2018-19 School Calendar
April 17, 2018
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Public Review of Proposed Science Curriculum (Grades 3-5)
April 16, 2018
To review propopsed science curriculum for Grades 3-5, follow these steps:
Public View Demo Account:
1. Go to website www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com
2. Login with Username: FL2018SCIENCE
3. Login with Password: Fl2018scistudent
Public Notice--Facilities Discussion
April 6, 2018
NOTICE
The Holmes County School Board will be discussing plans for the following district-owned facilities which currently receive minimal use:
- FORMER BONIFAY MIDDLE SCHOOL BALLFIELD (BEHIND PUBLIC LIBRARY)
- FORMER HCHS/BMS AG BUILDING (BEHIND PUBLIC LIBRARY)
- FORMER DISTRICT OFFICE (IOWA AVE.)
This discussion will take place during a Workshop on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Holmes District School Board Office, located at 701 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Bonifay FL.
Kindergarten Registration
April 5, 2018
Report Cards/Spring Break
March 21, 2018
Report cards will be issued on Friday, March 23.
Spring Break will be the week of March 26-30. Classes will resume on Monday, April 2.
Summer VPK Registration
March 20, 2018
2018 SUMMER VPK Registration Information
Parents will log in to https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
Parents must have a valid e-mail address to complete this procedure.
Families must upload (scan & send) the child’s birth certificate and proof of Florida residency as prompted during process. Everything has to be completed on-line. The Early Learning Coalition will email the Certificate to you, then you print it and take to the school as explained below:
Certificates of Eligibility will be accepted at BK8 beginning Wednesday April 4, 8:30-1:30. Parents will need to furnish a copy of child’s birth certificate, current shot & physical record at this time. Parents will be asked to fill out registration forms at this time.
SUMMER VPK is June 7-July 31 M-F July 4 closed 7:30-4:00
Please contact Carmen Bush at 547-9341 x 1253 for more information. Email: bushc@hdsb.org .
VPK Registration for 2018-19
March 20, 2018
2018 VPK Registration Information
THIS IS THE PROCESS FOR ALL 4 SCHOOLS IN HOLMES COUNTY
Parents will log in to https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
Parents must have a valid e-mail address to complete this procedure.
Families must upload (scan & send) the child’s birth certificate and proof of Florida residency as prompted during process. Everything has to be completed on-line. The Early Learning Coalition will email the Certificate to you, then you print it and take to the school as explained below:
Certificates of Eligibility will be accepted at each school beginning Wednesday April 4, 8:30-1:30. Parents will need to furnish a copy of child’s birth certificate, current shot & physical record at this time. Parents will be asked to fill out registration forms at this time.
Limited space is available. It will be first come, first served. VPK registration is open on-line immediately, there is no deadline for registration, but when our slots are filled additional student registrations will be placed on a waiting list.
Please contact Carmen Bush at 547-9341 x 1253 for more information. Email: bushc@hdsb.org .
Notice of Public Hearing
March 9, 2018
The Holmes County School Board will be adopting and revising school board policies at the regular school board meeting on April 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. A hearing for the public for input on proposed changes will be held at 5:05 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018 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-Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., except advertised holidays.
Catherine Peel Named Teacher of the Year
March 7, 2018
Catherine Peel, a fourth grade teacher at Ponce de Leon Elementary School, has been named Holmes County Teacher of the Year. She was honored at the March 6 board meeting with a plaque and reception. She will be competing for Florida Teacher of the Year which will be announced in July. Congratulations to Mrs. Peel!
School Board Workshop--School Safety Discussion
February 27, 2018
The Holmes District School Board will conduct a Special Workshop on Thursday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the District Office to discuss security plans. The School Board and Superintendent will hold a round-table discussion with representatives from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Department and other security experts. The public is welcome to observe the discussion.