“My personal plan would be, to work in some sort of performing arts, but I do plan on going to college either for performing arts or public communication.”
– Julia M. Cahill
We celebrate the individuality of every student. At Holyoke Public Schools, we know that students do best when they pursue their passions and are trusted to pick their pathway. We asked eight of our outstanding students about their pathways and plans.
“My personal plan would be, to work in some sort of performing arts, but I do plan on going to college either for performing arts or public communication.”
– Julia M. Cahill
“What I hope is that I go to college to be a judge and play sports.”
– Sadiel Cabrera
“In the future, I plan on going to a four year college. I’ve thought of teaching, physical therapy, nutrition, or biomedical engineer.”
– Paige E. Brainard
“My hopes in the future are to graduate from McMahon, go to high school, get a scholarship, and hopefully study for business.”
– Isaac Rosado Cruz
“I want to be an engineer… and I hope to have a good job in that field.”
– Marialis Camacho
“I really hope that I can succeed in co-op working in a body shop.“
– Emmanuel J. Salamanca
“In the future I want to be really successful just like my brother and my dad. I would like to open a company one day.“
– Leyska M. Rodriguez Melendez
“I’m hoping to be a chemical engineer.“
– Adrian Rivera Oliveras
“In college I want to be a judge, I want to get a law degree. I just want everybody to have justice in the world.”
– Dioanna Davis
“Going forward I am going to focus on my school work and… in college I am going to study to become a surgeon.”
– Deborah I. Rosario Rodriguez
“In the future I plan on being a police officer.”
– Andrew P. Bonnett
“I definitely want to attend college, major in criminal justice, and give back to my community.“
– Tiffany M. Garcia Osorio
“I’ve always wanted to attend UMass after I graduate from Holyoke High School and I want to come back here and help all of the students that would need help.”
– Devin Luciano
“I want to be a trauma surgeon and I want to pursue my goal of going to medical school.“
– Yazmine M. Rodriguez
“I’ll be going away to college. I will be studying psychology and hopefully minor in PT .”
– Darius Diaz
We have developed a strategic plan for transforming the high school experience to ensure that every student in grades 6-12 have a high quality educational option, with a focus on college and careers for all students. Built upon choice, and access to advanced educational opportunities, the plan deepens student engagement, and provides families, business and civic leaders explicit opportunities to partner with educators to help guide students’ career and college plans. Read more about the innovative strategic plan.
Sample of programs for students:
Seeking advanced courses-
Reduced-price college courses at Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and UMass Amherst
Growth of Advanced Placement offerings at Holyoke High School
Interested in vocational pathways-
Automotive
Culinary
Health Sciences
Machine Manufacturing
Cosmetology
Electrical
Construction
Metal Fabrication
Computer Programming
Web Design
Interested in the arts-
School musicals and plays
Sample of school clubs: Anime Club, Art Club, Band, Choir, Drama Club, Yearbook, Photography Club
Lectures and workshops with local authors and artists
Contact the Student Enrollment and Family Empowerment Center at 413-534-2055, to learn about new initiatives and programs at Holyoke Public Schools and how to support your children in their pathway to success.