Holmes Middle School

It is time for our annual survey of families and guardians to start on Monday, May 5-May 31. As you know it is critical that we get as much participation as possible to gather input from our stakeholders and to inform school improvement in our schools. The survey results will be shared with the schools in June so we may plan for the coming school year. Be involved! Let us know what you think!

It's the busiest time of year at the schools! We are working hard to review and reteach and engage our students to do their very best! We have a schedule of events for each grade level. Please save the image so you don't miss any special dates!

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.

Wow! Teacher appreciation indeed!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Our AMAZING PTSO provided us with a Chick-fil-A, Wicked themed breakfast! Thank you!!!

Friday was Rockingham County's Special Olympics. Check out our FaceBook page for all the photos!

Dance Team auditions are coming up! Get in touch with Coach Chelsea Roberts if you are interested!

Updates 5/5 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ 🎉 Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉 We are so grateful for our amazing Holmes Middle School teachers and staff — their hard work, heart, and dedication make a difference every single day! 💙🍎 A huge thank you to our wonderful PTSO for organizing our Wicked-themed celebration days — your creativity and support mean the world! 💚✨🧹 Thank you, Holmes families, for helping us show our staff how truly appreciated they are! 💛🐎 This Week: May 🪻 5/5- PBIS Pie in the face fundraiser begins. All funds support our positive day in the park on 5/ 22! 5/5- Baseball at Dillard (1st round of playoffs) 5/5-Girl’s Soccer at WRMS (2nd round of playoffs) 5/6- FCA’s monthly youth service is Tuesday May 6th after school at First Baptist Church. 5/7- AI parent meeting at RCHS, 6pm 5/7-Baseball 2nd round Playoff game -Girls’ Soccer Championship Game -Golf away at Wolf Creek Golf Course 5/8-Track at Rockingham County High School -Baseball Championship Game 5/9- 7th Grade Carowinds Trip (Rescheduled) Upcoming Dates: May 🪻 5/12- Italy Parent Meeting- 5:30pm in the media center 5/13- Band Concerts: 6:00pm- 6th grade and 7:00pm- 7th & 8th grade 5/14- HMS Career Truck for 8th grade 5/14-Golf home at Oak Hills Golf Course 5/15- Chorus Concert, 7:00pm 5/15- Track at Rockingham County High School 5/22- PBIS Celebration #4 5/23- EOG Testing- 8th Grade Science 5/26- Holiday, Happy Memorial Day, No school for students 5/28- EOG Testing- 6th & 8th Grade ELA 5/29- EOG Testing- 7th Grade ELA 5/30- EOG Testing- 6th & 8th Grade Math 5/30- 8th Grade Dance 5/30- Yearbook Delivery Day June ⛱️ 6/2- EOG Testing- 7th Grade Math 6/3- EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/4- EOG Testing- Make-up Testing (as needed) 6/4- 8th Grade Celebration Day 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

Let's Get Started! It's National Tennis Month. Please share our low-cost and free tennis programs at Lifestyle Fitness & Tennis with your community. We have something for everyone to come and "Play in May!"

🌸 PTSO Spring Formal Update 🌸 Hi everyone, We’re so sorry to share that Friday’s PTSO Spring Formal Dance has been canceled due to low ticket sales. 😔 We know this is disappointing, and we truly appreciate the interest and support from those who were planning to attend. 💙 We will alert families when we can do returns. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to more fun events ahead! 🎉 — Your Holmes Middle Team

SchoolStatus Connect J E Holmes Middle School Dr. Christy Ann Bailey 211 N Pierce St Italy 2026: Parent Information Night You're Invited! Italy 2026: Parent Information Night Dear Holmes Middle School Families, We’re going to Italy in Summer 2026, and your child is invited to be a part of it! I'm Justin Conkle, a teacher at Reidsville Middle School, and I’ll be leading a group of Reidsville students on this exciting international adventure. I’m thrilled to extend this opportunity to students from Holmes Middle School, who will have the chance to travel alongside our group as we explore Italy’s rich history, culture, and beauty. We’re partnering with EF Tours, a trusted leader in educational travel, to make this an unforgettable and safe experience. Please join us for a Parent Information Night to learn more: Monday, May 12th 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Holmes Middle School Media Center Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/44eoqxF Registration is required to be considered for this opportunity. During the session, we’ll discuss: What we’ll see and do in Italy How this experience will benefit your student What’s included in the trip How students can earn academic credit How we’re making the trip safe and affordable How to enroll during EF’s risk-free enrollment period When students travel, they gain knowledge, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. These are the building blocks of becoming global citizens—and we would love for your student to be part of this life-changing journey. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to attend the meeting and learn how to reserve your child’s place! Warm regards, Justin Conkle Teacher, Reidsville Middle School jconkle@rock.k12.nc.us

Boys and Girls Club Closure Due to a power outage, the Boys and Girls Club is closed. If your child/children ride the bus to the Boys and Girls Club, please make other afterschool arrangements for your child/children. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Mr. Lee

Our Spring Fling is this Friday! All money and permission slips must be returned by Wednesday!!

EOG Testing Reminders ✨ 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! 💙👏

Info for the week of 4/22! 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ 🌸 Welcome Back, Mustangs! 🌸 We hope you had an amazing Spring Break full of adventures 🏞️, fun 😎, and relaxation 💤! Now it’s time to jump into these final months of school and finish strong! 💪📚 We’ll be focusing on: ✨ Absorbing all the lessons ✨ Applying what we’ve learned ✨ Showcasing our growth through projects and end-of-year tests 🎯📝 You are prepared and ready — now it’s your time to review and shine! 🌟 Let’s make it a great finish to an awesome school year! 🎉🎓 End of Grade Testing Schedule End-of-Grade Testing Schedule Please see the upcoming testing dates below: 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) While it hasn’t been a major issue, we have noticed some early student check-outs on testing days. During End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments, early check-outs cannot be accommodated. We kindly ask that families avoid scheduling appointments or early dismissals before noon on testing days to ensure students have the time and focus needed to complete their assessments. Your support in helping us maintain a smooth and uninterrupted testing environment is greatly appreciated. This Week: 4/21- Last day of Spring Break! Enjoy your Monday off! 4/23-Golf away at Deep Springs Golf Course 4/24-Girl’s Soccer home against Reidsville Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball home against Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball away at Reidsville Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 4/25- 7th Grade Carowinds Education Day Trip Upcoming Dates: April 🐇 4/28-Baseball/Volleyball/Girl’s Soccer Playoffs 4/30-Baseball/Volleyball/ Girl’s Soccer Playoffs May 🪻 5/1- 7th Grade Guilford Courthouse Trip, Group #1 -Golf home at Lynrock Golf Course -Track at Reidsville High School 5/2- 7th Grade Guilford Courthouse Trip, Group #2 5/2- PTSO Spring Fling Semi- formal 5/5-Baseball/Volleyball/Girl’s Soccer Championships 5/7-Golf away at Wolf Creek Golf Course 5/8-Track at Rockingham County High School 5/13- Band Concerts: 6:00pm- 6th grade and 7:00pm- 7th & 8th grade 5/14- HMS Career Truck for 8th grade 5/14-Golf home at Oak Hills Golf Course 5/15- Chorus Concert, 7:00pm 5/15-Track at Rockingham County High School 5/22- PBIS Celebration #4 5/26- Holiday, Happy Memorial Day, No school for students 5/27- 6/6- EOG Testing Window 5/30- 8th Grade Dance 5/30- Yearbook Delivery Day June ⛱️ 6/5- 7th Grade Awards, 9:00am at MHS 6/5- 6th Grade Awards, 1:30pm at MHS 6/6- 8th Grade Move Up Ceremony, 9:00am at MHS 6/6- Last Day of School for the 2024-25 year ✨ Reminders: ✨ 🚗 Driver’s Education Class Announcement 🚗 The next Driver's Ed class will be held April 28 – May 8, from 3:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. 🗓️ Class Schedule: Mon, April 28: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Tues, April 29: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Wed, April 30: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Thurs, May 1: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Fri, May 2: No Class Mon, May 5: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Tues, May 6: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Wed, May 7: 3:45 – 7:45 p.m. (4 hrs) Thurs, May 8: 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. (2 hrs – Exam Day) 📝 Registration Opens: April 7 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) 🔗 Register here after 12 p.m. on April 7: Driver’s Ed Registration Form 🏅 RCS Special Olympics – May 2 at Freedom Park! 🏅 We are excited to announce that Michael Haizlip and Kyleigh Hubbard have been nominated for the Royal Court at our school! 👑🎉 If you would like to donate toward our students' Royal Court, please drop your contribution into the money jug in the front office. 💰✨ The last day for donations is April 23rd. All funds raised will go directly to support the RCS Special Olympics! 🏆💙 Thank you for your support! 🙌😊 📢 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! 🍎😊

We hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing and fun spring break! I'm sharing photos late, but we did want to share some great photos from the 7th graders visit to A&T University. It's never too soon to dream of what you'll do after high school. Thank you Leigh Allgood Allen for the photos!!

Mr. Lee has come to our campus with great energy! He fights the daily fires and lives to tell the tales! Thank you Mr. Lee! We see you ‘Waldo’ and we appreciate everything you do for the students and staff at Holmes Middle School.

Today's Sporting Events Changes Baseball home against Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. This is 8th grade night. Volleyball home against Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:00 p.m. Girls' Soccer home against Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:00 p.m. Remember if you are planning on staying after school for any home game that you must turn in a game permission form by 10:00 a.m. the day of the game to either your core 1 teacher or the front office. If you decide to leave school and come back to the game, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You cannot be dropped off at the game without supervision. Game Permission Form