Holmes Middle School

RCS families mark your calendars -- All schools on the traditional school calendar have two important dates coming up - an early release day Friday, October 25th and a teacher workday with no school for students on Monday, October 28th.

RCS wants to make sure children are in an appropriate car seat at drop off and pick up. Families can check the car seat instruction manual or car seat labels for the manufacturer’s recommended age, weight and height use requirements. Learn more: https://bit.ly/33Rrumg

Friday was "Pink Out" to show our support for breast cancer survivors & fighters. We had a LOT of pink on campus!

Weekly Events for 10/21 Good Evening Holmes Families! Here are the events listed below coming up this week. It is Red Ribbon Week- Please celebrate being drug free with us by participating in our fun dress up days. We are kicking off this week with the Rachel’s Challenge Presentation. Here are some more details about that: Rachel's Challenge is a nationally recognized program that promotes kindness, compassion, and a positive school culture by encouraging students to build a supportive community. This initiative is inspired by the life and legacy of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School tragedy, and has impacted millions of students and educators across the country. Students and staff will have the opportunity to participate in this powerful presentation, followed by activities designed to foster empathy, connection, and positive change within our school. Please click on the links below to learn more about Rachel's Challenge. The Story That Changes Everything Rachel's Challenge Story, Reach, and Impact Rachel's Challenge and How It Improves Mental Health Families, did you know there is an excellent way to always keep the memories from this school year? It is the yearbook! You can purchase a yearbook from Mr. Moore in the mornings. He is located in his room in the 6th grade building. You must get permission from your home based teacher before you venture over or you will be stopped and sent back. How much are the books, you ask? Well, right now, they are only $35! This is a $5 discount that is only available until January 1st! The books will be sold starting on Monday! This Week: 10/21-25 is Red Ribbon Week- please help us celebrate! 10/21- “Slay all day, Stay Drug Free All Day!- Wear RED and show the world how you slay without drugs.” 10/21-Soccer plays away at Western Rock Middle -Softball and Tennis plays away at Rock Middle 10/22- No Cap, We’re Drug Free.”- Wear your favorite HAT and show that you’re serious (No Cap!) about staying drug-free 10/22- 8th Field Trip to the Zoo 10/23- “Drugs are Mid, Stay Clean.” Wear a pair of SUNGLASSES and show that drugs won’t dull your shine. 10/23-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Championship 10/24- “Flex your Fit, not Drugs.” Wear HMS Gear/Colors to show your school spirit & the real flex is to stay drug free. 10/24-Football plays at home 10/25- High key proud, low key clean” Wear your favorite shoes to show your high key (obviously) proud to be drug free! 10/25- Early Release 10/25- PBIS Celebration Day 10/25- Last day for student leadership “votes” with pennies *Reminder, Monday is a teacher work day next week! 10/28- Teacher Work Day All games starts at 4:00 p.m. Don't forget that if you are planning on staying after school for any home sports 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. Upcoming Dates: October 10/28- Teacher Work Day 10/31- PBIS Fundraiser- special dress up day for $2. Please see the flyer for details November 11/5- Teacher Work Day 11/7- 8th Grade Parent Beach Meeting at 5:30pm 11/11- Happy Veteran’s Day (No School) 11/18-22- Check in Testing Week 11/22- Blood Drive 1:30-pm- 6:00-pm 11/27-29- Happy Thanksgiving (No School) December 12/4- Make Up Pictures Day 12/10- Choral Concert, 7:00pm at MHS 12/16- Band Concert, 7:00pm at MHS 12/20- Early Release 12/23- 1/5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Winter Break January 1/6- First day back for students Past Announcements: The Holmes Middle School Science Fair Google Site contains everything your students need to know about the science fair. This site includes: What the Science Fair is All About Important Announcements Regarding the Science Fair Online Resources to Support Students Necessary Forms to be Filled Out And MORE! Website Link: https://sites.google.com/rock.k12.nc.us/hms-science-fair/home?authuser=0 Student Leadership News: Owen Bragdon and Ella Lewis are competing against each other for President of the Student Leadership committee! Starting Wednesday, October 9, Ella and Owen will be outside of the cafeteria each morning collecting "pennies" to see who can raise the most money to be President! All money is accepted, not just pennies! All money raised will go towards student leadership and part of it will be donated to our local animal shelter! This ends on 10/25~

Rachel’s Challenge brings people together and helps break down the walls that lead to harassment, isolation, teen suicide and gun violence. Parents please join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at Rockingham County High School at 6:00 PM to hear this story!

Let's fill the stands this Thursday to cheer on our football team! Hope to see you there! Friendly Reminder: All games starts at 4:00 p.m. Don't forget that if you are planning on staying after school for any home sports 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.

Come play a round and support our team!

October 14-18, 2024 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.

Let's ROCK out this week! Good Evening! We are ready for a GREAT week and the following events are included that are noted below. This Week: The Holmes Middle School Science Fair Google Site contains everything your students need to know about the science fair. This site includes: What the Science Fair is All About Important Announcements Regarding the Science Fair Online Resources to Support Students Necessary Forms to be Filled Out And MORE! Website Link: https://sites.google.com/rock.k12.nc.us/hms-science-fair/home?authuser=0 Student Leadership News: Owen Bragdon and Ella Lewis are competing against each other for President of the Student Leadership committee! Starting Wednesday, October 9, Ella and Owen will be outside of the cafeteria each morning collecting "pennies" to see who can raise the most money to be President! All money is accepted, not just pennies! All money raised will go towards student leadership and part of it will be donated to our local animal shelter! This ends on 10/25~ 10/14-Soccer home vs. Dillard Middle -Softball/Tennis home against RMS -Football playoffs begin 10/14- Robotics Club 10/15- PTSO Candy Kickoff 10/15- Soccer (rescheduled) against RMS 10/15- Tennis/Softball home against Dillard Middle (rescheduled) 10/16-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Playoffs begin 10/16- Student Leadership Mtg afterschool, pick up is for 4:15pm 10/16- Robotics Club 10/16- Brain Games Club 10/17- Earthquake Drill at school 10/17-Football Semi-Finals 10/17- Cafeteria Update: Choice of mozzarella cheese sticks or chicken fajita wraps 10/18- PINK OUT- wear pink in honor of Mrs. French, our amazing data manager! 10/18- RCS Showcase of Bands, 7th Grade Band Field Trip to Reidsville Middle All games starts at 4:00 p.m. Don't forget that if you are planning on staying after school for any home sports 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. Boo Bash Volunteers- Below is a link for anyone that would like to volunteer at the Halloween Dance. Permission slips will go home next week. Cost of the dance is $10. https://bit.ly/4eE2uhD Upcoming Dates: October 10/21-25 is Red Ribbon Week- please help us celebrate! 10/21- “Slay all day, Stay Drug Free All Day!- Wear RED and show the world how you slay without drugs.” 10/21-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Semi-Finals 10/22- No Cap, We’re Drug Free.”- Wear your favorite HAT and show that you’re serious (No Cap!) about staying drug-free 10/22- 8th Field Trip to the Zoo 10/23- “Drugs are Mid, Stay Clean.” Wear a pair of SUNGLASSES and show that drugs won’t dull your shine. 10/23-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Championship 10/24- “Flex your Fit, not Drugs.” Wear HMS Gear/Colors to show your school spirit & the real flex is to stay drug free. 10/24-Football Championship 10/25- High key proud, low key clean” Wear your favorite shoes to show your high key (obviously) proud to be drug free! 10/25- Early Release 10/25- PBIS Celebration Day 10/25- Last day for student leadership “votes” with pennies 10/28- Teacher Work Day 10/31- PBIS Fundraiser- special dress up day for $2. Please see the flyer for details November 11/1- Boo Bash Dance 11/5- Teacher Work Day 11/7- 8th Grade Parent Beach Meeting at 5:30pm 11/11- Happy Veteran’s Day (No School) 11/18-22- Check in Testing Week 11/22- Blood Drive 1:30-pm- 6:00-pm 11/27-29- Happy Thanksgiving (No School) December 12/4- Make Up Pictures Day 12/10- Choral Concert, 7:00pm at MHS 12/16- Band Concert, 7:00pm at MHS 12/20- Early Release 12/23- 1/5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Winter Break January 1/6- First day back for students

On October 7th, our 7th graders attended the Envision Career Fair at Rockingham Community College. It's pretty fair to say they all had a good time. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGSjIPzxcs/WEr0Ah9cBYcLPXvp9WHqbQ/view

It's National Stop Bullying Day! If you see someone wearing odd socks - that's to show that we are all different and that children should be themselves, accepting of one another and celebrate difference.

Don't forget to wear your odd socks tomorrow! What’s Odd Socks Day all about? People are being encouraged to wear their favourite odd socks to symbolise that we are all different and that children should be themselves, accepting of one another and celebrate difference.

The RCS Board of Education will hold their next board meeting at the Rockingham County Schools Central Office located at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC on October 14, 2024 at 6pm. The BOE Policy Committee Meeting will take place at 4:30 PM in the upstairs boardroom.

Is your student interested in participating in this year's Science Fair? If so, please complete the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeExzAEbM8a0QRPv1dyCpx2GDPSqHTuCAa9-_6DfOc_RvJJew/viewform Please complete this form ONLY if your child IS interested in participating in this year's Science Fair. This is OPTIONAL for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. After you respond to this form, your child's grade level teacher will send you paperwork to sign about Science Fair requirements and deadlines. Thank you!

Updates for 10/7 Good Evening Holmes Families! We are ready for a GREAT week and the following events are included that are noted below. Friendly Reminder- Please do not drop off your student until 7:45am. Please do not pass vehicles in the carline. Sometimes, students leave from both sides of the car and we want to make sure everyone is as safe as possible. Please note that for our school pictures you pay online via Strawbridge and the details are in the flyer attached. Please note we have a NEW Robo Call Alert system. I will continue practice using it because I thought it was scheduled for this evening, but it went out very early. My apologies! I have some new tricks to learn! :) This Week: 10/7 and 10/8- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit Trip 10/7-Football home against RCMS (rescheduled) -Soccer away at RCMS 10/8- PTSO meeting for all! 6pm in the media center! 10/8- Softball (rescheduled) home against WRMS 10/9- School Picture Day 10/9-Soccer away at RMS -Softball/Tennis away at Dillard Middle 10/10- Mr. Bulla's last day at HMS, We will miss him! 10/10- 8th Grade Vision Screening: The annual mass vision screening using a vision chart by our school nurse is scheduled for Thursday, 10/10/24 for all 8th graders. If your student wears glasses or contacts, please ensure they are worn to school during this screening. If you do not wish for your student to participate in this screening, please notify your student's homeroom teacher by October 10 at 8am. 10/10- Soccer home against Dillard Middle (rescheduled) -Softball home against FHE Hawks (non-conference game) Upcoming Dates: October 10/14-Soccer away at Dillard Middle -Softball/Tennis home against RMS -Football playoffs begin 10/15- Soccer (rescheduled) against RMS 10/15- Tennis/Softball home against Dillard Middle (rescheduled) 10/16-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Playoffs begin 10/17- Earthquake Drill at school 10/17-Football Semi-Finals 10/18- RCS Showcase of Bands, 7th Grade Band Field Trip to Reidsville Middle 10/21-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Semi-Finals 10/22- 8th Field Trip to the Zoo 10/23-Soccer/Softball/Tennis Championship 10/24-Football Championship 10/25- Early Release 10/25- PBIS Celebration Day 10/28- Teacher Work Day November 11/5- Teacher Work Day 11/7- 8th Grade Parent Beach Meeting at 5:30pm 11/11- Happy Veteran’s Day (No School) 11/18-22- Check in Testing Week 11/22- Blood Drive 1:30-pm- 6:00-pm 11/27-29- Happy Thanksgiving (No School) December 12/10- Choral Concert, 7:00pm at MHS 12/16- Band Concert, 7:00pm at MHS 12/20- Early Release 12/23- 1/5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Winter Break January 1/6- First day back for students

Come join the best PTSO!!

HMS students in the Paxson Patterson Lab are exploring career options in such areas as Cosmetology & Barbering, Robotics and Pharmacology. They’re discovering their aptitudes & interests, and making pathway plans within an engaging, hands-on, project-based learning environment.

Join us in appreciation and celebration of all our custodial staff does at Holmes Middle School.

Our Media Center is BUSY! We love it!

Donations can be dropped of at HMS from October 1 through October 11.