From Our Superintendent

 Hal Heard, III

Welcome to Holt Public Schools
 

Dear Families and Community Members,

Thank you for taking a few minutes to learn more about Holt Public Schools. My name is Hal Heard, and I'm honored to serve as your new Superintendent. While I am just beginning my journey at Holt Public, I have already been inspired by the pride, dedication, and strong sense of community that define our district. I look forward to getting to know our students, families, staff, and neighbors, listening to your perspectives, and working together to build on the great things happening in Holt Public Schools. 

Whether you've been part of this district for years, you're thinking about moving here, or you just stumbled onto our website, I'm glad you stopped by.

Who We Are

Holt Public Schools covers 32 square miles, including Dimondale, most of Delhi Township, and parts of Windsor, Delta, and Lansing. We serve nearly 4,800 students across 10 schools, and our student-to-teacher ratio sits around 17 to 1, so kids aren't just a number here. We do things a little differently too. Take our Balanced School Calendar, for example. Right now, with construction happening across several buildings, we're running a blended calendar with breaks roughly every six weeks.

Programs That Set Us Apart

From early learning all the way through high school, our students have real options. That includes AP courses, dual enrollment, and Holt Advantage, which lets students earn college credit before they graduate. Through Xello, students build their own path toward college or a career, including the Greater Michigan Construction Academy for kids drawn to the trades. Outside the classroom, our student-athletes compete year-round, and our performing arts complex, which seats 850, gives our musicians and performers a real stage to shine on.

Belonging at the Center of Our Work

Holt is one of the most diverse communities around, and we don't see that as just a fact about us. We see it as one of our biggest strengths. That's not just a talking point. It shapes real decisions, like how we train staff, how we handle a new student's first day, and how we make sure every student has an adult in the building who knows their name. Belonging isn't something we tack on here. It's the foundation upon which everything else is built.

A Little About Me

I've spent more than 20 years in K-12 education as a teacher, a principal, and a district administrator, and if there's one thing I believe, it's this: Not Me. But We. You'll see me around our buildings and at events, not just behind a desk. That's where the real work happens.

Let's Stay Connected

You'll hear from us regularly through email, our website, and social media. I would also love to see you at one of our upcoming Chat and Chew with the Superintendent events. It's a great, low-key way to meet me and ask whatever's on your mind. And if you ever want to reach me directly, my email is hal.heard@hpsk12.net. 

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Holt Public Schools. Together, we'll keep doing what we do best: innovate, educate, and inspire.

Warmly,

Hal Heard III
Superintendent, Holt Public Schools
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Chat and Chew with the Superintendent

Everyone is invited to join Superintendent Hal Heard, III for informal conversations regarding Holt Public Schools!  Share your thoughts and find out “what's happening” in our district.

Dates subject to change:

Thursday, September 10, 2025, at 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Buddies Grill, 2040 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt

Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Village Ice Cream & Cafe, 251 S. Bridge St., Dimondale