Holmes Middle School

07/22/2026

We're proud to have several of our staff members representing Holmes at the 2026 AVID Summer Institute in Kansas City!

Throughout the conference, they're connecting with educators from across the country, exploring innovative instructional strategies and discovering new ways to support student success. Their dedication to continuous learning reflects our commitment to providing the very best educational experience for every Holmes student.

We can't wait to see all the new ideas they bring back to our classrooms. Have a great conference!

06/25/2026

BIG changes are happening inside our Family and Consumer Science classroom this summer!

These spaces are being completely renovated from the ground up to create modern, engaging learning environments where our Hornets can develop valuable life skills through hands-on experiences.

Check out the highlights from our district channel (and give them a follow, as they'll be posting more updates over the coming weeks!)

06/11/2026

Great news! The full album for our eighth-grade promotion ceremony is now available!

Find it here: https://bit.ly/4xiuL7a

06/04/2026

Our seventh-grade teams closed out the school year with a celebration full of recognition, laughter, and friendly competition!

Our Hornets were honored for their accomplishments throughout the year before transitioning into a series of games and activities. The highlight of the day was a staff relay race in inflatable costumes that had students and staff alike laughing and cheering from the sidelines.

Congratulations to our seventh graders on a fantastic year of learning, growth, and achievement. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

06/02/2026

They’ve left their mark on Holmes in more ways than one.

As part of a special eighth-grade tradition, members of the Class of 2026 designed and painted ceiling tiles that now brighten our halls and classrooms. Each tile reflects the creativity, personality and memories our Hornets have built during their time here.

Long after promotion night, these colorful reminders will remain overhead, serving as a lasting legacy from a class that helped make Holmes such a special place.

Take a look at some of the incredible artwork our students created.

05/29/2026

Congratulations again to our Class of 2026!

We'll have more photos from the event next week, so stay tuned to our social media channels for a link to the full album!

05/28/2026

Sincerely, the Class of 2026.

05/28/2026

Last week, we celebrated the achievements, leadership and dedication of our Hornets during our end-of-year awards ceremony.

The ceremony recognized students across a range of accomplishments, including the prestigious Tri-Ship Award for scholarship, citizenship, and leadership, as well as Service Awards honoring students who make a positive impact on the school community each day. Our Hornets were also celebrated for academic excellence, perseverance, sportsmanship, and their involvement in programs and activities throughout the year.

Students were also recognized through Presidential Awards for academic excellence and perseverance, Outstanding Academic Achievement honors, Sportsmanship Awards, GPA Honors Awards, AVID Awards, and Rockstar Awards celebrating students who consistently stand out through their positive contributions and recognition throughout the year.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients on an incredible year at Holmes!

05/23/2026

Incredibly proud of Selma's service to our Board over the past year. You've made a difference for our Hornets that will last for years to come!

As we close out the school year, we want to extend a huge thank you to our third cohort of Student Board Representatives for their leadership, perspective, and dedication to District 21 this year.

To Selma C. at Holmes, Farid S. at London and Alex K. at Cooper, thank you for serving as student voices at the Board of Education table and helping shape conversations that impact our schools and community.

Your willingness to lead, represent your peers, and share your experiences has made a meaningful difference. We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and grateful for the time and energy you dedicated to this important role.

Best of luck in high school!

05/22/2026

New assistant principal alert! We're thrilled to welcome Ms. Laura Nasello to the nest for the 2026-27 school year!