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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 […]

Outfitters Spring Sale

Spring is in the air and it’s time to gear up with new Holmes t-shirts and shorts! All new styles available for purchase on-line. The sale is live NOW and runs through March 20th. Items will be delivered to your child’s classroom once they arrive. Happy shopping and thank you for supporting Holmes school spirit and the PTO. SHOP HERE […]

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, […]

Kindergarten Registration Open for 2021-2022 School Year

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.

Holmes Virtual Book Fair – Starts March 8th!

The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be held exclusively online this year, we still plan on making it a fun experience for our kids. Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series and more! You’ll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair […]

Holmes Cultural Passport Program

Each month we’ll be exploring a new country! February – we’re heading to India! For February, the spotlight country is India. Here are five fun facts:– India has the wettest inhabited place in the world (Mawsynram).– India’s Chenab Bridge is the highest rail bridge in the world.– India was the first country to mine diamonds.– Around […]

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 […]