April is around the corner and we are gearing up for Earth Week at Holmes School. The Green Team has lots of fun activities planned for the week, starting with the return of the 2nd Annual Garbage Art Show. Calling all Eco Artists to start creating! Up cycled masterpieces can be dropped off Thursday April 21st between 8:30 and […]
During the month of March, Darien Girl Scouts will be leading their Annual Toy Drive to stock the Toy Closet at the Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital. A Donation Box has been placed outside the Common Room (near the desk). Donations will be accepted until March 31. We welcome any toys appropriate for ages newborn – 18 […]
Congratulations to Holmes School! The Connecticut Department of Education recently identified Holmes School as a “School of Distinction” based on 2014-15 data, meaning that it ranks among the top 10 percent of schools in the state. Holmes scored 92.5 out of a possible 100 points in the State’s new rating system, which looks at several […]
Don’t forget to order your Holmes School Yearbook for 2015-16. The price increases after March 21st and the last date to order is April 1st. Please see details below: Placing your online order is as easy as 3 simple steps: 1) Visit www.memorybook.com/parentpay 2) Enter pay code 78743 3) Buy a yearbook for $21.00 Price per […]
All student submissions for the Holmes School Literary Magazine are due by Wednesday, March 16th. Guidelines for submissions are detailed below. (Also, we are still looking for parent volunteers to help type up submissions. Please contact Jenn Burgess if interested.) It is that time of year! We are looking for submissions for the Holmes School Literary Magazine. […]
The International Cultures committee would like to recognize the following committee members for their wonderful contribution in making the international cultures initiative a great success: Eileen Ryan, Sonia Tavolacci, Margarita Zimmerman, Shika Jain, and Maura Elias. We would also like to thank the PTO and Paula Bleakley for their support. But most importantly, we would like to thank the […]
The Board of Finance will hold a Public Hearing regarding the approved school budget this Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. The budget contains funding for an exciting 1:1 technology initiative, as well as various capital projects that are crucial to safety in our schools. Please attend the meeting to show your support of […]
The International Cultures committee invites Holmes parents and students to join us in recognizing over 25 Holmes School students who participated in our international cultures take-home project. Their outstanding work demonstrates the importance of culture and diverse cultural experiences in shaping and expanding young minds. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 3rd at 5pm in the Common […]
The fourth annual Holmes School H-Factor was another HUGE success! More than 30 acts and 70 Holmes students walked the red carpet and performed to a full Darien High School auditorium. A big H-Factor thank you to the committee including Kristen Barnard, Kim Adams, Ali Von Kennel, Sara Parent, Heather Curran, Jennie Hageney, Jenn Burgess […]
Come see your school’s talent! Please join the Holmes School community at the “H Factor” talent show on Saturday, February 27th, 3-5pm. Children in grades 3-5 have worked tirelessly to put on a fun show for us. There will be singing, dancing, musical performances, gymnastics, karate and much more to entertain the whole family! For […]
