Excellence award spotlight ✨ Superintendent Soto recently surprised Maridia Hobert with an award of excellence. Ms. Hobert is a Spanish language arts teacher at HHS North who goes above and beyond in the classroom, teaching efficiently and always lending a hand to other teachers. Her kindness and approachability are appreciated by students and staff alike. Congrats, Ms. Hobert!
If we are a community that believes in belonging, then Holyoke High School is… ✅ Inclusive
✅ Respects each other
✅ Student voices matter
✅ Collaborate
✅ We communicate
✅ Is a place where everyone can be themselves
✅ Works together
WATCH: https://youtu.be/NB8Rd8rNnjo
“We wanted to give our students something practical that they could learn to do to help support their interest in health careers.” 🩺 Students enrolled in the Engineering and Life Science (ELS) Academy at HHS North were participate in hands-on CPR training as an elective course, presented by the YMCA. Students learned CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, as well as choking relief and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
🎥 WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx8gAApRNOQ
Mark your calendars for a visit to Skid Row: “Little Shop of Horrors” opens April 3 at HHS North, with additional performances April 4, 5, and 6. Tickets are available now via Click4Tix: https://v6.click4tix.com/event-details.php?e=431721
Impactful Student Summit, Read Across America, and cooking with confidence in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-march-17-2025
HHS North hosted their annual staff vs students basketball game on March 12, with staff taking the victory, 42-33. Students will have the opportunity for redemption, with a volleyball match and basketball rematch to be scheduled in the coming months.
A visit from Governor Healy, Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards, and more in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-march-4-2025
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
Black History Month, grant awards in action, and a tour of the new Peck Middle School in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-february-10-2025
Congratulations to our Q2 attendance award winners! 📆🏅 More than 50 students were honored for their excellent or improved attendance during last Thursday’s community dinner celebration at Kelly School. Honorees enjoyed food, a prize raffle, and commendations from the Mayor and Superintendent for modeling excellent attendance for their peers.
Holyoke Public Schools will be closed tomorrow due to weather conditions. There will be no after-school activities. Note to 12-month staff: Offices will be closed. As possible, 12-month staff are expected to work remotely and be available to their supervisor and colleagues by phone and/or email. | Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke permanecerán cerradas mañana debido a condiciones climáticas adversas. No habrá actividades extraescolares. Las oficinas estarán cerradas.
HPS schools will open two hours late today due to weather. | Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke abrirán dos horas más tarde el día de hoy/mañana debido al clima.
Holyoke High School's Dean and North Campuses will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mid-term exams will continue as scheduled. Students are expected to attend school today.
Bilingual education opens doors and inspires bright futures ☀️ Our dual language program begins in PreK and K, and supports students through elementary, middle, and high school. Students are accepted to the dual language program through a lottery process, which opens in February. Families of students entering PreK and K are invited to attend an informational tour ahead of the lottery opening. WATCH→ https://youtu.be/F6YB4CIrieQ
Logo design contest, Dual Language tours, and the first-ever student summit in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-january-13-2025
Can HHS North Seniors spot themselves in this Class of 2025 video? https://youtu.be/1vxS-LPyrTw?feature=shared In October they all gathered to form the number '25' on the football field. Watch and share your excitement with the class of 2025 as they get ready for graduation this year!
College planning, a new fitness facility, and announcing the name of our new middle school in this edition of Together for Holyoke: https://holyokepsma.edurooms.com/engage/holyoke-public-schools/newsletters/together-for-holyoke-december-16-2024
HPS schools will open two hours late on December 16 due to weather. Delayed opening schedule here http://bit.ly/3H3sTG1 - Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke abrirán dos horas más tarde el 16 de diciembre debido al clima. Consulte el horario de comienzo de clases retrasado aquí http://bit.ly/3H3sT
HPS schools will open two hours late on Thursday, December 5 due to weather. Delayed opening schedule here http://bit.ly/3H3sTG1
Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke abrirán dos horas más tarde el jueves 5 de diciembre debido al clima. Consulte el horario de comienzo de clases retrasado aquí http://bit.ly/3H3sT
The Panorama Culture and Climate survey closes Friday, December 6 at 5 p.m. https://bit.ly/3SuPqTM Please complete one survey for each school where you have a child attending.