Dear HCHS Families,
Thank you for another incredible year of partnership in fulfilling our mission to equip minds and nurture hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ. It has been such a gift and privilege to be able to witness the significant growth each of your children made in the classroom and on the court, field, and stage. God has done amazing work in your children’s hearts and minds, and we are so excited to see what he has in store for them whether they are excelling to the next grade, moving on to college, or launching their careers.
This year’s theme has been to seek first the Kingdom of God, and one of the important lessons RVL gives his students each year is that God’s Kingdom is not established with a label or flag. Rather, his kingdom is the range of his effective will, where what he wants done is done, and this year our students displayed in countless ways a renewed desire to seek how to bring God’s Kingdom to bear within HC’s walls through the deepening of their discipleship to Jesus. As we step into the summer, our deep hope is that your families are able to rejuvenate from a full year and take time to practice a core discipline of Jesus: stillness and prayer. Jesus often would go off to a secret or solitary place to be with his Father (Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12, Luke 22:41), and I pray that your family may have ample opportunities to do likewise and reflect on all the ways God is moving in your lives and communities .
At this time of year, we also want to express our gratitude for the service of a few of our colleagues who will not be returning to the high school next year. With grateful hearts, we say farewell to Mr. Brian Lemmen (Math Teacher), Ms. Corry Vander Sluis (Spanish Teacher), Mr. Dale Eizenga (Science Teacher), Mr. Jason Oosting (History Teacher), Mr. Caleb Brink (English Teacher), Ms. Jen Bieri (Athletic Administrative Assistant), Mr. Bill Klokkert (Custodian), and Mr. Paul Klokkert (Facility Coordinator and Head Custodian). We cannot thank them enough for the love, time, and support that they have given to our students here at the high school. We are confident that God will bless them greatly as they move on to the next chapter in their lives.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers in serving these students and the community. May our Father continue to bless you and your families during this upcoming summer.
With Thanks,
Miles Colago, HS Principal
General Information
Exam Schedule
- Students are not required to be at school unless they have an exam.
- You will not be allowed to take your exams until all detentions have been served, and you will not receive credit for your second semester courses until you take your exams.
- All books must be returned and fines paid in the Media Center before exams may be taken.
- All lunch accounts must be paid up before exams may be taken.
- Friday, May 30
- 8:45am – 10:15am – 1st hour
- 10:30am – 12:00pm – 2nd hour
- Monday, June 2
- 8:45am – 10:15am – 3rd hour
- 10:30am – 12:00pm – 4th Hour
- Tuesday, June 3
- 8:45am – 10:15am – 5th hour
- 10:30am – 12:00pm – 6th hour
- Wednesday, June 4
- 8:45am – 10:15am – 7th hour
- 10:15am – 12:00pm – Makeup slot
How to get your 24-25 grades online after June 13
Log in to PowerSchool as either parent or student.
- Click on the “Grades History” icon on the left.
- Grades for the current school history will be listed.
The sections for 2nd semester are A2 (18 weeks of coursework), E2 (2nd semester exam), and S2 (2nd semester final grade – this is the important one that appears on transcripts and determines cumulative GPA). If you receive a grade of “CR” in a course, it means you received credit, but it will not count in your GPA.
Diplomas and Transcripts for Class of 2025
Graduates, please remember to pick up diplomas in the high school office during the week of June 9 – 13. Diplomas can be picked up any time between 8am and 3pm. Diplomas will not be mailed. If a final transcript needs to be sent to your college, please request it via your Parchment account, if you haven’t already done so. Beginning August 1, 2025, any requests you make on your Parchment account are no longer free.
Summer Office Hours
- June 5: Office closed for Professional Development
- June 9 – 26: 7:30am-3:30pm
- June 27 – July 4: Office Closed
- July 7 – August 1: 8am-1pm (closed on Fridays)
- August 4-15: 7:30am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday)
If you need immediate service when the high school office is closed please call the Administration Office at 616.820.2805.
Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations, HCHS Class of 2025! If you missed the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 you can watch the recording on Holland Christian’s Youtube Channel
Class of 2026 Senior Camp
Yes, that’s right. Class of 2026, it is time to sign up for senior camp. This year we’ll be heading to Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya in Shelby, MI on August 15-16. Please Register for Senior Camp. This is an incredible way to begin our senior year together. If you have any questions please email Mr. Russ or Email Mr. Koeman.
2025-26 High School schedules
Schedules will be available in PowerSchool on August 8. Students and parents can login to see the schedule. New families will receive PowerSchool login information by the end of July.
Host an International Student in 25-26
Do you have a passion for other cultures? Do you have a gift of hospitality? If so, please prayerfully consider hosting an international student for the 25-26 school year. Please fill out an interest in hosting form. For more information and to turn in a completed form, please email Kyle Kempster or email Chanho Song, our International Coordinators.
Fine Arts
Summer Music Lessons
Summer is a great time to improve your musical skills. There are so many details and instrument specific things that we can cover in summer lessons that are tricky to get to in a full band or orchestra setting. We can also help you prepare for the coming year! Please contact Mr. VandenBerg if you are interested or if you have questions.
Fall Musical Audition Information
This Fall, we are proud to present the brand new musical, Pride and Prejudice! Based on the beloved novel by Jane Austen, the story follows clever and headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and her family, who are facing mounting pressure to marry off five daughters before their estate is inherited by a distant cousin. The family’s situation is complicated by the arrival of two gentlemen in their town: charming and wealthy Mr. Bingley, who instantly forms a crush on the eldest Bennet sister, and Mr. Darcy, his pompous and cold friend who becomes Elizabeth’s nemesis after a disastrous first encounter. As Bingley and Jane’s romance keeps pulling them into each other’s orbits, Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves sparring over their ideas of love, freedom and happiness. Their fiery exchanges and mutual disdain only seem to deepen, but underneath it all, something more complicated stirs. Can their intense animosity evolve into something deeper, or will their pride and prejudice tear them apart forever? Auditions for Pride & Prejudice will be held the first week of school in August. To prepare in advance for auditions, please fill out the audition form and join the official P&P Google Classroom, where more audition resources and information will be posted over the summer. If you have any questions about the musical or the audition process, please contact Mrs. Davis at jdavis@hollandchristian.org We look forward to seeing you all in August!
Testing
SAT Testing Dates
The SAT is offered October 4, 2025, November 8, 2025 and December 6, 2025. HCHS is a testing site for these dates and you will be able to select this location when you register. Go to the SAT website to register.
Athletics Information
Summer Camps
The Athletics department offers summer camp opportunities for high school students as well as our younger athletes. Please see our Summer Camps page to find out what is available and to register.
Important Athletic Dates
- MHSAA Dead Week: July 1-7 no team activities or use of facilities
- MHSAA fall sports pre-season downtime: August 1-11 limited activities for fall teams
- High school fall sports begin: August 12
- Middle school fall sports: Football begins August 19, all other Middle School sports begin August 26
Physicals
Athletic physical forms must be turned in before tryouts. We are partnered with FinalForms for all our athletic registrations and forms. These can be found on ourAthletic Registration page
Important Dates
School Calendar
August
- 15/16: Senior Camp
- 18: Freshman orientation from 8:00am – 11:30am (lunch included)
- 18: New students (non-freshman) 9:00am – 12:15pm (lunch included)
- 18: Student check in/picture day (11:30am to 3:00pm)
- 19: All students report (full day)
- 27: All School Convocation
- 29: Labor Day weekend, no school
September
- 1: Labor Day weekend, no school
- 22: Senior picture deadline (More details on Senior pictures)
