Dutch Weekly April 18 - 25
⏰ Parental Choice Tax Credit priority deadline is April 19
If you plan to apply for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, make sure to submit your application before 9 a.m. on April 19 to be considered during the priority window.
👉 Apply here: https://oktap.tax.ok.gov
Priority consideration is open to eligible students whose parents or legal guardians have a combined federal AGI that does not exceed $150,000.
Last chance — Online Auction sign-up parties and marquee
Don't forget to check out the sign-up parties and claim one of the coveted Marquee special messages for next school year!
https://hollandhallschool.schoolauction.net/gezellig2025/catalog
Summer Programs registration is open!
It's time to register for Holland Hall's popular Summer Programs!
This year's camp line-up is better than ever and a short six weeks away. Join us for great adventures with Game ON! Sports & PE Camp, Games & Movies!, Gaming IRL, and Gamers Unite!! Returning are Seriously Fun STEM camp, Crafty Crochet, and Fine Motor Fun! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Nine weekly sessions begin Session 1 on May 27-30 and run through Session 9 on July 21-25.
View the 2025 Summer Programs online brochure here gotohh.org/spb .
To register April 1st, go to hollandhall.org/summer or click here for more information about Summer Programs.
Upper School choir concert set
Come join us for a night of vocal music on Wednesday April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Branch Theatre. The concert will include music from Concert Choir, the Holland Hall Singers, Holland Harmony, soloists, Company 21, and even some of your favorite faculty joining in!
Contact Lauren Fogarty at lfogarty@hollandhall.org for more information.
Field hockey pop-up clinic is April 26
The Oklahoma Field Hockey Club is hosting a pop up clinic on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Open to 5th-12th graders of all abilities. Transportation to and from OKC will be provided. Sign up at this link to register! Once registered, email Coach Utter at cutter@hollandhall.org for travel and additional information. Bus will depart Holland Hall at 8 a.m. and return by 2 p.m. Sticks available for the clinic!
Coming soon! Tommy Hilfiger is now an approved uniform vendor
In addition to C&J and Lands End, Tommy Hilfiger will soon have a section with Holland Hall uniforms. Stay tuned!
Take advantage of free HH athletic physicals
All Holland Hall students are required to keep a current annual physical exam on file in order to attend classes, participate in athletics and/or attend a sports/athletic camp during Summer Programs.
Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma is offering physical exams
When: Tuesday, May 6, at 5:15 p.m.
Where: AOOK, Cityplex Towers, 2406 East 81st Street, Suite 290, Tulsa, OK 74137
Cost: Free for HH students.
For HH students entering 6th-12th grades in 2025-26.
Please use this form.
FROM THE NURSES:
Measles update
Measles cases continue to rise, although slowly in Oklahoma. Please see OK Measles Case Summary for updates. See Measles Fact Sheet from Oklahoma State Department of Health for more information on measles.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Kathleen Alabbasi, RN, or Kimberly Seabolt, RN at nurse@hollandhall.org.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Playgrounds closed during afternoon dismissal
For the safety of all students and families, our playgrounds are closed during afternoon dismissal. Several play areas are located near carpool lanes and driveways, and we want to ensure everyone is safe during this busy time. Thank you for your cooperation!
3rd to 4th Grade Parent Open House is May 6
WHAT: Fourth Grade Parent Open House
WHEN: 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. Presentation begins at 5:45 p.m. in the library
WHO: This evening is for parents only
We are hosting a parent Open House for incoming 4th-grade parents beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 6. This time will be for you to meet the teachers, visit classrooms, and walk around the middle school. At 5:45 p.m., we will have a presentation in the Middle School Library. You will meet deans, counselors, and learning support folks as we all share a bit about what you can expect in the next phase of your child's educational path.
As you may already know, the structure of a typical school day is quite different in middle school. Instead of being assigned to one teacher and staying with that teacher for the majority of the day, each fourth-grader will be assigned to a homeroom/Advisory*. During the school day, the students will rotate between classes with their homeroom group.
Middle School Advisory Placement Policy
Our goal is to create balanced, inclusive, and supportive advisory groups where every student can thrive. The placement process involves careful consideration of various factors, including academic diversity, social-emotional well-being, and group dynamics. To ensure fairness and equal consideration for all students, we will not be taking or honoring specific requests for teachers or classmates. This policy allows our faculty to thoughtfully create environments that support each student’s growth and foster a positive learning community. Thank you for trusting us to make decisions with the best interests of your child and the entire school community in mind.
In 4th grade, students have their own iPads and emails and focus on learning to use technology in a responsible manner while also using technology to support and enhance learning. Students in 4th grade also learn to keep a daily agenda to help manage their time and their work. Unlike the “specials” schedule in the PS, 4th grade has two different rotation periods in the school day. Students are exposed to Spanish, French, Drama, Library, Technology and Religious Education while continuing to experience Art, Music, and P.E.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
5th Grade drama sharing program set
5th Grade students have been hard at work building 5-minute plays! This exercise is the culmination of the student's work in 4th and 5th grade Drama. They have written scripts, planned costumes, and built lights and sound cues for their performances and they would love to share them with you.
Join us in the Middle School Black Box on:
Tuesday April 29
Green Group - 1 p.m.
Red Group - 1:45 p.m.
Friday, May 2
Yellow Group - 9:15 a.m.
Blue Group - 10 a.m.
Meet author Kwame Alexander at a local library
Author and poet Kwame Alexander, winner of the Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature, will visit Hardesty Regional Library on May 2 at 6 p.m. Alexander has written over 40 books, many of which are widely popular in our MS Library: "The Crossover," "The Undefeated," "Swing," and "The Door of No Return" for example. Join Mrs. Pohl and Mrs. Childress on May 2 for a celebration of storytelling and creativity at Hardesty Regional Library.
Click here for more information.
Save the date: Upcoming 8th Grade events
Friday, May 9
8:30 a.m. - 14th annual 8th Grade Cardboard Boat Regatta
Races begin at the TANDY YMCA. Lasting approximately an hour.
11 a.m.-Noon - 8th Grade Historical Living Museum
8th grade students will host a Historical Living Museum Open House as part of their social studies final. The museum will take place in the BT.
6th-8th Grade Exams are May 12-14
8th Grade Promotion
The 8th Grade Promotion is set for Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in Branch Theater with a dance following until 8:30 p.m.
UPPER SCHOOL
A note from Mr. Parks...
While Spring is in the air, and senioritis hits more than just the seniors, we cannot stress enough the importance of consistent and regular attendance. Please don’t call your child out if they are worried about a test. Please don’t call your child out if they’re “done for the day.” Our schedule is such that students need to be actively engaged in the learning environment. Missing school has a significant impact on the student experience and also impacts the classroom environment and teacher load.
NEW INFO FOR Class of 2026 Senior Pictures INFO
Juniors met with Bold Studios on Thursday to learn about requirements for yearbook and school-use senior photos. June sessions are highly recommended to avoid heat and late summer busy schedules. If your student has not submitted their contact information to Bold, they can call (539) 444-77606 or email info@boldstudiotulsa.com.
All must complete their session by Oct. 1 and choose images for yearbook use by Oct. 15.
https://www.boldstudiotulsa.com/
Senior Final Exam Schedule
Monday, May 5
World Language: 9-11 a.m.
Religious Studies: 1-3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6
Math: 9-11 a.m.
English: 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7
Science: 9-11 a.m.
Social Studies: 1-3 p.m.
9th-11th Grade Final Exam Schedule
Monday, May 12
World Language: 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 13
Science: 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 14
English/Social Studies: 9-11 a.m.
Technology: 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, May 15
Math: 9-11 a.m.
Varsity Cheer clinic and tryouts set
Cheer clinic and tryouts for Varsity Cheer will be held in the Primary School gym on these dates.
Clinic
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Tryouts
Wednesday, April 23, 4 p.m. - until finished.
Reminders about US absences
Attendance Policy
Parents must inform Mrs. Alford, US Attendance Coordinator, by 8 a.m. at USattendance@hollandhall.org or 539-476-8287 if a student will be absent from school or tardy to school.
Planned Absences
Students who have a planned school-related absence OR personal absence need to complete an absence form. This requires them to meet with each teacher to discuss any work they may miss while they are out. The form should be completed, signed by a parent, and then turned in to Mrs. Alford prior to the scheduled absence. These forms can be found in the US Business Office by Mrs. Alford’s desk.
Arriving Late/Leaving Early
Parents must notify Mrs. Alford via email or phone call if their student(s) will arrive late to or leave early from campus. Students should communicate directly with teachers to discuss any work they missed due to their late arrival or early departure.
Weekly summer program suggestions from College Counseling
Please contact Ashlee Lowry at alowry@hollandhall.org for more information about any of these programs.