Holt Elementary School, DPS

Thank you, Holt Hawk students and families! All 3rd and 5th grade students were present today for our first day of EOG testing. Thank you for helping us start testing on a strong and positive note!

Tomorrow, testing will continue with 4th and 5th Grade Reading assessments.

We also need all 3rd grade students at school tomorrow, as they will participate in an important math review session to prepare for testing. Third grade students will take their Math EOG on Monday, June 1st.

The Holt Kindergarten Team and Administrators enjoyed meeting our new Holt Hawk families that will be joining the nest this July!

We would like to invite our New Rising Kindergarten families to our KindergartenTransition Meeting tomorrow, May 19th from 5pm-6pm.

At that time, you will meet our Kindergarten team, learn about how Kindergarten expectations, your student(s) will complete Kindergarten Assessments, as well as all DLI Families will meet with Ms. Cedeno in which to sign the Kindergarten DLI Parent Commitment Form.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. If you have any questions about your enrollment, please contact our school Data Manager, Mr. Scott at 919-560-3928.

The End-of-Grade (EOG) Mathematics (3rd-5th), English/Language Arts (3rd-5th) and Science (5th) summative assessments will be administered from May 28 - June 5. The EOGs are designed to measure student performance on the goals, objectives, and grade-level competencies specified in the North Carolina Common Core Standards. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am each morning.

May 28 - 3rd Grade Reading/5th Grade Science
May 29 - 4th and 5th Grade Reading (3rd Grade Reading Make-ups)
June 1 - 3rd Grade Math (4th and 5th Grade Reading Make-ups)
June 2 - 4th and 5th Math (3rd Grade Math Make-ups)
June 3 - 3rd Grade RTA/Science (Retesting) and (4th and 5th Grade Math Make-ups)
June 4 - Reading (Retesting)
June 5 - Math(Retesting)

To prepare your child for testing, please ensure that your child:
-gets the appropriate amount of sleep the night before the assessment
-has a healthy breakfast
-arrives at school on time the day of the assessment

☀️ Summer is right around the corner, and we want to make sure our scholars stay safe, engaged, and supported all summer long.

We know that when students have access to enriching opportunities, safe spaces, meals, mentorship, and community support, they’re set up for a stronger summer and an even better school year ahead.

That’s where YOU come in! 💙

We’re creating a community hub for families to find summer opportunities and resources for our scholars. If your organization, church, business, camp, program, or community group is offering any of the following this summer, drop your information in the comments:
✅ Summer camps
✅ Youth programs & activities
✅ Sports leagues
✅ Tutoring or academic enrichment programs
✅ Internships or job opportunities for teens
✅ Free meals or food assistance
✅ Mental health or family support services
✅ Community events
✅ Any other resources that can help families this summer

Please include:
📍 Program/Organization Name
📅 Dates/Times
👧 Age groups served
📝 Registration details/link
📞 Contact information
💵 Cost (if applicable)

Let’s come together to make sure our kids are learning, growing, having fun, and staying out of harm’s way this summer.

Families — bookmark this post and check back often as resources are added! Community members — please share this post widely so we can reach as many families as possible.

It truly takes a village. Let’s make this a safe, fun, and resource-filled summer for our scholars. ☀️💙

Attention Rising Kindergarten Families! Join us for Kindergarten Transition Night on May 19th from 5:00pm–6:00pm to learn all about Holt Elementary School, meet staff, and hear important information about expectations for our newest students. We are excited to welcome your family and help your child prepare for a successful start to kindergarten! We hope to see you there!

Reminder: Friday, May 1 is an optional teacher workday. No school for students.

Recordatorio: El viernes 1 de mayo es un día laboral opcional para maestros. No habrá clases para los estudiantes.

America’s Favorite Student could be one of our very own—Holt Hawk and amazing 3rd grader, Olivia! 🌟

Let’s rally together and show our Hawk pride by casting your vote. Every vote brings her one step closer and shows the world what Holt Hawks are all about.

Let’s lift her up and prove that Holt Hawks SOAR!! 🦅💙

https://americasfavstudent.org/2026/olivia-89

America’s Favorite Student could be one of our very own—Holt Hawk and amazing 3rd grader, Olivia! 🌟

Let’s rally together and show our Hawk pride by casting your vote. Every vote brings her one step closer and shows the world what Holt Hawks are all about.

Let’s lift her up and prove that Holt Hawks SOAR!! 🦅💙

Is Olivia America's Favorite Student? My daughter loves to learn and gets her peers to learn & discover new things daily. She is an ambassador for learning and a leader in school