Holmes School is once again participating in the Box Top for Education program. Parents can help earn extra money for our school just by downloading the app and scanning their shopping receipts. It’s as easy as that! You may find some of the older Box Top labels on your groceries. If you see them – […]
Save the date for a night of burritos, guacamole and fundraising! Chipotle will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Holmes School PTO. Thirty three percent (33%) of event sales will be donated back to the PTO. When: Wednesday, October 13th, 4:00-8:00pmWhere: Chipotle, 71 Post Road, Darien You can order online for pickup using promo […]
The Scholastic book fair is returning ‘in person’ to Holmes School on Wednesday, October 6th to Friday, October 8th! Students will have the opportunity to shop with their teachers and classmates in the gym during school hours. To help make the check out process easier, you must set up an “eWallet” for your child to shop independently (and […]
As we kick-off another school year at Holmes, it is time for our annual Direct Appeal Fundraiser. The Council of Darien School Parents (CDSP) allows the Holmes School PTO to spend $110 per student on enrichment, classroom supplies and teacher appreciation. With limited fundraising efforts in 2020-2021, your contributions this year are more important than […]
As part of the Holmes School teacher appreciation initiative, we’d like to continue to help stock the teachers’ lounge with snacks, drinks and supplies on a month to month basis throughout the school year. And we’d love your help!! Please sign up for whatever you’re able to contribute and drop off items with Robert at […]
The Darien School District has created a Chain of Communication. The protocols have been designed to promote direct, open and respectful interactions so that any issues that arise can be worked out quickly and efficiently. Please see the below for your reference: DPS Chain of Communication
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!! SOME ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS. To order school supplies for your child, please visit: suppliestoplease.com. Click on “Parents Login” and enter the username: Holmes, password: hs2021 (case sensitive). Prices and supply lists by grade can be found on the website. Ordering school supplies through Supplies […]
Every Drop Counts! For our final Kids Care project this school year, we will be learning about water conservation and the “Every Drop Counts” initiative that was led by the Darien Environmental Group and the Garden Club of Darien this past year. Our goal is to focus on the importance of water conservation for our environment, […]
If you or you know of a friend/neighbor who has a kindergarten-aged child, registration is now available online. Please go to the Darien Public School website to begin the registration process. Please see here for more information.Any questions, please contact M’Liss Conetta at mconetta@darienps.org.
The International Cultures Committee is excited to “travel” with you to Czechia in April as part of the Holmes Cultural Passport Program. Fun Facts About Czechia 1. The largest ancient castle in the world is the Prague Castle. 2. Czechia has the highest castle-density in the world (with more than 2000!) 3. Mushroom hunting is a […]
