Press Release History

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April
April 8, 2024
Holly Area Schools recognized for excellence in preparing K-12 students for success, careers

District’s Career Readiness Team awarded Oakland Schools’ 2024 Exemplary K-12 Career Readiness District Award

March
March 21, 2024
Registration open, sponsorships sought for ‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide awareness walk

Volunteers, donations also sought for April 20 event held in memory of beloved Holly High School student

March 19, 2024
HAS celebrates national March is Reading Month with classroom activities, events

Holly High School students use reading to educate younger students about future career options, including in skilled trades

February
February 26, 2024
Holly High School band, choir programs start year on resoundingly high note

Broncho musicians rack up victories throughout January, demonstrate district’s commitment to fine arts education

February 21, 2024
HAS 2030 provides roadmap for continued Broncho student success for years to come

Holly district families, staff, school board, business leaders build plan to prepare students for careers, bright futures

February 12, 2024
Holly Area Schools inducts beloved ‘Voice of the Bronchos’ into Broncho Hall of Fame

Community posthumously honors late veteran teacher, mentor, coach and athletic announcer Tony Coggins

January
January 10, 2024
Holly Area Schools upgraded to ‘A+’ bond rating to kick off 2024

Top bond rating latest example of district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability

December
December 14, 2023
Broncho Main Street Show Choir hits a high note with accolades, praise for recent performances

Musical theater ensemble’s success demonstrates district’s commitment to fine arts as part of a well-rounded education

December 12, 2023
Holly High School students launch animal shelter drive in honor of late classmate

Donation boxes for Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center available through Dec. 21

November
November 30, 2023
Elementary school Bronchos exercise bodies, sharpen leadership skills at annual Fall Fun Run

Physical fitness event emphasizes district’s commitment to student health and well-being

November 27, 2023
Broncho Marching Band racks up wins, accolades in successful 2023 season

Band’s stellar season demonstrates district’s commitment to fine arts as part of a well-rounded education

November 8, 2023
Bronchos help pioneer, expand Michigan’s first high school girls flag football league

League partner Detroit Lions honors lady Bronchos for efforts during this fall’s ‘Women in Football’ celebration

June
June 27, 2023
Holly Area Schools welcomes new high school principal

Veteran educator Joel Smith to continue school’s commitment to preparing Bronchos for success, jobs of tomorrow

June 13, 2023
Holly Area Schools welcomes therapy dog

Oakley to serve high school students’ social, emotional needs this fall.  Read more in this Tri-County Times article.

June 13, 2023
Holly High School welcomes in a new therapy dog named Oakley

Holly High School is welcoming a new furry staff member to help with students' social and emotional needs when classes resume in the fall. The school now has brought in Oakley, a black Labrador retriever that will serve as the school's therapy dog beginning next school year.  Read more in this ABC12 article.

June 12, 2023
HAS welcomes therapy dog in ongoing efforts to serve student social, emotional needs

Oakley, the district’s new four-legged staff member, to report for duty at Holly High School in the fall

June 12, 2023
Holly Area Schools welcomes new therapy dog

Read more in this Mid-Michigan Now article.

June 8, 2023
Holly Area Schools celebrates contributions of outstanding staff at annual Staff Recognition Night

District teachers, support staff play key role in preparing Bronchos for success, in-demand careers

May
May 16, 2023
HAS welcomes new School Resource Officer as latest investment in school safety

Hiring of Village of Holly Police Officer Matthew Patercsak to help district build on existing safety, security efforts  

May 8, 2023
More than 200 Bronchos learn about skilled trades careers from top-tier industry professionals

Professional Trades and Apprenticeship Open House provides inside look at lucrative skilled trades opportunities

April
April 26, 2023
Holly High School robotics team kicks into high gear on world stage

Team Hollywood Robotics, Holly High School’s robotics team, competed alongside 640 student robotics teams from around the globe — and held their own — at last week’s FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston.  View details in this TriCounty Times article.

April 25, 2023
Holly High School robotics team kicks into high gear on world stage

Team Hollywood Robotics competes at FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston April 19-22