Dutch Weekly August 16 - 22
Your uniform questions answered
Q. Where can I find an up-to-date dress code?
A. The Parent section of the website, hollandhall.org/parents, or here.
What kind of sweatshirts can my Primary or Middle School student wear all day in the classroom?
A. Any crewneck, 1/4-1/2 zip or full-zip solid navy, black or heather gray sweatshirt (performance material or fleece) with no visible logo except the Holland Hall H-logo (and Adidas, because we are an Adidas school for athletics.)
Q. What about hoodies?
A. Hoodies are only allowed on Fridays for Dutch Days.
Q. Can I buy a sweatshirt anywhere?
A. Yes. BUT, to wear it during the school day, it must have a reasonably sized H-logo on the left side of the chest in an approved gray, black, white or red ink or thread. So feel free to buy sweatshirts with no logo and have them embroidered with a vendor from our approved list. Find that list here. You may also buy them from the Dutch Zone, Lands' End, Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms, or, locally, at C&J Uniforms.
Q. Why does Upper School get more options?
A. One of the perks of getting to the Upper School is more freedoms in what students may wear. So sweatshirts may also be white and can be decorated with HH logos, the word Dutch, club names, sports and more in red, black, Holland Hall blue or white ink.
Sweatshirts must still be solid white, black, navy or heather gray with no visible logos except for HH and Adidas. And they must be purchased through an approved vendor — the school, Lands' End, Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms or C&J. Boutique or homemade sweatshirts are not allowed. And no representations of a lion or Dutch the mascot are allowed outside of the school-approved image.
Q. Can we wear turtlenecks or mocknecks?
A: No.
Q: How about sweaters?
A: Yes, crewneck or cardigan sweaters in solid navy or black with just an H-logo are allowed throughout the school.
Q: Do coats have to have the Holland Hall logo?
A: No. If a coat is meant to be taken off when students come in the building, it may be any coat. If a student wants to wear an outer layer in the classroom, it must be logoed.
Q. What's up with Dutch Days?
A: Dutch Days are when you can wear any Holland Hall shirt received or purchased through the school with uniform bottoms in the Primary and Middle schools. Hoodies MAY BE worn on Dutch Days.
Q. What about Upper School Dutch Days?
A. Again, Upper school students get a few more privileges. They may wear uniform bottoms, BLUE jeans or khaki or navy uniform shorts on Dutch Days.
Q. Seriously? Upper School students can wear shorts on Dutch Days? What about Lululemon?
A. Shorts on Dutch Days must be a tailored fit in khaki or navy. Many athletic brands now make nice, tailored shorts that would be acceptable.
Q. What about Dutch Packages for athletics?
A. Most Dutch Packages include at least one uniform-compliant option.
Q. When is the Dutch Zone open?
A. All families are welcome to shop the Dutch Zone at the Back-to-School Bash for Primary School on Monday, Aug. 18, from 9-4 p.m. The Dutch Zone in the Tandy will reopen on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m.-noon. Regular hours are 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, 8-10 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, then 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. The Dutch Zone trailer will also be set up at home football games.
Q. Have more questions?
A. Maybe this video well help!
Back-to-School Bash is Monday, Aug. 18
Kick off the new school year at the annual Back to School Bash hosted by the Holland Hall Parents' Association!
When: Save the Date: Monday, August 18
Where: Primary School Gym
Join us for a fun-filled day where students can reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy:
- An inflatable bounce house
- Photos with Dutch the Lion
- A special Holland Hall giveaway
- A cool treat to enjoy on your way out
Don’t miss the Spirit Zone with the Holland Hall Varsity Cheerleaders! Get a washable tattoo and help color a giant back-to-school banner.
While the kids play, parents can:
- Shop the Dutch Zone pop-up store (open to all HH families)
- Pick up car decals [ Register here]
- Visit the info table
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities
Important Note:
To ensure each grade has a special and focused experience, we kindly ask that students attend only during their designated time slot and without siblings.
Grade-Level Time Slots:
- EPK: 9:00–9:45 AM
- JK/Pre-K: 10:00–10:45 AM
- Kindergarten: 11:00–11:45 AM
- 1st Grade: 12:00–12:45 PM
- 2nd Grade: 1:00–1:45 PM
- 3rd Grade: 2:00–2:45 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
Check your emails for a letter from your Branch Head
Your branch heads sent emails on Friday with many important back-to-school notes. Please make sure you see them before school starts.
Welcome to our returning teachers and our new faculty!
Holland Hall welcomes a host of new faculty members this year. Click here to read all about them.
Order your Hall Brawl T-shirt before Aug. 20
The link to order your Hall Brawl LXIII T-shirt is open. The site will close on Wednesday, August 20, at noon. Please be sure to add in the notes, "student name, grade and advisory!" If you have multiple students, pick one for all T-shirts to be delivered to one location. T-shirts will be delivered to your student advisory or may be picked up in the athletic office in the Tandy.
Click here to order your 2025 Hall Brawl t-shirt order
Important traffic notes to be aware of as school starts
Please drive the speed limit while on campus, 14 mph. Please be aware that new speed bumps were installed this summer — if you aren't driving the speed limit, you will feel them!
Primary School:
Please take note of pick-up and drop-off lanes — especially Kindergarten students who pick up and drop off in different locations.
If possible, please avoid arriving too early for drop-off, which blocks the exit for visitors.
Middle and Upper Schools:
When dropping off, please pull all of the way forward to allow the maximum number of cars to fit in the drive and avoid back-ups. This is especially true for upper school student drivers who are trading places with a parent.
Traffic Maps:
Get your parking decals before the start of school
Vehicle registration for the 2025-26 parking decals are available now. All vehicles that are routinely driven on campus must have a decal, including relatives, nannies and babysitters. Register here.
Decals can be picked up at the Self Family Welcome Center as you enter campus 1-2 days after registration.
2025-26 Dutchbacker memberships still available
Sponsorships are closed but memberships are still avaliable. Be sure to check out the updated options for the upcoming year on the link below:
Dutchbacker Athletic Pass
Cathy Rowland will send out updated codes in late July to download your Dutchbacker Athletic Pass for the new season.
Media Guide Ads and Scoreboard Logos
Please submit all media guide ads NOW. We’re aiming to have the fall media guide ready in early September.
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The Dutch Exchange is open!
Thanks to the generosity of our Holland Hall families, the Dutch Exchange is full of like-new uniforms for all ages and sizes. We also have a large selection of spirit items. Come by the Dutch Exchange located in the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Dining and Wellness Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
A look ahead
Monday, Aug. 20:
Primary School Back to School Social (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Senior Retreat in Newman Theatre (12-2:30 p.m.)
Senior Parent Meeting in Commons (5:30-6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Aug. 27:
School opens for 4-12th grades
Primary School Open House: Come-and-go from 9-10:30 a.m.
Dismissal times
4th and 5th grades: Noon
6th-8th grades: 12:15 p.m.
9th-12th grades: 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 28:
School opens for EPK-3rd grade
Arrival and dismissal times
K-3rd: 8 a.m.-noon
EPK, PreK, JK: 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Upper School student pictures at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 28:
Early dismissal for Primary School
Arrival and dismissal times
K-3rd: 8 a.m.-noon
EPK, PreK, JK: 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m.