Updates, stories, and a pop quiz in this month's Together for Holyoke newsletter: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-january-12-2026
HPS schools will open two hours late today due to weather. Delayed opening schedule here: http://bit.ly/3H3sTG1 | Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke abrirán dos horas más tarde hoy debido al clima. Consulte el horario de comienzo de clases retrasado aquí: http://bit.ly/3H3sTG1
HPS will release students three hours early tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23, due to weather. There will be no after-school activities. | Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke permanecerán cerradas mañana martes de 23 diciembre debido a condiciones climáticas adversas. No habrá actividades extraescolares.
We’re looking for your feedback about school lunch 🥗 If your child attends HPS, take a few moments to fill out this brief survey from Sodexo about their dining experience: https://bit.ly/4p4deu9
The HHS North Holiday Art Festival is TOMORROW!
The festivities kick off at 6 p.m., with the “Little Town of Christmas” variety show starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy works and performances by fine arts students, Madrigal Choir, music students, and the Holyoke High School Theatre Company.
A donation of ten dollars per family is suggested. We’ll see you there!
The festivities kick off at 6 p.m., with the “Little Town of Christmas” variety show starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy works and performances by fine arts students, Madrigal Choir, music students, and the Holyoke High School Theatre Company.
A donation of ten dollars per family is suggested. We’ll see you there!
Holiday celebrations, Panorama survey, and a send-off to long-time School Committee members in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-december-8-2025
Get to know our principal, Ms. McKenna!
Inside the new Peck Middle School, an interview with Lawrence FACE coordinator, and a student taking center stage in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-november-2025
Ready for an extra hour of sleep? ⏰ 😴 💤
Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. tomorrow, Sunday, November 2 in Massachusetts—so be sure to set your clocks back one hour late Saturday evening or Sunday morning!
While some digital clocks will automatically adjust for seasonal Daylight Savings Time changes, many won’t.
The annual fall back to standard time means there will be one hour less of daylight in the afternoons and one additional hour in the mornings
The School Committee meeting scheduled for October 27 has been cancelled. The next School Committee meeting will be Monday, November 3.
It’s International Translation Day! 🥳
Language translation and interpretation services in school aren’t just helpful — they’re essential! Families have a right to equal access to education, which includes having someone available in the language that you speak during meetings, school-wide events, conferences, and more. When one of our 150 qualified interpreters perform this work, barriers between families and school are removed.
At HPS, we aim to have as many interpreters as possible in each of our buildings by helping teachers, FACE coordinators, counselors, and more become certified interpreters. If you are a current staff member who speaks English along with Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese, or Arabic, this free program might be for you.
Learn more and register: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFIvYInYU/cwdrRl64ynnrm8vObW357Q/view?
Language translation and interpretation services in school aren’t just helpful — they’re essential! Families have a right to equal access to education, which includes having someone available in the language that you speak during meetings, school-wide events, conferences, and more. When one of our 150 qualified interpreters perform this work, barriers between families and school are removed.
At HPS, we aim to have as many interpreters as possible in each of our buildings by helping teachers, FACE coordinators, counselors, and more become certified interpreters. If you are a current staff member who speaks English along with Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Portuguese, or Arabic, this free program might be for you.
Learn more and register: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFIvYInYU/cwdrRl64ynnrm8vObW357Q/view?
Hey families, check this out! 👇
Student voices www.youtube.com/@hpsmediacenter
Holyoke High School North seniors Jaydasen Otero, Avery Feliciano, Julia Guzik, and Jyzaha Perez introduce themselves and share their experiences in the inaugural episode of the Herald’s podcast “Unscripted.”
Holyoke High School North seniors Jaydasen Otero, Avery Feliciano, Julia Guzik, and Jyzaha Perez introduce themselves and share their experiences in the inaugural episode of the Herald’s podcast “Unscripted.”
We invite you to attend the Holyoke SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) and Holyoke Public Schools' Introduction to SEPAC and the 2025-26 elections on October 1, from 6-7 PM . Read more: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/article/2447619
A strong start to the new school year, ribbon cutting at Peck, and school open house dates in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-september-9-2025
www.youtube.com/@hpsmediacenter
With the ceremonial ribbon officially cut, the new Dr. William R. Peck Middle School has opened its doors, marking a significant milestone in Holyoke’s commitment to educational excellence.
Back-to-school excitement, attendance support, and how to keep in touch with HPS in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-august-18-2025
Can you believe school resumes this month? 📝
The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is Monday, August 25, and is a full day of school. PreK and kindergarten begin on Wednesday, August 27.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another year of discovery, play, and growth at HPS!
See you soon! 👋
The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is Monday, August 25, and is a full day of school. PreK and kindergarten begin on Wednesday, August 27.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another year of discovery, play, and growth at HPS!
See you soon! 👋
Some summer meals sites are CLOSED today due to weather: Pouilot Pool, Heritage Park, Peck Field, McMahon. ~~~ These summer meals sites are OPEN today, July 31: Library Park, Community Field, Springdale Park, Carlos Vega, and Holyoke Hills Tokeneke
It’s not too late to make progress on your summer reading log! Students in grades K-8 who read for 30 minutes a day can submit their reading log at the start of the school year for the opportunity to win a prize. Older students and adults have options, too: The Holyoke Public Library is running reading challenges throughout the summer.
