2025-26 School Calendars
January 31, 2025
The School Board has approved the 2025-26 school calendars. Click the links below for printable versions.
Schools Closed 1/21 & 1/22--Winter Weather
January 19, 2025
Due to the potential for extreme winter weather, Holmes District Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. Additionally, all basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening are cancelled.
Monday, January 20 is a regularly scheduled holiday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Stay safe and warm and stay tuned to local media for additional weather alerts!
Behavior Strategies Parent Workshop
January 14, 2025
Free Telehealth Services Available in Schools
January 6, 2025
Free Athletic Passes for Senior Citizens
August 15, 2024
Holmes District Schools will be providing Senior Citizen passes for all Holmes County Senior Citizen residents to attend athletic home games. Alumni and those who have historical ties to their "home school" may also be eligible. To obtain a pass, you must be 65 years of age or older. Bring your driver’s license to your home school (HCHS, Ponce de Leon, Poplar Springs or Bethlehem) and show proof of age to receive your pass. The pass MUST be presented at the gate to receive free admission. It is valid for regular season home games only and cannot be used for playoffs or any FHSAA post-season play. Your name will be on the pass and will not be shareable. Take advantage of this great opportunity. I am happy to provide this opportunity for our senior citizen community. Please come and enjoy a night out in our community schools.
Buddy L. Brown
Superintendent of Schools
Notice of Public Hearing--ESE Policies
July 24, 2024
Public Notice
The Holmes County School Board will be adopting and revising Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures. It will be presented at the school board meeting on August 13, 2024. A hearing for the public will be held at 5:05 p.m. on August 7, 2024 for input on proposed changes at the Holmes County School Board office. A copy of the policies to be adopted or revised may be reviewed at the Holmes County School Board office Monday-Thursday from 7:30-3:30 p.m. except for advertised holidays.
Ribbon Cutting and Open House
July 23, 2024
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Holmes District Schools Administrative Offices. This event will take place on Monday, July 29 at 11:00 AM at what is known as the old Bonifay Elementary School, located at 307 W. North Avenue, Bonifay, FL 32425.
After a brief introduction from the Superintendent and other designated guests we will serve a light lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, and chips picnic style. Our doors will then be open to the public to tour the new offices and spaces. We would also like to point out that we are only utilizing about 40% of the current space in the old BES facilities but are in various stages of improvements and remodel in other areas of the building. In view of safety, we will only have those areas that are completed open to the public at this time.
Buddy L. Brown
Superintendent of Schools
ESE Parent Survey
June 18, 2024
The Florida Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services is seeking feedback from parents of students with disabilties in our state. Please complete this brief survey and provide valuable input. Thank you for your time! http://bit.ly/2024parentsurvey
Summer Meals for Kids
June 5, 2024
Breakfast and lunch are provided daily (Monday through Friday) for students at three sites throughout Holmes County. All sites are open sites. Any student 18 and under may participate. Find locations and hours here:
Board Meeting Venue Change
April 18, 2024
For Public Information:
Beginning with the April 23, 2024 school board meeting, all board meetings will be held at the new HDSB administrative offices at 307 W. North Ave. (former Bonifay Elementary School).