Holly Tree Elementary

🌟 Welcome to the Holly Tree Family! 🌟

We are excited to introduce several outstanding educators who will be joining our team for the upcoming school year!

🍎 Kyla Hines and Kendall Stephenson will be joining our 4th Grade Team.

📚 Caitlin Fischetti is joining our 1st Grade Team.

➕ Taylor Benson will be joining our 5th Grade Team as our new math teacher.

⭐ Melissa Reid and Tiara Matthews are joining our Special Education Team as teachers in our ISCS program.

We are thrilled to welcome these talented educators to Holly Tree Elementary. Their passion for students, commitment to excellence, and enthusiasm for learning will help us continue Leading the Way as we strive to be 1% Better Every Day.

Please join us in giving them a warm Holly Tree welcome!

While we hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved break filled with family, fun, and relaxation, we know some families like to get a head start on back-to-school preparations.

📚 The 2026-2027 School Supply Lists are now available!

You can find grade-level supply lists here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qcPYlz6JoU1KTzQkYBomNF8g_Foy6XmkB8H8UlehB0o/edit?usp=sharing

Beginning with the end in mind is Habit 2, and checking off those school supplies early is a great way to start preparing for a successful year ahead!

As you enjoy the summer months, feel free to pick up supplies whenever it fits your family's schedule. We look forward to welcoming our Cardinals back for another amazing year of learning, leadership, and growth!

Have a safe and wonderful summer! ☀️

2026-2027 Holly Tree School Supply List 2026 - 2027 Holly Tree School Supply List Kindergarten * 3 packs of Basic Crayola Crayons (not fluorescent) colors * 1 book bag (no wheels) * Blunt-tip scissors * Plastic pencil box (no zipper pouches) * 16 glue sticks * 1 (24) pack #2 pencils * Box of tissues * Headpho...

3rd-5th Grade EOG's start tomorrow!

May 22nd-Reading
Ma7 26th- Reading Make-Ups & Re-Testing
May 27th-Math
May 28th-Science (5th Grade)
May 29th- Make-Ups & Re-Testing

Please be here and on time-We will begin promptly at 8:00 am

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026!

🌟 MONDAY, MAY 25 🌟 it’s Holly Tree night with the Cape Fear Ghost Crabs!! ⚾️⚾️ USE CODE HOLLYTREE FOR 50% OFF! ⚾️ 🌟

🍎 Join the Holly Tree Elementary Exceptional Children’s Team! 🍎

Holly Tree Elementary School is seeking a passionate, student-centered Exceptional Children’s teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!

At Holly Tree, we are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every student is valued, supported, and challenged to grow. Our EC team is collaborative, innovative, and deeply dedicated to meeting the diverse academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs of students.

Why Holly Tree?
⭐ Supportive and collaborative school culture
⭐ Strong administrative and instructional support
⭐ Dedicated EC team and related service providers
⭐ Commitment to inclusive practices and student success
⭐ Positive relationships with students, staff, and families
⭐ Opportunities for leadership and professional growth

We are looking for educators who:
✔ Believe all students can succeed
✔ Build strong relationships with students and families
✔ Use engaging, differentiated instructional practices
✔ Collaborate effectively with colleagues and support staff
✔ Are passionate about helping students grow academically and socially

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and join an amazing school community, we would love to hear from you!

Interested candidates can apply through the New Hanover County Schools Careers Page or reach out to Justin Zatt, Principal, at [email protected].

Today, we proudly celebrate National Speech-Language Pathologist Day and recognize our incredible Speech-Language Pathologist, Nancy Stevens!

Mrs. Stevens plays an essential role in helping our students build communication skills, confidence, and independence each and every day. Through her patience, expertise, compassion, and dedication, she helps students find their voices and reach their full potential.

Her impact extends far beyond speech and language support — she builds relationships, encourages growth, and helps create meaningful opportunities for student success both inside and outside the classroom.

Thank you, Mrs. Stevens, for the care, commitment, and positivity you bring to Holly Tree each day. We are grateful for all that you do for our students, staff, and families!

What an incredible way to celebrate the end of an amazing season! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Today, our Holly Tree Girls on the Run and STRIDE teams completed their End-of-Season 5K, showcasing determination, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence every step of the way. We are so proud of each student for their hard work and commitment throughout the spring season!

Girls on the Run and STRIDE are more than running programs — they are life-changing experiences that empower students to build self-respect, confidence, healthy habits, and meaningful connections with others. Through games, discussions, mentoring, and physical activity, our students learned valuable lessons that will continue far beyond the finish line.

A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches, families, and volunteers who supported and encouraged our students throughout the season.

Congratulations to all of our runners on an outstanding accomplishment!