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School Supplies for Next Year

If you choose to purchase school supplies through the PTO program please follow these ordering instructions. The website is www.SuppliestoPlease.com, click on “parents login” and enter username: Holmes/password: hs2017 (case sensitive). Prices and supply lists can be found on the site. All students are required to have a homework folder.  Students in grades 3-5 are required […]

Holmes Yearbooks on Sale Now!

2016-2017 Holmes Yearbooks are on sale now! Ordering your child’s yearbook is as easy as 1-2-3: 1) Go to www.memorybook.com/parentpay. 2) Enter pay code 82223 and click next. 3) Buy a yearbook for $21.00. After April 5th, the price per book will increase to $24.00. Final order date is April 7th. For scholarship orders, please contact Mrs. Conetta in the office. Questions? Contact Leslie Reber.

Pre-Pay Forms due today (3/24) for Book Fair!

A reminder that Pre-Pay forms for the Holmes School book fair are due today (3/24). The book fair will take place on Wednesday March 29th through Friday March 31st in the gym. The hours are: Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:00 pm (note that the fair will be open even though that afternoon is an early dismissal!), Thursday: 8:30 am-4:00 pm and 5:30-8:00 […]

Literary Magazine seeks parent volunteers

The Literary Magazine Coordinators are looking for parent volunteers to help put together the 2017 Literary Magazine.  We are looking for 2 volunteers per class to type out the literary submissions from your class. If you can assist, please let us know.  There will be an organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 14th at 3:30 pm in Ms. Koch’s classroom. Contacts […]

Biscuit author is coming to Holmes!

Alyssa Satin Capucilli, the award-winning author of the Biscuit and Katy Duck series, and most recently the picture book, Tulip and Rex Write a Story, will visit with grades K, 1 and 2 on March 20. The only way to receive a signed copy of a book on the day of Ms. Capucilli’s visit is to return the book order form with payment by Monday, March 13. […]

H Factor is this Saturday!

Holmes School’s annual talent show, the “H Factor,” will be Saturday, February 25 from 3-5pm at the high school. Please come support the third, fourth and fifth graders who have worked hard to prepare some terrific acts for us. It is one of Holmes’ best days, and you don’t want to miss it! Tickets will be sold at the door. See you […]

Box Tops due Friday, Feb 24th

It’s that time! The final Box Tops collection for this school year will be on Friday, February 24th. Last year, we raised $1,500 for Holmes School and with your help, we can raise even more! The class with the most Box Tops earns an EXTRA RECESS so remember to bring them to your teacher by February 24th.

SOUPer Bowl of Caring is this week! (1/30-2/3)

Our soup and cracker drive to benefit Person-to-Person is this week!  Each class will represent one of the Super Bowl teams – New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons. The whole school will have a friendly competition to see which “team” can donate the most soup and crackers for the drive.  The winning team (classes) will be given extra […]