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Hands on Pottery with Holmes

Holmes PTO is collaborating with Hands on Pottery for a fun Valentine’s Day project to enjoy as a family this year! Please click here to pick your pottery kit and create your design to gift or to keep! Each kit is $27 and comes with your choice of pottery piece, colors, and paint brush. Holmes will receive […]

International Cultures Committee: Fun Ways to Engage

In celebration of our students’ varied backgrounds, the strength and depth that this diversity brings to our Holmes community, and the innovation, engagement and discoveries that it can inspire, the International Cultures Committee has found ways for us to engage “globally” even when the pandemic keeps us apart. Here’s what we can look forward to: A Holmes […]

COVID Questions?

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our lovely school nurse Mrs. Emily Merritt if you or your family have any COVID-related questions via e-mail is EMerritt@darienps.org or through school main phone line 203-353-4371 (press 5 to reach school nurse). If you receive positive COVID test results after school hours, please call 203-656-7440 to speak with a nurse.

Mentors Needed To Help DHS 9th Graders

As part of a year-long project, 9th graders in the Achievers program seek the help of a mentor for project guidance. It is a meaningful and impactful way to inspire these students without a huge time commitment.The role of the mentor is to provide professional guidance in the subject area of the student’s project. Students will […]

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 […]

Darien After School LIVE Online

Don’t miss out! Online enrichment before (7:15-8am and 7:45-8:30am) and after school (4-5pm) with local teachers and vendors, classes start 10/5 and 10/26 through 12/18. Registration Open at www.DarienAfterSchool.com Questions, comments, ideas… please reach out to Hayley at  info@darienafterschool.com / ph: 888.212.3837 

Have a question about Special Education?

This year’s Special Education Representative for the PTO is Alex Hall. The SE reps work with building staff to bring you community events. Please reach out to say hello or ask questions! Here is a reminder of the chain of communication within Special Education at Holmes:– Service Provider (varies by individual, if you don’t know, […]

Shopping Rewards to Benefit Holmes PTO

Would you like to help Holmes School PTO raise funds for our kids’ and staff’s needs just by doing your everyday shopping or ordering your holiday cards and other personalized products? Holmes PTO is participating in Amazon, Stop & Shop and Shutterfly/Tiny Prints education rewards programs– please click on this link to find out how to register. […]