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Summer Tutorial Camp

Summer Tutorial Camp is an OPTIONAL opportunity for your child to access extra skill building and practice in both literacy and math over the summer. With a curriculum designed to shore up core skills, students will strengthen what they have already learned and gain confidence striding into the 21 – 22 school year! Student centered […]

Preparing Students with Special Education Services & 504 Accommodations for Middle School – Panel Discussion

Preparing Elementary School Students with Special Education Services & 504 Accommodations for Middlesex Middle School on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 9:00-11:00am Please join us for an informative panel discussion and explanation of the middle school transition process for elementary students with IEPs and 504 accommodations. Please register for the panel discussion by March 3, […]

Music for Youth Beethoven Poster Contest – Entries Due Feb. 26

Please see this flyer for details on how to participate in this year’s Music For Youth celebration of Beethoven (and you could win $25)! For inspiration, feel free to speak with either Agnes Zionic or Kimball Atha – both Holmes student-artists who had pieces chosen for and included in the Leonard Bernstein Newsletter in the […]

COVID Resources

As you are aware, we are seeing an increase in COVID-19 in and around Darien, please review these links to important information on our District’s website.Frequently Asked Questions Exclusion and Contact Tracing Testing and Contact Tracing Information Session with Dr. Kenefick and Dr. Shah COVID-19 Guidance for Parents If you receive positive COVID test results […]

Shopping with Holmes!

While we would like to encourage you all to shop local and keep our Darien stores and artisans in mind during this holiday season, we know that this isn’t always possible. Here are some other ways you can shop and benefit Holmes School: The Boon Supply catalogue has some beautiful, unique and eco-friendly gift ideas […]

Cub Scouts: Pack 155 2020-2021 Kick Off

Holmes school pack 155 started off the 2020-2021 school year with a successful family camping trip to Deer Lake in nearby Killingworth, CT. The kids enjoyed setting up camp, playing games, cooking dinner over a flame, and, of course, s’mores! If you have a child (boy or girl) in grade K-5 interested in joining cub […]

Emotional Wellness

Our two wonderful school psychologists, Mrs. Viducich (Grades K, 2, 4) and Mrs. Miller (Grades 1, 3, 5) have put together a simple presentation for parents to help support children emotionally as they return to school. Please reach out to them with any questions or concerns.

Directory Update Due by September 10

The PTO uses AtoZConnect (atozconnect.com) to publish an online and printed directory for our school community. Please ensure your family’s information is updated in AtoZConnect by Thursday, September 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Kilcourse (megan.kilcourse@gmail.com) or Keri Golus (keri.golus@gmail.com).