If you would like to read the minutes from the most recent Hudsonville Public School’s Board of Education Meeting, click the link below.
February Summary
February Board of Education Minutes
Category: District News
The Winter Appleseed
The February edition of the district news, The Appleseed, is now available. You can download a copy by clicking on this link: Appleseed Feb 2011
Highlights of articles in this edition:
- Georgetown’s Holiday Program
- Kindergarten Enrollment
- Preschool Registration Information
- February Math Parent Night
January Board of Education Minutes
If you would like to review the minutes from the HPS January Board of Education meeting, please visit this link: MINUTES: January 2011
District Newsletter: The November Appleseed
The most recent edition of the district newsletter has been published–highlighting district wide events and upcoming dates, as well as points of celebration in all of our buildings.
You can view the November Appleseed here: Appleseed1110red
Building Plan for Hudsonville
From Mr. Nicholas Ceglarek, Superintendent
Last night, the Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation on a future facility plan. The plan calls for one Hudsonville High School with two buildings on the current 32nd Street campus (please see attached press release) . The project includes:
*new 9 + building (new pool/auditorium) on 32nd/Allen Street
*new South Elementary School (Greenly Street)
*Converting Freshman Campus to Early Childhood Center
*Riley and Baldwin athletic site upgrades
*new transportation facility
*technology upgrades in all school buildings
The next step in the process is convincing Michigan Department of Treasury to support our plan. If this happens (January), we will be placing the issue on the May 3rd ballot allowing the voters to decide.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all that have contributed to the process; staff, parents, business and community leaders, and students who provided input and guidance in the process that helped shape the recommendation. Thank you to the Board of Education for having the vision to set the parameters, and the courage to move our district forward in this very important facility decision.
To read an article detailing the board meting, visit: Grand Rapids Press Article
Day Care Holiday Hours
Our Eagles’ Nest Early Childhood Programs (Daycare and Preschool) have posted their holiday hours for November and December. They are as follows:
Thanksgiving Break
All ECP programs will be CLOSED Wed. Nov. 24-Fri. Nov. 26. (Our staff will be attending a staff training day on Wed. Nov 24 at GES from
8 am-3 pm, but no children will be in care)
Christmas Break
Only JES and GES will be OPEN Mon. Dec. 20-Wed. Dec 22.
All ECP programs will be CLOSED Thurs. Dec. 23-Fri. Dec. 24.
Only JES and GES will be OPEN Mon. Dec 27-Wed. Dec 29.
All ECP programs will be CLOSED Thurs. Dec 30-Fri. Dec. 31.
Thank you for your assistance.
Reminder: 21st Century Meeting
A parent and community presentation will be offered on Monday, October 11th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the
High School Auditorium on 21stcentury learning skills. Hudsonville Public School’s Superintendent, Nick Ceglarek, and Sue Curro will present evidence on how learning needs are “different” in the 21stcentury andhow Hudsonville Public Schools is addressing the issue. Topics for the evening will include technology in the learning environment, World Language requirements, and required work skills in today’s global work place. Learn how you, as parents, can support your child’s learning opportunities and course selections to help them be prepared as they exit their K-12 educational journey.
We would love to have you attend this meeting!
Mark your calendars for: Monday, October 11th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium
Long Range Planning: Hudsonville Public Schools
From the Superintendent’s Office:
District Long Range Planning
Throughout the 2010-2011 school year, Hudsonville Public School staff will be gathering community data to help guide the district’s long range strategic plan. Parents, students, and community residents may be asked to participate in focus groups and surveys. The purpose of this community research is to identify Hudsonville Public Schools strengths and areas of focus.
Gathering the input of our community will also make certain the district core mission continues to be aligned with our greater community.
More information regarding this process can be found at our district’s website. Thank you in advanced for your assistance in this process.
Mr. Nicholas Ceglarek, Superintendent
Breakfast at Georgetown
Did you hear that we will be serving breakfast at Georgetown every morning? This is a district wide initiative to make sure that all students are offered the opportunity to have access to a healthy meal at the beginning of each school day.
The program will be run by our current JEN/HUD Food Service group. In addition to lunch, you have the ability to purchase a $1.25 breakfast for your child. Students who fall under the free/reduced plan for lunch will also receive this benefit for breakfast.
Mrs. Cheri Stacey will run this program for us. Once students arrive at school (8:30 am), they will enter the building through their grade level door. After placing backpacks and jackets in lockers, they will walk to the cafeteria/MPR where Mrs. Stacey will greet them and get them settled in for breakfast. At 8:50, students will be dismissed to their classrooms to start their learning day.
If you would like to put money in your child’s meal account (for breakfast or lunch) visit the JEN/HUD website. If you are in need of information about Free/Reduced Meal Plans, you can contact the JEN/HUD office through this site.
Stuff the Bus Campaign: Donations Needed!
FairHaven Ministries is organizing a “Stuff the Bus” campaign involving Amway and Fifth Third Bank. Their goal is to fill 350 backpacks for Jenison and Hudsonville middle school students. Included in the backpack will be school supplies and health and wellness items. They will be doing live remotes for people to bring in their supplies from various locations on August 11, 13, 17 and 19. Below is a list of the items that are needed:
| Shampoo | Deodorant | Binders |
| Conditioner | Toothpaste | Folders |
| Hair gel | Toothbrushes | Notebooks |
| Hairspray | Pens | Hair accessories |
| Hair brushes/combs | Pencils | Soap – bar & body wash |
A big thanks to FairHaven’s Hand2Hand Ministries!
Contributions will be accepted at 46 Fifth Third banking centers across
Kent and Ottawa Counties through August 25th.
