Dutch Weekly August 30 - September 5
58th annual Hall Brawl is tonight!
The 58th annual Hall Brawl vs. Cascia Hall will be played at Holland Hall this Friday night at 7 p.m. Please review the following important details:
Admission:
- $10 - cash or Digital Ticket
- No admission charge for Holland Hall students with a HH ID or accompanied by an adult.
Parking & Arrival
- If you do not have a reserved parking spot, please park in front of the middle school or in the south lots behind the gym.
- Gates become backed up between 6:45 a.m. and kickoff, so we encourage you to arrive early.
Livestream
If you are unable to attend, you can watch the game live at: gotohh.org/stream or on the Holland Hall app.
Convocation features performances, senior charge
One of Holland Hall's longest standing traditions happened Friday as students processed up the Alumni Walk to cheering parents on their way to the Walter Arts Center for the official opening-of-school ceremony.
After a rousing speech from Head of School JP Culley, who encouraged the crowd to "be curious" like a first-grader, students and faculty enjoyed performances from Addison Williams '33, who did an original tap routine, a dance from London '29 and Lillie '30 Hoffman, and a rendition of the Foo Fighters' classic "My Hero," from The Mavericks, featuring Isabelle Kiefer '28, Harrison White, '27, Passion Pierre '26, Harper May '26, and Yadi Simmons '26.
The highlight of the day is always the video from Chris McConnell, which you can see here.
Picture Days are coming for Middle and Primary School
JostensPix will be on campus to photograph early PreK through eighth grades beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8.
If your child is unable to attend, retakes are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6.
Click here for more information.
PA Mahjong Open Play is back!
Join us for Open Play Mahjong! All levels welcome but there will be NO formal instruction. Committee members on hand to help answer questions & share strategies/tips.
Please sign up with the three people you want at your table if you have a foursome; single players welcome too and will be put with any other singles who participate.
When: Thursday, September 18
Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Where: Self Conference Room - Tandy
Click here to sign up. Sign up deadline is September 15
Please bring your own sets, tiles & cards if have; extras available to borrow! Bring your own drink if needed---snacks provided.
Hosted by HH Parents Association.
Tulsa Youth Rowing Association - Free Week
Calling all boys and girls 8th-12th grade. Do you love the water? Do you love the outdoors? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to row? Now is your chance to experience all three! Tulsa Youth Rowing Association is offering a free week to try it out! No experience needed, just a willingness to try something new. Practice is held M-F from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday 8-10 a.m. Scan the QR code or visit www.okrowing.org to register. We’ll see you there!
Lands End Outfitter Labor Day Sale
25% off selected school uniforms.
Valid August 27 - September 2.
Code: EXTRACREDIT
Want to download the school photographer's pictures?
Smugmug is available to all Holland Hall families, and downloads are free. You may also order prints from the site, but it's not necessary. For the privacy of our students, please don't share the password outside of the Holland Hall community and never online.
To see and download photos, go to hollandhall.smugmug.com.
The password is OneDutch!
Did you know the Holland Hall app did that?
The Holland Hall app, which is available wherever you purchase apps, has an anonymous tip line. If a student or community member needs to be anonymous, they can go to the app and click "tip line" at the bottom of the home screen.
The app also has livestreams, calendars, links to the Parent Portal, directories, and more.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Picture Day
Please mark your calendars for Primary School picture day on Monday, September 8. More information coming soon.
Here is a dress code reminder for our Primary School families
Required shirts:
» White short- or long-sleeved polo-style shirt with red, embroidered Holland Hall H-mark logo.
» White blouse with navy piping (short- or long-sleeved) can be worn with the jumper ONLY.
Required bottoms:
» Plaid jumper, skort, or skirt (with modesty shorts) on the Holland Hall-approved list through C&J School Uniforms, Lands’ End, or Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms.
» Navy dress pants
» Walking shorts in navy.
Required shoes:
» Any good sturdy, low-heeled athletic shoe must be worn.
» Not Permitted – Shoes with blinking lights, sandals, open-toe shoes, or shoes above the ankle height.
Thank you so much for your cooperation and partnership!
Dress Code information: Scout uniforms
Thank you for your attention to our dress code updates. Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Boy Scout and Girl Scout uniforms should be reserved for activities outside the school day and will not be part of the daily school attire. Also, please note that high-top shoes are not part of the school uniform.
Primary School Library hours explained
We are fortunate to have the Maloney Family Library, which is first and foremost a resource for our Primary School students and faculty. Our handbook states that children in Kindergarten–3rd grade may check out books weekly with their class, and our younger students may enjoy the collection with a family member. We love that parents model a love of reading, and we encourage families to enjoy the collection together. To ensure that our students have consistent access to the materials they need for classwork and special programs, we are clarifying the following guidelines:
Parents may check out one book at a time for family use.
Display books, Redbud Read-Aloud titles, and other program-specific resources are reserved for student use only.
Visits to the library and parent checkouts should take place after school hours, not during scheduled library classes or during the school day.
We are grateful for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our library collection accessible and engaging for all students.
After-school enrichment class set
Ms. Ariel's Art Studio ~ Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice!
Join us for a creative journey through the colors of Fall! In this autumn-themed drawing class, young artists will explore the "Magic of the Season"...the changing colors of lush landscapes, bright, crisp apples and pumpkin patches, whimsical woodland animals, and more! Each week, students will turn out their own fall-inspired masterpieces using colored pencils, crayons, markers and pastels. We will focus on building skills in shapes, lines, shading, and storytelling through art.
When: September 8 - October 13
Class Day/Time: Monday 3:05-4:15 p.m.
Grades: K-3rd
Where: Primary School Multi-Purpose Room
Pick-up: Primary School flagpole at 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $120 (6 weeks)
Max: 20 students
Register: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
If you need childcare after class email: dalmohandis@hollandhall.org
Get all of the Extended Day Program details
Please click here to read the all the information for drop off and pick up to include the times, locations, and phone number to call. This will make for a smooth running morning and afternoon for everyone!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Back to School Night is Sept. 11
Dear Middle School Parents,
We are excited to welcome you to our Middle School Back to School Night, this year, with your student(s) by your side!
When: Thursday, September 11
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Where: Middle School Building
This event is designed as an Open House, so you may come and go as your schedule allows. Enjoy this special chance to experience your child’s school world together.
You’ll step into your child’s school day with opportunities to:
* Visit classrooms
* Meet teachers
* See their locker and some of their work
* Experience the spaces where they learn, connect, and grow
And who better to guide you than your child? They’ll lead the way, sharing the places and moments that make up their Middle School experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UPPER SCHOOL
9th through 11th grade school pictures are ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
HOLLAND HALL SCHOOL
Event Code: FE188325
Images are secured using the email address(es) you provided to the school. Please use only those addresses as you will not be able to access with unfamiliar emails.
Click here for more information.
College Reps Visit Holland Hall
We're excited to welcome college reps for visits to Holland Hall. Please encourage your student to sign-up in SCOIR. Juniors and seniors are allowed to miss class with teacher approval and 9th and 10th grade students may attend if they have free mods.
SCOIR: https://app.scoir.com/signin
Holland Hall welcomes 44 colleges to campus this week
The first college fair of the season set up in the Upper School's Barnard Commons on Monday, with 44 colleges and universities represented. Students were able to walk through booths and get to know the people who travel across the country on behalf of their schools.
Holland Hall is always a special place to visit, many of the reps said, because our students "ask good questions," said Emma Milligan, of Southern Nazarene University. In fact, the number one question at the Newman University booth was "how much will it cost?" followed by "what's the ROI (return on investment)?"
"Crazy for fresmen to be asking," said Newman College's Kolton Landreth. "But I love it!"
Reminders about US attendance
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 off 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.