Michelle Macklin
Director of Extended Learning & Professional Development
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Tiffany Allecia
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Phone:(413) 534-2000, Extension 1409
Your child is eligible for this program if indicated in their IEP. Program information, registration & brochure.
Please note:
All participating students will be provided with breakfast and lunch.
Transportation will be provided to students
Our Summer Program Brochure provides details for the wide range of summer programs available to HPS students.
Registration is open and will remain open until programs are filled. Families are encouraged to enroll their children as soon as possible since space is limited.
Students who need transportation must enroll before June 10 to ensure buses will be routed in time for the start of the program.
The Elementary Summer Learning Academies program is offered July 5-August 4, Mondays-Thursdays.
Lower Elementary: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Kelly School for all rising K-3 students (including Dual-Language)
Upper Elementary: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at McMahon School for all rising grade 4-5 students (including Dual-Language)
The Middle School Generation Teach Program is offered Monday-Friday from July 5 through August 5.
Generation Teach program: 9 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Holyoke STEM Academy for rising grade 6-8 students.
The High School Summer Program is offered Monday-Thursday from July 5 through August 5.
Holyoke High North Summer School: 9 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. for North students in grades 9-12 only.
Dean Technical Summer Academy: 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. for Dean students only.
Here are some suggestions for you to consider.
Reading Resources
Guide to learning at home this summer – suggested family activities from Reading Rockets NEA
Supporting learning engagement this summer – resources for families, tips recommended reading lists
Math Resources
*Your child may already be using one of these in school. If so, we suggest that they continue to use that program.
Math Recovery Resources and Resources for Parents Community Resource Hub – examples of games and activities that parents/guardians can engage in with their children
Common board/dice games that incorporate math: Rummikub, Yahtzee, Sequence Numbers, Rack-O, Tenzi, Phase 10, Monopoly, Quirkle, Prime Climb, Set, Tsuro, Dara, Suspend, Money Bags, Farkle, Blokus, and… more! Many of these games can be played online for free, and they can also be purchased from local stores such as Barnes & Noble or Target.