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Face Covering Update - 6/7/2021

  • Dear HPCSD community members: 

    At this time, this communication is written to clarify that there has not been any official legal change in the mask mandate from the New York State Education Department, New York State Department of Health or Governor Cuomo. The June 4th letter by Health Commissioner Zucker reported by the media on Friday was written to the CDC to determine if the CDC has any objection to relaxing its mask mandate. However, unless and until written guidance or an Executive Order is issued by the State, all students, staff and visitors must wear masks while on school property.  

    If we receive direction from the State that changes the mask wearing requirements at school, we will promptly communicate the change to our staff, students and parents. 

    Thank you for your continued patience with this difficult school year.  We are almost to the end of the school year with fifteen days remaining.  

    As of September 1, 2020, school districts were permitted to reopen, under Executive Order 202.60, “subject to adherence to Department of Health issued guidance and directives.”  These have included the submission of reopening plans to address, among other things, distancing and health requirements.

    SED has been in communication with Executive staff regarding the attached letter from Dr. Howard Zucker, New York State Commissioner of Health.  According to conversations with Executive staff, the intent of this letter was to obtain a response from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding differing standards for summer camps and schools; it has not changed any existing arrangements.  Therefore, schools should continue to operate under their existing procedures until further notice.  No changes have been, or will be, made by the Executive until after Monday June 7 to afford the CDC an opportunity to respond to the letter.

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Student Arrival/Dismissal Information

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Music Departments Proudly Presents Spring Virtual Concerts

  • The Holland Patent Music Department is proud to share the accomplishments of our students once again in a virtual format. Below you will find links to our Spring Concerts for our Elementary, Middle School, and High School performing ensembles. Please take some time to celebrate the hard work of our students throughout this school year!

Elementary Spring Concert

7th & 8th Grade Spring Concert

High School Spring Concert

Senior Awards Photos

Taste of the Arts Virtual Art Show

Communicator May 2021

Congratulations to Jenna Mazza

  • Jenna Mazza

    Congratulations to Jenna Mazza on her graduation from MVCC. On Friday May 14, 2021 Jenna Mazza earned her associates degree in general studies at MVCC. Jenna is currently a Holland Patent High School Senior that took it upon herself to join the MVCC College Connection program. Jenna took advantage of the MVCC dual credit classes that Holland Patent has to offer and then at night she attended MVCC for the last 2 years to take the final 6 courses that she needed. Jenna is only the third Holland Patent student to earn her associates degree prior to graduating from high school.

Holland Patent Named Best Community for Music Education for Fifth Consecutive Year!

  • Music Dept Award
    The Holland Patent Central School District has been named a Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the 2021 calendar year. It is the fifth consecutive year in which the district has earned this distinction. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Even in a year where music education looks different, we are proud to offer such a well-rounded music making experience for our students.
     
    The music department appreciates the continued support from the community, faculty, and administration to make this distinction possible, thank you!

AFRL Virtual Challenge Competition

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    Math Challenge
     
    Holland Patent Students Glen Gaige and James Gillett were coached by our middle school math teacher Mr. Richard Zacek at the 2021 AFRL Virtual Challenge Competition at Griffiss Institute in Rome.  The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Rome, NY, hosts a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Challenge every year during spring break. The challenge is developed and led by scientists and engineers at AFRL. Each Challenge Team consists of two students and a teacher. Schools from the surrounding community participate in the Challenge. This year's STEM Challenge consisted of three parts. The first part was to conduct research into the domain of the challenge problem - Reinforcement Learning, Wargaming, Robotics, Game Theory and Decision Theory. The second was the use of a model to derive an optimal, generalized solution to a particular scenario. The third part was to provide a presentation of their work to several judges.
     
    The teams had one week to complete the challenge.   

    A big thank you to Mr. Zacek for taking on the coaching role and to both students for giving up your spring break to improve your education!

GWF/HPE Reflections Art Show

NASEF Recognizes HP Coach

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    Holland Patent Central School will provide a safe, caring, positive environment where all students can achieve their maximum innate potential and acquire the skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. Holland Patent Central School provides programs that address the diversified academic, vocational and co- curricular needs of its' students.

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Website Accessibility Notice

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    Holland Patent Central School District is committed to providing access to our electronic and information technology, including our webpages, for individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Section 504 and Title II of the ADA.  The School District is diligently making necessary adjustments to its technology in furtherance of this goal.  Such adjustments are time-consuming but are critical to ensure that students, staff, community members, and others can access our materials.  As we await new web material, please be patient; we will be making updates as soon as practicable.

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BOE Meeting Dates

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    BOARD OF EDUCATION
    2021 MEETING DATES
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    2020-21 BOE Meeting Dates

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    Summer BOE Meeting Dates
    July 13, 2021 5:30 p.m. - Reorganization and Regular Meeting
    August 18, 2021 - Regular Meeting 

Remote Instruction Policy

  • All remote instructional lessons and/or sessions are the property of the Holland Patent Central School District, and are intended only for students registered for the designated class or section.  Any recording or distribution of the lessons/sessions by anyone other than District employees is strictly prohibited and in addition, may constitute a violation of Board policy and/or state and federal laws, including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and NYS Education Law 2-d.  Any student violations of this policy will be subject to discipline and penalties in accordance with the District’s Code of Conduct, and may impact the ability of the District to provide remote instruction to the student.

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Important - Building Use Update

  • Please note that there is no building use for community groups or extra curricular activities until further notice.

Superintendent's Corner

BOE Mission Statement

  • "It is the philosophy of the Board of Education of the Holland Patent Central School District that the fundamental purpose of the School District and all of its resources is to provide the means for educational development of all eligible students residing and /or enrolled within the district to reach their fullest potential."

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