Friday, September 20th, 2019 B Day

Student Life Holmes Junior High

Just a reminder that picture retake day is Monday September 23rd.  This is for students who missed the first picture day or would like to have them retaken.  We will start at 8:30 am in the new gym. Even if your parents do not order a package, we would like you to have a picture taken for the yearbook and ids.


Today is the last day to order and pay for homecoming t-shirts


Students who travel to the high school for classes should check schoology for important information about classes on Monday, September 23rd.


The 7th and 8th grade Battle of the Books Informational meeting for today has been rescheduled for Monday during Tiger Time. 



Origami Club is coming to Tiger Time! Join us in the art roomMonday.


Next week, Garden Club will be meeting on Monday and Wednesday the 23rd and 25th. To attend one of these meetings, please sign up on the link posted on the Schoology announcement.


Board Game Club will begin on Monday, Sept. 23rd! Come play Ticket to Ride, Magic the Gathering (cards are provided), or any of those other weird looking games in the back of Hoekstra's room! Join us in room 15 from 3-5 pm. All are welcome. No sign up is required.


A Mindful Practice Club will begin on Monday, September 23rd during tiger time with Mrs. Hoekstra in Room 15. Join us as we learn the benefits of guided meditation & begin our own mindful practices. All are welcome. 


Science Friday will be meeting today during Tiger Time in Room 14. We will be enjoying an episode of the classic science documentary series, Planet Earth. 


Next Friday will be the first meeting of T.R.U.E. (Trust Respect Understanding and Equality). This club will meet on Fridays in one of the FCS rooms. All students are welcome.


There are Tiger Talks today.



Homecoming 2019 - Home Sweet Homecoming in next week.

MONDAY - PJ Day (this is also Picture Make-Up day so have a change of clothes if necessary)

TUESDAY - Tacky Traveler - Hawaiian

WEDNESDAY - Cowboy vs. City Slicker vs. VSCO

THURSDAY - Black & White vs. Neon

FRIDAY - Spirit Day


Hats are permitted throughout the week if they go with your costume. Please be respectful and remove during class time. Dress code rules do apply during dress-up days.


Congratulations to the Boys' Cross Country Team and their first place finish at the Rich Engel Classic yesterday with six of the first eight runners across the line wearing red for Cedar Falls. Ian O'Loughlin placed first overall. Great job everyone!