Welcome To the Holyoke Community Charter School!
The Holyoke Community Charter School is a highly regarded institution that provides a high-quality education to a multi-cultural population in the Holyoke area. HCCS strives to help all students to achieve their full potential, prepare them for success in college, equip them with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, and strengthen their civic, ethical, and moral values. The school maintains high standards of efficiency and accountability throughout its operation.
Through applied grants HCCS is honored to be able to serve our students free breakfast and lunch every day.
HCCS incorporates academic and behavioral supports for different types of learners into its daily curriculum. The school has dedicated departments for Special Education and English Learners (EL). Accelerated curriculum is provided for advanced students.
English Learners (EL) Information
Students With Disabilities Information
APPLY TO ATTEND HCCS
HCCS is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please download the student enrollment application here.
EMPLOYMENT AT HCCS
SABIS® and its network of schools in the United States uses the criteria of merit, qualifications, and abilities to determine hiring decisions and promotions within the organization. SABIS® and its network of schools does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND FORMS
The first day of school for Academic Year 2025-2026 is August 25, 2025
Parent Orientation Nights are in-person at the school @ 5:00 pm: Aug 19 - Gr 5-8 Aug 20 - Gr K-4 Aug 25 - Meet the teacher
Please find important links below
2025-26 Academic calendar
2025-26 Calendar of Events
2025-26 Bell Schedule
Find all the required forms for the 2025-2026 School Year here
Order school uniforms online
HCCS ANNUAL REPORTS and DESE REPORT CARD:
2018-2019 Annual Report
2019-2020 Annual Report
2020-2021 Annual Report
2021-2022 Annual Report
2022-2023 Annual Report
2023-2024 Annual Report
Please review the HCCS Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2024 Report Card. You can also find more detailed information in the letter mailed to parents in February 2025.