
June 10, 2026
HPS students who are headed into grades 6-12 in the fall can register for two-week journeys into the world of theater during the district’s Summer Theater Intensive—but don’t dela...

June 10, 2026
Holyoke Public Schools has finalized the 2026-27 annual calendar, and it is now available for viewing on the district website . Some important things to keep in mind about ...

June 10, 2026
HHS Dean Tech senior Daniel Garcia and HHS North senior Samantha Rodriguez recently received Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Awards. Daniel is enrolled in t...

June 4, 2026
“Class of 2026, you are ready!” Dean Tech Principal Roseanne Caracciolo welcomed students and guests with these encouraging words, as this year’s graduating seniors prepared ...

June 4, 2026
Graduating senior Don Ampofo will be heading into the summer behind the wheel of a brand new car, thanks to Gary Rome Hyundai of Holyoke. He and 19 other graduating seniors fro...

June 3, 2026
The last day of the 2025-26 school year for students will be June 18. All schools will follow the district's early-release schedul e that day, and all students are expected to...

May 29, 2026
The Holyoke School Committee has accepted a May 16 letter of resignation from Ward 7 School Committee member Ellie Wilson and will follow established procedures to select her repl...

May 27, 2026
Families and community members, take note: The annual “Heart of Holyoke” student art exhibit opens on Thursday, May 28, with a special gallery showing from 5-7 p.m. in the Holyoke...

May 27, 2026
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring is in the process of conducting an Integrated Monitoring Review of Holyoke Public Schools...

May 20, 2026
Dean Technical High School senior Daniel Garcia is a standout student and successful co-op participant who has made a meaningful impact through both his academic achievements and ...

May 20, 2026
Eight graduating seniors from Holyoke Public Schools were celebrated on Friday, May 15 during this year’s Future Teachers Signing Day. This annual ceremony celebrates HPS students...

May 19, 2026
A new milestone has been reached: The number of HPS students who have earned a Seal of Biliteracy now totals 128, compared to 95 last year. This year, 16 juniors and 15 seniors f...

May 18, 2026
The National Weather Service predicts temperatures may reach 95 degrees tomorrow, Tuesday May 19, while Accuweather predicts a high of 97 degrees with a chance of rain o...

May 15, 2026
Holyoke High School North hosted 16 unified track and field teams from around the region on Wednesday, May 13 as they participated in the WesternMass Championships. Unified Track...

May 14, 2026
Community members, students, educators, and union trade representatives gathered at Dean Technical High School on Wednesday, May 13 for a ribbon cutting celebration to unveil the ...

May 13, 2026
Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association voted on Tuesday, May 12 to ratify a new three-year contract by a wide margin. HTA members voted 310-11 in favor of the contract, whic...

May 11, 2026
Holyoke Public Schools extends a heartfelt thank you to friends and supporters who helped Holyoke Public Schools with a recent large-scale meal packing event in support of the dis...

May 7, 2026
The bargaining teams of the Holyoke Teachers Association (HTA) and School Committee reached a tentative contract agreement during their mediation session on May 6. The week pri...

May 6, 2026
What new leave policies are included in Holyoke Public Schools’ most recent contract proposal to the Holyoke Teachers Association? Do other area school districts tie teacher sala...

May 6, 2026
What’s included in the School Committee’s proposed contract for teacher benefits? Chief of Human Resources B eth Gage explains in this short video . (See video and graphics, be...
