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.
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
With the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024, we want to ensure everyone is well-informed about our procedures to guarantee the safety of all our students. While Holmes County is not in the path of totality, our area may still experience partial eclipse conditions.
No students will be permitted to watch the eclipse outside. Safety is our priority. We will be using this event as a teaching and learning opportunity and teachers will have access to a NASA live stream of the event if they choose to share it with their students.
All outdoor activities will be moved inside during the eclipse timeframe (12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Bus drivers are provided with safety information to help ensure the children have a safe journey home.
Schools will hold students inside until the latest possible time for dismissal.
Parents always have the option to pick their children up. Please ensure the designated person is named in the Parent Portal for pick-up and that the parent/guardian is honoring the school's previously posted early checkout windows and procedures. Absences will follow normal procedures.
All after-school activities will begin as scheduled AFTER 3:30 p.m.
If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child's principal. Thank you for your support as we strive to enjoy this memorable event in the safest manner possible for our students.