Holsenbeck Elementary School

10/11/2026

We cannot wait to see all our Hawks tomorrow morning, bright and early, before 7:30 AM.

📅Calendar Reminder! 📅There will be no school for students from Oct. 5-9. Have a great Fall Break! https://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/334936_2?articleID=49388

10/08/2026

📣Have you signed up your child for our fundraiser? 🥳 It only takes a minute and is FREE! Head to MyBooster.com to get started. ✅ Every student who gets their first donation can earn wolf ears, and when our school reaches its goal, everyone will earn a day pass to the Great Wolf Lodge waterpark! Make sure you’re registered on mybooster.com to get your digital day pass.

10/08/2026

Be a Hero. Be Drug Free! Join us October 26–30 for Red Ribbon Week as we celebrate healthy choices and bright futures! Students and staff are invited to participate in these fun dress-up days:

• Monday, October 26: Wear RED to kick off the week!
• Tuesday, October 27: Wear pajamas to dream of your bright future!
• Wednesday, October 28: Wear a sports team shirt to team up against drugs!
• Thursday, October 29: Wear camo to combat drugs!
• Friday, October 30: Dress like your favorite book character!

Families, talk with your child about how making safe, healthy choices can help them reach their goals. Together, we can help our youngest heroes shine bright!

10/08/2026

Our first graders like school!

10/08/2026

Zavier joined Ms. Sellers and Ms. Burch on the morning announcements to demonstrate how he learned to sing the multiples of 6. He uses music to learn his multiplication facts!

10/07/2026

Okay, Hawks! We are halfway through fall break. We would love for you to share what you have been up to this week. Please drop your favorite pictures in the comments below.

Happy Fall Break! We hope our HES students, families, and staff enjoy a well-deserved week of rest, fun, and time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, October 12th

10/07/2026

Do you ever wonder what do your child’s test scores actually mean? Join us for our upcoming family engagement event on Thursday, October 15th to learn how to interpret your child’s assessment results and support learning at home! All families are welcome! We look forward to learning together.

Choose the session that works best for your family:
• Grades K–2: 9:00–9:45 a.m. or 6:00–6:45 p.m.
• Grades 3–5: 9:45–10:30 a.m. or 6:45–7:30 p.m.

Please RSVP so we can have your child’s test scores ready for your session. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GcWs52Zf9e

10/07/2026

Help us celebrate our amazing custodians for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who enters. Please join us in thanking them for all they do!

10/07/2026

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Sign ups are now OPEN for our Holsenbeck Hawks Fun Run! Sign up on MyBooster.com by October 15 for a chance to win a free family pass to a Holsenbeck PTO event!

We’re raising $25,000 for two outdoor learning spaces, and when you sign up at MyBooster.com, your pack has the chance to head to !

We have some fun in store for our families while we fundraise to reach our goal, but you must be registered on MyBooster.com to qualify. Plus, students earn their wolf ears just for receiving their first donation.

📅 Sign Up online at MyBooster.com – TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/15/2026
👟 Event Day – 10/23/2026

Save the date and stay tuned for the exciting adventure to come!

10/07/2026

In honor of National Punctuation Day, Mrs. Cicone challenged students to name as many punctuation marks as possible. Lorenzo joined Ms. Burch and Ms. Hunsbusher on the morning announcements to name all 15 punctuation marks in the English language. How many can you name?