The beginning of each new school year is always an exciting time, not only for the students, but for families and our administration, faculty, and staff as well. It is my pleasure to welcome everyone in the Holland Central School District back, refreshed and ready to continue fulfilling our mission to “let each student become all that they are capable of being in a safe, caring, and supportive environment, where schools, home, and the community work in a cooperative partnership.”

No doubt you’ve noticed the work happening at our High School and Middle School over the last few months. I cannot say enough about the amount of time and care our buildings and grounds and maintenance staff has put in to make our buildings beautiful as well as safe for our students.

I’d also like to offer great thanks to our clerical staff who have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that back-to-school time is a smooth transition for everyone, students and faculty alike.
Our administrative team has worked closely with a number of teachers over the summer to make sure that the most critical needs of the District will be met throughout the year: the academic needs of our students. Professional development not only keeps our instructors sharp and up to date on best practices, it also allows for creative collaboration to build a high-functioning team unit. Many thanks to the hours this group has put in.

Over 900 students in UPK to 12th grade will be returning to school on September 6, eager to see old friends and make new ones, participate in our outstanding sports, musical, and artistic offerings, and most importantly, engage in 21st century learning.

I am looking forward to seeing the excellence Holland is known for in our classrooms, athletics, and extra-curricular activities.

On behalf of the Holland Central School District Board of Education, administration, faculty, and staff, welcome back!