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Back to School Guide

Welcome parents and families! School starts for the 2026-27 academic year on Sept. 3. Please use these helpful links to navigate important tasks and reminders before school starts. We can't wait to welcome our Golden Knights back to school!

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Step 1: Be sure your student is enrolled

New students, or students transferring into Holland Patent Central School District: parents and guardians will complete all enrollment forms.

Find all Enrollment and Information Update Steps Here

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Step 3: Complete the Annual Free/Reduced Meal Application 

All families, regardless of income, should complete the Free/Reduced Meal Application annually. It is vital that ALL families complete the form, even if they did not qualify in previous years, as district budgets are dependent upon accurate data gathered from the Free/Reduced Meal Application.

If you need help with the application, please contact Cliff Casab at ccasab@hpschools.org or 315.865.7242. 

Find the Free/Reduced Meal Application

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Step 4: Review the District Calendar

Families can rely on the calendar to track important dates, plan ahead, and stay informed throughout the year. 

District Calendar Information 

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Step 5 - Get Ready for Open House 

Meet your student's teachers, see their classrooms, learn classroom procedures and familiarize yourself with your school at Open House! Here are the Open House times and dates for 2026-27:

General William Floyd Elementary:
3 - 5 p.m. Sept. 1 

Holland Patent Elementary:
3 - 5 p.m. Sept. 2

Middle School:
6th Grade Orientation - 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25
Open House 5 - 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 

High School:
Freshmen Orientation 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 
Open House - 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. Sept. 2 

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Step 6: Don't Forget to Check the Back-to-School Newsletter

The back-to-school newsletter is your central guide to the start of a new year. It bring together essential information for school opening details, program highlights, athletics and activities and districtwide announcements. 

2026-27 Back-to-School Newsletter