Just wanted to share some highlights from the Career Lab this week. Happy Friday!

Attention 8th Grade Families, The Morehead High School Student Health Center will offer free sports physicals to rising 9th graders on Tuesday, March 25th immediately following school. Students must have a signed Student Health Center consent and a completed sports physical form in order to attend. The required packet can be picked up in the main office at Holmes Middle School. For more information, plase contact the Morehead SHC at 336-623-3699. We understand that there will be conflicts with this date due to the 8th grade Outer Banks field trip; therefore, there are three other dates that you may take advantage of at other high schools within Rockingham County. Please see the attached flyer containing all four high school's dates. We plan to offer free sports physicals at a later date for our current 6th and 7th graders, along with rising 6th graders. Additional details will be forthcoming. Best Regards, Nurse Mitchell

Updates for 3/3 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ Calendar Updates (Please see the attached new calendar): To summarize these changes: -March 26th is now a full school day. -March 27th is now an early release day. -March 28th stays a Teacher Workday. This Week: March ☘️ 3/3-Parent Baseball Mtg at 5pm and Parent Golf Mtg at 5:30pm 3/4- 8th Grade Beach Parent Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center 3/5- 6th and 7th grade students: Holmes Registration forms DUE back at school Upcoming Dates: March ☘️ 3/10- Track Tryouts afterschool; must have a physical on file -Girl’s Soccer away at Western Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball away at Western Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball home against Western Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 3/11- Future Mustang Day! Rising 6th graders visit Holmes during the day and parent visit at 6:00pm. 3/14- Park’s Club Fieldtrip 3/17-Girls Soccer home against Dillard Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball home against Dillard Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball away at Dillard Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 3/20-Girl’s Soccer home against Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball home against Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball away at Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 3/23- End of the 3rd 9 weeks 3/24-25: 8th Grade Field Trip to Outer Banks 3/26- PBIS Celebration #3 3/27- Early Release for students at 1:30pm 3/28- Teacher Workday, no school for students

Our teachers are working hard learning and being teacher leaders at the RCS Teaching & Learning sessions today!

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Save those precious memories! Reserve your yearbook today for $40. Available until April 1st!

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Quarter Auction Come join the fun with this high-energy fundraising event sponsored by our volleyball team! Bring quarters for you to bid on the items you want to win. NO bid over 4 quarters, most items are auctioned at 1-2 quarters. They are sponsoring a Quarter Auction on Saturday, March 1 at Holmes Middle School cafeteria. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the auction starts at 1:00 p.m. See the attached flyer for more information. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Friendly Reminder: This is TODAY for 8th Grade Early College Interested Families 📚 Rockingham County Schools Early College Info Session! 📚 Join us for a special Zoom meeting with Principal Laura Carter! 🗓 Date: February 24, 2025 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) 💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom) 🛠 Why Attend? Learn about the Rockingham County Schools Early College Program Discover how this opportunity can benefit your student’s future Get your questions answered directly from Principal Laura Carter 🔗 Join the Zoom Meeting: Click Here to Join OR https://rock-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/84277191429#success 📂 Meeting ID: 842 7719 1429 Don’t miss this chance to explore an exciting educational path for your student! We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀📚 #RCSFutureReady #EarlyCollege #OpportunitiesAwait

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News for 2/24 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ 📚 Rockingham County Schools Early College Info Session! 📚 Join us for a special Zoom meeting with Principal Laura Carter! 🗓 Date: February 24, 2025 🕒 Time: 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) 💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom) 🛠 Why Attend? Learn about the Rockingham County Schools Early College Program Discover how this opportunity can benefit your student’s future Get your questions answered directly from Principal Laura Carter 🔗 Join the Zoom Meeting: Click Here to Join OR https://rock-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/84277191429#success 📂 Meeting ID: 842 7719 1429 Don’t miss this chance to explore an exciting educational path for your student! We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀📚 #RCSFutureReady #EarlyCollege #OpportunitiesAwait This Week: February 💌 2/24- Parent Soccer/Volleyball Mtg, 5pm in media center 2/24- Early College Parent Zoom, 6pm 2/25- PTSO Mtg, 6pm- all are welcome! 2/25- FCA’s monthly youth service is after school at First Baptist Church. If you need a ride, pick up a permission slip from the front office or Ms. Huovinen. Be sure to invite a friend 2/27- Early Release 2/28- Teacher Workday, no school for students Upcoming Dates: March ☘️ 3/3-Girl’s Soccer away at Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball away at Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball home against Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 3/6-Girl’s Soccer away at Reidsville Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball away at Reidsville Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball home against Reidsvile Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 3/10- Track Tryouts afterschool;must have a physical on file -Girl’s Soccer away at Western Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:00 p.m. -Volleyball away at Western Rock Middle. Match starts at 4:15 -Baseball home against Western Rock Middle. Game starts at 4:15 p.m. 3/11- Future Mustang Day! Rising 6th graders visit Holmes during the day and parent visit at 6:00pm. 3/14- Park’s Club Fieldtrip

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Fire Alarm Excitement 🚨🏀 A basketball made an unexpected play today and hit the fire alarm in the gym! This led to a brief fire drill, but everything was quickly cleared, and classes resumed as normal. We are always putting safety first and appreciate how well our students and staff responded. All is well! ✅

Update to Remote Learning Attention Families: As we prepare for the possibility of wintry weather this week, we want to share an update to our remote learning expectations. Students should continue working in their Canvas courses. Making progress in Canvas will ensure your student is counted as present for any potential remote learning days. If your family experiences a power outage or any other issue, please communicate with your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Above all, your safety is our top priority—please stay safe and warm during any upcoming winter weather. Thank you for your support and flexibility! Holmes Middle School

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Sweetheart Court 👑🎉 Congrats to our Sweetheart Court Winners! 🎉👑 ✨ Princess – Zarihanna Leake ✨ King – JuhNahzae Perkins ✨ Queen – Hailey Green You all did a FANTASTIC job raising money for our school, and you each made those crowns sparkle like true royalty! 💎✨ We are so proud of you—way to go, Mustangs! 🐴❤️🎉 #SweetheartCourt #MustangPride #RoyaltyVibes

Info for 2/17/25 Week 📣 Exciting Updates from Our Mustang Family! 🐴✨ 🌸🏆 Spring Sports Update! 🏐⚽️⚾️⛳️ 🏐 Volleyball: The first cut has been made. If your child made it past the first cut, they will continue tryouts on Monday after school. Keep up the great work! 💪🎉 ⚽️ Girl’s Soccer & ⚾️ Baseball: Tryouts start Monday right after school. Bring your gear and get ready to show your skills! ⚽️⚾️🔥 ⛳️ Golf: Practice will be Monday after school at Oak Hills. Please meet at the putting green. Let’s hit some great shots! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Good luck to all our student-athletes—Go Mustangs! 🐴💙🎉 📢 Important Holmes Announcement 📢 Our schools are partnering with the Rockingham County District Attorney, Ms. Katy Gregg 🏛️ to host an eye-opening and informative session for PARENTS 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 on Tuesday, February 18, at 6 PM at the Western Rockingham Middle School Auditorium 🎤. This session is open to all parents of middle school students across the county! 📚 During this event, Ms. Gregg will discuss critical issues that our teens and preteens are facing today, including: 🚨 Sextortion 💊 Drugs & Vapes 📖 Truancy 💬 Bullying She will also provide insights into laws, statutes, and consequences related to these topics. Due to the nature of the discussion, this session is for ADULTS ONLY ❌🚸—students and younger children should not attend. Our RCS district leaders and county government are committed to partnering with families to ensure the success and well-being of our students! ✅ We encourage all parents to attend this important event and stay informed. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18 🕕 Time: 6 PM 📍 Location: Western Rockingham Middle School Auditorium 🏫 Address: 915 Ayersville Rd, Madison, NC We look forward to seeing you there! 👏😊 👑🎉 Congrats to our Sweetheart Court Winners! 🎉👑 ✨ Princess – Zaeihanna Leake ✨ King – JuhNahzae Perkins ✨ Queen – Hailey Green You all did a FANTASTIC job raising money for our school, and you each made those crowns sparkle like true royalty! 💎✨ We are so proud of you—way to go, Mustangs! 🐴❤️🎉 #SweetheartCourt #MustangPride #RoyaltyVibes This Week: February 💌 2/17- Boys Basketball and Cheer banquet at Holmes, 5:30pm 2/17- 8th grade families interested in CTE high school: Whitcomb Student Center at 6pm on the campus of Rockingham Community College. Families will tour the new Center for Workforce Development following the information session. 2/18- District Attorney meeting at WRMS for parents, 6pm 2/18- 8th grade families interested in CTE high school: Advanced Technologies Bldg. (aka ADT Building) in the auditorium at 6-m. After the meeting, parents and students will have an opportunity to tour the Owens Building, home of the simulated hospital. 2/20- 8th Grade Career Truck Visit to Holmes 2/21- 8th grade baby pictures FINAL DEADLINE 2/22- Girl’s Basketball banquet at Holmes, 2:30pm *Wrestling banquet TBA* Upcoming Dates: February 💌 2/24- Early College Parent Zoom, 6pm (See details below) 2/25- PTSO Mtg at Holmes, 6pm 2/27- Early Release 2/28- Teacher Workday, no school for students

NEW CTE Highschool for 8th graders Exciting Opportunity for 8th Grade Students! Rockingham County Schools is excited to offer students hands-on, career-focused learning through our new CTE high school! 8th graders recently reviewed flyers and interest surveys about this amazing opportunity in class. If your child is interested in exploring career pathways, please encourage them to check out the information provided. For questions, feel free to reach out to our Career Development Coordinator, Kristin Nuckles at knuckles@rock.k12.nc.us. Let’s get our students excited about their futures! February 💌 2/17- 8th grade families interested in CTE high school: Whitcomb Student Center at 6pm on the campus of Rockingham Community College. Families will tour the new Center for Workforce Development following the information session. 2/18- 8th grade families interested in CTE high school: Advanced Technologies Bldg. (aka ADT Building) in the auditorium at 6-m. After the meeting, parents and students will have an opportunity to tour the Owens Building, home of the simulated hospital.

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