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CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: (816) 732-5523

Grant Guevel | Principal 
gguevel@holdenschools.org

April Placht | Asst. Principal & A+ Coordinator
aplacht@holdenschools.org

Emily Brockhaus | W.I.N.G.S. Academy Director
ebrockhaus@holdenschools.org

Spencer Gudde | Activity/Athletic Director
sgudde@holdenschools.org

Melissa Kackley | Class of 2027 & 2029 Counselor, RootEd Coordinator
mkackley@holdenschools.org

Tori Powell | Class of 2026 & 2028 Counselor
tflorence@holdenschools.org

Alex Hernandez | Counselor Grade 9 (& 8 at MS)
ahernandez@holdenschools.org

Andie Smith | Community/School Liaison K-12
dsmith@holdenschools.org

Kendra Jones | Administrative Assistant
kjones@holdenschools.org

Kristie Daniels | Nurse/Administrative Assistant
kdaniels@holdenschools.org

Rosalie Rizzo | Administrative Assistant
rrizzo@holdenschools.org

Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Students Released: 3:25 p.m.

1901 S. Main Street
Holden, MO 64040
Fax: (816) 732-4142

Parent Institute School Success Ideas

Holden High School

Transition Fair - March 4, 2026

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On March 4, 2026, Holden R-3 will be hosting a Transition Fair. The purpose of the fair is to connect students and families with the supports, services, and opportunities they need to successfully transition from high school to adulthood. If you have a child in high school with disabilities, we hope you'll join us!

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Holden High School (gym & cafe) at 1901 S Main St
Questions? Contact Aileen Hephner, Special Services Director
(816) 850-4444 x3121
ahephner@holdenschools.org


What agencies will attend?

 

Parent Institute Monthly Newsletters

 

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Courage2Report (formerly MO School Violence Hotline)

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