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Parents, do you still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
Parents, do you still need to order pictures? Our NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
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I am excited to join the HMS family as the new principal.
I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS.
Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential. I look forward to continuing to serve in the Eden community and working with you.
I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS.
Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential. I look forward to continuing to serve in the Eden community and working with you.
HMS Families,
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share my excitement in joining the HMS family as your new principal. I know that this transition came as a surprise, and that change, especially during the school year, can bring uncertainty. Please know that I recognize and respect the range of emotions that can come with such a change and want to make this transition as smooth as possible for the students, staff and community.
A little about me — I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS. Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential.
I have seen some of the HMS staff in action and know that they care about your school and students. My goal in the upcoming week is to listen, learn and support the students, staff and families of HMS. I will be visiting classrooms and meeting informally with staff to learn about their work and the school.
Thank you for welcoming me into your school community. I look forward to working alongside each of you to support our students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or to simply introduce yourself. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you over the next few days!
Best Regards,
Tia Scales
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share my excitement in joining the HMS family as your new principal. I know that this transition came as a surprise, and that change, especially during the school year, can bring uncertainty. Please know that I recognize and respect the range of emotions that can come with such a change and want to make this transition as smooth as possible for the students, staff and community.
A little about me — I have been in education for 16 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Special Education and began my teaching journey at Stoneville Elementary in 2007 as a special education teacher. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a special education teacher at several elementary schools across the district before earning my Master’s of School Administration degree. Since then, I have served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County Middle School and Morehead High School. In 2021, I was named Principal of Leaksville-Spray Elementary, and loved my time working with the elementary students that have now become middle schoolers here at HMS. Through each of these roles, I’ve learned how important it is to build real connections, work together, and believe in our students’ potential.
I have seen some of the HMS staff in action and know that they care about your school and students. My goal in the upcoming week is to listen, learn and support the students, staff and families of HMS. I will be visiting classrooms and meeting informally with staff to learn about their work and the school.
Thank you for welcoming me into your school community. I look forward to working alongside each of you to support our students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or to simply introduce yourself. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you over the next few days!
Best Regards,
Tia Scales
This week:
October
6 – Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
6- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Upstairs)
7- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Downstairs)
8 – Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates:
October
13 – Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip New Date
16 – Playoffs Begin
17 – PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – Soccer Playoffs Begin
– Playoffs Continue
21 – Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – Playoffs Continue
– Championship Games
28 – Soccer Championship Game
29 – Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – Teacher Workdays (No School)
November
3- 8th Grade Parent OBX trip; mandatory 6:00pm
4 – Fall Picture Retakes
10 – Teacher Workday (No School)
11 – Veterans Day (No School)
26–28 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December
9 – Winter Chorus Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
11 – Winter Band Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
19 – Early Release – 1:30 p.m.
22–31 – Holiday Break (No School)
January
1 – New Year’s Day (No School)
2 – Teacher Workday (No School)
5 – First Day Back for Students
Notable:
Europe Trip 2027:
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2958539DE
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
Questions? Email: jconkle@rock.k12.nc.us
Halloween Dance!
Date: October 17th
Time: 3:30 p.m. (right after school)
Cost: $10 (includes admission + pizza + soda + cookie/cupcake)
We’ll have a DJ, and costumes are welcome! Just remember, the school dress code applies—so no full face coverings.
Permission slips will be going home this week!
Want to help out? Click here to sign up to volunteer: https://bit.ly/3IaDfbK
Halloween Dance Song Requests
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
Log in using:
PTSO4hms@gmail.com
Holmes01!
Once logged in:
Go to the top menu and click Timeline/Music
Then click Music/Dance
On the right, click Add Songs
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit!
Field Trip Volunteers:
It is THAT time of year. Please check the below link to ensure that your background check is up to date. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are all planning fieldtrips. First up, is the 8th grade Zoo trip on October 7th. We would love to have you join us!
Would you like to attend a field trip? Please complete the mandatory field trip background check here: Background Check Link
Parent Toolkit Series
District Attorney Katy Gregg will be presenting on important topics impacting today’s students: Sexting, Sextortion, Guns, Gangs, Vaping, & Truancy.
Dates & Locations
October 21 – WRMS
February 10 – RMS
May 12 – Holmes
Time: 6:00 PM
We encourage all families to attend. These sessions will provide valuable information and resources to help you stay informed and prepared as a parent.
🐎 Mustangs
With Gratitude ❤️
Good Afternoon, Families,
I am touched, speechless, and so appreciative of the kind messages, cards, and stories that families have shared with me this weekend. I truly felt seen. Many of you mentioned both the small moments and the big changes you’ve noticed, and your words have filled me with love. Thank you for taking the time to write to me—it has truly lifted my spirit. I cannot thank you enough for your support.
The news of my transition from Holmes to LSE was a surprise. While my background is in elementary education, I have loved the challenge and joy of learning the world of secondary education. I fell in love quickly with your students—they are bright, inquisitive, funny, and creative. I will greatly miss their energy and fun.
I have great respect for the new principal, Ms. Scales. She brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of Exceptional Children (EC) and secondary education, and I know she is eager to learn the ropes at Holmes.
Please let your students know that I love them deeply and that I am looking forward to hearing about their successes—in the classroom, on the field or court, on the stage, and in the community. Continue the strength of “There is no place like Holmes” and keep encouraging your students toward excellence. There is no doubt in my mind that they will achieve it.
With love and gratitude,
Christy Ann Bailey
With Gratitude ❤️
Good Afternoon, Families,
I am touched, speechless, and so appreciative of the kind messages, cards, and stories that families have shared with me this weekend. I truly felt seen. Many of you mentioned both the small moments and the big changes you’ve noticed, and your words have filled me with love. Thank you for taking the time to write to me—it has truly lifted my spirit. I cannot thank you enough for your support.
The news of my transition from Holmes to LSE was a surprise. While my background is in elementary education, I have loved the challenge and joy of learning the world of secondary education. I fell in love quickly with your students—they are bright, inquisitive, funny, and creative. I will greatly miss their energy and fun.
I have great respect for the new principal, Ms. Scales. She brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of Exceptional Children (EC) and secondary education, and I know she is eager to learn the ropes at Holmes.
Please let your students know that I love them deeply and that I am looking forward to hearing about their successes—in the classroom, on the field or court, on the stage, and in the community. Continue the strength of “There is no place like Holmes” and keep encouraging your students toward excellence. There is no doubt in my mind that they will achieve it.
With love and gratitude,
Christy Ann Bailey
8th Grade Fieldtrip Forms- DUE
📢 8th Graders!
Don’t miss out on the fun 🎉
📝 Courthouse Permission Forms are due Thursday, 10/3
Upstairs trip: 10/6
Downstairs trip: 10/7
🐾 NC Zoo Permission Forms are due Tuesday, 10/7
Zoo trip: 10/14 (all 8th grade)
Make sure to get your forms turned in on time so you can join the trips! ✅
CANDY MONEY DUE
If you have been participating in the candy fundraiser, the money is DUE tomorrow to PTSO. Please make sure to send the candy money to school tomorrow!
Come watch the game!!!
9/29 Updates
🐎Mustang Weekly Updates🐎
9/29/25 Message:
📚🐎 Mustang News:
🎃👻 Halloween Dance Song Requests 👻🎃
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! 🎶 Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
👉 Submit Song Requests Here
👉 Log in using:
📧 PTSO4hms@gmail.com
🔑 Holmes01!
➡️ Once logged in:
1️⃣ Go to the top menu and click Timeline/Music 🎵
2️⃣ Then click Music/Dance 💃🕺
3️⃣ On the right, click Add Songs ➕🎶
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇
This week:
📅 September 🍎
29 – ⚽🥎🎾 Soccer/Softball/Tennis Away @ Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
30- Europe Trip Interest Meeting- 6pm- Media Center- anyone interested in learning more should come!
-🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
📅 October 🎃
1 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
2 – 🏈 Football Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🎓 7th Grade Envision Career Field Trip
3- Student Leadership Mtg, Have rides pick up at 4:15pm
Upcoming dates:
📅 October 🎃
6 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
6- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Upstairs)
7- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Downstairs)
8 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
13 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 🦓 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – 🏈🥎🎾 Playoffs Begin
17 – 🎃 PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – ⚽ Soccer Playoffs Begin
– 🥎🎾 Playoffs Continue
21 – 🧰 Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – 🏈⚽ Playoffs Continue
– 🥎🎾 Championship Games
28 – ⚽ Soccer Championship Game
29 – 🏈 Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School)
📅 November 🍂
3- 8th Grade Parent OBX trip; mandatory 6:00pm
4 – 📸 Fall Picture Retakes
10 – ✏️ Teacher Workday (No School)
11 – Veterans Day (No School)
26–28 – 🦃 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
📅 December 🎄
9 – 🎶 Winter Chorus Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
11 – 🎺 Winter Band Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
19 – ⏳ Early Release – 1:30 p.m.
22–31 – ❄️ Holiday Break (No School)
📅 January 🎆
1 – 🥳 New Year’s Day (No School)
2 – ✏️ Teacher Workday (No School)
5 – 📓 First Day Back for Students
Notable:
Europe Trip 2027:
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2958539DE
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
Questions? Email: jconkle@rock.k12.nc.us
🎃👻 Halloween Dance! 👻🎃
🗓️ Date: October 17th
⏰ Time: 3:30 p.m. (right after school)
💲 Cost: $10 (includes 🎟️ admission + 🍕 pizza + 🥤 soda + 🍪 cookie/cupcake)
🎧 We’ll have a DJ, and costumes are welcome! 👗🧛 Just remember, the school dress code applies—so no full face coverings.
📄 Permission slips will be going home this week! ✨
🙌 Want to help out? Click here to sign up to volunteer: https://bit.ly/3IaDfbK
🎃👻 Halloween Dance Song Requests 👻🎃
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! 🎶 Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
👉 Submit Song Requests Here
👉 Log in using:
📧 PTSO4hms@gmail.com
🔑 Holmes01!
➡️ Once logged in:
1️⃣ Go to the top menu and click Timeline/Music 🎵
2️⃣ Then click Music/Dance 💃🕺
3️⃣ On the right, click Add Songs ➕🎶
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇
📢 Field Trip Volunteers:
It is THAT time of year. Please check the below link to ensure that your background check is up to date. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are all planning fieldtrips. First up, is the 8th grade Zoo trip on October 7th. We would love to have you join us!
Would you like to attend a field trip? 🚌 Please complete the mandatory field trip background check here: Background Check Link ✅
✨ ✨ Parent Toolkit Series ✨
District Attorney Katy Gregg will be presenting on important topics impacting today’s students: Sexting, Sextortion, Guns, Gangs, Vaping, & Truancy.
📅 Dates & Locations
October 21 – WRMS
February 10 – RMS
May 12 – Holmes
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
We encourage all families to attend. These sessions will provide valuable information and resources to help you stay informed and prepared as a parent. 💙
🐎Mustang Weekly Updates🐎
9/29/25 Message:
📚🐎 Mustang News:
🎃👻 Halloween Dance Song Requests 👻🎃
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! 🎶 Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
👉 Submit Song Requests Here
👉 Log in using:
📧 PTSO4hms@gmail.com
🔑 Holmes01!
➡️ Once logged in:
1️⃣ Go to the top menu and click Timeline/Music 🎵
2️⃣ Then click Music/Dance 💃🕺
3️⃣ On the right, click Add Songs ➕🎶
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇
This week:
📅 September 🍎
29 – ⚽🥎🎾 Soccer/Softball/Tennis Away @ Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
30- Europe Trip Interest Meeting- 6pm- Media Center- anyone interested in learning more should come!
-🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
📅 October 🎃
1 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
2 – 🏈 Football Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🎓 7th Grade Envision Career Field Trip
3- Student Leadership Mtg, Have rides pick up at 4:15pm
Upcoming dates:
📅 October 🎃
6 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
6- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Upstairs)
7- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Downstairs)
8 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
13 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 🦓 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – 🏈🥎🎾 Playoffs Begin
17 – 🎃 PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – ⚽ Soccer Playoffs Begin
– 🥎🎾 Playoffs Continue
21 – 🧰 Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – 🏈⚽ Playoffs Continue
– 🥎🎾 Championship Games
28 – ⚽ Soccer Championship Game
29 – 🏈 Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School)
📅 November 🍂
3- 8th Grade Parent OBX trip; mandatory 6:00pm
4 – 📸 Fall Picture Retakes
10 – ✏️ Teacher Workday (No School)
11 – Veterans Day (No School)
26–28 – 🦃 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
📅 December 🎄
9 – 🎶 Winter Chorus Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
11 – 🎺 Winter Band Concert @ MHS – 7:00 p.m.
19 – ⏳ Early Release – 1:30 p.m.
22–31 – ❄️ Holiday Break (No School)
📅 January 🎆
1 – 🥳 New Year’s Day (No School)
2 – ✏️ Teacher Workday (No School)
5 – 📓 First Day Back for Students
Notable:
Europe Trip 2027:
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2958539DE
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
Questions? Email: jconkle@rock.k12.nc.us
🎃👻 Halloween Dance! 👻🎃
🗓️ Date: October 17th
⏰ Time: 3:30 p.m. (right after school)
💲 Cost: $10 (includes 🎟️ admission + 🍕 pizza + 🥤 soda + 🍪 cookie/cupcake)
🎧 We’ll have a DJ, and costumes are welcome! 👗🧛 Just remember, the school dress code applies—so no full face coverings.
📄 Permission slips will be going home this week! ✨
🙌 Want to help out? Click here to sign up to volunteer: https://bit.ly/3IaDfbK
🎃👻 Halloween Dance Song Requests 👻🎃
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! 🎶 Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
👉 Submit Song Requests Here
👉 Log in using:
📧 PTSO4hms@gmail.com
🔑 Holmes01!
➡️ Once logged in:
1️⃣ Go to the top menu and click Timeline/Music 🎵
2️⃣ Then click Music/Dance 💃🕺
3️⃣ On the right, click Add Songs ➕🎶
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇
📢 Field Trip Volunteers:
It is THAT time of year. Please check the below link to ensure that your background check is up to date. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are all planning fieldtrips. First up, is the 8th grade Zoo trip on October 7th. We would love to have you join us!
Would you like to attend a field trip? 🚌 Please complete the mandatory field trip background check here: Background Check Link ✅
✨ ✨ Parent Toolkit Series ✨
District Attorney Katy Gregg will be presenting on important topics impacting today’s students: Sexting, Sextortion, Guns, Gangs, Vaping, & Truancy.
📅 Dates & Locations
October 21 – WRMS
February 10 – RMS
May 12 – Holmes
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
We encourage all families to attend. These sessions will provide valuable information and resources to help you stay informed and prepared as a parent. 💙
London, Paris, Brussels, & Amsterdam RoCo Middle School Trip
Hi everyone,
Would you like to learn about the Summer 2027 trip to London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam!
I am so excited about the amount of interest in this trip, and I hope you are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Who are you excited to see the world with? Make sure to remind your friends to enroll while space is still available! We have one more informational meeting scheduled at Holmes Middle School on September 30th at 5:30 in the Media Center. If you have any questions or just want more information please stop by to find out more about our trip.
For those who have not signed up for the adventure yet, I wanted to provide an update that we are extending our raffle until Tuesday, September 30th at 11:59 PM. We will draw four names on October 1st to receive an additional $250 off of the tour!
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2958539DE
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
Questions? Email me directly, at jconkle@rock.k12.nc.us
or
check out EF’s website, or contact EF’s Traveler Support Team:
Live chat: https://www.eftours.com/contact-us
Call: 800-665-5364
️eftours.com
Warmly,
Justin Conkle and Teaghan @ EF
Hi everyone,
Would you like to learn about the Summer 2027 trip to London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam!
I am so excited about the amount of interest in this trip, and I hope you are ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Who are you excited to see the world with? Make sure to remind your friends to enroll while space is still available! We have one more informational meeting scheduled at Holmes Middle School on September 30th at 5:30 in the Media Center. If you have any questions or just want more information please stop by to find out more about our trip.
For those who have not signed up for the adventure yet, I wanted to provide an update that we are extending our raffle until Tuesday, September 30th at 11:59 PM. We will draw four names on October 1st to receive an additional $250 off of the tour!
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2958539DE
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
Questions? Email me directly, at jconkle@rock.k12.nc.us
or
check out EF’s website, or contact EF’s Traveler Support Team:
Live chat: https://www.eftours.com/contact-us
Call: 800-665-5364
️eftours.com
Warmly,
Justin Conkle and Teaghan @ EF
Tuesday night we celebrated the Rockingham County Teachers of the Year. Holmes was well represented by Mr. Conkle. He works tirelessly to bring science to life with hands-on learning and bringing special guests into the classroom. Mrs. Huss was awarded with RCS CTE Teacher of the Year. She loves her Career Lab. She helps students make connections between school and career pathways while letting students explore what their future can hold.
Congratulations Mr. Conkle and Mrs. Huss!
Congratulations Mr. Conkle and Mrs. Huss!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Looks like our "See you at the flagpole" even was a great success! FCA is doing great things for our students!
Updates for 9/22
🐎Mustang Weekly Updates🐎
9/22/25 Message:
📚🐎 Mustang Academic Night!
Join us on Tuesday, the 23rd, from 6–7 PM for Mustang Academic Night! 🎉
Come meet your child’s teachers, pick up your child’s progress report, and learn about the curriculum. Other topics that will be discussed are how to use SchoolConnect, Canvas, Infinite Campus, Title 1, and our AIG program.
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Where: Holmes Middle School
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Academic Sessions are as follows (pick one to attend):
6:00-6:20
6:20-6:40
6:40-7:00
An invitation for this event went home with your child. Please ask them about it. If the invitation didn't make it home, then click on the link below for a copy.
Mustang Academic Night Invitation
🎃👻 Halloween Dance Song Requests 👻🎃
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! 🎶 Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
👉 Submit Song Requests Here
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇
This week:
📅 September Events 🍎
22 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
23- Title 1 Parent Night- pick up your student’s progress report from 6pm-7pm at Holmes
24 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
25–26 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School for students)
Upcoming dates:
📅 September 🍎
29 – ⚽🥎🎾 Soccer/Softball/Tennis Away @ Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
30- Europe Trip Interest Meeting- 6pm- Media Center- anyone interested in learning more should come!
-🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
📅 October 🎃
1 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
2 – 🏈 Football Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🎓 7th Grade Envision Career Field Trip
6 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
6- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Group 1)
7- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Group 2)
8 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
13 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 🦓 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – 🏈🥎🎾 Playoffs Begin
17 – 🎃 PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – ⚽ Soccer Playoffs Begin
– 🥎🎾 Playoffs Continue
21 – 🧰 Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – 🏈⚽ Playoffs Continue
– 🥎🎾 Championship Games
28 – ⚽ Soccer Championship Game
29 – 🏈 Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
🐎Mustang Weekly Updates🐎
9/22/25 Message:
📚🐎 Mustang Academic Night!
Join us on Tuesday, the 23rd, from 6–7 PM for Mustang Academic Night! 🎉
Come meet your child’s teachers, pick up your child’s progress report, and learn about the curriculum. Other topics that will be discussed are how to use SchoolConnect, Canvas, Infinite Campus, Title 1, and our AIG program.
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Where: Holmes Middle School
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Academic Sessions are as follows (pick one to attend):
6:00-6:20
6:20-6:40
6:40-7:00
An invitation for this event went home with your child. Please ask them about it. If the invitation didn't make it home, then click on the link below for a copy.
Mustang Academic Night Invitation
🎃👻 Halloween Dance Song Requests 👻🎃
Good Afternoon Families,
Students can now request songs for our upcoming Halloween Dance using the link below! 🎶 Please remind your child that all requests must be school-appropriate.
👉 Submit Song Requests Here
We’re looking forward to a fun night filled with great music, dancing, and Halloween spirit! 🕸️🦇
This week:
📅 September Events 🍎
22 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
23- Title 1 Parent Night- pick up your student’s progress report from 6pm-7pm at Holmes
24 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
25–26 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School for students)
Upcoming dates:
📅 September 🍎
29 – ⚽🥎🎾 Soccer/Softball/Tennis Away @ Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
30- Europe Trip Interest Meeting- 6pm- Media Center- anyone interested in learning more should come!
-🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
📅 October 🎃
1 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
2 – 🏈 Football Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🎓 7th Grade Envision Career Field Trip
6 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
6- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Group 1)
7- 8th Grade Courthouse Visit (Group 2)
8 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
13 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 🦓 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – 🏈🥎🎾 Playoffs Begin
17 – 🎃 PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – ⚽ Soccer Playoffs Begin
– 🥎🎾 Playoffs Continue
21 – 🧰 Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – 🏈⚽ Playoffs Continue
– 🥎🎾 Championship Games
28 – ⚽ Soccer Championship Game
29 – 🏈 Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
Future Panther Night- 9/19!
Join us at the MHS Home Football Game for Future Panther Night and help cheer the Panthers on to victory!
The first 100 students will receive a FREE Panther T-shirt!
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Holmes Cheer & Football should meet at the press box at 6:30 p.m.
Let’s go Panthers!
Our first Title 1 night! Come meet the teachers and schedule conferences :)
🐎Mustang Weekly Updates🐎
9/15/25 Message:
📸 Fall Photos 🍂
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16th
🏫 Who: Strawbridge photographers will be on campus
📖 Purpose: These photos will be used in the yearbook and available for purchase.
💵 Cashless Process: All orders must be placed online.
🌐 Visit: www.strawbridge.net
🔑 Use Code: FM495126
📢 Say Something Training 🗣️💚
On Thursday, September 18th, we will participate in a school-wide training during Homeroom on the Sandy Hook Promise “Say Something” platform.
🔎 The Say Something app is a program that teaches students how to:
✅ Recognize warning signs of someone who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others
✅ Take threats or concerning behavior seriously
✅ Use the anonymous Say Something app 📲 to safely report concerns to a trusted adult
This training helps us keep our school safe 🏫💙 and reminds us that if you see something, say something—your voice can protect others.
👀 8th Grade Vision Screening 🩺
Our annual 8th grade vision screening, conducted by our amazing school nurse 🩺💙, is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025.
👓 If your student wears glasses or contact lenses, please make sure they bring and/or wear them that day.
🚫 If you do not wish for your student to participate, please notify your student’s homeroom teacher by 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the screening.
Thank you for helping us keep our Mustangs healthy and ready to learn! 🐴📚
This week:
📅 September Events 🍎
15 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
16 – 📸 Fall Picture Day (Flyer went home Friday/ register/pay online)
17 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🤝 PTSO Meeting – 5:30 p.m. (Media Center, all welcome)
18 – 🏈 Football Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
19 – 🐾 Future Panther Night @ MHS Football – 7:00 p.m. 🎁 First 100 students get a free T-shirt!
19- First Parks Club mtg, Please have rides ready at 4:20pm. Please see Mr. Conkle for details. First meeting focus is a zoom with a park ranger from Katmai National Park in Alaska!
Upcoming dates:
📅 September 🍎
22 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
23- Title 1 Parent Night- pick up your student’s progress report from 6pm-7pm at Holmes
24 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
25–26 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School)
29 – ⚽🥎🎾 Soccer/Softball/Tennis Away @ Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
30- Europe Trip Interest Meeting- 6pm- Media Center- anyone interested in learning more should come!
📅 October 🎃
1 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
2 – 🏈 Football Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🎓 7th Grade Envision Career Field Trip
6 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
8 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
13 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 🦓 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – 🏈🥎🎾 Playoffs Begin
17 – 🎃 PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – ⚽ Soccer Playoffs Begin
– 🥎🎾 Playoffs Continue
21 – 🧰 Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – 🏈⚽ Playoffs Continue
– 🥎🎾 Championship Games
28 – ⚽ Soccer Championship Game
29 – 🏈 Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School)
9/15/25 Message:
📸 Fall Photos 🍂
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16th
🏫 Who: Strawbridge photographers will be on campus
📖 Purpose: These photos will be used in the yearbook and available for purchase.
💵 Cashless Process: All orders must be placed online.
🌐 Visit: www.strawbridge.net
🔑 Use Code: FM495126
📢 Say Something Training 🗣️💚
On Thursday, September 18th, we will participate in a school-wide training during Homeroom on the Sandy Hook Promise “Say Something” platform.
🔎 The Say Something app is a program that teaches students how to:
✅ Recognize warning signs of someone who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others
✅ Take threats or concerning behavior seriously
✅ Use the anonymous Say Something app 📲 to safely report concerns to a trusted adult
This training helps us keep our school safe 🏫💙 and reminds us that if you see something, say something—your voice can protect others.
👀 8th Grade Vision Screening 🩺
Our annual 8th grade vision screening, conducted by our amazing school nurse 🩺💙, is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025.
👓 If your student wears glasses or contact lenses, please make sure they bring and/or wear them that day.
🚫 If you do not wish for your student to participate, please notify your student’s homeroom teacher by 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the screening.
Thank you for helping us keep our Mustangs healthy and ready to learn! 🐴📚
This week:
📅 September Events 🍎
15 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
16 – 📸 Fall Picture Day (Flyer went home Friday/ register/pay online)
17 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🤝 PTSO Meeting – 5:30 p.m. (Media Center, all welcome)
18 – 🏈 Football Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
19 – 🐾 Future Panther Night @ MHS Football – 7:00 p.m. 🎁 First 100 students get a free T-shirt!
19- First Parks Club mtg, Please have rides ready at 4:20pm. Please see Mr. Conkle for details. First meeting focus is a zoom with a park ranger from Katmai National Park in Alaska!
Upcoming dates:
📅 September 🍎
22 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
23- Title 1 Parent Night- pick up your student’s progress report from 6pm-7pm at Holmes
24 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
25–26 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School)
29 – ⚽🥎🎾 Soccer/Softball/Tennis Away @ Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
30- Europe Trip Interest Meeting- 6pm- Media Center- anyone interested in learning more should come!
📅 October 🎃
1 – ⚽ Soccer Away @ Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
2 – 🏈 Football Away @ Rock – 4:00 p.m.
– 🎓 7th Grade Envision Career Field Trip
6 – 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Western Rock – 4:00 p.m.
8 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Rock – 4:00 p.m.
9 – 🏈 Football Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
13 – ⚽ Soccer Home vs. Reidsville – 4:00 p.m.
– 🥎🎾 Softball/Tennis Home vs. Dillard – 4:00 p.m.
14 – 🦓 8th Grade Zoo Field Trip *New Date*
16 – 🏈🥎🎾 Playoffs Begin
17 – 🎃 PTSO Halloween Dance (Details & permission slip coming soon)
20 – ⚽ Soccer Playoffs Begin
– 🥎🎾 Playoffs Continue
21 – 🧰 Parent Toolkit Presentation w/ DA Katy Gregg – 6:00 p.m. @ WRMS (Holmes hosts May 12)
22 – 🏈⚽ Playoffs Continue
– 🥎🎾 Championship Games
28 – ⚽ Soccer Championship Game
29 – 🏈 Football 3rd Place & Championship Games
30–31 – ✏️ Teacher Workdays (No School)
On this anniversary, may we remember how this tragedy brought our nation together.
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