Holmes Middle School

Open House Details, Cell Phone Policy, Food Policy, & New Staff DETAILS!

🐎Mustang Weekly Updates🐎



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🎉 Welcome to Holmes Middle School! 🎉
We are so excited to see you at Open House this week! 🐎💙

📅 When: Wednesday, August 20th
🕒 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 PM

✨ At Open House you can:
✅ Pick up your schedule
✅Bring your license so you can sign up for your Infinite Campus-Parent Portal. This will allow you to access your student account. We can only share the Parent Portal details with a guardian who is connected to a student’s account and has a valid license.

✅ Purchase PE uniforms 👕


✅ Meet our amazing staff & get your questions answered

🔔 Important Notes:

Our metal detector system will be active during Open House — thank you for your patience as we keep safety first! 🛡️


NC Bill 959: Students will be putting cell phones away during the school day 📵. Please see attached letter for details! Thank you for your support for our students to be focused on learning!

If you need to contact your child, please email them or in an emergency call the front office for urgent messages.
Phones are permitted, but must be turned off and stored in a bookbag, not pockets/hoodies/ jackets.
No wireless headphones.
This helps us keep the focus on learning 📚✨. Please review the attached cell phone policy letter.


We are banning energy drinks 🥤🚫 and outside foods 🍔🚫 to promote a healthier environment. Energy drinks are not permitted in any form. Outside food could be packed for lunch if placed in non licensed bag/plastic containers. We can not have cups/bags with restaurant logos. It must be in a plain box. Please see attached letter for details! Thank you for your support for a healthier school!


We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off an amazing school year! 🙌





This week:

August

20- Open House from 3:00- 7:00pm

21- Free Sports Physicals from 9am- 1pm.Students MUST have a parent with them for the entire physical.

22- Stuff the Bus will be at Walmart picking up school supplies in Eden. Holmes will be working this event from 9am- 11:30am!



Upcoming dates:

📅 August ☀️

25 – First Day of School! 🎒

📅 September 🍎
1 – Happy Labor Day (No School) 🎉

19- Future Panther Night at MHS Football (starts at 7pm, first 100 students receive a free t-shirt)!
25 & 26 – Teacher Workdays (No School) ✏️

📅 October 🎃
30 & 31 – Teacher Workdays (No School) ✏️

📅 November 🍂
10 – Teacher Workday (No School) ✏️
11 – Happy Veteran’s Day (No School) 🇺🇸
26–28 – Happy Thanksgiving (No School) 🦃

📅 December 🎄
19 – Early Release for Students (1:30 PM) ⏳
22–31 – Happy Holiday Break (No School) ❄️

📅 January 🎆
1 – Happy New Year’s Day (No School) 🥳
2 – Teacher Workday (No School) ✏️
5 – First Day Back for Students 📓





Notable:

✨ We are so excited to welcome our NEW staff to Holmes! 🎉 We can’t wait for you to meet them at Open House 🏫💙



Mr. Michael Hodges- Assistant Principal

Ms. Aviana Lindsey- UNCG Assistant Principal Intern

Mrs. Jessica Brown- 8th Math

Mrs. Claire Edwards- 8th ELA

Mrs. Elizabeth Elliot- 8th ELA

Ms. Ashlie Julian- 7th Science/Math

Dr. Merced Romero- 6th Math

Ms. Elizabeth Johnson- Media

Mrs. Meredith Johnston- 6th Grade EC

Mrs. Stephanie Bryant Computers

Ms. Peyton Scroggins- new to PE

Mr. Dillon Jones- Student Teacher 8th SS & ISS Teacher

Welcome BACK to SRO Jay Parker

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS *SEE ATTACHED FLYER Attention Rising 7th Grade student: All North Carolina 7th grade students are required to obtain the TDaP and meningococcal vaccines. This immunization requirement is due NO LATER than September 23, 2025. Please make plans for your child to obtain these immunizations this summer by contacting your child's health care provider or the Rockingham County Health Department. Also, discuss with your healthcare provider the other recommended adolescent immunizations that may benefit your student. Once completed, please submit the record to school. For questions, please contact your school nurse.

Want to order PE uniforms? Pay for a fieldtrip? Now you can pay online for that!

Follow this link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/rockinghamnc/

And follow the instructions in the graphic!

Tennis anyone?

Want to help us out? Please donate!

🍎🥪 Hey Holmes Families! Please check out this new system for adding funds to your student’s lunch account! 💻💳 Breakfast and lunch are free 🍽️, but if you want to add extras or snacks, this is the easiest way to do it! 😊 https://k12paymentcenter.com/ Thank you for your support! 🙌

Are you looking forward to this as much as we are? Come out and meet your teachers and walk your schedule. New Mustangs are especially welcome!!! Open House is August 20th from 3 - 7 pm.

Friendly Reminder: Bus Request Form
Hello families! 🌟
If your student will need bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please be sure to complete the Bus Request Form by August 8th. This helps us ensure safe and timely routes for all students.

Thank you for helping us prepare for a great year ahead! 🚌💛 The below link works for ALL RCS schools!

https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/r/rcstech/rcs_sum_trans/1?session=6797249554011

Do you have a child that is age 3 or 4? Rockingham County Schools is offering free developmental screenings.
August 5th at Huntsville Elementary
August 6th at Douglas Elementary
August 7th at Monroeton Elementary
Each location will be open from 8am until 4pm. Please call 336-627-2705 to make an appointment, or walk-in between the hours of 9am until 2:30pm.

Summer isn't over, but don't forget about back to school shopping!

Are you ready to saddle up and join the Mustangs?? Contact Dr. Bailey at 336-623-9791.

Welcome Mr. Hodges to Holmes! My name is Mike Hodges, this coming school year will be my 18th year in education. I graduated from Averett University in 2007 and began teaching elementary PE in Danville VA in 2008. After three years there, I moved to Morehead and was a teacher there for 12 years while coaching football, track, and golf. I graduated from UNCW in 2023 with my Masters in Administration and have spent the past two years serving as the Assistant Principal at Williamsburg Elementary. I'm grateful for the opportunity to join the Holmes team and as a citizen of Eden I'm excited to get back to serving my home community. I look forward to meeting you all and working alongside you.

Are you a mathematical teaching wizard? Come join us at HMS!!

Retesting Thursday and Friday Hello Parents! If your child attended remediation Monday-Wednesday, your child is eligible for retesting beginning tomorrow. Doors will open for students at 7:45 to get breakfast and we will begin testing as close to 8:45 as possible. Once we have completed testing, your child will have the option to call for a ride to come pick them up. If your child needs to take both tests, we will see your child again on Friday. Students that only have one test to complete will not need to return on Friday.

We also have free meals for anyone under the age of 18 available at Morehead High School.

Check out the times & locations - free meals are available to anyone 18 and under!

Updates, 6/2/25 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ Happy Last Week of 24-25 school year, Holmes Families! As we wrap up an incredible school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership. Your students have shown resilience, growth, and determination—and we couldn’t be prouder of how far they’ve come. This week is filled with celebrations, awards, and meaningful moments as we send off our 8th graders and reflect on the amazing accomplishments of all our students. Whether your child is moving on to high school or returning to us next year, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them this year. Thank you for being a part of the Holmes Middle School family. We wish you a safe, fun, and restful summer! With gratitude, Dr. Christy Ann Bailey 📚✨ Yearbook Alert! ✨📚 We have a very limited supply of 2024–2025 yearbooks left! 😱 Don’t miss your chance to grab one for your student — once they’re gone, they’re GONE! 🚫📘 📩 Please contact Mr. David Moore at dlmoore@rock.k12.nc.us to find out how to secure your copy! These yearbooks are $45! 🎓💫 Let’s make sure your student has a keepsake to remember an unforgettable year! 📸🎉 (Reminder)Wednesday, May 28, there was a state-wide issue with the NC Testing Program that prevented students in grades 6th and 8th from completing their ELA EOG. Due to this interruption, we have updated our testing schedule as follows: Updated Testing Schedule: Monday, June 2: 6th & 8th Grade Math and Math 1 EOC will be administered. Tuesday, June 3: 7th Grade Math will be administered. Important Reminder: Please make every effort to have your child present on their testing days. Missing a test could mean taking it on a make-up day, which might interfere with End-of-Year activities. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! This Week: June ⛱️ * Chromes/Charges are due back at school for processing! Please turn in these checked out items 6/2-4- Cheer tryouts for any rising 7th and 8th graders will be June 2-4 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle. You must have a current sports physical on file to tryout. 6/2- EOG Testing- 6th & 8th Grade Math 6/3- EOG Testing- 7th Math and Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/3- EOY Pep Rally 6/3- Track Team Celebration- 5:30 in Caf 6/3- FCA will be hosting a year end celebration Tuesday, June 3 after school from 3:30-5:30pm in the weight room. We will have games, snacks, music and a message. Admission is free and permission slips are required. Pick one up at the front off or outside Ms. Huovinen's classroom. Be sure to invite a friend, and join us for a fun and meaningful celebration! 6/4- EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/4- 8th Grade Celebration Day 6/4- Golf Team Celebration- 6:00 at Rio 6/4- 7th Grade Celebration Day (am only) 6/5- 7th Grade Awards, 9:00am at MHS 6/5 EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/5- 6th Grade Awards, 1:30pm at MHS 6/6- 8th Grade Move Up Ceremony, 11:00am at MHS 6/6- Last Day of School for the 2024-25 year; Early Release at 1:25am JUNE Cafeteria Updates Monday June 2nd Breakfast **Cinnamon Bagel **Orange Apple Juice Lunch Pork BBQ Slaw Hushpuppies BlueBerry Cup Apple Tuesday June 3rd Breakfast Cereal Bars Apple Orange Juice Lunch Sausage Patty Biscuit Pancake Minis Baked Apple Potato Smiley Berry Cups Apple Wednesday June 4th Breakfast **Choice of...Apple Cinn. Texas Toast, Cinnamon Strudel Stick, Sausage Biscuit Banana Apple Juice Lunch **Macaroni and Cheese TBA Thursday June 5th Breakfast **Cherry and Strawberry Strudel **Apple **Orange Juice Lunch **Lasagna Roll Ups, ? **Side salad **Broccoli apple Friday June 6th Breakfast Choice of Powdered Donut or **Pancake on a stick Apple Orange Juice Lunch Snack Packs Choice of PBJ or Pepperoni ✨ Reminders: ✨ 📚 End-of-Grade (EOG) Testing Schedule 📝 ➗ June 2 – 6th & 8th Grade Math ➕ June 3 – 7th Grade Math 🔁 June 4-5 – Make-up Testing (as needed) ⏰ Reminder: Please avoid scheduling appointments or early check-outs before noon on testing days. A quiet, uninterrupted environment helps students do their best! 🌟 Thank you for your support! 💙👏 Bus Reminder: 🚌🚨 Transportation Request Time! 🚨🚌 The transportation request form for next school year is now live on our website 🌐. Even if your student is already riding the bus, we strongly encourage all parents to complete the form to avoid delays at the start of the year ⏳✅. Let me know if you have any questions! Have a great day~ 🌞 Thank you! 🙌 https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/page/transportation

Dear Parents/Guardians, Today, Wednesday, May 28, there was a state-wide issue with the NC Testing Program that prevented students in grades 6th and 8th from completing their ELA EOG. Due to this interruption, we have updated our testing schedule as follows: Updated Testing Schedule: Thursday, May 29: Sixth and eighth grade students will resume their ELA test from where they left off. ⚠️ If your child is absent on this day, they will have to make up the test next week and may have to start over from the beginning. Friday, May 30: 7th Grade ELA EOG will be administered. Monday, June 2: 6th & 8th Grade Math and Math 1 EOC will be administered. Tuesday, June 3: 7th Grade Math will be administered. Important Reminder: Please make every effort to have your child present on their testing days. Missing a test could mean taking it on a make-up day, which might interfere with End-of-Year activities. If you have any questions, feel free to call the school at 623-9791. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

...and you get to work with an amazing group of educators!

Updates 5/26 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ Just a reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We encourage you to take this time to respectfully honor and remember the brave individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. May you and your family find time to reflect and celebrate safely together. This Week: May 🪻 * Chromes/Charges are due back at school for processing! Please turn in these checked out items *Track Team- Return your uniforms! 5/26- Holiday, Happy Memorial Day, No school for students 5/27-Dance Team Learning Day, 3:45- 5:30pm 5/27- Volleyball Celebration at Oak Hills at 5:00pm 5/27- Soccer Celebration at Santanas at 6:00pm 5/28-Dance Team Learning Day, 3:45- 5:30pm 5/28- EOG Testing- 6th & 8th Grade ELA 5/29- EOG Testing- 7th Grade ELA 5/29- Dance Team Auditions, 3:45 5/30- EOG Testing- 6th & 8th Grade Math 5/30- 8th Grade Dance 5/30- Yearbook Delivery Day Upcoming Dates: June ⛱️ 6/2-4- Cheer tryouts for any rising 7th and 8th graders will be June 2-4 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle. You must have a current sports physical on file to tryout. 6/2- EOG Testing- 7th Grade Math 6/3- EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/3- EOY Pep Rally 6/3- Track Team Celebration- 5:30 in Caf 6/3- FCA Afterschool celebration 6/4- EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/4- 8th Grade Celebration Day 6/4- Golf Team Celebration- 6:00 at Rio 6/4- 7th Grade Celebration Day (am only) 6/5- 7th Grade Awards, 9:00am at MHS 6/5 EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/5- 6th Grade Awards, 1:30pm at MHS 6/6- 8th Grade Move Up Ceremony, 11:00am at MHS 6/6- Last Day of School for the 2024-25 year ✨ Reminders: ✨ 📚 End-of-Grade (EOG) Testing Schedule 📝 🧪 May 23 – 8th Grade Science 📖 May 28 – 6th & 8th Grade ELA 📖 May 29 – 7th Grade ELA ➗ May 30 – 6th & 8th Grade Math ➕ June 2 – 7th Grade Math 🔁 June 3–4 – Make-up Testing (as needed) ⏰ Reminder: Please avoid scheduling appointments or early check-outs before noon on testing days. A quiet, uninterrupted environment helps students do their best! 🌟 Thank you for your support! 💙👏 Bus Reminder: 🚌🚨 Transportation Request Time! 🚨🚌 The transportation request form for next school year is now live on our website 🌐. Even if your student is already riding the bus, we strongly encourage all parents to complete the form to avoid delays at the start of the year ⏳✅. Let me know if you have any questions! Have a great day~ 🌞 Thank you! 🙌 https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/page/transportation 📢 Attention Rising 7th Graders! 📢 All North Carolina 7th grade students must have the TDaP & Meningococcal vaccines 💉 by September 23, 2025. ✅ Plan ahead! Schedule your child’s immunizations this summer with their healthcare provider or the Rockingham County Health Department. Ask about other recommended adolescent vaccines, too! 📄 Submit the immunization record to the school once completed. ❓ Questions? Contact our school nurse, Kasey Mitchell at kmitchell@rock.k12.nc.us. Thank you for keeping our students healthy! 🍎😊