audience of community and school leaders in mid-May as they prepared to wrap up their senior...

June 14, 2023
Holyoke High School’s Opportunity Academy’s Class of 2023 will be graduating on Thursday, June 22, with a ceremony to be held at the Holyoke War Memorial, 310 Appleton Street. Stu...

June 14, 2023
STEM Beats held their final concert of the year on June 7, closing off a year of outstanding performances. Led by Holyoke STEM Music teacher Aaron Di Pilla, the band performed nin...

June 14, 2023
In front of construction-paper backdrops and carrying cardboard props, 13 second-grade students in Lina Saravia’s dual language classroom at Kelly School closed their language art...

June 7, 2023
Now that the Holyoke City Council has unanimously approved funding a proposed new middle school to replace Peck School, the next step is for the Massachusetts School Building Auth...

June 7, 2023
Holyoke Public Schools is taking precautions for students and staff who may be sensitive to poor air quality in the region as a result of wildfires in Canada and elsewhere in the ...