John P. Holland Charter School

09/08/2026

🐟💙 TOMORROW is the BIG DAY! 💙🐟

The first day of school is finally here, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our students back! 📚

To help kick off the new school year, some of our amazing dads and father figures shared words of encouragement for our students as they head into their first day. 💙 Their messages are a wonderful reminder that our students have a whole community cheering them on!

We will see everyone tomorrow as we kick off an amazing new school year!
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! 💛

09/04/2026

Yesterday, our JPHCS students helped beautify the 9/11 Memorial in Paterson. We are so proud of our students for giving back to the community.💙💛

09/04/2026

📚✏️ Getting Ready for the New School Year! ✏️📚

Need to know what supplies your student will need? We’ve got you covered! Check out our school supply lists and summer learning packets below. ☀️📖 Don’t forget about those summer packets!

💙 Want to support our classrooms?
Our amazing staff have created DonorsChoose lists with items they would love to have in their classrooms! Check them out and consider supporting a teacher and their students. Every little bit helps!

📋 School Supply & Summer Packet Lists:
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cakIJTX7CRAvKAfjn1_co6ahn7PkVMaX?usp=sharing]

🍎 Staff DonorsChoose Lists:
[https://www.donorschoose.org/schools/new-jersey/new-jersey-department-of-education/john-p-holland-charter-school/102318]

See you Tuesday!!

09/03/2026

👕 Need to know about uniforms or the student dress code?

Visit our website for all the details on student uniforms and dress code expectations.

🔗[https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zZNuVu6jwwiwH7UjcJo4xT0D6XolKqBDAoPYu6GQHQ/edit?usp=sharing]

Be sure to check it out before the school year gets underway!

09/03/2026

💙 WE ARE READY TO WELCOME YOU BACK! 💛

Our entire JPHCS team are ready for a wonderful new school year!

🏫 OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Food Truck will be in the parking lot featuring BBQ!

Most importantly, come meet your teachers, see your classroom, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an amazing year!

We can’t wait to see you! 💙💛

09/02/2026

Today, our JPHCS students helped beautify the 9/11 Memorial in Paterson. We are so proud of our students for giving back to the community.💙💛 Come out tomorrow for day 3!
⏰ 5pm-7pm
📍 Ward St. & Memorial Dr. Paterson

09/01/2026

📣 LAST DAY TO PRE-REGISTER for Before Care and After Care! 📣

Our Before & Aftercare Programs are now accepting applications!

☀️ Beforecare: 7:00 AM–7:45 AM | $50/month
🌈 Aftercare: 3:30 PM–6:00 PM | $240/month

Aftercare includes snack time, extracurricular activities, Karate, Mad Science, hot dinner, games, and so much more! 🥋🔬🍽️

📝 Printable applications are available here --> https://www.jphcs.org/page/before-after-care

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for pre-registration! ⏰

08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday!

Don’t forget to check the school supply lists and summer packets! You can find everything here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cakIJTX7CRAvKAfjn1_co6ahn7PkVMaX

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
September 3: Open House | 1:00-3:00 PM
September 8: First Day of School & Father’s Day March - Sign Up Here —> https://forms.gle/dKpx3HDFvGqMVGuM8

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
https://www.jphcs.org/

08/25/2026

📣 Attention 7th & 8th Graders! 📣

Looking to start earning your community service hours? 💙

You can begin accumulating your hours on September 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd! 🙌

📅 Dates: September 1, 2 & 3
🎓 Who: 7th & 8th Graders
❤️ What: Community Service Hours

25 years ago, Kenny Lira lost his life on September 11. We dedicated a park in his memory and we plan to beautify it in two weeks. We are looking for volunteers to help us with this noble project. Please join us as we pay tribute to a proud Patersonian who will never be forgotten.