Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Holly Park Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Holly Park Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Safety Patrol (4th-8th)
- Student Council (K-8th)
- Student Leadership Program (6th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Track & Field
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
"I like everything about Holly Park - the teachers, activities, their care for students, and their positivity. These other schools can’t compare!"
- Holly Park Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Chess Club (K-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Black History Program
- Book Fairs
- Community Events
- Edru Family Skate Nights
- Multicultural Fair
- Science Night
- Seasonal Dances
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Cranbrook Institute of Science (on-site)
- Greenfield Village
- Impression 5 Science Center
- Kalamazoo Air & Space Museum
- Mystic Lake Camp
- Potter Park Zoo
- Wilson Talent Center
NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.